The Strange Tale of the Freedom Phone, a Smartphone for Conservatives
A Freedom Phone in Orem, Utah, on Aug. 27, 2021. (Kim Raff/The New York Times) It was a pitch tuned for a politically polarized audience. Erik Finman, a 22-year-old who called himself the world’s youngest Bitcoin millionaire, posted a video on Twitter…
These Coveted Amazon Echo Buds Have Dropped Below $100 for a Limited-Time-Only Price
One of the most desired accessories for a smartphone is wireless earbuds, but they can be wildly expensive. But this Labor Day Weekend, look no further than Amazon’s highly coveted Echo Buds with a wired charging case that has dropped below $100 for a…
Realme 8i, Realme 8s 5G to be launched in India on Sept 9: check price, features
© Provided by CNBCTV18 Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme will host a virtual event on September 9 to launch its two new smartphones in the Realme 8 series. The company confirmed in a tweet about the India launch of Realme 8i and Realme 8s. The…
Germany wants smartphone makers to offer 7 years of updates
Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR A new German government proposal calls on smartphone brands to offer seven years of security updates. This is two years longer than the EU’s own stated proposals. Samsung has led the way for Android smartphone updates…
OnePlus Nord 2, Poco F3 GT among top choices
From 5G support to in-display fingerprint scanners, and more such features that were once limited to premium phones are now available on mid-range smartphones. The current mid-range smartphone line-up has plenty of options to make you drool, but choosing…
You told us: Faster displays are fast becoming the norm
Smartphone screens have trended towards higher refresh rates in recent years. Starting with humble bumps to 90Hz, some gaming phones push the limits well beyond 144Hz. But how many of our readers use such devices? At the same time, how many are running…
Poll: Would you purchase a modular smartphone?
It feels like ages since we last saw a modular smartphone from a major manufacturer. Motorola was perhaps the most prominent proponent of the concept, but it quietly ditched the Moto Mod system of add-ons a couple of years ago. Would you put your money…
Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro global launch soon, know specifications, price and features
© Provided by CNBCTV18 Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is going to launch its new smartphone at its September 15 event. Though Xiaomi has not revealed details of the new devices, the teasers and recent leaks hint at the launch of Xiaomi 11T and…
All you need to know about JioPhone Next; it may be India’s cheapest smartphone
© Provided by CNBCTV18 Reliance-Google’s JioPhone Next may be India’s cheapest smartphone. The 4G phone, which will be launched on September 10, will have specifications similar to the current entry-level smartphones priced in the range of Rs…
Shark tourism grows on Cape Cod, 3 years after attacks
CHATHAM, Mass. (AP) — There’s no ominous music, no telltale fin breaking the surface as the powerful silhouette of a great white shark glides alongside the small tour boat off Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Michael Simard crouches low and points a finger in…