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A tipster says that Samsung is planning to rebrand its semiconductors by replacing the Exynos name with a new moniker. http://dlvr.it/SzRP66

A tipster says that Samsung is planning to rebrand its semiconductors by replacing the Exynos name with a new moniker. http://dlvr.it/SzRNtq

Microsoft's 2-in-1 Surface Pro 9 powerhouse is incredibly still available at a massive $540 discount for the holidays with 16GB RAM and Intel Core i5 processing power, as well as a bundled keyboard. http://dlvr.it/SzR2xk

Meta's paid subscription service for ad-free access is facing a legal challenge from the digital rights group NOYB, which argues that the fee essentially charges users for their fundamental right to data protection. The complaint could have significant implications for other tech companies offering similar subscription models. http://dlvr.it/SzR2hZ

The Galaxy Tab S6 Lie 2022 has crashed to a historic low for Cyber Monday. http://dlvr.it/SzPHVD

A photograph with an octagon-shaped camera module on the back could show the upcoming Oppo Find X7 Pro. http://dlvr.it/SzNqTY

UPDATE: Google Drive has reportedly lost some user data (Google responds, investigating) http://dlvr.it/SzNqFZ

Another blow for Elon Musk? Will he ever recover? http://dlvr.it/SzNTjr

Discover how to clear the cache on your iPhone to improve browsing speed, free up storage space, and protect your privacy. Learn simple steps to eliminate cache in Safari, Chrome, and various apps. http://dlvr.it/SzNTWL

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is $800 off for the first time with no trade-in requirements. http://dlvr.it/SzLg9M

Many Android users are still experiencing an issue with the Assistant At a Glance widget that prevents them from installing it. http://dlvr.it/SzLTwN

In a podcast hosted by pop star Dua Lipa, Apple CEO Tim Cook gives listeners some tips about how to get a job at Apple. http://dlvr.it/SzLTkv

Walmart has added the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G handset to its website priced at only $139. http://dlvr.it/SzLGKv

A tipster says that despite the leaked Galaxy S24 Ultra photo, the bezels on the device may be curved after all. http://dlvr.it/SzLG4x

The Guinness Book of World Records says that the largest collection of mobile phones is 3,456. http://dlvr.it/SzK0Kq

Online buying set a new Black Friday record yesterday as the volume of purchases made over smartphones topped those made on a desktop. http://dlvr.it/SzJpxv

Online buying set a new Black Friday record yesterday as the volume of purchases made over smartphones topped those made on a desktop. http://dlvr.it/SzJpnw

Google Drive users who own Android foldables and tablets will now have an easier time working with the app. http://dlvr.it/SzJb81

Black Friday is behind us, but the deals keep coming! Get a $50 Apple gift card with the purchase of an Apple Watch Series 9 from the official Apple store. This smartwatch offers a brand-new chip, a game-changing Double Tap gesture, and a choice of two sizes and colors. Plus, you can choose between the GPS-only version or the GPS + Cellular variant. http://dlvr.it/SzJZyt

Huawei clarified a recent announcement indicating that its global phones will run EMUI allowing them to sideload Android apps. http://dlvr.it/SzH0gF

Casetify has been sued by Dbrand and JerryRigEverything for stealing Teardown skin designs http://dlvr.it/SzH0WP

Black Friday 2023 is now on, and the deals are on fire. We're seeing way more tablet deals (including on iPads) that we expected. Let's jump in! http://dlvr.it/SzH0JC

Where do Apple employees go after they break up with the Cupertino giant? Well, most likely they land at Google, an analysis says. http://dlvr.it/SzGhrN

A further look into one of Redmi's upcoming Pro models! http://dlvr.it/SzGhYd

The RedMagic 9 Pro and RedMagic 9 Pro+ gaming phones are now official with an international version coming soon. http://dlvr.it/SzDhR1

Honor has just launched its new 100 series that premiers Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. http://dlvr.it/SzDhHX

Oppo’s new flagships, the vanilla Reno11 and the improved Reno11 Pro, have just been officially announced. http://dlvr.it/SzDh7N

At a lower-than-ever price of $89, the JBL Charge 4 is without a doubt one of the greatest portable Bluetooth speakers you can buy on a tight budget this Black Friday from Walmart. http://dlvr.it/SzDPFS

The tablet has a lot of firepower and can easily become your new workhorse device and slate for entertainment http://dlvr.it/SzDP2P

Google Messages widely rolls out quick capture camera icon shortcut for faster photo sharing http://dlvr.it/SzBM8P

The iPhone 15 line is selling well in Samsung's backyard with sales of the four 2023 models up 41.9% year-over-year. http://dlvr.it/SzBLyL

Google Messages widely rolls out quick capture camera icon shortcut for faster photo sharing http://dlvr.it/SzBLkL

The latest model from the low end of Samsung's catalog will allegedly sport a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chip and 128GB of storage, further expandable via microSD. http://dlvr.it/SzB1r4

Get a sneak peek at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A35 5G with these leaked renders and 360-degree video. The device is expected to feature a sleek design, a 6.6-inch flat display, and a 50MP primary camera. http://dlvr.it/SzB1b1

Google Messages loses Reminder and Google Photos integration features, though hopefully not permanently http://dlvr.it/Sz7pvB

Sunbird iMessage app for Android shuts down temporarily amid privacy concerns http://dlvr.it/Sz7pfV

Some Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 users are complaining about strange bumps and dents that look like screw heads under their screens. http://dlvr.it/Sz7pRJ

After debuting the Dimensity 9300 as its answer to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, MediaTek has now unveiled the Dimensity 8300 smartphone chipset, marking its foray into the mid-range segment with on-device generative AI support. http://dlvr.it/Sz7SG5

The speaker has an awesome loud sound and it's a real bargain at its current price http://dlvr.it/Sz7RzV

The watch is also full of features, and it's a real bargain at its current price http://dlvr.it/Sz4y03

Carl Pei's Nothing is making something out of Nothing by attempting to bring iMessage to Android, but it won't fly. http://dlvr.it/Sz4xj9

Earlier this fall, at Meta's Connect event, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the company's intentions to integrate AI features, such as a new AI assistant and AI stickers, across Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The latest development in this plan is the introduction of a shortcut feature in WhatsApp, enabling quick access to AI-powered chats directly from the Chats tab. http://dlvr.it/Sz4xPg

Apple may or may not be gearing up to release its Vision Pro headset early next year, but it seems that the market is slowly taking off. Or is it? Do you own a VR headset? http://dlvr.it/Sz4x6v

Discounted by $250 just a few days ago in what looked like an early Black Friday 2023 promotion, the business-friendly Motorola ThinkPhone is now on sale at an incredible $300 less than usual. http://dlvr.it/Sz4wkX

Google is working to improve security on the Play Store after news hit that malware was installed 600 million times from the Play Store this year, http://dlvr.it/Sz2g02

Screen protectors meant for the forthcoming Galaxy S24 series have leaked. http://dlvr.it/Sz2fqm

December Pixel Feature Drop to give Pixel users a place to hide apps and other items. http://dlvr.it/Sz2fg0

The almost-flagship Nothing Phone (2) can be yours for a midrange price. http://dlvr.it/Sz2fSX

Google agreed to pay Samsung $8 billion over four years to make Google's search engine, voice assistant, and app store the default on Samsung phones, according to testimony presented the ongoing case of Epic Games vs. Google. Epic is suing Google claiming its Play Store is an unlawful monopoly. http://dlvr.it/Sz2fJm

Apple has issued a statement announcing that it will support RCS — the industry standard for enhanced messaging — in late 2024, which likely means in iOS 18. This will enable features like read receipts, typing indicators, and high-quality media with users of other platforms, including Android. Android already supports RCS as its default enhanced messaging platform. Green bubbles on iPhones won't be going away, though. Apple confirmed that blue bubbles will continue to be exclusive to iMessage messages. Google and some governments have been pressuring Apple to provide this kind interoperability in recent months. The full statement from Apple, provided to 9to5Mac, reads: "Later next year, we will be adding support for RCS Universal Profile, the standard as currently published by the GSM Association. We believe RCS Universal Profile will offer a better interoperability experience when compared to SMS or MMS. This will work alongside iMessage, which will continue to be the best a...