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Samsung has released an update for the Galaxy S7 series. The update for the flagships 2016 simply brings the security patch from September 2020. Samsung announced earlier this year that it would roll out three generations of Android version updates to a wide variety of devices. Unfortunately, the oldest phones and tablets included in this…

We are firmly in the age of large smartphones with large displays and there are not many compact device options for Android fans anymore. Yes, we now have devices with big screens and massive batteries, but some users just want a phone that is convenient to use. Even for Android users, the iPhone 12 Mini…

Most of the 5G phones released over the course of the last year suffer from what some have termed the “5G tax.” In other words, they cost an absurd amount of money and at least some of that absurdity is being blamed on the presence of 5G. Adding 5G as a feature, it seems, means…

Huawei can now buy displays from Samsung, according to a new report. The company was previously able to buy displays from BOE, so not much will change for day-to-day operations. This is the first piece of good news related to the Huawei ban in a while. The U.S. government’s ban on Huawei prevents the company…

Here’s a clever addition for Mophie, a long-time battery case maker that’s now part of the same smartphone accessories conglomerate as Zagg, Braven, iFrogz, and InvisibleShield. The Juice Pack Connect is a modular version of the category with a battery that can be turned on and off. For $ 80, you can get a 5,400…

The new smartwatches GTR 2 and GTS 2 from Amazfit have an improved design and several new functions. Both watches will soon be launched in the US and the UK. With the jump overseas, both watches will receive support for Amazon Alexa. Update: October 27, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. ET: Huami announced that Amazfit GTR…

Amazon gives Fire tablets a Smart Home Control Hub in the device dashboard. You can control lights, plugs and switches from one place. It will be introduced on some Fire tablets as of 2018. The Fire tablets from Amazon are now not only suitable for the usual TV shows, books and games, but also as…

Mophie has released a Juice Pack Connect battery that attaches to your phone with an anchor. The 5,000 mAh battery saves you the use of a bulky housing and works with Qi. It should be available later for $ 80 before the end of October. Battery compartments have one obvious flaw: they add bulk to…

Instagram is adapting to the way developers used its service during the coronavirus pandemic. With individuals and businesses no longer able to host in-person events like concerts, courses, meetups, and more, users have turned to Instagram instead to create live streams. Today, the company says The time limit for these streams has been significantly increased…