Samsung Galaxy S10 update locking users out of their phones

Some Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus owners are encountering a significant problem following a recent device update. After installing the update, affected users are unable to unlock their smartphones. One of our readers, who encountered the issue themselves, alerted us to this issue via email. It has also been discussed in Samsung’s forums and on Reddit in the past two days. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is getting the Huawei P30's best colorway (Update)

The prettiest Wear OS watch has a problem

Skagen Falster 2 The Skagen Falster 2 brings plenty of improvements like a GPS, heart rate monitor, and NFC. It's also beautiful, and has a great OLED display. Beauty is only skin deep, though. Wear OS 2.1 doesn't run well on the Falster 2's old hardware. Until some of the software issues are fixed, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. I loved the original Skagen Falster. Even though it lacked features like GPS and NFC, its minimal design was something that kept me putting it on my wrist every day.

The Sims Mobile now available worldwide on Android

Update (03/07/2018): It's taken a while, but you can now finally download and play The Sims Mobile on Android via the Google Play Store. The game is free-to-play but does include in-app purchases which range from $2.99 to a whopping $99.99 per item. The Sims Mobile soft launched almost a year ago and the general reception so far seems to be quite positive -- based on Play Store user reviews -- although it does seem like you'll need to be quite tolerant of pay-or-wait mechanics to enjoy it fully.

Track all the latest Oxygen OS updates here

Welcome to the OnePlus 8T updates hub. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the latest Android updates for the device, including past and future software versions. Like its siblings, the OnePlus 8T runs on Oxygen OS, OnePlus’ homebaked Android skin. Oxygen OS is known for fast updates that come for a very long time, so be sure to bookmark this page and revisit often. Current stable version: Android 12 When will the OnePlus 8T get Android 13?

Watch Edward Snowden detail how phones are used to spy on you

Smartphones are an important way for governments, tech companies and bad actors to snoop on you, as you leave a digital paper trail. But how does this happen? NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden detailed just how smartphones can be used to spy on users in an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast (see the featured video above). Snowden noted that the biggest change in how the government conducts surveillance is that it’s moved to a “mobile-first” approach owing to the prevalence of smartphones.

Windows 10X development ends, no 2021 launch

TL;DR In 2019, Microsoft announced Windows 10X, a leaner version of its PC operating system. Microsoft delayed the launch of that product in 2020, and now, allegedly, has delayed it indefinitely. According to a report, Microsoft will instead focus on updating and further developing Windows 10 proper. Update, May 18, 2021 (02:05 PM ET): Today, Microsoft is rolling out the Windows 10 May 2021 update (via XDA-Developers). In the announcement, however, it clarified something unrelated to the vanilla version of Windows: the end of Windows 10X.

18 more Chromebooks, running Apollo Lake chips, get Linux apps

TL;DR Chromebooks running Apollo Lake processors have reportedly received Linux app support. At least 18 devices are supported, including models from Acer, Asus, Dell, and Lenovo. Some of these devices also support Android apps, giving users a choice of which they want to use. Chromebooks are slowly becoming more versatile as they gain Android app support and more offline functionality. Linux apps have also come to a select few devices, but it seems like Google is ready to open the floodgates.

Download all official HTC U11 wallpapers here

HTC U11 review Reviews 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.

Galaxy Tab S2 vs Galaxy Tab S: what's changed?

The Tab S2 is a new type of tablet from Samsung (despite the naming convention), with several major changes compared to the original Tab S range, but how do they compare? Is the Tab S2 better than the original, at least on paper? Let’s take a quick look at the biggest differences and what a difference a year can make. Smaller, slimmer and lighter This is one of the biggest hardware changes: Samsung’s new tablets are slimmer and lighter than their predecessors and at 5.

Google Pixel 3 overheating issue causing some devices to shut down

TL;DR 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.