Update: February 22, 2021 (7:10 AM ET): A new report stemming from Korea has plunged the LG rollable project’s launch in doubt. Read on for more!
Original article: LG made a big splash in 2020 when it officially unveiled the Wing smartphone. The phone looks like a normal device upfront, but slide the main screen to the side and you’ve got a smaller screen underneath.
The LG Wing design is clearly unique in the modern smartphone space, but the company confirmed that it’s only the first device in its new Explorer Project line of standout phones.
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One last surprise Samsung Galaxy S9 update just landed. It brings the March 2022 security patch. This should be the last update the phone receives. Earlier this month, Samsung moved the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus to end-of-life status. This meant the most recent update for these devices was their last.
The builds are QP1A.190711.020.G960USQU9FVB2 and QP1A.190711.020.G965USQU9FVB2 for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus respectively. Release notes say the builds come with the March 2022 security patch and some bug fixes.
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Google Assistant’s quick phrases feature is now available on some Android devices. The feature allows users to skip the “Ok/Hey Google” hotword to answer calls or dismiss alarms. Greeting Google Assistant before answering a phone call or dismissing an alarm soon won’t be a requirement. The voice assistant is now gaining quick phrases, a feature that will allow users to issue commands without saying, “Hey Google.
Not content with one high-end chipset release, Qualcomm has just unveiled its second 800 series processor in just two months. The Snapdragon 870 5G Mobile Platform promises higher clock speeds than last year’s processors and will be powering upcoming flagship-tier products from Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo’s Iqoo brand, and Xiaomi.
In reality, the processor is closer to a “Snapdragon 865 Plus Plus” than an all-new design for affordable flagship smartphones. We had been hoping for a Snapdragon 888 Lite to fill that gap but that’s not to be.
There are a variety of reasons for remapping your hardware buttons. You may want to extend the life of your buttons, for instance. Or, more commonly, you may have an extra button and you want it to do something else. There aren’t a ton of ways to accomplish the task. However, there are a few decent apps that can do it for you. Here are the best hardware remap apps for Android!
Android or iOS? It’s one of the modern era’s greatest unanswered questions and a point of momentous contention for fanboys on both sides of the fence for thousands of years. Or maybe just the past decade.
There are valid arguments that can be made for both sides: Clearly, Apple created a mobile operating system that is incredibly smooth, snappy, and clean. Then again, Android has gotten quite good — Dare I say it?
Whether you cracked your phone screen, dropped a device in water, or encountered one of countless other issues, having a damaged or broken device is about the worst thing that could happen to a modern phone user. In those moments, you kick yourself for not getting that insurance, right? But don’t worry, you can still find a phone repair shop or a phone screen repair location to fix it.
How to fix a water damaged phone
With the highly anticipated second season of The Witcher now available on Netflix, you may be looking for more shows like The Witcher to binge throughout the holidays. We’re here to help.
The Witcher follows Geralt of Rivia, the titular Witcher, a wandering monster hunter whose fate is tied to the magical princess Cirilla (“Ciri”), who he has sworn to protect. With timeline jumps and the rise of the mysterious sorceress Yennefer, the three characters’ paths eventually all meet in a conflict-filled fantasy adventure.
One of the challenges of a smart home is ensuring a stable Wi-Fi connection with decent security. Many accessories are Wi-Fi-only, and even if they support other standards like Zigbee or Thread, they likely turn to Wi-Fi for remote access, firmware updates, and linking with platforms like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. At one point or another, Wi-Fi is a critical link in the chain.
Though it’s not strictly necessary, one way to keep Wi-Fi healthy is to put as many smart home accessories as possible on a separate network.
Skyroam Solis X
The Skyroam Solis X is a promising portable hotspot hampered by inconsistent internet speeds and expensive data pricing.
I travel a lot. Between crappy hotel Wi-Fi, the Great Firewall of China, and other impediments, getting a reliable internet connection away from home isn’t always easy. That’s where portable hotspots, or MyFis as they are sometimes known, come in.
I’ve tried a few MyFis in the past and did not have a great deal of luck.