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iPhone SE 2020 - More Powerful Than Flagships for Half the Price
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.
hardware & software
April 16, 2020
Google Wants Its Own CPU for Smartphones and Laptops
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.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
April 15, 2020
Samsung is Working on a Cutting-edge Battery
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.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
March 16, 2020
Messenger for iOS Just got Four Times Smaller and Twice as Fast
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.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
March 3, 2020
Easier Access to Batteries in EU Mobile Devices - Legislation Proposal Leaked
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.
hardware & software
Paul Wozniak
February 29, 2020
Razr Users Say the Phone is Falling Apart; Motorola Reassures
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.
hardware & software
February 19, 2020
Another Coronavirus Victim - MWC 2020 Cancelled
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.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
February 13, 2020
Sony and Nvidia Will Not Show up on MWC 2020 Because of Coronavirus
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.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
February 10, 2020
Apple Punished for Slowing Down Older Phones - Again
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.
hardware & software
Julia Dragovic
February 9, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Smartphone on First Video
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.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
February 3, 2020
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Offers Proximity Payments; Price Similar to Band 4
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.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
January 10, 2020
Xiaomi Announces Smartwatch. Google Will Buy Fitbit to Make its Own?
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.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
October 29, 2019
Microsoft Surface Duo - Smartphone That Looks Like Nintendo DS
Microsoft announced Surface Duo - a smartphone-like device equipped with dual-screen and a gadget that will run on Android OS.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
October 3, 2019
Microsoft Announces Windows 10X
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.
hardware & software
Konrad Serafinski
October 3, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold - $2000 Smartphone is Extremely Fragile
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.
hardware & software
Julia Dragovic
September 23, 2019
Xiaomi Shows Quick and Wireless Charging
Xiaomi introduced a new wireless charging system that can fully charge a phone with a 4000mAh battery in 69 minutes.
hardware & software
Paul Wozniak
September 10, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 Pro Appearance Leaked
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.
hardware & software
Barth Faryna
August 28, 2019
Android Q is Now Android 10; New Name and Logo for Google's OS [Updated]
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.
hardware & software
Conrad Hazi
August 27, 2019
Samsung is Working on a New Fold. Again
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.
hardware & software
Julia Dragovic
August 22, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 - Expected Release Date Revealed
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.
hardware & software
Barth Faryna
August 12, 2019