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TL; DR The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite e-reader is getting a major hardware update. It has a bigger screen, better battery life, a USB-C port, and more. A Signature Edition version with wireless charging and more storage space is also being sold. Finally there is a new Paperwhite Kids Edition with a robust cover and more….
Earlier this week it was announced that “OnePlus 2.0” is on its way. As expected, OnePlus and Oppo are merging ever closer, also in the software department. OnePlus’ Oxygen OS and Oppos Color OS will come together to create a new, as yet nameless, unified operating system. See also: Everything you need to know about…
TL; DR A designer on YouTube named Waqar Khan created a concept video of a Google Pixel Fold. This is not Google’s “real” foldable phone (which may or may not exist), just an idea of what it might look like. The designer envisions a hybrid between a Galaxy Z Fold and the confirmed Pixel 6…
AirPods 3, Macs, and more The run-up to any Apple media event is saturated with rumors and predictions, especially when the company’s big iPhone showcase hits the market in the fall. Many of these turn out to be true, but some turn out to be false – for the iPhone 13 event on September 14th,…
Whether you work from home or in the office, you know the importance of a stable and secure WiFi connection. Setting up a high-speed network is easier and cheaper than ever with the Netgear Orbi Pro Wi-Fi 6 Mini Mini Mesh System for $ 199.99 (33% off). The router and satellite extender include AX1800 Wi-Fi…
PayPal has been talking about its “super app” plans for some time after recently telling investors that its upcoming digital wallet and payment app had hit the market. Today the first version of this app is officially launched, offering a combination of financial instruments like direct deposit, bill payment, a digital wallet, peer-to-peer payments, shopping…
Smartphones have gotten very, very good in their current form factors. With all the effort, this means that annual smartphone releases are sufficient. It doesn’t take long for the evidence to pile up: OnePlus just announced that there won’t be a OnePlus 9T (or 9T Pro) this year. That comes after there was no 8T…
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL; DR WhatsApp is working on a new reporting system for messages. The function enables users to report individual messages from contacts or companies to WhatsApp. This appears to be an alternative to the contact reporting system already available. WhatsApp underwent rigorous scrutiny earlier this month over an investigation into…
TL; DR Netflix has introduced a free tier in Kenya. This only applies to Android devices and gives access to a quarter of the catalog. However, users at this level cannot download or stream content. Netflix is no stranger to offering cheaper plans and other more accessible ways to stream. Well, it looks like the…