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The Google-Fitbit acquisition is basically a done deal following approval from EU antitrust regulators that arrived earlier today. Well, the stock market seems to think so, at least. Because Fitbit’s stock opened at $7.20 several minutes ago. And it’s trending up, based on what little I understand of candlestick patterns and rewatching that one movie …
Czytaj dalej „EU Approval Makes Google-Fitbit Acquisition A Done Deal”
HMD Global finally launched the much-anticipated U.S. store for Nokia smartphones. Indirectly revealing a lot about its stateside ambitions in the process. But first, the online storefront, itself: the Nokia smartphones section on Nokia.com should redirect you to the correct page. The current landing page even assures visitors that they’re in the „right place”. At …
Czytaj dalej „Nokia U.S. Store Debuts, Confirms HMD's Limited Expectations”
China’s 6G project is officially underway, but don’t buy into the sensationalist narrative about the U.S. falling behind in wireless. Even as there will be no shortage of such overly dramatic takes in the coming months. The U.S. is anything but worried about China’s wireless tech on the grand scale of things. At least for …
Czytaj dalej „China's 6G Project Already Underway But The U.S. Isn't Worried”
The Windows 10 Android app mirroring feature just got even better – at least for some users. Those would be the owners of some of Samsung’s latest Galaxy smartphones. So, quite a sizable demographic. As for the improvements at hand, they come down to newly introduced support for multitasking. Or, better said: the ability to …
Czytaj dalej „Windows 10 Android App Mirroring Gets Even Better – For Some”
LinkedIn Stories are now a thing, rolling out in the United States, Canada, and a handful of other countries as of this week. And as far as we can tell, this is neither a joke nor another corporate shriek meant to startle some zoomers and let them know Microsoft exists. But to be fair, we’re …
Czytaj dalej „LinkedIn Launches Stories, So Please Let Microsoft Have TikTok”
It’s just a matter of time before Realme smartphones have a full-fledged U.S. launch. That’s according to Madhav Sheth, Chief Executive Officer of the rising Chinese manufacturer. In a recent interview, Sheth opened up on the company’s growing Western ambitions, including a potential U.S. foray. Which would have to include a more concentrated push toward …
Czytaj dalej „Realme Smartphones' U.S. Launch Is Inevitable, CEO Says”
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE wallpapers leaked online in their full, uncompressed form earlier today. Refer to the gallery below to see how you like them. The download link is right beneath it if you do. In total, there’s eight Galaxy S20 FE wallpapers for you to marvel at here. Their native resolution is 2,400 …
Czytaj dalej „Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Wallpapers Leak Ahead Of Launch”
Following numerous delays, Microsoft’s returnee Android flagship – the Surface Duo – is finally available for purchase in the U.S. Nearly a dozen Surface Duo accessories hit the Microsoft Store alongside the long-anticipated device, as was expected. The vast majority of those are pretty compelling gadgets in their own right; devices promising to do much …
Czytaj dalej „Surface Duo Is Finally Here – As Are Countless Accessories”
The stage is pretty much set for China to block Microsoft’s TikTok purchase. Because Beijing just revised a key rulebook regulating tech mergers and acquisitions involving foreign entities. While the move seems unsurprising given its immediate context, that shouldn’t take away from the incredible urgency China demonstrated by seeing it to completion in just a …
Czytaj dalej „China Moves To Block Microsoft's TikTok Purchase”
The global smartphone market is bound to return to growth in 2021, IDC researchers report. Naturally, that’s a highly encouraging forecast given this year’s developments. Not to mention the highly saturated state of the industry. The latter is arguably why mobile devices were so vulnerable to the economic impact of government-mandated shutdowns in the first …
Czytaj dalej „Global Smartphone Market Returning To Growth In 2021”
GAEN, an API Google and Apple co-developed to curb the spread of COVID-19, has been running like clockwork since May. As a matter of fact, it seems to be working too well. Which is one way to reflect on the cybersecurity scrutiny it’s been been attracting as of late. In fact, things already escalated to …
Czytaj dalej „Contact-Tracing API GAEN Labeled An Election Threat”
In accordance with this rollercoaster of a year, Microsoft is actually making progress toward a potential TikTok takeover. Mere hours after confirming M&A talks are happening, Microsoft is said to be doubling down on its pursuit of the social media platform. Because reliable sources believe Redmond already managed to secure a much more elusive target than …
Czytaj dalej „Microsoft, TikTok's Flirting Tames Trump's Anti-China Policy”
HMD Global today at last confirmed the Nokia 8.3 5G release is coming to the United States. It’s unknown when exactly is that supposed to happen, however. More specifically, the smartphone company isn’t ready to commit to a stateside release window that’s more specific than „this autumn.” That’s hardly a surprise, of course, given everything …
Czytaj dalej „Nokia 8.3 5G Finally Confirmed For U.S. Release”
Avast discovered yet another Android adware scheme involving apps with over 15 million downloads on the Play Store. The Czech company already reported its findings to Google, who is investigating the matter. Alphabet’s subsidiary already removed 30 of the 47 apps Avast found to be carrying the known „HiddenAds” trojan. But some of the most …
Czytaj dalej „Android Adware Scheme With Over 15M App Downloads Discovered”
Samsung saving Huawei isn’t something you see every day but it just might end up happening regardless. Huawei is apparently on the verge of securing perhaps its first major ally in the era post U.S. technology ban. Curiously enough, that potential partner also happens to be its biggest smartphone rival. From another perspective, Samsung is …
Czytaj dalej „Samsung Saving Huawei In Exchange For Smartphone Truce”
Huawei’s near-term prospects may be even better than analysts first anticipated due to a miraculously amassed American chip stockpile. Namely, China’s strained tech giant is reportedly much better-positioned to maintain existing mobile operations than it lets on. Insiders claim Huawei did not manage the said feat overnight. Instead, it began building reserves of key American …
Czytaj dalej „Concerns Mount As Huawei's Chip Stockpile Grows”
A recent device teardown revealed who replaced Huawei Mate 30 suppliers from the U.S. following the Trump administration’s all-encompassing tech ban. Unsurprisingly, China’s giant turned to domestic components after Washington cut its stateside supply lines. While about a quarter of the Mate 20 Pro components came from China, its successor upped that percentage to 42%. …
Czytaj dalej „Mate 30 Teardown Reveals Who Replaced Huawei's US Suppliers”
Google Duo got better at masking audio issues on calls thanks to a new artificial intelligence technology. The solution, called WaveNetEQ, has been devised by one of the company’s DeepMind teams. Pixel 4 owners who use Google Duo have unknowingly been testing WaveNetEQ since December. As of Monday, the AI feature began rolling out to …
Czytaj dalej „New AI Tech Hides Audio Issues On Google Duo Calls”
Numerous renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite appeared online earlier today, revealing a device looking to punch above its weight. The images that can be seen below confirm at least two colors are in the works – black and a grayish hue of blue. Samsung’s unsurprisingly sticking to the bezel-less design language it’s …
Czytaj dalej „Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Leaks In High-Res Renders”
Google successfully sued a former executive turned church leader into bankruptcy. Earlier this week, the company won $179 million worth of restitution fees from Anthony Lewandowski, who headed its self-driving unit until early 2016. The arbitration proceedings already concluded in late 2019, but a San Francisco court made the ruling final on Wednesday. The verdict …
Czytaj dalej „Google Pushes Ex-Exec Turned Church Leader Into Bankruptcy”
Struggling electronics giant HTC still sees salvation in 5G and VR technologies. Its recently appointed CEO, Yves Maitre, said as much in this week’s interview with Chinese outlet UDN. More specifically, the industry veteran confirmed HTC’s first 5G-ready smartphone will be releasing later this year. While details on the matter remain slim, the handset in …
Czytaj dalej „Struggling HTC Still Sees Salvation In 5G & VR Tech”
After a lengthy legal battle, the T-Mobile/Sprint merger approval is seemingly all but official. Industry sources claim a federal court in charge of the high-profile case already informed the duo about its decision. The two companies reportedly learned about the ruling behind closed doors. However, the official announcement of the tie-up’s approval will ostensibly follow later …
Czytaj dalej „T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Approval All But Official: Report”
Chinese mobile juggernaut OPPO is exploring a somewhat bizarre idea of embracing handsets with no fewer than seven rear cameras. Whether that sounds ridiculous, looks inevitable, or both, the company has been pursuing the concept for some time already. Newly spotted IP documentation confirms as much, revealing a highly unusual smartphone concept with a septuple-camera …
Czytaj dalej „OPPO Explores Bizarre Mobile Camera Setup With Seven Lenses”
The Google Pixel 4a will seemingly miss out on 5G support in arguably the best possible way; by continuing its predecessor’s aggressive pursuit of value. A new report indicates the upcoming Android smartphone will utilize the Snapdragon 730, an SoC whose network capabilities peak with LTE. Google’s choice isn’t surprising but this is the first …
Czytaj dalej „Google Pixel 4a Missing Out On 5G In The Best Way Possible”
YouTube is retiring its classic browser user interface this spring, Google’s subsidiary revealed on its support pages. The change will mark the end of a transitional design period of the world’s most popular video platform. For the past two and a half years, users not keen on Material Design were still able to revert back …
Czytaj dalej „YouTube Retiring Classic Browser Design This Spring”
Google Authenticator updates have been missing for over two years now, and some inconvenienced users are now jumping ship. While fixing what isn’t broken is hardly a priority for Google, in 2020, its Android app is facing competition on numerous fronts. These days, two-factor authentication is not just an option, but a necessity. Sure, even …
Czytaj dalej „Alternatives To Annoying Lack Of Google Authenticator Updates”
