Verizon’s new contract plans will make you wish for 2-year contracts
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Verizon has switched from two-year contracts to three-year plans only. The switch applies to smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and more. Want to upgrade? Then you’ll need to pay the balance in full or wait out…
How Sony’s Bungie Buy Fits Into Its Larger PlayStation Plans
January couldn’t end with at least one more massive gaming acquisition it seems. Just a few short weeks after Xbox’s industry-shaking announcement of its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, Sony has announced its decision to purchase Destiny developer…
China Plans to Create Committee to Collaborate With Intel, AMD
News outlet Nikkei reported that China plans to create a special committee to collaborate with big-name foreign chipmakers, such as Intel and AMD. With this new move, China aims to establish a domestic chip supply chain to circumvent the sanctions that…
Lil’ Buffalo Grille plans island debut; Arms Room in League City up for auction | Biz Buzz
Setting the table: For all you seeking news about the opening-day status of Lil’ Buffalo Grille on the island, this will whet your appetite. Owners are planning a sip-and-see beginning at noon Feb. 5 in Evia, a neighborhood at 99th Street and Schaper…
Apple Plans Service That Allows Direct Payment to Phones
Apple reportedly is working on a service that will allow small businesses to take payments directly on their iPhones without any additional hardware. The news came from Bloomberg, which cited knowledgeable sources. They said Apple may make the new…
Intel’s DG2 Laptop Plans Allegedly Exposed by Leaked Slide
What appears to be a genuine looking slide, containing alleged Intel’s DG2 graphics memory configurations for laptops, has been shared on Twitter by a usually reliable source. Tech Twitterer 9550pro has reproduced a table which is purported to show…
Local leaders celebrate Intel’s $20B Ohio plans
“We are extremely excited to see Intel commit to the state of Ohio,” Ryan Kelly, president and CEO of QQE , said in an email. “We see significant growth for the semiconductor industry over the next decade and love that our home state is embracing this…
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,…
TCL’s Streit Talks Future Plans, 30 Series, and Foldables
TCL is one of the more interesting companies in the mobile space since it’s a relative newcomer despite being around for a long time on paper. TCL spent the first 15 years of its life in mobile as a manufacturer, making phones for other brands to sell…
Samsung plans to stalk Apple with so-called Tiger strategy
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung will reportedly implement a so-called Tiger strategy to beat Apple in North America. The strategy calls for Samsung to improve flagship market share, narrow the gap to Apple, and more. 2022 is the year of…