HTC U11 review
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After the disappointing HTC U Ultra and U Play, the HTC U11 is the latest smartphone from the troubled Taiwanese company. Unlike previous U devices, the U11 is the company’s true flagship for this year, sporting a record-breaking camera, Snapdragon 835, and very bizarre squeezable shortcuts. Though its uninspiring design and steep price tag have already raised questions about its potential, there’s no doubt that HTC’s stock wallpapers have always been strikingly simple and pleasant to look at.
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Some Google Pixel 3 smartphones are experiencing overheating issues while charging and/or video calling. The problem is affecting both Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, and can cause them to shut down. Google has yet to provide a solution; if the problem affects you, you may need to request a warranty replacement. Some Google Pixel 3 smartphones are suffering from an overheating problem while charging, according to various reports.
One of the reasons I switched over to Android was because a DIY geek like me loves the thrill of customization. My previous smartphone was merely a fancy keyboard on something that could call and text. I rarely installed apps on it or even tinkered with it. Once I got a hold of an Android phone though, everything changed and I was eager to personalize my new Google-powered device.
A lot of people think that hacking involves a lot of work and even more risk.
The AirPods are a great set of truly wireless earbuds, especially if you have an iPhone. However, they’re tiny, and they can be a nightmare to find if you misplace one. While you’ll probably have them in the charging case most of the time, accidents do happen. Here’s how to use Apple’s Find My feature to find your lost AirPods.
See also: Apple AirPods (2019) review | Apple AirPods Pro review
Apple and Samsung will continue to be Blackberry's biggest challengers in the enterprise market. TL;DR
Reports prior to the launch of the iPhone XS Max pointed to LG creating the device’s OLED screen. However, it appears that Samsung created the OLEDs, just like with previous iPhones. It is unclear what happened with the previously reported LG deal. However, according to DisplayMate, the OLED display in the iPhone XS Max is made by Samsung Display, which is the same company that made the previous iPhone displays.
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Update, January 14, 2022 (02:51 PM ET): It’s been a wild ride for the Google Pixel 6 series as far as updates go. After Google pulled the December 2021 security patch and then skipped the series for the January 2022 Android security patch, it is finally righting this wrong.
Starting today, the January 2022 patch is available for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. It is combined with the December 2021 patch and includes fixes specific to the Pixel 6 series.
Xiaomi 11T ProXiaomi aimed high with the 11T Pro, but didn't quite reach its target. The phone has plenty going for it, such as a gorgeous display, top performance, and blazing fast charging, but the cameras are middling and there are several missing features that hurt its overall appeal. An admirable attempt at balancing price and quality, the 11T Pro tips slightly in the wrong direction when stacked against tough competition.
The new Samsung Galaxy S4 ad, called “Grad Pool Party” manages to show off some of the smartphone’s new features, while making fun of the iPhone at the same time.
If previous Samsung Galaxy S4 ads were introducing some of the new features, like Sound & Shot, Group Play, and S Translator, or highlighting the design and looks of the new device, this one does the same, with the added bonus of some pokes in Apple’s direction (which are not a new thing for Samsung, after all).
While you rarely have to pay the full retail price for the JBL Link View these days, it’s not often you’ll see this alternative to the Echo Show at such a great price. The JBL sale has it on offer for just $89.99 ($210 off) right now.
The difference between the Link View and the likes of the Echo Show 8 — also on offer for $79.99 ($50 off) by the way — is that the Link View is very much a speaker first and a smart display second.
While Qualcomm has its own Adreno GPUs in its phones, the likes of Samsung and MediaTek largely use Arm’s Mali GPUs for their smartphone processors. Now, Arm has announced the latest generation of Mali GPUs.
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Arm’s Mali-G710 picks up where the Mali-G78 left off, serving as the most cutting-edge GPU in the company’s stable. The company says you can expect a 20% boost to power and efficiency and a 35% machine learning boost compared to a Mali-G78 on the same process.