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Folding displays vs. dual screens: Comparing pros and cons for PCs and phones
Foldable screens and dual displays are a hot topic in the PC and phone worlds this year, and each category has its advantages. Here are some examples.
How to Buy Bitcoin 2020: Complete Guide to The Best Options
Our Ultimate Guide to buying Bitcoin in 2020 - Fresh update with all the best options to purchase with Debit, Credit Card & Bank Transfer
Experience innovation and excitement with Nissan in Festival Mall
Catch the Go Anywhere 4x4 Test Drive Event on January 31 – February 2, 2020 at Festival Mall and get behind the wheel of the Nissan Navara, Terra, and Patrol Royale for a real 4x4 experience
How can your business improve its digital journey?
Denis Lafitte, Spire Healthcare Group plc, shares insights and advice for the digital road ahead from his own digital journey experience
Coronavirus disruption could spread to Apple's Indian manufacturing base
A report has suggested that disruption to Apple's supply chain caused by the coronavirus outbreak could extend beyond China to Apple's India manufacturing base, in part due to its reliance on China for parts.
Global smartphone sales of 2019 revealed, with Apple taking top spot in Q4 2019
With 2019 over, it was only a matter of time before analysts shared the big numbers for 2019. Research organisations have provided a few interesting facts to chew on, such as how Samsung still holds the largest smartphone market share, Huawei overtaking Apple for the overall second spot, and Apple managing to snag a top spot for Q4 2019.
Apple wants share this handy iOS 13 feature with Android users
Two-factor authentication became a lot easier in iOS 13 when the stock Apple keyboard in the Safari app started picking up text codes from the Messages | Trusted Reviews
What is NFC and How does it Work?
Technology | What is NFC and How does it Work?
Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold appears in a new patent with a Huawei Mate X design
Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold appears in a new patent with a Huawei Mate X design. This is what is described in the latest patent posted by the company.
FBI Probing Israeli Firm That Could Have Supplied Tools to Spy on Amazon’s Jeff Bezos – Report
The US-based advisory firm that investigated the hacking of Jeff Bezos’s phone concluded that it was likely compromised through a WhatsApp chat with an account allegedly used by the Saudi Crown Prince. They also suggested that the malware that targeted Bezos came from an Israeli company. Both Saudi Arabia and the Israeli company denied any role.
Lcal digital spending to grow 2.7 times in a market worth US$9.1 bil locally
KUALA LUMPUR: Digital spending in Malaysia is expected to grow 2.7 times in 2025 in a market estimated to be worth US$9.1 billion.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: All the rumors in one place (Updated Jan. 31)
Looking for details on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip? We've got you covered. Here's everything we know about Samsung's upcoming foldable phone.
FBI launches investigation into Pegasus spyware vendor over US citizen hacks
NSO Group denies any knowledge of a probe taking place.
Huawei phone sales beat Apple in 2019
Chinese firm topples iPhone maker but Samsung still leads the way.
Samsung outS Q4, FY 2019 results; to focus on flagship, foldables
Samsung is still the no. 1 mobile OEM and we believe it will remain on top especially that Huawei has lost all of its chance to enter the US market. The trade ban in the United States has changed a…
Facebook’s trust problem isn’t about being understood
Mark Zuckerberg says people need to understand what the company stands for. The problem is that they already do
IBM Announces New CEO, is This Good For Blockchain?
IBM CEO, Ginni Rometty, is stepping down after 8 years of service. She is being replaced by executive Arvind Krishna. Rometty has been a great supporter
Pinterest Stock Should Spark Investors’ Interest With This New Feature
Pinterest just introduced “Try On,” the companies spin on augmented reality. What does this mean for Pinterest stock?
How to control and play music on iPhone from your Apple Watch
Leave your iPhone on the table or in your bag. Here’s how to control music on iPhone from Apple Watch so you can play, pause, or shuffle it, and more.
The best DAWs 2020: the best music production software for PC and Mac
Your votes have been counted: which is the DAW for you?
WhatsApp payments to be launched in several countries in next 6 months: Mark Zuckerberg
WhatsApp Pay started as a pilot programme in 2018 wherein a million Indian users participated. Overwhelmed by the response, Facebook is expanding the payments feature to more countries.
Apple's Touch ID Is Still Rumoured to Make a Return in 2021 but It'll Be In the Power Button
Reports that Apple will be bringing back Touch ID have been around for a while, and while the latest one is still saying the same thing, the details are slightly different.
Apple's impressive earnings, promising patents, and new acquisitions on the AppleInsider Podcast
Victor and William discuss the unexpectedly impressive Apple Q1 2020 earnings call, what happens when Apple acquires a company, and what a future iPad may be able to do with William's handwriting.
PS5 release date, specs, news and rumors for Sony’s PlayStation 5
Sony has confirmed that the PS5 is coming at the end of 2020 – so what do we know about the next-generation console so far?
Samsung Galaxy S series: A history of the biggest name in Android
The Samsung Galaxy S series is, by far, the biggest phone family in the world of Android. Check out this historical look at every device in the line.
EU vote could now force Apple to ditch Lightning for USB-C
The European Union has voted to standardise chargers for mobile devices in a measure that could force Apple to abandon the iPhone's traditional Lightning | Trusted Reviews
Apple TV+ series 'Foundation' will be Ireland's largest-ever production
The next Apple TV+ show, Foundation, is set to be Ireland's largest-ever production when it's shot in Limerick later this year.
Samsung patents a futuristic Galaxy smartphone with 3 Displays and a Round Notch
A new Samsung patent has surfaced which showcases a unique and futuristic design. The patents revealed a Galaxy smartphone with a round edge/notch and comprise of three separate displays. Looking at the images provided, the Samsung smartphone is made of two round sub-displays that are placed at the bottom and at the top of the …
Nissan Titan Becomes Snarling Beast With Sweet-Sounding Exhaust
We're of the opinion that the Nissan Titan doesn't get as much recognition as it deserves in the US market....
Huawei Mate X2 Will Feature Stylus & Six Cameras, New Patent Reveals - Gizchina.com
Huawei Mate X2 Will Feature Stylus & Six Cameras, New Patent Reveals5 (100%) 1 vote After the successful launch of Mate X, Huawei is now ...
Reports conflict over most recent bailout of Apple supplier Japan Display
Apple supplier Japan Display has denied having signed a deal worth 100.8 billion yen ($925M), after its shares were suspended over reports.
China auto sector braces, hopes coronavirus impact is short-lived
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) - The new coronavirus epidemic is likely to wreak havoc on China auto sales and production in the first quarter, but it is too early to push panic buttons as ground could be made up later in the year, industry executives said. Dongfeng Motor Group and its partners Honda Motor, Renault and PSA all have factories there. "We expect (China) vehicle production to decline 3% for the full year, with production down 15% in the first quarter, including the extended new year s
Don’t be fooled: Blockchains are not miracle security solutions
Blockchains are neither security holes nor miracle security solutions. They must be considered within their ecosystem and addressed using standard methods.
Huawei's rumored Mate X2 might feature an inward-folding display, six cameras
A patent application filed by Huawei with the EUIPO has revealed that the Mate X successor could feature an inward-folding design with six cameras and a stylus.
Possible Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold Design Gets Patented
Xiaomi has patented a new design for a foldable smartphone, and this one could represent the rumored Mi MIX Fold handset. The design has popped up at
FBI Probes Use of Israeli Cyberattack Firm NSO's Spyware Against Americans
Investigators aim to show how involved the company has been in specific hacks, some allegedly targeting U.S. or foreign government officials, sources say
Samsung’s plan for 2020? Release even more high-end phones
Samsung believes foldable and "premium" products will lead the way in 2020 - helping the company to peform better commercially.
Apple engineers have a proposal to standardize 2FA messages
Apple WebKit engineers have unveiled a new proposal that could standardize the format of two-factor-authentication messages to improve security and prevent users from falling for phishing scams.
How to control and play music on iPhone from your Apple Watch
Leave your iPhone on the table or in your bag. Here’s how to control music on iPhone from Apple Watch so you can play, pause, or shuffle it, and more.
Samsung's Next Foldable Phone Might Be 4G Only
Samsung's next foldable phone might skip out on 5G altogether, with US FCC filings pointing only to the existence of an LTE model....
Crypto Tax in 2020: A Comprehensive Guide
Paying crypto taxes is becoming increasingly difficult in 2020, as government tax authorities around the world continue to change their minds on how
How to Improve Privacy on Android Phones with Steps - Gizchina.com
With data breaches every now then, it is crucial to protect your data. In this guide, we talk about how you can improve your privacy on Android smartphone.
Apple is a top three PC vendor for enterprise, report claims
When it comes to corporate notebook purchasing, Macs are just as likely a choice as HP, with Dell still ahead, according to Changewave.
Apple’s next iPhone will have a Touch ID button − on its side
Apple’s next iPhone will have something no other iPhone has had before − drum roll, please − a side-mounted Touch ID button.
Some Motorola RAZR pre-orders have started shipping out earlier than expected
Motorola has begun shipping some RAZR pre-orders in the U.S., a week before the original ship date.
The Galaxy S20 might be my next phone if Samsung can fix its cameras
The Galaxy S20 is shaping up to be one of the best phones on the market, but it's going to take a much-improved camera experience to convince me to switch.
Why Telegram CEO feels using WhatsApp is dangerous
iPhone of Amazon's Bezos hacked last month .A senior Facebook official blamed the phone's security flaws
Are folding displays or dual screens better? The answer is ... complicated.
Foldable screens and dual displays are a hot topic in the PC and phone worlds this year, and each category has its advantages. Here are some examples.
Nokia smartphone and feature phone shipments were down in 2019 (+ Q4 2019 results)
Counterpoint Research released their full year and 4th quarter analysis of the mobile market of 2019. In the fourth quarter of 2019, Apple regained the title of the biggest smartphone vendor after …
WhatsApp Payments coming to more countries in coming six months: Zuckerberg
WhatsApp Payments could be coming soon to more countries in the next six months, is what Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed. But there's no clarity on when India will get WhatsApp Payments.
LG lost over $850 million through its Mobile Division as sales fall in 2019
LG has recently revealed its financial report for the Q4 of 2019. In the final quarter, the company saw a massive loss as its mobile division continues to deteriorate in the smartphone industry. According to the report, the South Korean tech giant saw a loss of over $850 million in Q4 of 2019 as sales …
Facebook walks back digital currency project Libra
Libra, Facebook’s digital currency initiative, has been faltering since late last year as partners started backing out after regulators opposed the plan. In a post-earnings conference call this week, Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said work on the Libra initiative is being handled by the Libra Foundation, stressing the separation between the foundation and the social…
[Update: Voted Passed, Law Pending] The EU will vote to force all smartphones to adopt USB-C
The European Parliament will move to force all smartphone manufacturers to use USB-C with a new legislation awaiting EU Council approval.
Comment: An Apple wireless charger makes sense even if it isn’t AirPower
It was reported earlier this week that we might see an Apple wireless charger after all, despite the AirPower debacle. Some have suggested this isn't ...
Ola, another SoftBank-backed cab startup, will launch in London just as Uber faces being booted from the city
London is getting yet another cab-hailing app.
WhatsApp to stop working on millions of phones
The messaging app will become obsolete on older operating systems from 1 Feb.
Apple unveils revamped map app to challenge Google
Apple on Thursday said it has finished rolling out an overhauled map app in the US in another attempt to challenge Google's popular smartphone navigation software.
Samsung Galaxy S series: A history of the biggest name in Android
The Samsung Galaxy S series is, by far, the biggest phone family in the world of Android. Check out this historical look at every device in the line.
Best Windows 10 apps this week
Three-hundred-and-seventy-one in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 on the Microsoft Store in the past seven days.
7 Large-Cap Stocks to Buy For Insulation From Volatility
Recent market volatility on the back of coronavirus fears makes this a good time stock up on quality stocks with long-term stability.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH) CEO Horacio Rozanski on Q3 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:BAH) Q3 2020 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2020 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Nick Veasey - Vice President of Investor Relations Horacio Rozansk
iPhone 11 and 11 Pro deals US: get the best prices for February 2020
Pre-order the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro and find the best deals and prices from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.
Coronavirus outbreak: Social media platforms scramble to contain misinformation
Hoaxes about the coronavirus are spreading as fast, if not faster, than the actual virus on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, and the social media platforms are scrambling to contain the global outbreak.
In the streaming wars, everyone is winning
Apple, Netflix, Disney, and Amazon can all claim success in the video streaming wars, thanks to each company's individual goals.
Stop Trying To Clone The Apple Watch
At this point, there’s no denying the Apple Watch is the smartwatch to beat. It’s feature-rich, massively popular, and when you wear one, it confers a certain sensibility about you, the tech-savvy consumer. But for the love of everything holy, can other smartwatch makers please stop trying to shamelessly ape the...
iPhone 11 Randomly Disconnects From LTE in Dual SIM Mode, Are You Affected Too?
Whether it's an iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max, the phone randomly disconnects from LTE and reconnects while using dual SIM.
The best DAWs 2020: the best music production software for PC and Mac
Your votes have been counted: which is the DAW for you?
Jeff Bezos met FBI investigators in 2019 over alleged Saudi hack
Amazon founder interviewed as FBI conducts inquiry into Israeli firm linked to malware
Motorola celebrates selling 100 million Moto G phones by offering discounts
Motorola is celebrating reaching 100 million sales of the Moto G series, by offering a wide range of discounts and buy one get one free offers.
Ola Plans London Rollout In February As It Takes On Uber
As it broadens its competition with Uber, Indian ridesharing firm Ola plans to official start operations in London in February.
Do you intend to buy iPhone 9 if all the rumors are true?
All signs are that it's coming. But will anyone buy it?
Nissan calls for clarity over post-Brexit trade deal
Businesses are likely to face significant changes in the way they trade, says chambers of commerce.
Ola, another SoftBank-backed cab startup, will launch in London just as Uber faces being booted from the city, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Ola is a rival to Uber, but shares the same big investor.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Apple must fight to keep the iPhone’s Lightning port as the EU presses ahead on forcing standardized phone chargers
Apple and the EU are on a collision course over phone chargers.
Buy the Bloodshed in Twitter Stock After the Q4 Earnings Release
Twitter stock tumbled badly following the underlying company’s Q3 earnings report and unfortunately, Q4 may not be so hot either. But there are enough positives in this story to warrant a contrarian mindset.
Apple must fight to keep the iPhone's Lightning port as the EU presses ahead on forcing standardized phone chargers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The EU might kill the Lightning port on the iPhone.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Did Jony Ive jump or was he pushed?
Jony Ive is a brilliant designer. He helped bring Apple back from a near death experience with the original iMac and iBooks and, later, MacBooks. But he also accounted for a number of costly flops, that, while Apple would never admit it, would have sunk even more accomplished executives.
4.5 Years Later and Microsoft Reportedly Hits Its Goal of 1 Billion Windows 10 Devices
4.5 Years Later and Microsoft Reportedly Hits Its Goal of Powering 1 Billion Windows 10 Devices, the Company's Italian Website Confirms.
Apple Maps gets major visual overhaul in fight against Google Maps
Apple Maps is getting a major update to show a lot more visual information, with some accuracy upgrades too.
It may be controversial but the Huawei 5G deal is vital for Brexit Britain’s trading future ǀ View
If Johnson succeeds, Brexit Britain will be one of the few places in the world with preferential trade with the world’s two superpowers. The battle lines in the US-China trade war mean any country that is on good trade terms with both will have an almost unique competitive advantage.
The best free iPhone apps of 2020
TechRadar wants you to have the best apps going – so here's our regularly updated list of the top free iPhone apps around.
Apple Maps Completely Revamped In Latest Update
Apple has announced that it is rolling out a major upgrade to its iOS navigation app, Apple Maps. The new update will add a revamped map design as well as
The Week In Payments: China, China, Challenger Banks And Bitcoin
If there were a theme in the big headlines this week in payments, financial services and commerce, it would have been movement.
Apple’s AR glasses deserve an Apple Watch-style ‘early access’ launch
Apple's first Watch launched before it was fully baked, but early access helped users and developers learn what worked -- something the AR industry needs.
Tesla Management Talks Cybertruck, Model Y, Coronavirus, and More
Don't miss these must-read quotes from the electric-car company's fourth-quarter earnings call.
Samsung Galaxy A51 & A71 first impressions: Applying the secret sauce
In the past, it was always a little hard to recommend mid-range Samsung smartphones. Despite being the largest smartphone maker in the world, with a wealth of products across pretty much every price point and major market, Samsung’s affordable devices always scored poorly on the price-to-performance scale.
Doctors on TikTok Try to Go Viral
They have M.D.s, but are they up for this challenge?
These are the latest Apple Arcade games for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV
Apple Arcade launched with over 100 titles in September 2019 and more exclusive titles are being added weekly. Read on for the latest Apple Arcade games.
Your emails: Should Huawei be in our 5G network?
We’ve once again trawled the emails from our lovely readers to find and answer your burning tech questions
iPhone SE 2 Plus could have a new style of fingerprint scanner
The iPhone SE 2 Plus could have an all-screen LCD display and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
If you're still running Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread, WhatsApp will stop working for you tomorrow
The day has come. We knew it was upon us, we prepared for it, we stocked supplies just in case it brought on the apocalypse, and now all we can do is
WhatsApp will stop working on Android 2.3.7 devices and older starting tomorrow
Come Saturday, February 1, 2020, WhatsApp will no longer work on devices running Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread and older or iPhones running iOS 8 and older.
Windows 10 Allegedly Crosses 1 Billion Active Installs Globally
When we last visited Windows 10 adoption numbers, the company reported 900 million active installations in September 2019.
FBI Allegedly Probing Israeli Firm NSO Group's Spyware Used In High-Profile Hacks
The probe is allegedly looking at suspected intelligence gathering on governments according to the sources.
How to use Off-Facebook to improve your privacy
Remove personal data to reduce targeted ads, and erase data Facebook holds about you from other businesses and organisations.
Q&A: Why AI is going to become more mainstream for business
The CEO of Yellowfin (BI analytics company) explains that although the adoption of analytics is still low amongst businesses, companies like Yellowfin are helping leaders think differently and make transformational value and change through data.
Most Read articles – Intel process, Quantum annealing, Magnetic components
Let’s look once again at the five most read articles on ElectronicsWeekly.com that were written in the last week, via the stats of Google Analytics. See what your peers have been reading this last seven days.
The EU's Vote To Dump iPhone Lightning Cables: Everything You Need To Know
An EU vote to develop a standard smartphone charging cable standard totally did not go Apple's way this week, putting intense pressure on the smartphone giant to drop its proprietary lightning connector for iPhones and other iOS devices. It may be some time coming, but this could be the beginning of the end for the...
Nissan calls for clarity over post-Brexit trade deal
Businesses are likely to face significant changes in the way they trade, says chambers of commerce.
Huawei patents a foldable phone design with stylus, likely the Mate X2
Huawei first unveiled the Mate X foldable smartphone in February last year but it wasn’t until September that the device was launched. The device was only made available in limited quantity due to mass production challenges. The tech giant is readying a successor to the Mate and may have just filed a patent for the …
Amazon wants Alexa to feel normal, Google wants its assistant to feel nostalgic
One wants to make you feel comfortable, the other wants to make you feel sad
Over half of British consumers faced a data breach last year
Got a BT email address? Check your security now
Apple must fight to keep the iPhone's Lightning port as the EU presses ahead on forcing standardized phone chargers
The EU might kill the Lightning port on the iPhone.
Phone Hacks Can Happen to Anyone. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
Start by knowing what could expose you to an attack, like vacation clues, hotel Wi-Fi and inadequate verification procedures.
Motorola gearing up to release a Note 10 rival
Freshly leaked images show a new phone from the company, which packs four cameras and apparently has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded in the | Trusted Reviews
Apple Maps overhauled but will be available to US users for now
The modern smartphone user has gotten so used to navigating around using a map software that it's not wrong to say some are hopeless without one. Recently, Apple saw fit to release a newly redesigned Maps software for all iOS users in the United States.
Huawei phones will never use Google Mobile Services again, according to exec
According to a Huawei executive, even if the Google app ban is lifted the company still won't use them on its phones.
Eco-friendly ideas win students first place in Lego League competition
The innovation competition, held in Devon County Hall in Exeter, was part of the South West division of the Lego League
Huawei P40 Pro: All the latest rumours and news on the upcoming flagship
The Huawei P30 Pro was renowned for its excellent camera, so can its successor manage to improve upon this incredibly high standard?
How the iPad quietly transformed computing
10 years after launch, some analysts say the device hasn't proven to be as revolutionary as its initial promise. Really?
Samsung patent shows off rounded phone design that looks a lot like a Sony PSP
The new Samsung patent shows a very unique design for a Galaxy smartphone with a rounded display on both ends. Check it out here.
Motorola Has Started Shipping Some razr Pre-Orders Early
Motorola is apparently shipping some pre-orders of its much anticipated folding razr smartphone early. The Motorola razr was not expected to start
Ride-hailing firm Ola to start in London on Feb 10 with over 20,000 drivers
Will be fully operational from day one, firm aims to offer a differentiated experience with features such as 24/7 helplines for drivers and customers and in-app emergency button