Author Archives: Hadlee Simons

New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 renders leave little to the imagination

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

The new renders seem to answer several design-related questions about the upcoming foldable. Continue reading →

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A more expensive Pixel 4a 5G is coming this fall, along the Pixel 5

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Need a 5G Pixel? Google says you’ll need to pay extra. Continue reading →

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Google Pixel 4a specs: Is it enough of a Pixel 3a upgrade?

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

The Google Pixel 4a comes in $50 cheaper than its predecessor, but are you getting more for less? Continue reading →

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Google breaks and enters traditional home security market with new investment

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Expect ADT to sell and install certain Nest gadgets later this year, prior to a wider launch next year. Continue reading →

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It’s official: Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok’s US operations (Update)

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Update: It looks like Twitter has entered the fray as another interested party. Continue reading →

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Did we just get a glimpse of Google’s 5G Pixel phones?

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Is this the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 5G? It certainly appears that way. Continue reading →

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From motion blur to audio zoom, here’s what Google could soon bring to Pixels

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

The app also mentions the Pixel 4a 5G, lending more weight to earlier leaks. Continue reading →

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Xiaomi, Qualcomm could be bringing PC-like game settings to a future phone

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

From GPU performance profiles to anti-aliasing, this suite of features could deliver more granular gaming tweaks. Continue reading →

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WhatsApp could finally let you mute those pesky group chats forever

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

One of the biggest annoyances with WhatsApp might be solved soon. Continue reading →

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Another mid-range OnePlus phone could be on the way, packing SD 690 (Update)

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Update: You wait ages for a budget OnePlus phone and now it looks like the Nord could be followed by two more devices. Continue reading →

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