Verizon hasn’t had a great day, to say the least. The carrier has announced that vandals cut multiple fiber cables, causing service disruptions for both mobile and internet customers in parts of Southern California. Repairs were swiftly initiated, and the service was restored within a few hours. Law enforcement was notified and is investigating the […]
iPhone 18 Pro BOM cost estimated to be up by 40%
We’ve already seen rumors that iPhone 18 Pro availability may be limited at launch due to the ongoing global memory chip shortage and a new TrendForce report now gives an estimate of how much more expensive the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro might end up being. The iPhone 18 Pro’s bill of materials (BOM) is expected […]
You can now use Venmo to pay for apps and subscriptions on Google Play
In the US, you can now pay for stuff on Google Play – apps, games, subscriptions, in-app purchases, etc. – using your Venmo balance or the cards and bank accounts linked to your Venmo account. Of course, before you can use this, you need to set it up in Google Play, linking your Venmo account […]
Leaked images show off the Fairphone 6+ in Cobalt Blue
A few weeks ago, a new version of the Fairphone 6 surfaced – dubbed the “Fairphone 6+”, the new model was listed with 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage. That is more than the original model, which only has 8 gigs of RAM. This is quite an unexpected move given everything that has been going […]
Report: Samsung is increasing the Galaxy Z Fold8 production target for this year by 1 million units
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has proven to be more successful than even Samsung dared to hope. According to ETNews, the company’s initial production batch already favored the new wide foldable – Samsung had planned to build 2.8 million Z Fold8 units this year, plus 2.0 million Z Fold8 Ultra units and 1.5 million Z […]
The Google Pixel Watch 5 will come in a Stephen Curry edition
The Google Pixel Watch 5 is expected to launch in just under two weeks on August 20, if the time on the leaked images is an indication. The announcement event, on the other hand, is in two days, which will reveal the Pixel 11 series as well. As usual, all the leaks leading up to […]
The Galaxy Z Fold8 braves sand, blades and Zack himself in JerryRigEverything’s durability test
If you see someone pouring sand and grit over a brand new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, there is a better than 50% chance that their name is Zack. This is part of the standard durability test of the JerryRigEverything channel, as is the bend test. For the Z8 generation, Samsung introduced the Flex Titanium screen […]
Third-generation foldable iPhone said to feature larger displays
Apple is yet to unveil its first foldable iPhone, but a new report claims the company is already planning its second- and third-generation successors. Apple’s first foldable, rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra, is expected to debut this September. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claims that Apple […]
Lava Smart 4 announced with specs that sound straight out of 2016
Earlier this summer, Lava launched its Smart 4 Plus smartphone featuring a pretty mediocre spec sheet, and the brand has now announced an even more affordable entry with the Lava Smart 4. Lava Smart 4 It retails for INR 8,500 ($90), but it also brings specs that showcase just how severe the global […]
The REDMAGIC Astra 2 goes on sale August 26 – here is how to get it a day early with a discount
REDMAGIC introduced the industry’s first mass-produced smartphone with a liquid cooling system, the REDMAGIC 11 Pro, a few months ago. Now the company is bringing this technology to gaming tablets with its most powerful slate yet. The REDMAGIC Astra 2 will go on open sale globally on August 26. However, you can jump to the […]