Kokthansogreta.nu - Nyhetssök / News Search ! » PhoneArena

« Expand/Collapse

PhoneArena - News (75 unread)

Skip to page: 1 2 3 ... 159

November 19, 2019
2:58
Opening and closing tabs on the Android version of Chrome is now a little easier
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Right now, to close a tab on the Android version of the Chrome browser, a user taps on the tab button (the square icon on the upper right side of the display). The number inside that square tells you how many tabs you currently have open. To close a tab, after tapping on the square icon you scroll to the tab you want to close. On the right side of the heading, tap on the "X" found inside a circle. To add a tab, after tapping on the square icon, you press on the "+" button found on the left side of the display. That takes you to Chrome's home page where you can type in a new website that you ...
2:19
Ubisoft to bring epic platform fighter Brawlhalla to Android and iOS devices in 2020
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Brawlhalla, the epic platform fighter that rivals Nintendo's Super Smash Bros., is coming to mobile, French publisher Ubisoft earlier today. The game has already achieved success on other platforms and is now coming to smaller screens.

Well, not now, but in just a few months. According to Ubisoft, its popular brawler with more than 30 million players worldwide will hit Android and iOS devices in 2020. The announcement that went live at the Brawlhalla World Championship in Atlanta promises to bring mobile players co-op and competitive cross-play with other platforms at launch.

Currently, ...
2:05
Amazon Music expands free, ad-sponsored tier to Android and iOS in select markets
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

After launching a free, ad-sponsored music streaming tier on Echo smart speaker and Alexa devices, Amazon has decided to further expand the service to even more platforms. Starting today, customers who do not have a Prime membership or a subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited can listen to an ad-supported selection of top playlists and thousands of stations for free on their Android and iOS devices.

To start using the free tier, you'll have to download the Amazon Music app on your Android or iOS device. Also, Amazon that FireTV devices are compatible with the new free, ad-sponsored music ...
1:48
Bank of America app adds support for Pixel 4 face unlock
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Google made waves by foregoing the fingerprint sensor in favor of face unlock on the Pixel 4 this year. So far, the Pixel’s 3D face unlock systems have made for speedy and accurate unlocking, but unlocking the phone isn’t the only thing biometric authentication is used for.

One of the most important uses of the fingerprint sensor is to secure more sensitive apps, such as password managers or banking applications. When the Pixel 4 launched, only a few apps supported face unlock, but the number is slowly growing.

As reports, Bank of America is the latest to do so with the release ...
1:34
Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 13.2.3 to exterminate some bugs
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Apple disseminated today iOS 13.2.3 and iPadOS 13.2.3 with both updates pushed out to exterminate several bugs that have popped up in iOS 13. The last update after iPhone users complained of a memory management issue that closed apps in the background. This forced users to reopen an app they had left open in the background to open another app.

Today's update to iOS 13.2.3 fixes an issue that prevented system search and search inside apps like Mail, Files, and Notes from working. It also eliminates an issue that kept photos, links, and other attachments ...
0:02
FCC Chairman Pai wants a public auction of mid-band spectrum
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

A bit more than a couple of weeks ago, we told you that a group of carriers sent an electronic letter to the FCC requesting that . Executives from U.S. Cellular, Verizon, AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Pine Belt Wireless, and the C-Band Alliance signed the missive which specifically called for the FCC to free-up spectrum in the 3.7GHz to 4.2GHz range.
U.S. carriers looking to build-out 5G networks require some mid-band airwaves. U.S. Cellular President and CEO Ken Meyers says that it is "critical" that U.S. carriers grab as much mid-band spectrum as they can find. The ...
November 18, 2019
22:59
Moto G7 Power sinks to a new all-time low price in 64GB variant (open box)
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

The might not be the best on the market, but even though the 6.2-incher is rapidly nearing its first birthday, it remains pretty much impossible to find a handset capable of lasting longer between charges. We're talking a whopping 20 hours in our intensive , compared to the otherwise impressive 11-hour or so ratings of high-enders like the or .

That makes this bad boy a perfect holiday gift for road warriors or just people who don't like to hug a wall very often, especially when you can get a GSM unlocked variant with 64GB internal storage and ...
20:52
Hackers are locking Disney+ subscribers out of their accounts
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Last Tuesday, Disney+ was launched in the U.S., Canada, and the Netherlands; . Of course, Disney offers a seven-day free trial, so the number of paid subscribers remains unknown. Still, it was a great start for the entertainment giant's Netflix competitor. Speaking of Netflix, those who have visited one of Disney's parks know that it is highly unusual for Disney to undercut any rival on price, but for $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year, subscribers can sign up to 10 devices on a single account with up to four able to access it at one time. In addition, for that price, Disney also offers 4K streaming ...
20:50
Deal: Save $300 on an unlocked Pixel 3 XL (open box)
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Google is gearing up to offer , but the Pixel # XL, is conspicuously missing from the sale lineup- it’s not even in stock right now. Thankfully, buyers keen on picking up yesteryear’s flagship can score a huge discount right now from Woot.

The Pixel 3 XL has aged remarkably well, offering an expansive 6.3-inch OLED display and a distinctive, two-toned glass back. On the inside, it boasts a snappy Snapdragon 845 chipset in addition to the clean Android interface. Plus, software updates from Google will ensure that it will get a lot of the new camera features that debuted on its newer sibling. ...
19:26
Misfit Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales offer discounts of up to $100 on smartwatches
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

There will probably be hundreds of deals on smartwatches available in the next few weeks, so it will be impossible to track each and everyone, but we'll do our best. Misfit informed us that its Early Black Friday deals will go live on November 22 and will run until November 28.

The big Black Friday sale will kick off at Misfit on November 29 and the deals will be available until December 1. Also, Cyber Monday deals should be up for grabs between December 2 and December 3, so you'll have to act quickly if you see something worthy.

As far as the discounts go, Misfit announced that it ...
18:31
Samsung to kick off Galaxy S9 and Note 9 Android 10 beta soon
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Although it's one of the biggest smartphone makers in the world, Samsung hasn't yet upgraded its flagships to Android 10. Fortunately, it won't be long until at least two phones, the and , will receive the highly-anticipated Android 10 update.

Now, if you own a slightly older Samsung flagship, like the Galaxy S9 or Note 9, you'll be happy to know that these phones are next in line to receive Android 10 updates. reports confirmed to a customer that the beta program will start later this week.

Also, the South Korean handset maker will kick off the beta program sometime next week. ...
18:27
Smartphone users warned about a scam that can steal data and passwords
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Although smartphone manufacturers have been putting larger batteries into their phones, today's handsets also require more juice to get through the average day. And now that 5G is being tested in limited markets, some consumers are still looking for an outlet during the day, even if just to top off their phone's battery. But that old nautical saying "any port in a storm" is not exactly good advice when it comes to charging a mobile device. At least . The latter published an online post warning consumers about a "USB Charger Scam."
The scam, also known as "juice jacking," ...
18:07
Microsoft to discontinue Cortana for Android and iOS in some countries
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

If you're running an Android or iOS device as your daily driver, chances are that you're using Google Assistant and/or Siri as your main personal digital assistant. It looks like Microsoft is aware of that and decided to kill off Cortana in some countries.

In a post on Cortana's , Microsoft announced that it's making changes to the service offered by the personal digital assistant, which requires the company to discontinue support for Cortana.

However, Microsoft won't drop Cortana entirely, as the services will be integrated into Microsoft 365 productivity apps. Anyway, as part of ...
17:47
Amazon previews its best Black Friday 2019 deals, sales start on November 22
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Amazon, the biggest US retailer, is gearing up for another amazing Black Friday, but since it's hard to keep track of all the deals that will go live this week, Amazon has decided to preview some of the best today.

First off, it's worth mentioning that Amazon will kick off Black Friday deals on November 22 and the US retailer will offer new deals all day, every day from fashion to toys, home, electronics, Amazon devices and more.

So, starting this Friday, November 22 through November 29 (Black Friday), customers can shop thousands of amazing deals on this year's most popular gifts, ...
17:41
Samsung intros cool-looking Galaxy Note 10+ Star Wars Edition
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Samsung fans who also happen to be Star Wars fans (or vice versa) should be excited today. That's because Samsung the Galaxy Note 10+ Star Wars Edition - a very special smartphone that will be launched next month.
The Galaxy Note 10+ Star Wars Edition comes in a unique box that includes a Star Wars-inspired case, a Star Wars metal badge, and wireless Galaxy Buds earphones. The phone itself is black with a red S Pen stylus and a red trim around the rear camera. On the software side, the device offers exclusive Star Wars-themed icons, wallpapers, animations, and even ...
16:55
Google Store Black Friday sale offers sweet discounts on Pixel 4/4 XL and Pixel 3a/3a XL
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Google, just like many other tech giants, is readying a plethora of Black Friday deals on many of its products. These deals won't go live until next week, but the Mountain View company has decided to offer customers a sneak peek at its upcoming Black Friday 2019 promo offers.

One of these deals , so if you've been following our news feed, then you already know about it. If not, you'll be pleased to know that both the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will get a $200 discount.

Apart from the Pixel 4/4 XL, Google plans to offer $100 discounts on the and Pixel 3a XL, . The Pixel 4/4 XL deal will ...
16:18
Don't buy the iPhone 11 (there is a better iPhone bargain around)
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

The Apple iPhone 11 is often recommended as the go-to iPhone for the average Joe: it's a $700 iPhone after all, not as prohibitively expensive as the $1,000+ Pro series, and yet you still get basically the same outstanding camera quality and the fast performance.
But if you are looking for the best "bargain iPhone", I would recommend against the iPhone 11.
The reason for that is that the iPhone 11 feels like a compromised device in 2019: the screen might not be bad per se, but it's just not on par with modern standards. The low resolution makes ...
16:07
John Legere is officially leaving T-Mobile for an unknown destination
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

As and a merger that's been , so is John Legere approaching a big career move . While the charismatic current CEO of the nation's third-largest wireless service provider and the architect of the "Un-carrier" strategy is reportedly after all, that T-Mo will get a new skipper on May 1, 2020.
His name shouldn't exactly catch you off guard, as on a number of occasions since he personally hired the COO back in 2012 while in fact spending all this time preparing to hand over the baton. Sievert began as T-Mobile's Chief Marketing Officer, assuming Chief Operating Officer responsibilities ...
15:13
Google's Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are now available at a $100 discount on Amazon
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Unlike their and , the mid-range seemed pretty much perfectly priced right off the bat, at $399 and $479 respectively in 64GB storage variants equipped with a state-of-the-art rear-facing camera and running silky smooth software with a three-year major update guarantee.
Still, bargain hunters looking to spend even less on these excellent 5.6 and 6-inch handsets weren't left waiting that long by , carriers like , and retailers like for some cool deals and discounts. The newest special offer comes from Amazon, essentially echoing , which has since expired, returning .
amzn_assoc_tracking_id ...
15:08
Can you DJ with the Pixel 4? Google spins the Motion Sense record
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Can you guess why Google is going with a giant top bezel on the , in these times when the is the most compact large-screen phone in our database precisely on account of the sawed-off strip there? You guessed it, the reason is not the 3D face-scanning kit, although there is one, but rather the radar-based gesture navigation set that Google now calls Motion Sense.
Google ...
14:52
Sony's allegedly planning four 2020 flagships, including Xperia 0 and Xperia 1.1
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Sony has been downsizing its smartphone business over the past few years to improve profitability. There’s still a lot that needs to be done but it seems Sony’s ready to start expanding its mobile business once again.The Sony Xperia 0 and Xperia 1.1 will lead the way
Sony is allegedly planning to ( GSMArena) four flagship smartphones in 2020, all of which will apparently support 5G networks as standard, and between 3 and 5 cheaper devices. The first is expected to be called the Xperia 1.1 and should replace this year’s Xperia 1. Little is known about it at this stage but rumors suggest ...
14:26
The company behind TikTok is planning to challenge Spotify and Apple Music soon
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

The world's top two music streaming services have seen their market dominance challenged by many platforms from many different companies in recent years, ranging from Google's and to , , , and perhaps most notably, . But the greatest threat to the and might eventually come from China rather than the US, France, or Norway.
A little Chinese tech outfit called ByteDance is "as soon as next month", setting its initial sights on markets like India, Indonesia, and Brazil before expanding to the US, which should happen fairly quickly after this global December debut.
If ...
13:43
Best phones under $400
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

With so many phones on the market, and with the gap between mid-range and high-end narrowing each year, finding the right phone for you is not an easy task. Sure, if you've got $1000 ready to go, getting the best of the best is not a difficult task; you can narrow your choice down to a handful of phones. However, when you're on a bit of a budget, but are not aiming extremely low, the sprawling mid-range segment has so much to offer, that it can get confusing quickly.
What do you value the most in a phone? Long-lasting battery life? A great camera? Smooth performance? ...
13:24
How to download Disney+ shows and movies for offline viewing
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Disney+ is proving the runaway success we though it will be, and not only because of the free offer with Verizon's unlimited plans. Its eclectic roster of Star Wars franchises, Disney movies, and old-time favorites, has been gobbled up by more than ten million subscribers less than a week after its launch.
The Disney+ app release was so popular to the extent that it had to add server capacity to keep up with the streaming demand.
What's the best thing you can do to beat those early streaming hiccups? Why, download the shows for offline viewing, ...
13:00
Samsung's Galaxy S11 will come with a refined design snubbing a big new trend
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Galaxy S11 concept
Samsung radically changed the appearance of its ultra-high-end smartphones this year, significantly narrowing the screen bezels of the Galaxy S9 and Note 9 to achieve the super-premium design of the S10 and Note 10 families, but if you were eagerly waiting for a similarly drastic transformation from the Galaxy S11, you may well end up feeling disappointed in a few months.
As suspected , the company's next big thing will greatly resemble the Galaxy Note 10 in a number of key areas, who recently . Twitter ...
11:49
The Galaxy S11's 108MP camera may support 8K video and loads more
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Nothing major is expected from the Galaxy S11 in the design department but rumors do suggest Samsung is planning several internal hardware upgrades. One particular focus should be the cameras, which are the subject of today’s leak.A 108-megapixel main camera that supports 8K video at 30fps
An APK conducted by XDA Developers of the One UI 2.0 beta 4 Samsung Camera app has revealed several references to new hardware and software features that could make their way into the Galaxy S11. One of these is the ability to record 8K video at 30fps, a significant jump over the 4K video at 60/30fps ...
10:47
Best Buy starts selling unlocked LG G8X ThinQ at up to a $350 discount
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

While are still or in markets like the US, the LG G8X ThinQ has recently made its debut on stateside, also going on sale at B&H Photo Video just last week.
At first glance, there's nothing special about the , but AT&T, Sprint, B&H, and now Best Buy and Amazon are all selling the conventional Snapdragon 855 powerhouse bundled with a decidedly unconventional Dual Screen case. This essentially turns the G8X ThinQ into , offering an enhanced gaming and multitasking experience in seamless and affordable fashion.

The ...
10:11
Diablo-like Path of Exile coming to mobile in 2020
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

In a surprising move, Grinding Gear Games, the studio behind the action RPG Path of Exile, announced their game will be available on Android and iOS devices as early as next year. After revealing Path of Exile 2 and a couple of other major updates for the PC and console versions at ExileCon 2019 last week, Grinding Gear Games casually informed the audience that Path of Exile Mobile is playable on the show floor.

In the short trailer that released over the weekend, the developers promise an uncompromised experience devoid of video ads, microtransactions, time gates, energy bars, notifications, ...
10:03
Sprint Black Friday 2019 deals
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

The hustle and bustle around Black Friday may not seem like the best time to be dealing with carriers and plans, especially if you already have a long shopping list and little time to spare. However, this is precisely the time when all major carriers will be looking to poach customers from one another with great deals on phones, plans, wearables, and all kinds of accessories and gadgets.

So, if a new phone is on your Black Friday shopping list and you want a bargain plan to go along with it, then you’d better make sure to check our Black Friday deal round-ups for all major US carriers! Even ...
9:40
Google Maps will start showing recommendations via Local Guides
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Google has just it has started to test a new feature that will provide Maps users with recommendations when they follow Local Guides. The test program is available in nine cities, but once testing ends, it will be expanded to additional locations.

Local Guides is available in 24,000 cities and towns and features an active community of 120 million users, so bringing recommendations through this feature makes perfect sense. At the moment, people in Bangkok, Delhi, London, Mexico City, New York, Osaka, San Francisco, Sao Paolo, and Tokyo will soon see top Local Guides featured in the For You ...
9:21
Fresh doorbuster deal brings Beats Studio3 wireless headphones down to $200
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Another day, another early Black Friday doorbuster available at Best Buy in anticipation of the retailer's . After unbeatable discounts on Google's popular handsets, it's time to score the excellent Beats Studio3 wireless noise canceling headphones at a new all-time low price.
Specifically, $199.99, which is a whopping 150 bucks less than what these bad boys normally go for. It was only a few months ago that a , so naturally, being able to purchase Apple's top-notch wireless cans with state-of-the-art noise cancellation technology at a massive 43 percent discount or so is a ...
9:18
Black Friday deal takes $100 off the ZTE Axon Pro 10
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

is one of the cheapest flagships available in the United States. Introduced just a few months ago, the smartphone usually sells for as low as $550, depending on the amount of memory inside.

However, customers who wait for Black Friday will have the chance to grab one of the two ZTE Axon 10 Pro models that Newegg will have on sale later this month for a lot less. Starting November 27, the Axon 10 Pro 8GB and 12GB will be $100 at Newegg. The deal will remain live until December 3 or while supplies last.

Naturally, both models come unlocked, but they will only work with GSM carriers ...
8:32
Microsoft's Bing app gets improved dark mode support for Android 10
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

It's not just Google that it's , but Microsoft too. Although the Redmond-based company's Bing Search app for Android did include a dark mode, the latest update further improves this feature and expands its availability to more devices.

If you're one of the many Bing users in the United States, you'll notice that there's a new update available via the . The update introduces improved dark mode support on Android 10 devices, so if you're using a Pixel phone or any other handset powered by Android 10, you should be able to take advantage of all the benefits included in the update.

The ...
6:16
Samsung will reportedly use Chinese ODM to design, produce 60 million phones next year
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Looking to lower the manufacturing costs of some of its handsets, that Samsung plans on outsourcing the production of some Galaxy A handsets to a Chinese original design manufacturer (ODM) named Wingtech. Samsung closed its production facilities in China last month and by relying on Wingtech to assemble these phones, the company hopes to reduce the cost to manufacture low-end handsets; this will allow it to cut retail prices in certain regions including India, the second-largest smartphone market in the world. But since it is a developing country, consumers are very mindful of a handset's ...
1:51
Report shows some of the ways that Google manipulates search results
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Google Search is one of the most used apps in the world. Considering how important search results can be for businesses, Google says that it uses unbiased algorithms to prevent any gaming of the system. However, the company understands that search is a zero-sum game; making a change that helps one company is going to negatively impact another company. But that included over 100 interviews and its own testing; the Journal found several things about Google Search that smack of manipulation.
For example, the newspaper discovered that with its algorithm, larger businesses ...
0:07
Fitbit's Black Friday deals on the Versa 2 smartwatch are already available
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Fitbit has been in the spotlight a lot lately, and not just because a little company called Google (or ) plans to acquire the wearable industry veteran for $2.1 billion to (hopefully) take Wear OS to the next level.
also announced recently for its entire product portfolio (with a number of key features headed exclusively to the ), as well as on the Versa 2 and its snazzy Special Edition sibling.

Although billed as a Black Friday sale, this was supposed to kick off a full week ahead of Thanksgiving Day, wrapping up ...
November 17, 2019
23:10
Sony Xperia 10 Plus and its large cinematic display on sale at Amazon, B&H
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Back in April, we named the one of the . And now you can pick up the phone for a little less money from both and (via ). Both are offering the device for $349.99, an $80 or 19% savings. However, if you successfully apply for the Amazon Rewards Visa Card, you can take an additional $60 off from Amazon cutting the price to $289.99. The model on sale is unlocked, dressed in Black, and is compatible with Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
The Xperia 10 Plus features a 6.5-inch LCD display with a 1080 x 2520 resolution (FHD+). This works out to an aspect ratio of 21:9, ...
20:34
Google widens rollout of feature that turns your Android phone into a smart display
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

, Google Assistant's Ambient Mode is rolling out to more Android devices. When enabled and a particular phone or tablet is plugged into an outlet, or a tablet is placed in a charging dock, Assistant shows up and turns the handset or slate into a smart display. It does this by showing your upcoming calendar appointments and reminders, the current weather, controls for smart appliances and music, and it will also become a digital photo frame using an image from your Google Photos app.
When first launched, Ambient Mode was offered on a couple of tablets (Lenovo ...
19:13
Facebook tests a feature copied from its own family member
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

It's one thing to copy a feature from an app that belongs to another company, but Facebook is now thinking about copying a feature from a family member. , Popular Photos is being tested on Facebook and provides users with photos from friends and family members that they can scroll to view. Popular Photos, which are curated by algorithm, appears under a photo opened from the News Feed and offers an Instagram-like experience.
For those unaware, days after Instagram finally released the Android version of its app, . At the time, many wondered why Facebook would pay so ...
14:27
Black Friday has come early for Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL shoppers at Best Buy
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Best Buy is gearing up to kick off by far its in less than two weeks, but if you can't wait that long and all you want for Christmas is an affordable mid-range phone with vanilla Android, today's the perfect day to pull the trigger on a Pixel 3a or 3a XL.
In case you haven't noticed, Best Buy has been cherry-picking a killer deal from its massive upcoming Black Friday roster each day to offer as an early "doorbuster" for impatient bargain hunters. As you might already have guessed, today's exclusive doorbuster is the 5.6-inch . Instead of fetching a full $399.99, the GSM and ...
8:32
A major fix has been announced for Disney+ next year
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Disney+ just launched last Tuesday, and already it appears to be a huge success. , although we should point out that the service offers a seven-day free trial. The vast majority of those using the app are Disney fans looking to view classic animated and live-action films, well known Disney Channel fare, and content from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. The app will also show original content, much of it featuring older, iconic Disney characters. But there is one more group of fans binge-watching an animated television series that is offered on Disney+ ...
November 16, 2019
23:30
Good news for Team Magenta: John Legere will reportedly remain at T-Mobile
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Last week we passed along a rumor that was troubling for T-Mobile investors, subscribers and the U.S. mobile industry as a whole. Reportedly, the carrier's CEO, by former rival turned partner Marcelo Claure to become CEO of WeWork. Claure, the chairman of Sprint, once called the brash T-Mobile executive a con man. Eventually, the two bonded over the proposed T-Mobile merger with Sprint.
Claure is the chairman of WeWork, a real estate company that builds facilities for startups. The company was about to go public but the IPO was scuttled which lead to the resignation ...
21:37
Deal: Buy an unlocked Galaxy S9 for just $300
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Finding a solid smartphone for $300 is always a pretty sweet deal, but it’s an absolute steal for a flagship device. Today, the flagship device in question is a Galaxy S9, which is going for just three hundred dollars on eBay.

Sure, the S9 is Samsung’s flagship from last year, but it’s still a powerful device with smooth performance, a great dual-camera setup, and an excellent display. At just a fraction of modern flagship prices, it’s a solid choice for anyone who doesn’t need to absolute newest phone out there.

The deal is available on eBay from seller mobiletopdeal, who ...
20:19
Long running Android-related legal battle will be heard by the Supreme Court
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Back in 2011, we told you that for using APIs from Java in Android without permission. APIs, or Application programming interfaces, provide developers and others with access to a third-party application or platform. Oracle filed a lawsuit . But that wasn't the end of the story. Oracle won an appeal and the case went back to court. In 2016, and said that the company's use of the Java APIs was covered by the fair use doctrine. and remanded the case back to lower court to compute the damages.
Running out of legal options, Google turned to the U.S. Supreme Court hoping ...
16:04
How to use iPhone 11 Pro's ultra wide-angle camera to take awesome pictures
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Pictures in header image edited using the iOS 13 Photos app. For more results, check out the gallery at the end of the article.
Wide angle lenses on smartphones are nothing new. In fact, the de-facto standard for smartphone cameras is wide angle, as the so-called "regular" lens that every phone is outfitted is in the range of 26-28mm. But in recent years, we've been seeing more companies adding an ultra wide-angle to the mix, which has opened up more possibilities for different types of mobile photography.
Apple is the latest company to join the ultra ...
14:07
Huawei might be preparing its own Motorola Razr competitor
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

The is currently the only foldable smartphone of its kind but pretty soon it’ll face some tough competition. Samsung recently confirmed that it’s working on a and a new suggest Huawei is doing the same thing.

Indicating the company is going for a much more modern look, the device described features a rather tall display paired with extremely thin and uniform bezels up front. The phone doesn’t feature any kind of punch hole or notch which could mean Huawei is planning to use in-screen technology to conceal the front-facing selfie cameras.
The back of Huawei’s device borrows a setup ...
6:49
U.S. firms shipping to Huawei will get a two-week extension on Monday
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

late Friday says that the U.S. Commerce Department will issue on Monday two-week extensions to U.S. companies who have been supplying components and software to Huawei. While the Chinese manufacturer's placement on the Entity List for security reasons prevents it from accessing its U.S. supply chain, some of Huawei's stateside suppliers received a 90-day temporary license to ship supplies "necessary to maintain and support existing and currently fully operational networks and equipment, including software updates and patches." This 90-day period expires on Monday.
U.S. ...
4:17
Tweet from HTC suggests that one of its classic phones could return
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Maybe it was because of the excitement generated by the return of the , this time as a foldable smartphone that runs on Android. But the head of HTC Creative Labs, Drew Bamford, asking one question, "Which classic HTC phone would you like to see us bring back with today's technology?" Unfortunately, this might just be a hypothetical question. If so, that would be too bad.

HTC might have hit its creative peak with the , released in 2014. Arguably the most popular HTC phone ever made, the device was ahead of its time. The One (M8) featured an aluminum casing and ...
0:58
Motorola is confident its new razr phone won't break like the Samsung Galaxy Fold
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

With the new (coming soon ), Motorola Mobility and its parent company Lenovo are trying to offer us what they call "the phone of tomorrow." While this 2019 razr looks a lot like the iconic that's now well over a decade old, it packs modern and appealing specs and, more notably, it's got a flexible display.

As the world's first clamshell phone to sport a flexible screen, the Motorola razr is more compact than the flexible display smartphones announced before it, including the and , which are considerably larger and heavier.

When unfolded, both the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei ...
0:23
Foldable Huawei Mate X 5G sells out limited flash sale in less than a minute
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

With the already released, and the officially unveiled, today the foldable was (via ). The latter is Huawei's own online platform, and the Mate X was priced at 16,999 Chinese Yen ($2,425 USD at current exchange rates). The device sold out in less than a minute although the exact number of units offered was undisclosed. Those who purchased the phone today will get 50% off the cost of a first-time screen replacement. We don't know if that is foreshadowing something, but for now, we're sure that consumers who purchased the Mate X consider that some kind of perk.

Unlike ...
November 12, 2019
21:54
Disney+ account sharing is allowed for the moment, just don't abuse it
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Disney didn't make any announcements regarding password sharing among Disney+ users, but since that's a very important aspect that many streaming services are treating carefully, here is what the company thinks about how it should work.

Now, as we all know, Disney+ allows four concurrent streams and no less than up to seven user profiles per account, all with the purpose of being able to enjoy the streaming service in a household without any restrictions.

Despite the , some Disney+ users might want to share their accounts with other people in the US, which is a bit of a gray area ...
21:34
Facebook covertly uses your iPhone's camera while you're browsing your feed
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

It looks like Facebook doesn't play fair with some of its users. If you're using an iPhone when you're scrolling through your Facebook news feed, you might want to pay attention to its camera, as the app is reportedly using this piece of hardware without your knowledge.

Discovered by , the issue only affects iPhones running iOS 13.2.2, so if your iPhone hasn't been updated or you're using an Android smartphone, you should be safe. reports that it's been able to reproduce the issue, which seems to affect only certain iPhones.

Judging by its behavior, this appears to be no more than ...
21:32
WhatsApp is rapidly draining the battery on certain Android phones
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

If you have noticed that the battery on your Android phone is rapidly draining, it could be one app that is to blame. Recently, that the WhatsApp messaging app is consuming too much battery power. While most of those experiencing this issue are using a OnePlus phone, other models are also affected including the , , and . One user wrote that after updating to the version of WhatsApp , his phone showed him using WhatsApp for 1.5 hours even though he had it opened for just one minute.
Complaints can also be found in the comments section of . One WhatsApp subscriber ...
19:27
Google Chrome might "speed-shame" slow loading websites by posting a warning
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

in which it said that future versions of Chrome might identify sites that load fast or too slowly. And this will be accomplished by placing badges on these webpages to make sure that users know when to expect a particular website to take longer to load. Besides identifying when a website might be slow due to the way that it is written, Google says that a "slow badge" could be added to sites that take longer to load due to the device and the network being employed. At the same time, Google wants to reward those sites that load quickly on the Chrome browser.

Google ...
17:30
T-Mobile Black Friday 2019 deals
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Black Friday may not seem like the best time to be switching carriers or dealing with plans, especially if you already have a long shopping list and little time to spare. However, Black Friday is precisely the time when all major carriers will be looking to poach customers from one another with great deals on phones, plans, wearables, and all sorts of accessories!

So, if a new phone is on your Black Friday shopping list, and you want a bargain plan to go along with it, then you’d better make sure to check our Black Friday deal round-ups for all major US carriers! Even if you aren't in the ...
17:16
Disney+ launches today, customers complain of streaming and connection issues
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

With Disney+ launching today, many fans of the entertainment giant's content couldn't wait to get up at 6 am ET and start streaming their favorite Disney classics, or begin binge-watching all 665 episodes of The Simpsons. However, it would seem that the app is experiencing some opening-day glitches. , over 8,000 complaints have been made with 73% of them related to video streaming. 25% are having problems signing in and have received a message that says, "Unable to connect." We know of some subscribers who have been able to use Disney+ on their phones, but not on their computers. Downdetector's ...
16:00
AT&T's brand-new LG Stylo 5+ is already on sale at a cool 50 percent discount
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Unlike the "regular" , which has been available on and for , the slightly improved exclusively .
But cash-strapped digital pen lovers might be excited to hear the "all-new" device is already on sale at a pretty significant discount. Normally priced at $300, the LG Stylo 5 Plus can be currently purchased for 150 bucks less from both AT&T and Best Buy. That's a full 50 percent markdown, mind you, and although you have to meet a couple of essential requirements to save all that money, we're talking pretty standard stuff when it comes to these types of killer carrier-specific ...
16:00
Stop using apps to measure your blood pressure
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Modern smartphones have a wide array of sensors that make our interaction with them fast and seamless. An ambient light sensor enables your phone to adjust screen brightness automatically; an accelerometer makes YouTube videos go fullscreen when you hold the device sideways; some more advanced sensors like those on the Pixel 4 can even detect a hand waving in front of the phone.

However, a sensor that can't be found in a smartphone is a blood pressure sensor. And that's a serious problem.

Many apps on both the Play Store and the App Store claim they do things that they don’t really ...
15:42
Here's how eligible Verizon subscribers can claim one free year of Disney+
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Many Verizon customers are very excited. Starting tomorrow and running through June 1st, 2020 those subscribed to any of Big Red's unlimited data plans . With content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic, the service is priced at $6.99 a month or $69.99 for 12 months. If you're a Verizon unlimited customer and have already pre-ordered 12 months of Disney+, your pre-order will be suspended while the free-year from Verizon is active. If you pre-ordered a month of service, Disney will send you an email explaining what to do to manage your subscription.
UPDATE: ...
14:27
Still no official YouTube and Twitter support for the Galaxy Watch Active 2
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

When the was formally , Samsung mainly promoted the refined design of the fitness-centric smartwatch compared to , improved health monitoring tools, and upgraded connectivity options as key selling points. Of course, the list of new features was greater and lengthier than that, including among others a bunch of popular apps adapted to the small screen of this Tizen-powered wearable device.
Oddly enough, when the second-gen Galaxy Watch Active , early adopters noticed those promised native YouTube, Twitter, and Google Translate apps were in fact not pre-installed on their ...
13:35
Pixel 4 XL bashing misses the big picture: here is why I think this is the best Android phone of 2019
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

The new Pixel 4 series are getting a lot of flak from reviewers this year. And you have probably already heard the complaints: the battery life is not quite great, it costs too much, there is only 64 gigs of on-board storage, and on, and on.
Many of those criticisms are valid, but... I've been using the Pixel 4 XL in the past few days and those things are a footnote to something more important: this is the most enjoyable Android phone I have used so far in 2019, beating all others with its refinement and class. Those are not things that make for a great headline and ...
13:08
Best Black Friday MEGA deals: Apple, Samsung, LG, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, T-Mobile, and more
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

The Black Friday season is, once again, upon us. This annual festival of deals is the official start of the Christmas shopping season, and in the following article, we will be showing you all the noteworthy deals that you need to know about. We will be continuously updating this article with all the noteworthy deals that become available in the coming days and weeks.
Let's begin!
Contents:
Retailers
12:21
Powerbeats Pro deal brings us the truly wireless Beats at the lowest price yet
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Sandwiched between the March announcement of those largely iterative and the recent release of the completely redesigned , it feels like Apple's didn't quite get the attention they deserved in the .
That may have something to do with the decidedly sporty and arguably nichey design of these particular true wireless earbuds, as well as a somewhat excessive $250 starting price. While you can obviously learn to live with the fitness-friendly looks of the Powerbeats Pro... or not, there are actually a number of ways to save quite a bit of money, which might encourage you to favor ...
12:21
A Snapdragon 865 specs leak prompts Galaxy S11 chipsets comparison
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Samsung's processor foundries missed one production cycle of the flagship Snapdragon 8-series processor but their new and superior extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography has won the hearts of Qualcomm's management for .
Since we are expecting the 865, together with Samsung's newly-announced , to be done on the second-gen 7nm EUV process that Apple's processor maker is yet to master, there is every chance that those two top-shelf chipset will land in Samsung's high-end series in the spring.
As if to corroborate that notion, Snapdragon 865 specs have , ...
12:05
The best dual SIM phones
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Phones that can maintain two carrier network connections at once have been around for a while, lurking on the outskirts of mass adoption anywhere but in emerging markets, where those are very, very popular. If you want to take advantage of two good carrier plans at once, use one number for family and friends and another for work, or simply can't resist that great new data plan, but your contract still has mileage left in it, a decent dual SIM phone might come to the rescue.

Nowadays, we get to have dual SIM devices that are as good as market flagships. In fact, we are getting those ...
10:55
Google offering huge discounts on Pixel 4 & 4 XL if you trade in an iPhone or Galaxy
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Buying a with only a couple of weeks left until the Black Friday frenzy is scheduled to begin may not sound like a great idea, but if you have something valuable to trade in, the latest Google Fi deals are nothing to sneeze at. You can already nab these and lower the list price of the search giant's newest flagship phones to as little as $299, at least according to the promotional text on .
Since the smaller model normally starts at $799, that suggests $500 is the highest discount you can get, but in fact, an is currently appraised at up to $565. That's exactly how much you're ...
10:51
Apple’s 2020 iPad Pro will feature major camera upgrades and a surprise feature
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Apple is preparing a revamped iPad Pro lineup that’ll debut at some point in the near future. Little is known at the moment but the latest by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg suggests the planned upgrades are very camera-centric.New iPad Pro will pair two cameras with a 3D system
People familiar with Apple’s plans revealed the company is readying an updated iPad Pro that features two cameras on the rear, up from just one on the current model. The setup wasn’t extensively detailed but the change likely involves borrowing the iPhone 11’s cameras. Therefore, the next iPad Pro ...
10:41
Disney+ and Apple TV+ plan prices and shows at launch vs Netflix, Hulu and Amazon
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

The cord-cutting trend, and the runaway success that Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and other streamers that produce original content have become, didn't go unnoticed at Apple. The rumors that it is circling the wagons to try and launch a streaming package mix of shows and popular channels like HBO or Showtime materialized as TV+, Apple's first foray into a new industry ...
9:56
Gen-1 Michael Kors Android Wear smartwatches are available at massive discount
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Fossil makes and sells some of the world's prettiest smartwatches under the Michael Kors fashion brand, but due to their extremely stylish designs, the Wear OS-powered Access devices are not typically very affordable.
On the bright side, an of both sporty and high-fashion smartwatches was , which means you can get a number of older models at lower than ever prices right now. Interestingly, the best deals we could find mere weeks ahead of Black Friday don't come from or usual suspects like or Amazon.

Instead, ...
7:33
Samsung's Galaxy A51 will bring hole-punch display and 4 cameras on a budget
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Although Samsung described its in the company's latest quarterly financial report, the mid-range Galaxy A family is widely credited with boosting overall and after a few quarters of decline.
Galaxy A-series devices have gone through a radical transformation of late, borrowing a number of premium features and design elements from their high-end cousins while also expanding their presence in key markets like the US. Stateside, the has proven particularly popular over the last six months, providing pretty great bang for your buck in and .
As such, we're ...
6:17
Malicious Android apps downloaded 3 million times pretend to be the Chrome browser when installed
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Last week, Google announced that it was teaming up with mobile security firms ESET, Lookout, and Zimperium . The alliance hadn't been announced when 49 new adware apps were first listed in the Google Play Store portraying themselves as games and stylized camera apps. , these 49 apps have been downloaded over 3 million times.
The adware, like many of the other malware-laden listings we've recently written about, hide their icons making them almost impossible to uninstall. And they serve up full-length ads on the victim's phone creating a stream of revenue for the bad ...
6:09
Black Desert Mobile release date revealed, pre-register to get a free PC or console copy
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Pearl Abyss, the studio behind the Black Desert MMORPG, has just announced that the mobile version of their game will be launching across the world on Android and iOS on December 11. Also, the studio revealed the game has surpassed 3 million pre-registrations and will probably get many more until the Black Desert Mobile releases next month.

To attract more players, Pearl Abyss rewards every player that pre-registers on the for Black Desert Mobile with a free copy of the PC or console version.

At launch, will allow players to choose from five classes – Warrior, Ranger, Giant, Witch, ...
5:50
Sony's upcoming Xperia 3 flagship leaks in live pictures
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Despite the fact that it continues to shrink its mobile business, Sony will still launch new smartphones in the coming months. The next major launch from the Japanese company is another flagship device, which is likely to be named Xperia 3.

The phone is supposed to pack powerful hardware, such as a and 5G support. As expected, Sony will launch two versions of the Xperia 3, which are codenamed Kona and Huracan. The difference between the two is that one will feature 5G support, while the other won't.

The first pictures of the Xperia 3 have just popped up on the Chinese website . In ...
4:33
Deal: Grab a Samsung Gear Sport and save $120 at Amazon
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Samsung no longer sells the in the United States through its official store, but if you can still pick one up via Amazon, eBay and Best Buy, probably other retailers too. The smartwatch was a bit pricey at launch, as Samsung has decided to sell it for $300.

Now you can get one for prices anywhere around $220 and $280. Best Buy sells it for $280, but you can find it cheaper on Amazon and eBay. In fact, you can get one really cheap right now if you're in the market for a Samsung smartwatch, but can't afford the most recent model, the Galaxy Watch Active 2.

So, instead of paying $280 ...
3:34
Amazon brings Disney+ to Fire TV devices and Fire tablets
» ‎ PhoneArena - News

Tags: [edit]

Disney+ is going live in the United States on November 12 and the streaming service is supported by many platforms and products. Amazon Fire TV devices and Fire tablets were among those initially, but the US retailer reached an agreement with Disney to allow it to bring the service to these devices too.

So, , Disney+ will be available on Fire TV devices and Fire tablets, assuming you pay the $7 monthly or $70 annual fee. You could also opt for a bundle deal that includes Disney+, ESPN, and Hulu (with ads) for only $13 per month. Also, a 7-day trial is available for those who want to try ...