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Speedtest Analyzes 5G Performance in the US, Details Fastest Speeds and Where to Find It

Tim August 14, 2019

As 5G continues to roll out across the US, Speedtest has been analyzing the data and has published a report on its findings so far. To make for a level playing field in terms of average speeds, data from only Verizon and Sprint is included because as of July,...

AT&T, T-Mobile Partner to Combat Lame A** Robocalls

Tim August 14, 2019

AT&T and T-Mobile are partnering to deliver cross-network robocall protection built on SHAKEN/STIR standards, providing verification to customers that the call they’re getting is from an actual person and not a robocaller or scammer. For background, STIR/...

DEAL: Get 9 Different Clip-on Camera Lenses for Your Phone for Just $10 (50% Off)

Tim August 13, 2019

If you've been experimenting with your phone's camera, trying to get different kinds of shots, maybe these clip-on lenses can help? For a limited time on Amazon, you can get a set of 9 different lenses for just $10, which is 50% off their usual price. In the...

Official reddit App Gets Auto Night Mode to Follow Android Q Settings

Tim August 13, 2019

reddit is shipping out an update to its official Android app this week, one that brings support for automatically following Android Q's dedicated Dark Mode setting. With this, you won't need to manually switch between the two interface designs to follow your...

DEAL: MEATER Block Hits Amazon With Limited Time Price of $229 ($40 Off)

Tim August 13, 2019

The MEATER Block has finally made its way to Amazon. To celebrate, it appears that the makers of my favorite smart meat thermometer have discounted the Block by $40, bringing its usual price of $269 down to a tastier $229. Read: Didn’t Know I Needed a Smart...

Tuesday Poll: Are You Still Rocking Widgets?

Tim August 13, 2019

With news spreading that Spotify has removed its music control widget for Android, we're curious how many among you are still using widgets other than just a clock or weather widget. Back in the day, widgets were all the rage. There was a widget for task...

Samsung Said to be Readying Graphene Batteries, Capable of Insanely Fast Charge Times

Tim August 13, 2019

According to a recent tweet from @evleaks, graphene batteries are on the horizon. Said to be working on the lithium-ion alternative is Samsung, who reportedly hopes to have at least on phone in either 2020 or 2021 with a graphene battery. As @evleaks tweets, "...

Dark Mode in Development for Facebook’s Android App

Tim August 13, 2019

With Dark Mode being all the rage right now, it's unsurprising to hear of many apps that have either recently received a dark mode for their UI or are at least working on one. That's one of the big new features for Android Q after all. Thanks to a screenshot...