The two leading mobile processor companies are Qualcomm and Apple. Qualcomm’s processors are found in many of the leading handsets while Apple’s processors is found at the heart of every recent iPhone and iPad. The latest and greatest System-on-a-Chip (SoC) from Qualcomm is the Snapdragon 821 and the current processor from Apple is the A10 Fusion. While both companies are certainly working on their next generation products, these two processors represent some of the best mobile processor technology that is available in a handset.
Samsung previously said its long-delayed Galaxy Fold device is launching in September, and we might just have a firm release date after all.
According to South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency (h/t: Android Central), Samsung and three mobile operators are discussing a September 6 launch date in the country. This date also coincides with the opening day of the IFA trade show in Berlin, and the outlet says Samsung will likely use the event to show off the revised model.
Samsung Gear VR (2017)While the Samsung Gear VR (2017) isn't a massive step forward for mobile VR, it is easily one of the most polished mobile VR solutions currently on the market. If you own or plan to buy a modern Samsung flagship and have even a faint interest in VR, this is really a no-brainer. Table of contents
Samsung Gear VR continues to be the dominant force in the virtual reality space – far eclipsing its closest competitors.
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Some Google Pixel users reported that their phones didn’t switch to Daylight Savings Time. It seems like a bug related to the use of network-provided time. Daylight savings time started in the US and Canada this past weekend, but it seems some Google Pixel phones didn’t actually make the switch due to a peculiar bug.
It didn’t appear to be restricted to any specific model either, as owners of the Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4 series, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5 all chimed in to report the issue.
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The free T-Mobile phone program started earlier this year with the Samsung Galaxy A32. Now, the OnePlus Nord N200 is on deck. As long as you’re a T-Mobile subscriber (or become one), you can hand over any working phone and get the Nord N200 for free. T-Mobile will run this program until at least the end of this year. Keep in mind that the phone on offer could change again between now and then.
Custom case builds are pretty much everywhere at Computex 2019. From spaceship cases to a giant Heineken computer, there’s a lot of really cool custom pcs here. However, for Game of Thrones fans, this Iron Thone computer probably takes the cake.
Powered by an Asus ROG Strix 2390-I gaming motherboard, an Intel processor, and a water cooling system fromBitspower, this is without a doubt an impressive machine. Unfortunately, it’s not something you can buy.
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Xiaomi has unveiled its latest budget phones, going on sale in China on December 12 The Redmi 5 will start at ¥799 (about $120) and the Redmi 5 Plus will begin at ¥999 (about $150) Both devices feature 18:9 displays, the same camera setup, and come in blue, black, gold, and rose gold After weeks of rumors, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus are now official. The new handsets were unveiled in China earlier today and, in typical Xiaomi fashion, they’re set to deliver high-quality on a tight budget.
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AMC Premiere isn’t one of the biggest streaming services, but if you are a fan of TV shows like The Walking Dead, you might want to consider signing up for it. AMC Premiere offers a couple of nice features for fans of the popular zombie TV series, plus a host of other content.
So what exactly is this service, and how can you sign up for it? Here’s everything you need to know about AMC Premiere.
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A new offer from Chase earns users $25 for paying with Google Pay for in-store purchases. You must make three Google Pay purchases sometime in April 2019 in order to earn the reward. You can follow the steps below to add your Chase Freedom card to Google Pay. Chase is currently sending out targeted email offers to people who have at least one Chase Freedom credit card. The offer gives users the ability to earn an easy $25 just by using Google Pay three times throughout April 2019.
With Cyber Monday officially in full swing, Amazon offers one of the quirkier discounts around: the Segway miniLITE for $200 off. That brings the price down to just $199.99.
It might seem like a weird and often-ridiculed choice, but the miniLITE has plenty to offer. For starters, it has an 11-mile range when fully charged and a top speed of 10 miles per hour. Those numbers depend on your weight and riding habits, but the maximum payload is 175 pounds.