How Android Plans to Beat Apple in China
In September 2021, following the launch of the iPhone 13, Apple became the biggest smartphone maker in China. An event that the tech media covered with great enthusiasm. But this victory, as impressive as it is, will not remain for long. In this article,…
The real reason LG’s smartphone brand died off
Once a major manufacturer of Android smartphones, LG disappointed fans when it announced it would exit the smartphone business, effective July 31, 2021. The announcement followed months of speculation that LG was looking to sell or offload its smartphone…
Watchdog report finds Chinese Olympic smartphone app has glaring security flaws
RICHMOND, Va. — A smartphone app that’s expected to be widely used by athletes and others attending next month’s Winter Games in Beijing has glaring security problems that could expose sensitive data to interception, according to a…
Most popular smartphone brand in Q4 2021 was Apple- 9to5Mac
The holiday quarter usually sees the iPhone named the most popular smartphone lineup as its latest flagships drive sales, and that was again the case last year. Global supply constraints made things tighter than usual, however … Canalys says that Apple…
Internet watchdog warns Olympic Games app has security, censorship flaws
1/2 With the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games set to begin in a few weeks, Internet watchdog Citizen Lab on Tuesday published a report highlighting security and censorship issues with a smartphone application mandated for use by all attendees at the…
Report: Chinese Olympic app has serious security flaws
A woman looks at her phone as she passes an Olympic logo inside the main media center for the Beijing Winter Olympics Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip AP RICHMOND, Va. A smartphone app that’s expected…
Meet the Beacon Journal’s Michael Shearer
Local journalism requires local journalists. Each week in the coming months, we will be spotlighting the Beacon staffers who serve our community. Here’s how you can support the work we do. Position: Editor of the Akron Beacon…
Rumor Has It Google’s Foldable Has Been Given A Name
The Mountain View company has reportedly settled on a name for its foldable, but is it too close to a certain competitor’s line of devices? Google is reportedly planning to release a foldable smartphone, and word is the firm has settled on a name.…
FDA-authorized Powcom KN95 masks are in stock at Amazon
We may receive commission from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. These high-quality masks are under two bucks apiece right now. (Photo: Amazon) Masks are as important as ever to prevent the spread of…
Cheapest streaming sites revealed as Netflix raises prices by up to $24 a year
NETFLIX has hiked its monthly prices – but streaming is still a much cheaper alternative when compared with cable. In fact, you can save up to $178 a month by cutting cable in favor of a streaming provider. 1 We round up the cheapest ways to watch…