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Motorola has a new edition of its mid-range, big-screen phone with a stylus. It has 120 Hz display refresh, an unprecedented feature in this price range. It also fixes two issues with its predecessor: a slow processor and lack of NFC. Otherwise, it seems pretty similar on paper. But what's it like in person? Read on for our hands-on first impressions and photos. http://dlvr.it/SPQN7Z

Google now lets you remove your address and phone from Search results

You can also request to remove confidential log-in credentials from Search to protect you from identity theft http://dlvr.it/SPPHyH

iPhone 14 colors expectations: what we've heard so far

Here's what we've heard so far about what could the iPhone 14 colors be. http://dlvr.it/SPPHvg

Samsung may lower the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 prices by using ATL batteries

Samsung plans to lower the retail prices of its 2022 foldables by reining production costs. http://dlvr.it/SPNnjW

Samsung may lower the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 prices by using ATL batteries

Samsung plans to lower the retail prices of its 2022 foldables by reining production costs. http://dlvr.it/SPNnhB

Android 13 Reaches Public Beta

Android 13 has reached the public beta phase on the road toward a final release some time after July. Android 13 Beta 1 is available now for eligible Pixel phones. The first preview release was made available to developers in February. It introduced a new photo picker, themed app icons, and better quick settings tiles for third-party apps. The new Beta 1 introduces more granular permissions for media file access. This means that apps requesting access to your audio files will not also be granted access to your photos and videos, for example. Google promises they will have "more to share" about Android 13 at next month's Google I/O event starting May 11th. http://dlvr.it/SPLqqK

A new privacy feature on the Play Store gives you better control over your personal data

Google adds a Data safety section, which shows how apps will use your personal data http://dlvr.it/SPKjxF

Redditor finally tries on Pixel Watch, says it's the 'most comfortable watch'

The Redditor who got his hands on a Pixel Watch prototype finally shows how it looks on the wrist. http://dlvr.it/SPKBvQ

Android 13 beta 1 released by Google

Google has released Android 13 beta 1, the first beta release for the next build of the operating system. http://dlvr.it/SPJVyp

T-Mobile's exclusive unlimited Google Photos option is here, and this is how you can get it

T-Mobile's special Google One plan including unlimited Photos storage can be redeemed starting today if you follow these simple instructions. http://dlvr.it/SPJVxZ

POCO comes out with its first ever smartwatch and true wireless earbuds

It's 26th of April, 2022, and POCO just entered the wearable and true wireless earbuds scene. http://dlvr.it/SPHJdx

Best EE phone deals in April 2022

Here are the best phone deals at EE right now: iPhone 13, Galaxy S22, and other phones. http://dlvr.it/SPGCJB

Diablo Immortal coming to iOS and Android this June

Blizzard has just announced that Diablo Immortal is headed to PC and mobile on June 2. http://dlvr.it/SPFjJj

TSMC to reap $17 billion in revenue from Apple alone in 2022

TSMC says that it will take on $17 billion from Apple alone in 2022, a 23% hike from the nearly $14 billion that Apple generated for the foundry last year. http://dlvr.it/SPF1QY

AT&T trumps T-Mobile and Verizon with two new unlimited 5G plan perks

AT&T is preparing to further improve the already excellent value of its unlimited 5G plans in a couple of essentially unparalleled ways. http://dlvr.it/SPF1PC

European Committee votes in favor of common USB-C port for all devices, iPhones included

The directive now goes to the EU Parliament and member states where Apple may be forced to go USB-C. http://dlvr.it/SPCqFG

The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max sell like hot cakes, so Apple is making 10 million more

The iPhone 13 Pro has proved immensely popular and Apple couldn't catch up with production. http://dlvr.it/SPBGRm

Google pulled the Pixel 6 Pro face unlock feature at the last minute

Face and fingerprint unlocking may still supplement each other on the 6 Pro with the next quarterly update. http://dlvr.it/SPBGN0

Refurbished smartphone sales grew 15% globally in 2021 ; Apple, Samsung were numbers 1 and 2

Apple and Samsung were numbers 1 and 2 in revenue of refurbished smartphone sales in 2021. http://dlvr.it/SP9dTy

Refurbished smartphone sales grew 15% globally in 2021 ; Apple, Samsung were numbers 1 and 2

Apple and Samsung were numbers 1 and 2 in revenue of refurbished smartphone sales in 2021. http://dlvr.it/SP9dSZ

Apple warns developers: apps that are outdated will be removed from the App Store

Apple says that it is evicting outdated apps from the App Store after giving developers 30 days to fix issues discovered by the tech giant. http://dlvr.it/SP8n8n

The Pixel Watch isn't the only prototype lost by the person testing it

While a Pixel Watch prototype was discovered in a restaurant, it is hardly the first unreleased and eagerly awaited device misplaced by those responsible for the product. http://dlvr.it/SP7nRL

Pixel Watch found chilling in a US restaurant ahead of launch

Someone found Google's forthcoming Pixel Watch at a restaurant and snapped a bunch of pictures. http://dlvr.it/SP7WZz

Google reveals one interesting bit of information about 2023's Android 14

We already know the internal dessert codename for next year's Android 14. According to the AOSP, that name will be Upside Down Cake. http://dlvr.it/SP73qB

Google reveals one interesting bit of information about 2023's Android 14

We already know the internal dessert codename for next year's Android 14. According to the AOSP, that name will be Upside Down Cake. http://dlvr.it/SP73mv

Verizon reports industry leading 143 million retail connections

Verizon released its first-quarter earnings report and while the number of postpaid phone accounts declined, the drop was less than what Wall Street was expecting. http://dlvr.it/SP6RhK

T-Mobile suffers another system breach, this time at the hands of teen hackers

T-Mobile confirms hackers, likely LAPSUS$ members, were able to break into its system. http://dlvr.it/SP54VT

It's coming!!! Google files trademark for the name Pixel Watch

As if we needed more signs that the Google Pixel Watch is coming soon, the company seeks a trademark for the Pixel Watch name. http://dlvr.it/SP4qBR

67% of Android phones were at risk for a remote attack until late last year

Three security vulnerabilities found on MediaTek and Qualcomm chipsets were finally patched late last year after leaving 66% of Android phones at risk. http://dlvr.it/SP4Xf9

Apple's iOS is slowly cutting into Android's global market share lead

Over the last few years, the Android OS has lost some global market share to iOS although it still has a big lead. http://dlvr.it/SP48sT

Why renders of the iPhone 14 Pro show more rounded corners than the iPhone 13 Pro

Renders comparing the corners of the iPhone 13 Pro with the iPhone 14 Pro reveal that the latter model has a more rounded design. http://dlvr.it/SP3h8g

Tipster leaks new iPhone 14 color

The Apple iPhone 14 might be available in a new purple shade and could feature a new flash design. http://dlvr.it/SP1kbs

Following C-Band 5G Debacle, FCC Considers Regulating Radio Receiver Performance

The FCC has launched an official proceeding to investigate how it can best address the issue of radio receiver performance. The FCC has historically regulated radio transmitters, but paid little attention to the technical aspects of radio receivers. Specifically, poor filters can leave radio receivers susceptible to interference from transmitters using nearby frequencies. The FCC has addressed this issue in the past by leaving "guard bands" of empty radio spectrum between various bands it designates for specific uses. But large guard bands are an inefficient use of increasingly-precious radio spectrum. This issue flared up in a dramatic fashion with the recent launch of 5G in the C Band. The FAA raised last-minute objections saying that the FCC's guard band for C Band was inadequate to protect against interference with planes' radio altimeters, some of which may have poorly-performing filters. The FCC will now explore its legal options to regulate receivers, as well a...

Survey shows the iPhone 13 line accounting for a whopping 71% of U.S. iPhone sales in Q1

CIRP's first-quarter survey reveals that the iPhone 13 line made up the largest percentage of U.S. iPhone sales in several quarters. http://dlvr.it/SP16QF

TSMC founder Chang says that the U.S. has the world's best chip designers

TSMC founder Morris Chang says that the U.S. does not have the talent to open chip manufacturing facilities in the states, but is the best at designing chips. http://dlvr.it/SP0klh

Motorola Adds 5G to its 2022 Mid-Range Lineup

Motorola has announced two new mid-range phones with 5G. Both are essentially 5G upgrades of existing 4G models already announced for 2022. Both will come to a wide range of US carriers, including AT&T, Cricket, Boost, US Cellular, and Xfinity Mobile. Both have a 50 megapixel main camera, 5,000 mAh battery, 10-watt fast charging, fast-refresh display, water resistance, fingerprint reader, expandable storage, and a headset jack. * The moto g stylus 5G (2022) has a three key upgrades compared to both last year's model and this year's 4G model: a 120 Hz display (a first for the g series in the US), a Snapdragon 695 chip, and NFC. The LCD display measures 6.8 inches with FHD+ resolution. The phone also has an 8 megapixel wide/macro camera and 16 megapixel front camera. Naturally, it has a built-in stylus. While the base version has 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, versions will also be available with 6 or 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. Verizon will also offer a version with mmWa...

BLU launches its first-ever 5G smartphone in the US, the F91

BLU Products is bringing its first-ever 5G smartphone to the US, and it's a pretty cheap one. http://dlvr.it/SNyCqQ

Judge fines Apple for not including power brick in iPhone box

Apple was fined the equivalent of $1,081 in Brazil for selling a consumer an iPhone without including the power adapter in the box. http://dlvr.it/SNxvYV

Upgrade to Apple Pay tightens fraud prevention features

Apple is tightening up its fraud protection feature for Apple Pay that will evaluate some information about your Apple ID, device, and location. http://dlvr.it/SNxYSs

Soon, you might not need to remember passwords to access apps and websites

The FIDO Alliance isn't barking up the wrong tree as it works on a replacement for passwords called the passkey. http://dlvr.it/SNx8J9

Samsung rolls out yet another hefty bug-fixing Galaxy S22 series update

The latest in a long series of updates delivered by Samsung to the Galaxy S22 family appears to improve several different aspects of the user experience. http://dlvr.it/SNwdVC

Game changing app, not yet released, is 92% accurate in determining if you have COVID

An app called ResApp has a 92% accuracy rate in determining if you have COVID. All you need to do is record your coughing and the app uses an algorithm to detect the virus. http://dlvr.it/SNtXlq

iPhone SE 3, Pixel 6 series are not selling, according to a new report

The latest report from Wave7 Research indicates that the Google Pixel 6 series and the iPhone SE 3 are struggling at the cash register. http://dlvr.it/SNswth

Can you name the top five smartphone manufacturers worldwide during the first quarter of 2022?