Earlier today, Google took the wraps off its newest Pixel smartphone, the entry-level Pixel 4a. It's designed to be a less expensive option for folks who want a great camera and built-in Google Assistant, but how does it compare to Apples' entry-level handset?
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Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Note20 series, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Watch3, and Galaxy Buds Live now official
Today is Samsung Unpacked day, and, as we've seen from other companies, it's an all-online event. It was a very busy one, too, with Samsung unveiling a handful of new devices for potential buyers.
Google’s new Pixel 4a is an iPhone SE competitor priced at $349
Way back in April of this year, Apple announced the new iPhone SE -- the company's newest entry-level handset. And now Google has its response: the Pixel 4a.
Amazon’s Alexa will be able to launch Android and iOS apps using voice commands soon
It's a relatively painless process to use Siri and ask the digital assistant to launch an app on your iPhone or iPad, but for folks who prefer to use Amazon's option, Alexa isn't quite there yet.
Review: Doogee S95 Pro is a rugged, affordable & modular Android handset with triple cameras
Doogee, a prolific maker of shockproof smartphones, kindly sent me their S95 Pro rugged smartphone with some useful add-ons for review. I've been using this device alongside my iPhone XS Max on an everyday basis for almost two months now. From my vantage point of an iPhone user for more than a decade, I can honestly say that I came away pretty impressed.
Apple delays Dark Sky for Android shutdown until August 1
March 31 feels like forever ago, but if you'll recall on that date Apple acquired the popular weather app Dark Sky, and, as a result, planned to shut down the app on Android.
Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone may feature two separate displays connected by a hinge
Is Apple going to make a foldable iPhone? It's probably not going to happen soon, but it's certainly possible that, if the market deems it necessary, we could see one some day.
Dropbox is working on a password manager
Dropbox is looking to expand into a new market, one that already has some fan favorites. But if you're in the market for a new password manager, Dropbox may have you covered in the future.
Epic Games CEO wants to bring the Epic Games Store to iOS
The Epic Games Store has become a major disrupting force in the gaming industry, taking the popular Steam marketplace head on. To that end, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has ambitious goals for the market.
Microsoft launches its Family Safety app in preview with location tracking and screen time
Managing screen time is important, especially with the ongoing health crisis keeping so many people indoors for extended periods of time. And Microsoft's answer to that is finally here.
Nougat is an Android-inspired Notification Center for iPhones
Upon launching your favorite package manager on your jailbroken handset and refreshing your sources this weekend, you should find a newly released jailbreak tweak dubbed Nougat by iOS developer Shade Zepheri in the changes tab list. And trust us when we say that this is something you’ll almost certainly want to check out.
As you might’ve discerned for yourself already in the screenshot examples above and below, Nougat brings an Android-inspired Notification Center interface to jailbroken iPhones, and it quite literally performs just as good as it looks.
YouTube is rolling out the ‘Explore’ tab to all mobile users
YouTube has been toying around with the idea of an "Explore" tab for quite some time, and now the company is finally rolling it out to all mobile users.