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Windows 10 Runs Faster on Mac Than Microsoft's Own Surface Pro X
Geekbench 4 and Geekbench 5 benchmarks prove that the dedicated ARM version of Windows 10 works very well on a Mac equipped with an M1 processor developed by Apple. The hardware performs better than the Surface X Pro from Microsoft.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
December 2, 2020
iPhone Not So Waterproof After All? $12M Fine for Apple in Italy
The Italian consumer protection authority, AGCM, found that Apple was misleading customers about the waterproofness of its smartphones and imposed a fine of $12 million on the company.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
December 1, 2020
With iOS 15 Apple May End Support for Older Smartphones
A rumor that appeared on the web suggests that with the release of the fifteenth version of iOS, Apple may plan to discontinue support for older devices.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
November 23, 2020
Huawei Sells Honor Sub-brand
Recent rumors have suggested the sale of the Honor sub-brand by Huawei. Today, reports have been confirmed.
hardware & software
Bartlomiej Sagan
November 17, 2020
iPhone 12 Launches; Users Report Problems
Another great hardware launch did not go according to plan. Users of the iPhone 12 family of devices report a couple of problems afflicting the new smartphones.
hardware & software
Bartlomiej Sagan
November 16, 2020
5G on iPhone 12 Makes Short Work of Battery
The first tests of iPhone 12 prove that the battery is not among its strong points. As if that wasn't enough, active 5G mode has a significant effect on battery depletion speed. It grows by almost 20%.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
October 22, 2020
iPhone 12 Unlikely to Support 5G in Dual SIM Mode
A leak that appeared on Reddit suggests that iPhone 12 will not support the 5G standard when using Dual SIM mode.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
October 20, 2020
New iPhone Models Becoming Increasingly More Expensive?
Reddit user came up with the idea of comparing prices for Apple phones on a chart, starting with the very first iPhone. The author took inflation into account and published the chart on the forum. Are Apple's smartphones getting more and more expensive?
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
October 15, 2020
EU Citizens Will be Able to Remove Pre-installed Phone Apps
The European Union will address the problem of applications pre-installed on our devices by manufacturers and operators.
hardware & software
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz
October 1, 2020
Google Accidentally Leaks Price of Pixel 5
The Japanese branch of Google accidentally revealed the price of the Google Pixel 5 smartphone. The device should cost around $700 and launch on September 30.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
September 28, 2020
Apple May be Planning 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini
According to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and the well-known leaker l0vetodream, Apple will offer customers a smaller model of iPhone 12, named „mini”. The device may have a 5.4-inch display.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
September 22, 2020
Android 11 Available; Outline of New Features
Upgrade to Android version 11 is now available on selected phone models. Owners of these devices can now see the changes and new features.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
September 9, 2020
Android 11 Available; Outline of New Features
Upgrade to Android version 11 is now available on selected phone models. Owners of these devices can now see the changes and new features.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
September 9, 2020
Apple Achieves Total Domination in Smartphone Sales
Apple has dominated the top ten best-selling phones in the world. Poor performance of the competition.
hardware & software
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz
September 2, 2020
Worst Smartphone Sales Since 2013
Smartphone sales results from the first half of 2020 show biggest drops in history.
hardware & software
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz
August 26, 2020
New Blackberry With 5G, Android and Keyboard in 2021
Thanks to the cooperation between BlackBerry, OnwardMobility and FIH Mobile, a new version of the iconic BlackBerry phone will be created. The device will have a keyboard and will run on Android. We can also expect compatibility with the modern 5G network.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
August 20, 2020
Smartphone Will Check Whether We're Drunk?
Researchers from Stanford University and the University of Pittsburgh are working on a technology to detect the state of alcoholic intoxication by analyzing the way a smartphone user moves.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
August 19, 2020
US Secret Service Bought Information About Smartphone Users
Vice reports that the U.S. Secret Service has circumvented laws requiring it to obtain a court order to track citizens. It was doing so by buying geolocation data from mobile app manufacturers using proxies. The practice was used for many years.
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Michael Kulakowski
August 18, 2020
Android 11 has Higher Hardware Requirements Than Windows 10
It seems that the full version of Android 11 has greater requirements than Microsoft's latets Windows OS. Google OS will be installed only on phones equipped with more than 2 GB of memory. Weaker smartphones will have to use the shafted version called Android GO.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
July 27, 2020
Fall and Scratch-resistant Smartphones? Maybe With Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning presented Gorilla Glass Victus - a new version of glass used to make smartphone screens. The manufacturer ensures that this time we can expect exceptional resistance to both falls from heights and minor scratches.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
July 24, 2020