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Apple might launch low-cost iPhone SE 2 in March: Report

Apple’s low-cost iPhone — potentially called the iPhone SE 2 — could launch as early as March this year. A new report from Bloomberg cites people familiar with Apple’s road map saying that the new phone will go into production starting February. The report goes on to say that the assembly of the 4.7-inch iPhone will be split between Hon Hai Precision Industry, Pegatron Corp, and Wistron Corp. This is Apple’s second budget iPhone after the iPhone SE which was launched back in 2016.

Google+ now allows the use of any name of your preference

Google+ has been strict about their policies from the very first day. It’s important to keep a new social network legit and organized, so the use of fake or chosen names was not an option. One had to use a real name. As of today, this is no longer the case. Google is ready to let you choose whatever name that may tickle your fancy. This is not a new movement, though.

Slacker undergoes major design overhaul

“The new Slacker is here. The start of a new era. The blossoming of a beautiful new friendship.” The interactive Internet radio service Slacker has announced on its blog that it has undergone a complete redesign and now touts the best music experience with the most complete music service all around the world. By complete, it means Slacker is capable of doing what its competition can perform such as music discovery, browsing artists, and more.

Verizon selling Samsung Galaxy A50 for $350 (Update: Get it now!)

Update, June 13, 2019 (04:55 PM ET): The Samsung Galaxy A50 smartphone is making its United States debut right now. If you head to Verizon’s online store, you can grab a Galaxy A50 for the low price of $350. It comes in one color: black. You can buy the phone outright or pay in monthly installments at a rate of $14.58 per month for 24 months. Click below to get started!

6 features Apple pinched from Android with iOS 16

Apple had a variety of announcements to make at its annual WWDC event this week, with iOS 16 being one of the more prominent reveals. The latest version of the iPhone operating system brings a number of nifty features like image segmentation for lock screen wallpapers, the ability to cut out subjects in pictures using machine learning, and real-time notifications on the lock screen. However, there are a few iOS 16 additions that might be familiar to Android users.

Amanita Design's Chuchel is finally available on Android

If you like your Android games to be funny, unique, and really zany, have we got the game for you. Amanita Design’s Chuchel is a ridiculous puzzler game one reviewer describes as “like playing a Saturday morning cartoon.” We actually wrote about the launch of Chuchel late last year, expecting it to land on PC and mobile around the same time. However, that was not to be, as Chuchel landed on Steam in early March 2018, but is just now hitting mobile.

Snag the Verizon prepaid Moto G4 Play for just $35 at Best Buy

Cyber Monday 2016 is full of online discounts and deals for tech gift buyers to sift through, and one of the better ones is over at Best Buy today. You can snag the Verizon prepaid version of the Moto G4 Play for a mere $34.99 right now from the retailer’s website. That’s a huge $50 price cut from its normal $84.99 cost. While you can purchase the phone from Best Buy without having to sign up for service with Verizon, it’s likely that it is locked onto the carrier, at least for a few months.

Amazon New Kindle Fire VS Google Nexus 7

The world has been waiting for the next Kindle Fire ever since the original was released, because let’s face it – the specs of the original model could have used some improvement. Whatever shortcomings the Kindle Fire had, it didn’t stop Amazon from ruling the (Android) tablet universe for a good while, as it became one of the must-have items of the last holiday season. Demand has considerably cooled off now, but then the same can be said about other aging tablets.

BlackBerry launches a new 'Notable' screen capture app for its Android devices

BlackBerry continues to make its transition away from mobile hardware, as it licenses its brand name to other Android phone manufacturers. However, the company will keep developing new software for both its phones as well as other Android devices. Recently, it launched a new app in the Google Play Store called Notable, which is supposed to make capturing your phone screen easier, while also offering some additional features. Hands-on with BlackBerry's Android-powered 'Mercury' at CES 2017

Heimdal Pro Anti-Malware a must have addition to your antivirus 89% off

Did you know new malware is especially created to bypass traditional anti-virus? You never expect to get hit with malware, but it is an increasingly prevalent occurrence. If you do become a victim then the consequences can be devastating. Ransomware is probably the most notorious example. Once your device is infected, your files are encrypted by the attacker. You receive messages threatening to delete everything unless you make an untraceable bitcoin payment for the decryption code.