Author Archives: Dave LeClair

OnePlus CEO says ‘there’s still a demand’ for cheap phones, will deliver soon

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Dave LeClair

In a world of more and more expensive flagship phones, one CEO thinks there’s room for a cheap smartphone. Continue reading →

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New Google app released to help boost development of Pixel 4’s radar tech

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Dave LeClair

The new Soli Sandbox app lets users get a glimpse into the future of Google’s radar technology. Continue reading →

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Sony Xperia 1 II gets release date and absurdly high price

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Dave LeClair

Sony’s latest phone is packing some nice specs, but it comes with a price that’ll scare most buyers away. Continue reading →

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Huawei woes grow as Honor moves to MediaTek chipsets for some of its phones

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Dave LeClair

With the Huawei ban just getting worse, Honor is making a move to MediaTek chips for at least some of its phones. Continue reading →

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Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones could look familiar but pack awesome new features

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Dave LeClair

Don’t judge a book by its cover, because the headphones could be loaded with new features in spite of looking unchanged. Continue reading →

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Nervous about buying a TCL 10 Pro? The company made an update schedule promise

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Dave LeClair

There will be updates aplenty for both of the company’s up-and-coming Android devices. Continue reading →

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New Google app adds Assistant-powered shortcuts to your homescreen

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Dave LeClair

Google is also updating Live Transcribe, Sound Amplifier, and Google Maps with new accessibility features. Continue reading →

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AT&T might finally ditch deceptive 5G E branding

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Dave LeClair

The use of the term 5G E for what is essentially just faster LTE confused many consumers. Continue reading →

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Verizon 5G gets a big boost in 34 cities starting today

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Dave LeClair

These cities will see large boosts to their upload speeds, which will come in handy for video chats and sharing large files. Continue reading →

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Getting a sign-in error with Google Discover? You’re not alone.

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Dave LeClair

There’s a major issue with Google Discover that’s preventing some users from signing in with many Android devices. Continue reading →

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