From computers to mobile devices and the Internet, we lead lives that are very much centered around modern technology. In turn, technology brands continue to grow in importance. The biggest evidence of this change can be seen by taking a gander at Interbrand’s list of 100 most valuable brands in the world.
For thirteen years, Interbrand has been compiling this list, using financial performance and other factors to determine brand value.
Xiaomi Poco X4 ProThe Poco X4 Pro delivers a gorgeous screen and great endurance at an affordable price, but Poco really needs to focus on polishing its software.
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Former Xiaomi sub-brand Poco launched two phones as part of MWC 2022, one of which being the Poco X4 Pro. This is a higher-end but still budget-focused model, ticking plenty of boxes for a modern mid-range 5G phone. Is it more than just a solid specs sheet, though?
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The third beta of Android 12L is now available for Pixel smartphones from the Pixel 3a and newer. For the first time, the beta is accessible by the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Outside of support for the newest Pixels, this release is all about bug-squashing. Today, Google is rolling out the third beta of its large-display version of Android 12, known as Android 12L.
ZTE is one of a handful of Chinese manufacturers eyeing up growth in the USA and last week, the company announced its new Axon phone – which is part of the ZTE Axon brand – to offer competition to established brands in the US market. The Axon phone also looks set to land in ZTE’s home market with the handset paying a visit to Chinese certification authority TENAA with model number A2015.
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The aviation-inspired split headband of the GSP 500 features adjustable contact pressure and a 2-axis hinge mechanism delivers a customizable fit on different head sizes and shape.Open acoustic headset
With its open acoustic design and proprietary speaker technology, the GSP 500 is engineered for incredibly natural and spatial, high fidelity game audio. Ideal for gamers who play in quiet environments, the open acoustic design also keep your ears cool through long gaming sessions.
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The illegal practices of “slamming” and “cramming” phone customers are now officially banned under FCC guidelines. Cramming is when phone providers put bogus charges on phone bills in the hopes customers won’t notice and pay anyway. Slamming is when phone providers use fraudulent tactics to switch customers from one service to another. The Federal Communications Commission in the United States finally placed an official ban on the illegal practices of “cramming” and “slamming” telephone bills.
For parents who are looking for a friendly Android tablet for their kids, there is a new entry that they should consider. Karuma’s Playbase Go tablet was created with the learning benefit of kids in mind. As such, it is pre-loaded with several kid-friendly apps, including the highly popular kid-friendly apps by Zoodles.
The Playbase Go tablet has a 7-inch capacitive touch display and is powered by 1.2GHz single-core processor, 1GB RAM, and 8GB internal storage memory.
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Google recently announced changes to its Play Store policy, and the most divisive change is that it’s now barring third-party call recording apps from the Play Store. The move is set to come into effect from May 11, but doesn’t affect first-party call recording functionality.
We posted a survey inside our news article last week, asking whether you support Google’s decision. Here’s how you voted in this poll.
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Google quietly revealed that Call Screen capabilities are coming to seven more countries. This will allow Pixel owners in those markets to suss out unwanted callers. One of the coolest Pixel features is Call Screen functionality, which uses Google Assistant and transcription to suss out spam and other unwanted callers. The feature has only been available in Canada, Japan, and the US, but it’s now coming to a host of new markets.
People all around the globe are taking as many health precautions as possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the world’s current coronavirus pandemic. Those who have already contracted the illness are encouraged to wear face masks to avoid further spreading the disease, but that comes with one inconvenient downside: they can no longer use their faces to unlock their mobile devices.
While some have tried to develop creative ways to sidestep this issue, one security firm has uncovered an easy solution in the form of a simple trick.