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Qualcomm today announced the X70 5G modem, S5 and S3 Sound Platforms for Bluetooth audio products, and FastConnect 7800 subsystem with Wi-Fi 7. The highlight of the X70 is a new set of AI processing technologies to improve modem performance. The X70 also include 4x downlink carrier aggregation, across TDD and FDD, sub-6 and mmWave. It also supports uplink carrier aggregation and switched uplink support across TDD and FDD. Qualcomm claims the X70 is the only solution capable of supporting every commercial 5G band in the world. It also supports standalone mmWave networks. The X70 has a upgradeable architecture "allowing rapid commercialization of 5G Release 16 features through software updates". The modem should make it into commercial devices by the end of the year, and it expected to be integrated into forthcoming Snapdragon SoC chips. Qualcomm's new chips for Bluetooth earbuds and similar products are the Qualcomm S5/S3 Sound Platform. These chips support new Bluetooth L

Sony will apparently continue to do its own thing this year, with the upcoming Xperia 1 IV flagship looking nothing like other Android high-enders available today. http://dlvr.it/SKnTJX

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman repeated his previous forecast that calls for three new Apple Watch models this year. http://dlvr.it/SKn3TV

Samsung CEO initiates wage negotiations following workers' union. http://dlvr.it/SKmXlN

Google Maps has seen traffic from Ukraine triple over the last few days as Ukrainians and others stuck in the country flee to Poland. http://dlvr.it/SKmFY0

Apple is believed to be working on a foldable iPad/MacBook hybrid that will be unveiled around the same time as the Apple Car and AR glasses. http://dlvr.it/SKlw4s

An iPhone missing for over 10 years finally shows up inside a clogged toilet. http://dlvr.it/SKktLq

A hidden Material You designed Android 12 dialer is hidden in the Google Phone app waiting to come out. It resembles the Android 12 calculator app keypad. http://dlvr.it/SKkMFP

Apple led the smartphone industry in revenue for 2021 as the average selling price of an iPhone rose 14%. http://dlvr.it/SKk7yX

Metro by T-Mobile is "selling" the mid-range TCL 30 XE 5G for $0 right off the bat in its physical stores with an eligible number port-in. http://dlvr.it/SKjrlL

New report says the iPhone SE 3 will be $100 cheaper than the current model. http://dlvr.it/SKjW90

If you're an AT&T or T-Mobile Galaxy S22 owner, you might be having issues with the Google Messages app. Here's how you can fix it. http://dlvr.it/SKhQhn

Qualcomm has cut into MediaTek's lead in the shipments of Application Processor chipset market share. Qualcomm leads in deliveries of 5G modem chips. http://dlvr.it/SKgr0m

Samsung's Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra are all on sale with a $100 Amazon gift card included in all colors and storage configurations. http://dlvr.it/SKgBzS

You can now subscribe to browse Tumblr without ads on desktop and mobile http://dlvr.it/SKfksW

Instead of fixing the widely reported Galaxy S22 Ultra screen issues, Samsung's first update for its latest high-end handset family brings February security patches with it. http://dlvr.it/SKf9pt

Check out all the official Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus cases, and some third-party options as well. http://dlvr.it/SKd7jN

T-Mobile is being sued by four former Sprint dealers who claim that T-Mobile's acquisition of Sprint forced them to close. http://dlvr.it/SKcRh9

There is now a new Discover tab in the Reddit app for Android and iPhone http://dlvr.it/SKbmN2

A new report states that it will soon be possible for Apple to replace only the Face ID module instead of the whole phone when there's an issue. http://dlvr.it/SKbH2P

Motorola has announced its new flagship phone for 2022: the Motorola edge+ (2022). Its most unique specs are the camera resolutions: 50 megapixel for both the main camera and wide-angle camera; the selfie camera also clocks in at an unprecedented 60 megapixel. The wide-angle camera doubles as a macro camera, delivering both auto-focus and 50 megapixel resolution for both wide and macro shots, which is a first. The new edge+ also has new and advanced support for an optional stylus. It also supports multiple scenarios connected to an external display, which Motorola calls "Ready For". This includes desktop-replacement and TV/entertainment modes, where the optional stylus can act as an "air mouse". But it also includes a new webcam mode where the phone's high-quality main camera can be used as a webcam for desktop video calls. This feature works both wired and wirelessly, and includes a subject tracking feature. As a flagship phone that will run $1,000 unlocked, it

Some Visible customers have had their accounts terminated out of the blue and have lost their long-time phone numbers. http://dlvr.it/SKYdG5

An armed robber laid siege to an Apple Store on Tuesday, taking hostages. http://dlvr.it/SKXvNv

Will Apple improve on the iPhone 13 Pro Max's spectacular battery life with the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro Max? http://dlvr.it/SKXDd2

If you're looking for a cheaper Samsung high-ender than the Galaxy S22 and S21 FE, Woot can hook you up with a Galaxy S21 5G refurb at a great price today. http://dlvr.it/SKWkyZ

Google announced this week that it’s finally ready for the migration from Classic Hangouts to Google Chat for Google Workspace customers. http://dlvr.it/SKW9pB

Google admits that the February update broke Wi-Fi connectivity on the Pixel 6 series and will include a fix with the March update. http://dlvr.it/SKV76J

Report says that Qualcomm is working on the Snapdragon Wear 5100 and 5100+ for wearable devices. http://dlvr.it/SKTPkj

Unveiled in early January, the ultra-affordable TCL 30 XE 5G will become available for T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers on February 25. http://dlvr.it/SKSjzj

These are the overall mysterious first OnePlus Nord-branded true wireless earbuds in all their glory alongside... no actual specs and features leaked just yet. http://dlvr.it/SKSDLP

The bots are editing Spotify's public collaborative playlists http://dlvr.it/SKRf7P

Save $50 when you buy the Bose QuietComfort 45 from Amazon, a great deal considering these are originally priced to sell for $330. http://dlvr.it/SKQZ4w

The OnePlus 10 Pro failed a durability test conducted by JerryRigEverything and was folded in half on video. http://dlvr.it/SKPr72

Despite the massive popularity of Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the rapid growth of the entire foldable market, Apple is in no hurry to release an iPhone Fold. http://dlvr.it/SKPCHH

A top-rated eBay seller is currently charging a measly $149.99 for an "open box" Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 with a full 1-year warranty included. http://dlvr.it/SKNlNp

Google is pushing hard for the adoption of its high-res frugal AV1 streaming video codec, and Qualcomm may finally bend. http://dlvr.it/SKNDsx

Rumored specs leak for the Sony Xperia 5 Mark 4, a smaller premium handset powered by the TSMC built Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus. http://dlvr.it/SKMCQn

Updates coming soon to the Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox browsers could impact certain websites. http://dlvr.it/SKLXJH

A man in France reported receiving his Galaxy S22 Ultra today, five days before the official release date. On the other hand, one poor soul won't get his Galaxy S22 until May 2nd. http://dlvr.it/SKKzp9

OSOM's first phone won't be unveiled at MWC as originally hoped. Instead, the company's CMO hinted at a summer introduction. http://dlvr.it/SKJfMc

Apple is seeking a patent on a system that will allow AirPods users to be tracked and told through the ear buds whether they are doing certain exercises correctly. http://dlvr.it/SKJMtr

OnwardMobility confirmed on its website that it will no longer be involved in producing a secure 5G BlackBerry handset with a physical keyboard. http://dlvr.it/SKHwPN

Google has added a new feature to the mobile version of the Play Store that shows the minimum required version of Android a device must be running to install a particular app. http://dlvr.it/SKHHlZ

An iconic name in the audio industry, Bang & Olufsen has just announced a new product aimed at gamers, a new edition of Beoplay Portal. http://dlvr.it/SKFvHH

Google says that it will take up to two years to get rid of advertising ID on Android. But if you have Android 12 on your phone, you can do it now http://dlvr.it/SKFfyL

Learn the "trick" created by Apple to hide messages sent to you by people and organizations you don't know. http://dlvr.it/SKF0zf

You'd better slap both a case and a screen protector on the Galaxy S22 Ultra the second you take it out of the box. http://dlvr.it/SKDXpG

Motorola has a new version of its affordable stylus-oriented phone. The new "moto g stylus (2022)" is similar to last year's 4G model, but with a larger battery (now 5,000 mAh) and an upgraded display with 90 Hz refresh. Its 50 megapixel main camera can save photos at full resolution, (unlike last year's edition,) and the 8 megapixel wide-angle camera now does double-duty as the macro camera, delivering higher resolution macro images. The new model is also powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 chip instead of the Snapdragon 678. Other specs are identical, including a large 6.8-inch display with Full-HD+resolution, 16 megapixel front camera, dedicated depth camera, fingerprint reader, expandable storage, fast charging, and headset jack. It will ship with either 4 or 6 GB of RAM, and 64 or 128 GB inbuilt storage. The model with extra RAM and storage is available for pre-order now for $300, with a ship date to be announced. The new moto g stylus will also be offered by Cricket