Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series of flagship smartphones isn’t coming until Feb. 1, but all the secrets about the upcoming phones have been revealed, thanks to a series of pretty convincing leaks. First, we have WinFuture’s spec sheets (via Android Police) of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus. …
Read More »Windows 11 will be free to download for Windows 10 users. Here’s how you’ll do it
You’ll be able to upgrade to Windows 11 for free if you’re already a Windows 10 user.
Read More »Japan to Launch Antitrust Investigation Into Google, Apple’s Activities, Reports Say
The Japanese government will probe the activities of US tech giants, Apple and Google, amid alleged antitrust violations, the newspaper Nikkei has reported. According to the media outlet, citing sources, a government panel will be formed this month to investigate the connection between domestic smartphone manufacturers and US companies. Currently, …
Read More »Fortnite gives up battle against Google Play store
Fortnite for Android is available through the Google Play store for the first time, almost 18 months after owners Epic Games tried to use the game’s popularity to break the app store duopoly. The release is an embarrassing climbdown for Epic, which has sunk significant resources into building its own …
Read More »Huawei CEO: We can still be No.1 without Google
Huawei CEO and founder Ren Zhengfei believe his company can still become the world’s top smartphone brand, even if it remains cut off from Google’s software and apps. The Chinese company is already the world’s largest telecommunications equipment maker. It was on track to overtake Samsung as the No. 1 …
Read More »Google accidentally reveals Android 10 release date.
Google has accidentally revealed the release date of the latest version of its mobile operating system, Android 10. A Google customer support agent let slip the arrival date of Android 10 during an online chat with a reporter for Phone Arena. A separate support agent then provided the same information …
Read More »US delays Huawei trade ban for another 90 days.
The US Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross, has confirmed a ban on Chinese technology giant Huawei will not come into force for another 90 days. The US blacklisted the company in May because of national security concerns. Huawei was then granted a temporary permit in order to ease the transition, which …
Read More »Huawei launches own operating system to replace Google’s Android.
Huawei has rolled out its long-rumored Hongmeng operating system (OS), known as the harmony. The company says it can switch to the new system at any time, including on phones, if it is unable to use Android. The Chinese tech giant officially unveiled the new platform on Friday. The operating …
Read More »Huawei delays the global launch of the foldable phone by three months.
Huawei will delay the launch of its much-touted foldable 5G Mate X smartphone by three months, the latest setback for the company that was slapped with U.S. sanctions last month. The Mate X, a competitor to Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Fold, is expected to be rolled out globally in September, Vincent …
Read More »Google releases the first photo of the Pixel 4.
Google unveiled images of its forthcoming flagship Pixel 4 smartphone on Twitter Wednesday. A tweet included two photos of the new phone with one image showing a large, square camera bump on the back of the device, the most apparent design change from past models. The tweet from Google alluded …
Read More »Google blocks Huawei phones from Android updates.
Google has suspended Huawei’s Android license after the Trump administration blacklisted the Chinese phone maker over security concerns. The move will prevent Huawei devices from receiving key software and security updates, as well as potentially impact their ability to access popular Google apps like Maps and YouTube. Huawei is one …
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