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OnePlus has a couple of additional mid-range devices in the pipeline, which will soon join the company’s recently launched Nord CE4, namely the Nord 4 and Nord CE4 Lite. http://dlvr.it/T67YYb

Apple kicked three apps out of the App Store that claimed to be "art generators" but really created AI pornographic images. http://dlvr.it/T66Wx8

The beta version of the Samsung Internet Browser has three new features that users might find useful. http://dlvr.it/T66LpK

WhatsApp is working on a "favorites" feature for the chats tab on Android and iOS http://dlvr.it/T669f1

The iPhone 16 is coming this fall. Here are the top rumors you need to know about. http://dlvr.it/T65z2Q

A new report from Taiwan suggests that at least one of these devices, the Xperia 1 VI, will be pretty expensive. http://dlvr.it/T65jbs

Apple is reportedly in talks with OpenAI and Google about using their ChatGPT and Gemini AI chatbots for iOS 18. http://dlvr.it/T64d8b

Huawei's object removal feature on the Pura 70 Ultra, based on AI, accidentally removes clothing from the subject of a photo. http://dlvr.it/T64R4L

Pixels may soon stop cutting off app names in the launcher and search http://dlvr.it/T64DdN

Google Pixel 8a leaked promotional images appear to confirm seven years of updates and other specs http://dlvr.it/T63yMW

As planned, the FCC has formally voted to reclassify broadband internet (fixed and mobile, including cell phone networks) to regulate it under a different set of laws. This has the effect of restoring many key regulations, including "Open Internet" rules, AKA "net neutrality". http://dlvr.it/T63c5z

The next Galaxy Unpacked event is rumored to be held July 10th in Paris just weeks before the Summer Olympics begin. http://dlvr.it/T61rm0

The next Galaxy Unpacked event is rumored to be held July 10th in Paris just weeks before the Summer Olympics begin. http://dlvr.it/T61rXV

WhatsApp is working on an option to stop notifications when someone reacts to your status updates http://dlvr.it/T61cp7

Some Apple customers are receiving erroneous emails canceling their previously processed trade-ins. http://dlvr.it/T61L7d

Samsung Music has received an update that lets users launch the app by simply touching and holding the touchpad on their Galaxy Buds earbuds when connected to a Galaxy phone or tablet. http://dlvr.it/T60zpT

Verizon customers need to be on the lookout for fake emails that are a part of a phishing campaign against the carrier's subscribers. http://dlvr.it/T5zF5H

TCL's new 50 series of phones is reaching US shores with the launch of the TCL 50 XL 5G on Metro by T-Mobile tomorrow. At $159, it's one of the more affordable 5G phones available to date. As the "XL" implies, the phone has a large display at 6.78 inches. Compared to last year's TCL 40 XL, the new model has 5G, a sharper display (FHD+) and more RAM (6 GB). Other features are similar, including a 50 megapixel main camera, 18W fast charging, 128 GB storage expandable to 2 TB via microSD, fingerprint reader, and a headset jack. The TCL 50 XL 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset. http://dlvr.it/T5z1B0

Threads is testing the option to archive your posts http://dlvr.it/T5ykRk

Data from CIRP indicates that the iPhone's share of new U.S. phone activations is on the decline. http://dlvr.it/T5ykFD

HMD, maker of Nokia-branded phones, is launching a new line of phones under its own HMD brand. This comes as the company expands into other brand partnerships (including Barbie and Heineken) as well as white-label phones, while continuing to make Nokia-branded phones. In the US, the first HMD-branded phone will be the HMD Vibe (shown), an entry-level 4G Android phone for prepaid brands (like TracFone). It will have a 6.56" HD+ display with 90 Hz refresh, 13 megapixel camera, 4,000 mAh battery, Snapdragon 680 chip, 6 GB RAM, and 128 GB of storage (expandable). The Vibe is also available unlocked for $149. The new HMD Pulse lineup will come first to other parts of the world, and includes the Pulse, Pulse+, and Pulse Pro. All three are affordable and repairable Android smartphones. The Pulse Pro has 50 megapixel cameras on both the front and back. Its unusually powerful selfie camera also supports slow motion video and responds to a number of unique gestures for hands-free control. H

The South Korean military is considering a ban on the iPhone at military headquarters due to security reasons. http://dlvr.it/T5wZbw

Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business devices get a WiFi hotspot speed upgrade http://dlvr.it/T5wM8P

CMF by Nothing could be soon bringing us its first budget smartphone http://dlvr.it/T5w4xT

We might be getting a new 4K Chromecast with Google TV soon http://dlvr.it/T5w4hr

From Mercedes to iPad. http://dlvr.it/T5vkr6

Unknown Google branded watch shows up in FCC filing, likely not the Pixel Watch 3 http://dlvr.it/T5slZ7

Apple signals that the new iPad models will be announced very soon. http://dlvr.it/T5slNS

Google Wallet is requiring PIN verification for every Wear OS watch tap-to-pay transaction http://dlvr.it/T5sSm8

Verizon reports a smaller net decline in Consumer postpaid wireless retail phone subscribers compared to last year's Q1 report, http://dlvr.it/T5sSWc

In the not-so-distant future, those who choose to join the Snapdragon team, could end up utilizing Meta's latest AI model: Llama 3. http://dlvr.it/T5s620

Huawei's recently announced Pura 70 Ultra sends images via satellite when no cellular signal can be found. http://dlvr.it/T5qByl

Huawei's recently announced Pura 70 Ultra sends images via satellite when no cellular signal can be found. http://dlvr.it/T5qBsF

Strings of code point to a new satellite-based feature for the Android version of Google Maps http://dlvr.it/T5q0MZ

T-Mobile confirmed this week that it has finally completed major 5G network upgrades in Louisiana worth no less than $290 million. http://dlvr.it/T5q09W

Huawei's new Kirin 9010 chipset is slower while consuming the same power as 2022's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. http://dlvr.it/T5plPv

WhatsApp is getting closer to releasing its own file sharing with those nearby feature http://dlvr.it/T5nMTz

Another Google Pixel 8a price leak reaffirms that it will be more expensive than the 7a http://dlvr.it/T5nMMQ

If you've installed Android 15 beta 1 on your compatible Pixel, Google wants to hear about your experience with the software. http://dlvr.it/T5n8kW

The official Lenovo store offers the brand's entry-level 4/64GB Tab M9 (2023) for less than $110. Grab the $40 discount while you can. http://dlvr.it/T5n8Wg

Delta Airlines selects T-Mobile as its new mobility partner and will use the wireless firm's 5G services to make flying easier for its customers. http://dlvr.it/T5mv9w

Google Drive rolls out enhanced search on Android so you can find your files quicker http://dlvr.it/T5lPlq

YouTube switches to AV1 codec on Android for better video quality, but battery life is a concern http://dlvr.it/T5lPX7

Scary data released by Kaspersky reveals that over 10 million devices were infected by malware last year. http://dlvr.it/T5l7fY

Google Messages may be rolling out stricter parental controls for individual messages or senders http://dlvr.it/T5l7Np

We have started using a new scoring system for our reviews that accounts for more nuance and detail, and considers a few additional categories that reflect our modern smartphone use... http://dlvr.it/T5knNg

There's a reason why Apple won't sue the company that stole 100K iPhones that were sold in China. http://dlvr.it/T5hqLx

There's a reason why Apple won't sue the company that stole 100K iPhones that were sold in China. http://dlvr.it/T5hq6G

IHG has flipped the switch on Apple AirPlay at 60 of its North American hotels. The wireless media-casting feature is now available in hotel rooms via LG TVs with a special implementation designed just for hotels. Guests scan a unique QR code displayed on their room TV, and this connects their Apple device to the hotel Wi-Fi and directly to the TV in their room. AirPlay works for video, music, photos, workouts, games, and more. Multiple Apple devices can be paired to the same hotel TV at once. The pairings are automatically deleted when the guest checks out of the hotel. 60 hotels under various brands — including Kimpton, Indigo, Candlewood, and InterContinental — are launching the feature today, "with others to be added in the coming months." IHG first announced its AirPlay plans in June of last year, originally promising to launch it before the end of 2023. http://dlvr.it/T5hXT4

In an ad focused on the Magic Editor, iPhone and Pixel continue their friendship at Coachella. http://dlvr.it/T5hXJd

The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G now available to purchase in the U.S. with a compelling Galaxy Buds FE offer http://dlvr.it/T5h9xb