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Bart Swiatek, 05 June 2020, 10:00

Epic Games Store will be available on mobile platforms. Android will get its version in first, but Tim Sweeney would like EGS to be available on iOS as well. It's worth noting that he plans something more than just a game library management app - we're talking about a store that could be an alternative to Google Play or App Store.

Bart Swiatek, 03 June 2020, 10:47

A picture of Apple's anti-theft system in action was posted on Twitter. It blocks the illegally acquired smartphone and tracks its location. The would-be user is also informed that the authorities will be notified about the theft.

Bart Swiatek, 01 June 2020, 09:31

Users of Android phones came across an image, which - after being set as a wallpaper - crashes the smartphone. Everything indicates that the cause is a bug associated with the color palette.

Mateusz Popielak, 21 May 2020, 17:58

There has been some speculation on the equipment of the new iPhone. It is possible that Apple's new product will be sold without EarPods.

Mateusz Popielak, 20 May 2020, 13:25

OnePlus 8 Pro users haven't enjoyed Photochrome for too long. The creators intend to withdraw it in the next update.

Mateusz Popielak, 14 May 2020, 10:53

The head of the Chinese giant was „caught” using iPhone. How does Xiaomi explain it?

Bart Swiatek, 05 May 2020, 11:39

Developer Cyril Diagne presented a prototype of the AR Cut & Paste application, which enables us scan an object observed in the real world and transfer it to the computer screen.

Mateusz Popielak, 23 April 2020, 13:25

One of Apple's system apps enables third party to attack a selected device, virtually without user intervention. The company announced work on a patch.

Arkadiusz Strzala, 21 April 2020, 17:54

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, smartphone sales in the USA have recorded an extremely sharp drop.

Laty, 16 April 2020, 15:10

The new, cheaper and more efficient iPhone SE 2020 will compete with many smartphone models in the market, and thanks to its powerful chipset, it will receive support from Apple for many years.

Bart Swiatek, 15 April 2020, 11:28

Journalists of Axios have found information suggesting that Google is working on its own CPU for mobile devices. The unit is to be called Whitechapel and next year it will be available in Pixel smartphones. Later on, the CPU will also be used in Chromebooks.

Bart Swiatek, 16 March 2020, 12:51

Samsung is conducting research on a new type of battery with solid electrolyte (so-called all-solid-state). The battery is to achieve an energy density of 900 Wh/L. In the case of electric cars, this would enable to increase their range up to 800 kilometres.

Bart Swiatek, 03 March 2020, 12:12

Facebook informed that iOS devices have received a new Messenger application. The program was developed under the so-called LightSpeed Project and is four times smaller and twice as fast as the previous version.

Paul Wozniak, 29 February 2020, 22:43

Danish website Het Financieele Dagblad posted a leak concerning a proposal for a European Parliament law that would make it easier for mobile users to access batteries. According to the information, we will officially hear about it for the first time in mid-March.

Laty, 19 February 2020, 21:32

As it turns out, Motorola's foldable smartphone is not as solid as the manufacturer claimed. Razr started to crack at the bend after just a week of testing, but the company sees no reasons to worry.

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 February 2020, 11:02

The GSMA decided to cancel the Mobile World 2020 Barcelona event. The reason for this is the threat of coronavirus, which has caused many of the biggest exhibitors to give up their participation in the Spanish fair.

Jacob Blazewicz, 10 February 2020, 23:41

Nvidia and Sony have confirmed that they will not appear on Mobile World Congress 2020 in Barcelona due to the coronavirus threat. Thus, the companies joined LG, Ericsson, and many other exhibitors, who gave up their participation in the Spanish fair.

Julia Dragovic, 09 February 2020, 23:26

France has imposed a fine of €25 million on Apple for deceptive marketing practices. This is the result of the iOS update scandal, which began in 2017 and resulted in lawsuits in France, Italy, the USA and Israel.

Bart Swiatek, 03 February 2020, 13:23

A video presenting the appearance of a new folding Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphone, the Korean company's response to Motorola Razr, has appeared on Twitter.

Bart Swiatek, 10 January 2020, 13:41

TinzenHelp has reached information about the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness wristband. According to the leak, it is to have an AMOLED 1.2 inch screen with higher brightness and an NFC module.

Bart Swiatek, 29 October 2019, 13:12

Xiaomi is likely to present its original smartphone soon, based on the WearOS Mi Watch system, which looks a lot like Apple Watch. Google is also interested in entering the market of this type of equipment - according to Reuters agency, the company is conducting talks on the acquisition of Fitbit.

Bart Swiatek, 03 October 2019, 22:23

Microsoft announced Surface Duo - a smartphone-like device equipped with dual-screen and a gadget that will run on Android OS.

Konrad Serafinski, 03 October 2019, 11:43

On the occasion of the presentation of Surface Neo tablet, Microsoft announced a new version of its flagship operating system. Windows 10X, as the OS is called, is dedicated to devices equipped with two screens.

Julia Dragovic, 23 September 2019, 12:47

Samsung has released a video that shows how future and current users should take care of their new Fold. The company also reveals that the magnet holding a smartphone in folded position may demagnetize credit cards, and if you have an implanted medical device, you should consult a physician before buying it. And there's more of it.

Paul Wozniak, 10 September 2019, 11:29

Xiaomi introduced a new wireless charging system that can fully charge a phone with a 4000mAh battery in 69 minutes.

Barth Faryna, 28 August 2019, 12:11

For a few days now, a graphic allegedly depicting the Huawei Mate 30 Pro smartphone, which is about to be launched, is making rounds on the Internet. The authenticity of the renderings was confirmed by one of the main leak „specialist”, so we can be almost certain that this is how the phone will look like.

Conrad Hazi, 27 August 2019, 12:00

The doubts have been dispelled and we already know what the new version of Google's mobile OS will be called. Android 10, because that's the sooftware's full name, is moving away from the traditional naming associated with sweets. A new logo was also introduced.

Julia Dragovic, 22 August 2019, 16:39

All signs (read: disclosed patents) suggest that Samsung has written off the old, although new Fold. While the work on the smartphone was supposed to be finished, the company is already working on a completely new, transformed version. This time it will fold horizontally.

Barth Faryna, 12 August 2019, 15:37

The latest reports indicate that the presentation of the Huawei's flagship models Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro is approaching. Earlier rumors suggested October, but according to new information the launch may happen earlier.

Bart Swiatek, 06 August 2019, 18:26

Samsung will use AMD GPU in its future smartphones. Mobile GPUs will be based on RDNA architecture, just like Navi family cards. The first devices with this technology will probably be available on the market in 2021.

Barth Faryna, 05 August 2019, 20:54

The official launch of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ is approaching, and there are more and more information about the devices on the web. Recently, one of the „leakers” posted information on his Twitter about the official prices of the smartphones, which shows that the phones will be cheaper than previously expected.

Barth Faryna, 05 August 2019, 19:16

Huawei has been working on Hongmeng, the company's proprietary OS for some time now. Until now, it was not entirely clear whether the OS would be available on smartphones. The Chinese Global Times reports that it will be so, and the first device of this type will debut later this year. We even know its price.

Konrad Serafinski, 05 August 2019, 14:42

Reuters agency reports that Google will enable the choice of a default search engine on mobile devices running the Android system beginning from 2020. Companies will enter an auction, and those who pay the most will appear in the system.

Bart Swiatek, 02 August 2019, 11:35

The German Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information has banned Google from listening to sound material recorded through the use of Smart Assistant app. The company agreed and offered to refrain from this practice throughout the European Union for a certain period of time.

Barth Faryna, 30 July 2019, 17:07

Recently, residents of many American cities have been talked to on the street by Google employees, who offered them Starbucks or Amazon vouchers in exchange for... their faces. The value of the coupons was exactly $5. That's how much Google is willing to pay for a human face.

Bart Swiatek, 30 July 2019, 16:54

ByteDance, the company behind the popular TikTok app, announced that it is planning to create its own smartphone. The device will be developed in cooperation with Smartisan Technology.

Barth Faryna, 26 July 2019, 16:21

Despite the serious delay suffered by Samsung's Galaxy Fold folding smartphone, the manufacturer is not putting down its arms. Contrary to rumors circulating on the web, the device will appear in stores later this year, and the implemented fixes are intended to prevent further malfunctions.

Bart Swiatek, 19 July 2019, 15:40

Google has announced that the latest version of its OS, the so-called Android Q, will feature several dozen new emojis. The images will also include those that will enable better representation of minorities, such as people with disabilities.

Bart Swiatek, 10 July 2019, 14:17

Wedbush analysts have prepared a report stating that Apple will ship 180 million iPhones to stores by the end of this fiscal year (September 2019). That's 37.7 million less than last year.

Julia Dragovic, 03 July 2019, 15:42

Sales results of Samsung Galaxy S10 outperformed those of its predecessor, S9, and the most popular model turned out to be the most expensive one - Galaxy S10 Plus. I think somebody's doing pretty well here!

Conrad Hazi, 02 July 2019, 14:47

The first folding phone call from Samsung - Galaxy Fold - has been announced many months ago. However, the premiere has been postponed for a long time, and DJ Koh, the company's deputy CEO admitted that he was embarrassed by the situation and partly to blame.

Bart Swiatek, 01 July 2019, 12:36

US President Donald Trump decided to delay the trade ban on Huawei. This means that American companies will be able to do business with the Chinese giant almost as they have done up to now.

Bart Swiatek, 28 June 2019, 11:14

The Android version of Google Chrome has already been installed more than 5 billion times. The source of the information is the application card in the Google Play store.

Julia Dragovic, 25 June 2019, 10:40

Despite many successes, Microsoft has had its share of slips over the years. In a recent interview, Gates admitted what was the biggest mistake in his career. And it's not about Vista. It's Windows Phone.

Konrad Serafinski, 13 June 2019, 15:41

Samsung is planning to produce a smartphone that we can fold and put on like a watch. The world has not forgotten about the infamous case of Galaxy Fold, and the Korean giant is already patenting new technology.

Bart Swiatek, 07 June 2019, 13:55

A lot of rumors appeared on the web concerning the new flagship of Samsung - the Galaxy Note10. We've also seen a rendered graphic that depicts the possible appearance of the device.

Bart Swiatek, 28 May 2019, 14:10

Well-known mobile processor manufacturer Qualcomm has announced that its new laptop CPU is performing better than Intel's Core i5-8250U in benchmarks. The chip will be introduced to the market in 2020 on computers manufactured by Lenovo.

Bart Swiatek, 21 May 2019, 13:25

Goldman Sachs' analysts presented a list of American companies that will be affected by the ban on trade with the Chinese company Huawei. The list includes many entities associated with our industry, such as AMD, Intel, Microsoft or Nvidia.

Bart Swiatek, 10 May 2019, 11:21

Smartphone sales in the US fell by 18% over the year. Apple remains the leader in the US market. Despite the shrinking market of mobile devices, the number of people playing on mobile phones is constantly growing.

Darius Matusiak, 19 April 2019, 15:08

Google has presented details of the Android update, which will be released soon as a result of last year's sanction imposed on the company by the European Commission. The giant then had to pay $4.34 billion for monopolistic practices.