The Samsung Galaxy S20 is well and truly on the way, and the device is set to be one of the best phones of the year. Now, we have a few more details about the upcoming phone, thanks to a new leak from 91mobiles. This leak in particular shows off what 91mobiles claims to be […]
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Analysis Said to Tie Hacking of Bezos’ Phone to Saudi Leader’s Account
SEATTLE — A forensic analysis of Jeff Bezos’ cellphone found with “medium to high confidence” that the Amazon chief’s device was hacked after he received a video from a WhatsApp account reportedly belonging to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, according to people familiar with the Bezos-ordered investigation. After Mr. Bezos, who also […]
How to unlock a phone on every carrier
Further reading Phone contracts really are a pain — and they’re expensive too. So it feels amazing when you’re finally able to shrug off your hefty monthly payments. Now the contract is up, you fully own your phone, and that means you can take it to a lower-cost contract. But do you really want to […]
Android Phone for Low-Income Americans Contains Malware
The FCC Lifeline program was established to offer more affordable communications to low-income consumers, but it’s been discovered one of the subsidized smartphones offered through the program contains unremovable malware. As ZDNet reports, Assurance Wireless is part of the Virgin Mobile group and participates in the Lifeline program. The low-end Android smartphone offered by Assurance […]
In Marvel’s Runaways, The Red Hydrogen One is the Evil Phone
I’m in the middle of watching this season of Marvel’s Runaways on Hulu with my family. It’s a lot of fun; pity it was canceled as part of whatever corporate machinations are going on at Disney/Marvel/Fox. Without too much in the way of spoilers, in the middle of the season, one of the major plot […]
The camera lenses on OnePlus’s concept phone disappear with a zap of electricity
Andy Boxall/DigitalTrends This story is part of our continuing coverage of CES 2020, including tech and gadgets from the showroom floor. OnePlus publicly revealed a concept smartphone for the first time. It’s called the OnePlus Concept One, and at first glance, it doesn’t look all that much different from any other modern smartphone. Except look […]
When a Cheap 5G Phone Is Only the Beginning
Coolpad’s Legacy 5G phone will be the first 5G device in the US that we’ve heard of for under $ 400. That’s an achievement in itself. Listen to Coolpad CEO Steve Cistulli, though, and it’s just the tip of a wedge to get his company into developing a wider range of 5G devices. The Coolpad […]
OnePlus Shows Details of ‘Concept One’ Phone
OnePlus tweeted new details of its “Concept One” phone, the non-retail device it’s showing off at next week’s CES trade show. The 10-second video shows a typical OnePlus mute slider and three cameras in a vertical array on the back. “Color-shifting glass technology” looks opaque when the cameras aren’t in use, and then clears to […]
How to hide photos on an Android phone and keep those saucy snaps private
We’re a snap-happy bunch nowadays, collectively sharing more than two billion photos every day on Facebook alone. But there are some photos and videos that you don’t want to share. Maybe you prefer to keep pictures of your kids private, you don’t want anyone seeing that video of you on the dance floor, or you […]
The Best Cheap Phone Plans for 2020
Plans That Pay While most Americans are signed up with one of the major carrier brands—AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, or Verizon Wireless—there are many more choices available to US cell phone customers looking for a bargain. Known as MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators), these low-cost carriers piggyback on the four major networks and can […]
Leaked images of new Samsung foldable surfaces: It’s a flip phone
The new folding Samsung phone. There’s no logo, but you can clearly see this is the Samsung skin. 王奔宏 It’s a shame we can’t make out the hinge mechanism here, but it folds. 王奔宏 In the bottom left corner you can see the raised bezel, just like the Galaxy Fold. 王奔宏 When closed, there’s a […]
US Consumers to Phone Makers: We’re Not Made of Money
Just under 10 percent of US consumers are willing to spend over $ 1,000 on smartphone purchases, according to new market data. The findings come from research firm NPD Group, which has been tracking what smartphones US consumers have been using over the past year. “Overall awareness and purchase intent reported by consumers is high, […]
How to find your own phone number on iOS or Android
How many times has someone asked for your cell phone number and you draw an embarrassing blank? Probably plenty, because how often do you call yourself? It’s easy to forget your cell phone number — a lot easier than forgetting, say, your landline, should you still have one of those. Whether it’s a new phone […]
The best Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus cases to protect your $1,000 phone
With an elegant, curved design of metal and glass, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is beautiful, but it’s also fragile and so it needs proper protection. You can dramatically reduce the risk of scratches or scuffs on your precious phone with the right case, while more protective options guard against drops, and ensure that impact […]
You don’t have to share your phone number for Facebook logins anymore
Passwords can be a bear sometimes — particularly if you’re prone to forgetting them. In an effort to help users regain access to their Facebook profiles when they lose track of their login information, Facebook today announced that it’s rolling out updated login, registration, and recovery screens to its apps in regions where email addresses […]