The best rugged smartphones of 2021
No matter what your reason for a tough and durable phone -- hiking, building, or spelunking -- we've dug up the best rugged phones available on the market......»»
Support for IDs in Apple Wallet expands to its fifth state
One of the most highly anticipated features announced at WWDC in 2021 was support for storing IDs in the Apple Wallet application. However, the rollout of this feature has been incredibly slow. But starting today, the IDs in Wallet feature is now.....»»
iPhone dominates top 10 smartphones list for Q2 2024
The iPhone is continuing to dominate the list of the top smartphone sales in the second quarter, but the overall position has weakened slightly compared to Q2 2023.The iPhone 15 Pro models were second and third in the listIn the second quarter, Apple.....»»
Get the Samsung Galaxy A35 for $50 LESS!
It's on sale for a lower price than usual. The post Get the Samsung Galaxy A35 for $50 LESS! appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy A35 is currently one of the more affordable smartphones in the North American market, and it packs.....»»
Realme Finally Unveils its 13 Pro Series
Realme's newest midrange smartphones make their debut. The post Realme Finally Unveils its 13 Pro Series appeared first on Phandroid. Realme once again expanded its smartphone lineup with the Realme 13 Pro series, which has recently been l.....»»
Border agents cannot search smartphones without a warrant, rules federal court
A federal court has ruled that US Customs and Border Protection agents cannot search smartphones without a warrant. The ruling didn’t actually help the defendant who brought the case, and only applies to the Eastern District of New York where th.....»»
iPhone prices cut in India in new first for Apple, following tax cuts
Apple has cut iPhone prices in India, following a recent decision by the government to reduce import taxes on smartphones. The price cuts include the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models, the first time Apple has ever reduced the prices of current pre.....»»
2TB smartphones could be coming soon
According to reports, Apple is expected to release a 2TB iPhone in 2026, and we wouldn’t be surprised if other smartphones followed suit. The post 2TB smartphones could be coming soon appeared first on Phandroid. At the moment, the nativ.....»»
Google’s Pixel 9 phones could offer considerably brighter displays
The upcoming Google Pixel 9 smartphones are said to see an upgrade in their displays, where they will be brighter than their predecessors. The post Google’s Pixel 9 phones could offer considerably brighter displays appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Oyen Digital U34 Bolt SSD review - Enormous drive speed in a rugged package
Apple's SSD prices are pretty high for what you get, so there's a big market for external drives. If you need a massive external SSD, the Oyen Digital U34 Bolt is price-leading and speedy to boot.Oyen Digital U34 Bolt reviewOyen Digital is not one of.....»»
Here’s why Samsung is Moving Forward with its Google Messages Switch
There's a catch as well. The post Here’s why Samsung is Moving Forward with its Google Messages Switch appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s penchant for giving users duplicate apps on its Galaxy smartphones has long been talk.....»»
Best Rugged Cases for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6!
Protect your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 with these rugged cases! The post Best Rugged Cases for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6! appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is undoubtedly one of the most premium smartphones to ever l.....»»
How experts are calculating the Paris Olympics" carbon footprint: 83 bottles of wine per person
The 2024 Paris Olympics aim to be the greenest edition on record, and the first compatible with the Paris climate agreement. Talk of "green games" goes back to April 2021. At the time, the Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (OCOG) had even as.....»»
Research team develops new antimalarial agent for combating drug-resistant parasites
Malaria remains a serious health issue globally, especially in Africa. The disease is caused by protozoan parasites in the Plasmodium genus. In 2021, there were 247 million cases of malaria and 619,000 deaths reported worldwide......»»
Alexa had “no profit timeline,” cost Amazon $25 billion in 4 years
WSJ report highlights vague metrics, internal struggles of Amazon Devices. Enlarge (credit: Getty) The Amazon business unit that focuses on Alexa-powered gadgets lost $25 billion between 2017 and 2021, The Wall Street Jo.....»»
This Deal Slashes $50 OFF the OnePlus Nord N30!
OnePlus' midranger is a no-nonsense device with all the basics. The post This Deal Slashes $50 OFF the OnePlus Nord N30! appeared first on Phandroid. Most smartphone enthusiasts will know OnePlus from its premium smartphones, although the.....»»
Spotify in ‘early days’ of hi-fi audio plans that will bring subscription to nearly $20/month
Spotify is still working on its hi-fi audio plans, according to CEO Daniel Ek. The company first announced hi-fi support in early 2021, but they’re apparently still “in early days.” And the kicker? The hi-fi (or ‘deluxe’) version of Spotify.....»»
One of this year’s most promising smartphones may have been delayed
The promising Huawei Mate 70 has been delayed to late this year. Here's what's going on......»»
‘A much better version of Spotify’ is coming, CEO says
Spotify has been teasing a high-resolution audio offering since early 2021 — and CEO Daniel Ek just reconfirmed that it's still on the way. Eventually......»»
Pixel 9 could come with two-year free SOS satellite access
It seems that Google could offer Pixel 9 customers free two-year access to SOS satellite services when they purchase the phone. The post Pixel 9 could come with two-year free SOS satellite access appeared first on Phandroid. Smartphones th.....»»
Working to strengthen Pacific Northwest defenses against wildfires and wildfire smoke
In the summer of 2020, wildfire smoke blanketed the city of Portland, Oregon, leading to a prolonged period of poor air quality and health concerns for residents. Subsequently, in 2021 the city experienced a heat wave with temperatures reaching as hi.....»»