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Oppo’s ‘Waterfall’ display is cool, but I have questions about durability and repairs
OPPO’s announcement of its new full-body “Waterfall” display technology was yet another reminder that we’re in a new era of smartphones: the interesting era. After a decade of nearly identical glass rectangles, display technologies have caught up with the ambitions of phone companies, eager to differentiate themselves from their competitors by packing more screen than ever into their devices – and they’re are using increasingly imaginative tactics to accomplish this. дальше »
2019-7-29 16:28 | |
Oppo’s new ‘Waterfall’ phone display extends nearly all around the sides
After showing off its in-screen selfie camera last month, Oppo today demonstrated a new screen design with 88-degree curved edges. The new display design, called “the Waterfall screen” has minimal bezels on top and bottom, achieving nearly 100 percent screen-to-body ratio. дальше »
2019-7-29 14:35 | |
WhatsApp could become more like iMessage with multi-platform support
WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging service, with over 1. 5 billion monthly users, but it’s always had one annoying limitation: you need your cellphone to use it. Sure, you could sign onto the Web or desktop app and access most of the service’s features, but it requires your phone be on and connected to the internet at all times, and it only works on one device at a time. дальше »
2019-7-27 22:32 | |
WhatsApp is reportedly building a desktop version that works without your phone
In 2015, WhatsApp released a web version that mirrored the conversation from the mobile app. To use it, though, you still needed to have your phone connected to the internet. But that might soon change. дальше »
2019-7-26 14:38 | |
European electronics retailer Phone House to accept crypto through UTRUST
European electronics retailer Phone House to accept crypto through UTRUST » CryptoNinjas Phone House, one of Europe’s largest electronics retailers and telecommunications providers, today announced it will accept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for payment via a new partnership with UTRUST, a crypto payment solution. дальше »
2019-7-26 20:56 | |
CHEAP: Begone, cable — $50 for 2 Samsung wireless charging pads have damned thee to hell
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Listen, do you have a new(-ish) phone? And do you use a… cable to charge it? God, I hope not. I truly wish upon whatever deity you or your loved ones hold dear that you’re not stranded in 2010 and are using a wire. дальше »
2019-7-25 14:05 | |
Samsung says the Galaxy Fold will launch in September – here’s what’s new
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold was heralded as the phone that was supposed to change smartphone design forever. But that all fell apart in the days leading up to its initial launch date as reviewers found multiple egregious durability issues, to the point Samsung’s CEO admitted the device was pushed ‘before it was ready‘. дальше »
2019-7-25 05:04 | |
Police demand access to sexual assault survivors’ phones — or have their case dropped
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. In April 2019, police in the UK introduced new consent forms asking sexual assault survivors for permission to access their personal information stored on their phones. дальше »
2019-7-23 15:01 | |
India’s largest 4G network teams up with Facebook on a digital literacy program
India‘s second biggest network provider, Reliance Jio, has teamed up with Facebook to launch a digital literacy program for people coming online for the first time. Jio, which has over 300 million subscribers in the country, will launch this program in 200 locations across 13 states. дальше »
2019-7-4 09:42 | |
Destination Dystopia: Facial Recognition Payments Already a Thing in China
China appears to be head and shoulders above the rest of the world when it comes to new ways of processing financial transactions. Digital payments are booming in the hybrid communist-capitalist country, so much so that facial recognition payments are already a thing: The new way to pay in China. дальше »
2019-6-30 20:35 | |
Oppo reveals the world’s first under-the-display selfie camera
Oppo just unveiled its first phone with under-the-display selfie camera at Mobile World Congress Shangai. A few weeks ago, the Chinese company had shown its concept of hosting a camera under the display via a tweet. дальше »
2019-6-26 11:57 | |
Vivo claims its new 120W tech can charge your phone in just 13 minutes
Vivo said it just showed off its new charging tech at Mobile World Congress Shangai that can juice up your phone in just 13 minutes. The Chinese phone maker said that phones with this technology can support charging at 120W. дальше »
2019-6-26 08:55 | |
Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch its Galaxy Note 10 in August
CNET reports that Samsung is gearing up to unveil its Galaxy Note 10 phone on August 7 at the Barclays Center in New York. That lines up with the Korean firm’s usual annual schedule for Galaxy Note launches – but it’s possible that the date might change, seeing as how August is still a while away. дальше »
2019-6-19 08:52 | |
How to recover your hacked Instagram account
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Previously, if your Instagram account was taken over by an attacker, recovering it would require wading through choppy customer support, or calling for assistance from white-hat hackers. дальше »
2019-6-18 08:41 | |
Privacy is the new order – or the newest privacy trend set by IMpulse K1 Phone
IMpulse K1 is a KaratGold Coin-fueled blockchain-based mobile phone featuring loads of cutting-edge solutions. It is released by Karatbars. Its main feature is the native support of the VoBP (Voice-over-Blockchain Protocol). дальше »
2019-6-14 11:21 | |
MULTI-CHEAP: So many gadgets are on sale!!!!!!
Usually, we go on a scavenger hunt to find the cheapest bargains on gadgets just for you. But today, there are so many good ones, we decided to bundle them up in one post. Samsung wireless charging pad Wanna charge your phone without the hassle of wires? Samsung’s wireless charging pad is available for just $18. дальше »
2019-6-12 15:50 | |
You’ll only be able to watch Steven Spielberg’s new horror series after dark
Steven Spielberg is in the process of writing a horror show for a new stream service called Quibi (Short for Quick Bites), reported Variety. The catch is you can only watch an episode once its dark. дальше »
2019-6-11 13:13 | |
iOS 13 will let you automatically block spam calls and unknown numbers
With its iOS 13 update earlier this week, Apple introduced a bunch of privacy-focused features, including ‘Sign In with Apple‘ and limited location tracking. But I’m particularly excited about one that didn’t get much time in the spotlight during the WWDC keynote: the ability to filter out calls from numbers you don’t recognize. дальше »
2019-6-5 09:54 | |
Apple’s new battery optimizer is iOS 13’s most underrated feature
Apple’s under-the-radar battery optimizer is iOS 13’s most unheralded feature While we debate the merits of a $1,000 monitor stand, one of the coolest things to come from yesterday’s WWDC event was an iOS 13 feature that didn’t even get mentioned. дальше »
2019-6-5 04:02 | |
iOS 13 brings support for 22 Indian languages and a Hindi predictive keyboard
Apple today unveiled its new iOS 13 at its developer conference. While there are tons of exciting features like dark mode and the new photos app, the company has introduced a bunch of features specifically for India. дальше »
2019-6-4 23:14 | |
Want a US visa? Fork over your social media details first
Trump administration’s latest move to vet people during the visa process is to ask for their emails and social media handles. And according to a report by Hill. TV, if you lie about your accounts, you can face “serious immigration consequences. дальше »
2019-6-3 12:45 | |
Meizu’s 16Xs packs a 48MP camera, 6GB RAM, and a 4,000 mAH battery for $245
We here at TNW have long recognized the fact that you don’t need the most expensive phones to get impressive performance. This was true years ago, and its doubly true today, as diminishing returns make the differences between mid-tier devices and top-of-the-line phones increasingly negligible. дальше »
2019-5-31 21:11 | |
First impressions: The OnePlus 7 is a ‘flagship’ for people who can resist the Pro
A few weeks ago, OnePlus released its most extravagant phone yet, the OnePlus 7 Pro. Now, it’s time for its more vanilla variant, the OnePlus 7. While OnePlus blew us off with the new design and a stunning screen with the Pro version, this one’s just an iterative update to the OnePlus 6T, and you might think they’re the same phone when you first look at them. дальше »
2019-5-31 11:37 | |
TikTok’s parent company ByteDance reportedly wants to launch its own phone
ByteDance is likely on your phone through its colony of popular apps like TikTok or Helo. Now it wants to make a phone of its own. Yes, you read that right. According to a new report by The Financial Times, the Beijing-based social media company is developing a “phone preloaded with its own apps — which include newsfeeds, short video platforms and games — in a bid to further spread its reach. дальше »
2019-5-27 15:15 | |
Google data shows 2-factor authentication blocks 100% of automated bot hacks
Two-factor authentication is annoying. Getting flustered because you have to find your phone and tap on a prompt every time you log into your accounts from a new device is peak first-world problems. дальше »
2019-5-24 01:17 | |
AT&T Will Now Accept Bitcoin For Your Phone Bill
US-based mobile users can now use bitcoin and cryptocurrency to pay their bill thanks to a new partnership between AT&T and BitPay. AT&T Will Take Your Bitcoin Bitcoin’s path to mass adoption continues forward as major US telecom giant AT&T has announced that customers now have the option to pay their bills in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-5-23 21:30 | |
The new Honor 20 series has great specs, but terrible luck
It’s a bit of a tough time for Huawei‘s budget sub brand Honor to release its latest flagship phone, but, the show must go on. And, to be quite honest, the Honor 20 series has some impressive looking specs for a mid-tier device, even if this is the worst possible timing. дальше »
2019-5-21 19:10 | |
Over 60 Cryptos on New HTC Smartphone Exodus 1, Basic Attention Token (BAT) and DAI Included
Each passing day we tend to see cryptocurrency mass adoption in action. Slowly but steadily it is gaining momentum, and this time, it takes a massive step in the right direction. Several devices are integrating bitcoin and cryptocurrency, but what about a ‘blockchain phone?' Yes, you got it right, a blockchain phone. The Second Generation […] дальше »
2019-5-18 07:31 | |
Basic Attention Token [BAT] and DAI will be supported on new HTC smartphone Exodus 1
HTC, the Taiwan-based smartphone maker, has announced that its latest smartphone Exodus 1 comes with the latest blockchain technology. With the phone’s help, users can swap 60+ ERC 20 tokens, including Kyber Network (KNW), Basic Attention Token [BAT] and the stablecoin DAI, on their phones directly. дальше »
2019-5-17 19:30 | |
Asus’ new Zenfone 6 has a flip-up camera and a 5,000mAh battery
We’ve seen some whacky implementations from phone makers to overcome the notch: pop-up camera, pizza shaped-camera, and even a rotating camera. Now, Asus has added another method to the list by placing a flip-up camera into their latest flagship, the Zenfone 6. дальше »
2019-5-17 13:06 | |
The new Motorola Razr looks tiny when folded, according to this video
We’ve known for a while Motorola is planning on reviving its Razr brand, jumping on the folding phone bandwagon with its own take on the concept that far removed from Huawei or Samsung’s. Though we’ve leaked materials showing what the phone will look like when open, a video posted on Weibo gives us a good look at what the folding mechanism may look like – and how compact the phone will be when closed. дальше »
2019-5-17 00:34 | |
The First Ever Smartphone on Voice Over Blockchain Protocol Sets New Standards for Secure Communications
Despite the advantages of the blockchain technology became obvious, very few managed to implement them in communications. User devices remain subject to the third party intervention, be it private correspondence or electronic payments. дальше »
2019-5-16 21:44 | |
HTC Pulls Smartphone from Two Major Chinese E-Commerce Platforms
HTC has disintegrated sales of its smartphones from major Chinese e-commerce stores after being edged out by new domestic smartphone producers in the market, as reported by South China Morning Post, May 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-14 13:00 | |
Foldable phone race heats up as Google enters the fold
We’ve gone through a rollercoaster ride when it comes to foldable phones this year. Huawei and Samsung released their foldables the Mate X and the Galaxy Fold. Last month, the latter was involved in controversy after reviewers found their units breaking down (both in terms of hardware and software). дальше »
2019-5-13 14:20 | |
HTC’s new $300 blockchain phone will double as a Bitcoin node
Taiwainese mobile phone manufacturer HTC is launching a more affordable blockchain phone with full Bitcoin node capabilities. Originally announced last month, the Exodus 1S will be launching in Q3 this year and will have an extra SD card to support its blockchain capabilities. дальше »
2019-5-13 11:01 | |
HTC’s New $300 Smartphone ‘Exodus 1s’ Can Run a Full Bitcoin Node
By CCN: HTC plans to launch a second generation of the Exodus 1 blockchain smartphone by 2019, according to the company’s Chief Decentralized Officer Phil Chen. The upcoming Exodus 1s will provide more support for decentralized browsing, messaging, and social media apps (dapps). дальше »
2019-5-13 14:50 | |
HTC’s new phone allows users to run a Bitcoin full node
Taiwanese electronics company HTC announced that its new blockchain smartphone, the EXODUS 1s, will have the capability to host a Bitcoin full node. The budget version of the phone will retail under $300, as first reported by CoinDesk. дальше »
2019-5-12 11:35 | |
BTC Node On a Smartphone? – Easy, Says HTC, Speaking of Its New EXODUS Phone
HTC phone producing company gets ahead of its competitor Sirin Labs and promises that next EXODUS phone model will operate as a full BTC node On Saturday, the Taiwan-based producer of mobile phones announced its. дальше »
2019-5-12 10:33 | |
Google’s new Assistant is so fast that ‘tapping to use your phone would seem slow’
Google Assistant is pretty fast, but it’s hardly as conversational as a real person. That’s in large part because using the Assistant requires a constant connection to the cloud, where a server sorts through 100GB worth of AI models, and beams the relevant information back down to you. дальше »
2019-5-7 22:28 | |
How to watch Google’s I/O 2019 developer conference
Google‘s developer conference, Google I/O, is set to kick off today at 10 am PT / 4. 30 pm CET / 10. 30 pm IST. The company will expectedly announce new mid-range Pixel devices, Android Q, new Nest Hub Max smart display, and updates to Stadia gaming platform. дальше »
2019-5-7 17:28 | |
NYPD Reports Over $2 Million in Bitcoin Stolen by Thieves via Phone Scams Posing as Authorities
Phone scams are on the rise according to officials at the New York Police Department. Thieves have stolen over $2 million posing as false social security officials. Requesting payments are made in BTC, prepaid gift cards and bank wire transfers, they have forced the police to issue warnings to unsuspecting targets. Using trust warranted by […] дальше »
2019-5-4 02:25 | |
New York Police Warn Citizens of Cryptocurrency Phone Scams
In New York, Bitcoin scammers are impersonating Social Security Administrators. A report by The Next Web reveals the New York Police Department (NYPD) sent out a warning to the public, alerting them to fraudsters who call and ask for payment in bank wire transfers, bitcoin (BTC), and prepaid gift cards. дальше »
2019-5-3 20:00 | |
NYPD Enlists Bitcoin ATMs to Help Strangle Phone Scams
By CCN: Crypto-oriented phone scams are alive and well across the country. One sneaky tactic involves posing as law enforcement, a crime in and of itself, and then blackmailing victims into paying Bitcoin to avoid legal troubles. дальше »
2019-5-3 20:01 | |
NYPD: Bitcoin thieves posing as government officials have stolen over $2M
New York’s Police Department (NYPD) is alerting the public about phone scammers posing as Social Security Administration officials and requesting payment in Bitcoin, prepaid gift cards, and bank wire transfers. дальше »
2019-5-2 13:05 | |