Articles by Carl Velasco
Vivo Apex 2019 Has Zero Ports, An ‘All-Display’ Fingerprint Scanner, And 5G
It’s got 5G, an in-display fingerprint scanner that works on the entire screen, zero ports, and a nearly bezel-less display. The Vivo Apex 2019 is a hint at where smartphones might go from here on out.
Huawei Is Faking Photos Again, This Time For The P30 Pro
Huawei is close to fully unveiling its P30 Pro flagship, which is poised to have one of the most notable cameras this year. Problem is, Huawei is using fake image samples yet again to promote it.
Want Better Security? Don’t Use Face Unlock On Galaxy S10, Says Samsung
You can fool the Galaxy S10’s face unlock system by putting up a picture or video of your face in front of its camera. Oh, and someone that looks like you can unlock the phone, as well.
Beware: ‘The Division 2’ Requires A 52 GB Day One Patch For Those Getting The Physical Edition
Make sure to have spare storage if you’re getting the physical edition of ‘The Division 2.’ Ubisoft says a day one patch that’s up to 52 GB large is required to get everything in place.
2019 iPad Might Keep Headphone Jack, Touch ID: Report
The 2019 iPad is rumored to retain two features Apple has been letting go these past few years. It might even launch alongside a new iPad mini model as well.
Fortnite Update 8.01 Patch: Buried Treasure, New Tournaments, And More
Just a few days after Epic Games’ recent ‘Fortnite’ update, here it comes unleashing new content once more. The patch notes for update 8.01 are finally here, bringing Buried Treasure, Limited-Time Mode, and much more.
Pokémon GO Testing Lunch Hour Raids, And It Might Become A Regular Thing
Get out of the break room and start participating in raid battles. Niantic just announced it’s going to test 'Pokémon GO' Lunch Hour raids on March 13, and it might be a thing going forward.
Skype For Web Is Now Just As Good As The App, But There’s A Huge Catch
Skype for Web now has all the major features of its desktop counterpart, including HD video calling and call recording. It’s unclear whether other experimental features, such as automatic background blurring, will also arrive soon.
Galaxy S10 Users: Here’s How To Claim Spotify Premium, YouTube Premium For Free
New Galaxy S10 owners can get six months Spotify Premium and four months of YouTube Premium free of charge. Only if they’re in the United States, though.
Instagram And Chill? Alleged New Feature Could Let You Watch Videos With Friends While Apart
How can Instagram glue more eyes to smartphones? Well, by making people watch content together, of course. Unearthed code reveals a new 'co-watch' feature, which would let users do exactly that.
Disney Streaming Service To Offer All Disney Movies Ever Made, Says CEO Bob Iger
'Snow White,' 'Cinderella,' 'Frozen,' and every single Disney movie ever released will be included in the Disney+ streaming service shortly after launching. Say goodbye to the Disney Vault.
Google Makes Smart Compose Available To All Android Phones, Not Just Pixel 3
Smart Compose, once a Gmail feature exclusive to Pixel 3 handsets, comes to the rest of Android. Make sure to update Gmail to version 9.2.3 to try it out.
Nintendo Brings VR Gaming To The Switch With New Labo Kit
The Nintendo Labo VR Kit launches this April for $80. The main full kit will include VR goggles and all peripherals, but Nintendo will also release a starter kit for those who just want to try it out.
Huawei P30 Pro To Get 'Superzoom' Feature With 10x Optical Zoom
The upcoming Huawei P30 Pro will come with a Superzoom feature powered by periscope-style lenses. The company is poised to unveil the P30 lineup on March 26.
All-Digital Xbox One Without A Blu-Ray Drive Reportedly Launching This May
Microsoft is poised to launch an all-digital Xbox One as early as May, ditching the optical drive in favor of digital downloads. A 'Fortnite'-themed console is in the works, too.
Rumor: Microsoft Developing Windows Lite For Dual-Screen And Low-Powered Devices
Windows Lite is reportedly Microsoft’s take on Chrome OS, which would power dual-screen devices and low-tier machines. There’s no telling when Microsoft could release it, however.
Facebook Is Sharing Your Phone Number To Friends, Advertisers
Facebook is using phone numbers that users submitted for two-factor authentication as a way for them to be searchable on the platform. In response, Facebook said this practice isn’t new.
Sony PlayStation Vita Officially Discontinued: Here’s Why Sony Is Partly To Blame For The Failure
Sony kills the PS Vita. A number of factors contributed to its demise, including the Nintendo 3DS, a lack of major titles, and Sony’s insistence on using its expensive proprietary memory cards.
Google Won’t Remove Controversial Saudi ‘Women Tracker’ App
Because it doesn’t violate any Play Store policies, Google said it won’t remove a controversial app called Absher, which lets Saudi men track women’s movements when traveling. Apple, meanwhile, says it’s still reviewing it.
How To Set Up Google Clock To Play YouTube Music Or Pandora
Google Clock users can now set any song on Pandora and YouTube music as their alarm. Here’s why you might not want to do that, though.
Amazon Reportedly Opening All-New Grocery Stores That Aren’t Whole Foods: Report
Amazon's new grocery stores will be spread out across the country and take on Walmart, Publix, and many other established retail locations. It’s not clear whether they’ll be cashier-less, as are Amazon Go stores.
Bixby Button Remapping Now Available On Older Samsung Galaxy Phones, But There’s A Huge Catch
Older Samsung Galaxy handsets are now capable of remapping their physical Bixby keys to run a third-party app or trigger a quick command. Google Assistant is out of the question, unfortunately.
There Might Soon Be A ‘Hide Tweet’ Option On Twitter
Twitter has confirmed that it’s working on a feature that lets users hide certain replies. Some, however, have expressed concern that the option might lead to censorship.
Sony, Xiaomi Working With Light For Future Multi-Camera Phones
Xiaomi is working with Light on phones that can take DSLR-level photos. Sony, on the other hand, wants to integrate Light’s cameras with its image processing system.
Pokémon Sword And Shield Announced For Nintendo Switch: Meet The Starters
'Pokémon Sword' and 'Pokémon Shield,' out later this year, are the first mainline 'Pokémon' entries for the Nintendo Switch. The games will take place in a new region called Galar, and features three new starters: Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble.
You Can Now Make Google Duo Video Calls On The Web
Google Duo is finally wherever users might need it to be. A web client for Google’s official video chat platform is live now in addition to being on Android, iOS, and Chrome OS.
Facebook’s Patreon Clone Might Bleed Content Creators Dry With 30 Percent Fan Subscriptions Cut
Facebook wants to take 30 percent of total Fan Subscriptions profits, drawing criticism from creators. What takes the cake, however, is the suspect policies when it comes to content licensing.
Did You Know The Samsung Galaxy S10 Comes With A Cryptocurrency Wallet?
A less-known feature of the just-unveiled Galaxy S10 is its built-in cryptocurrency wallet, which allows users to store digital keys on the device safely. The phone also supports decentralized apps.
Only Energizer Can Make A Phone With 18,000 mAh Battery: Check It Out
The Energizer Power Max P18K Pop boasts 18,000 mAh of juice, but that means it’s the plumpest of all smartphones by far. Information on release date and pricing has yet to be shared.
Google Assistant Is About To Make Texting So Much Better
Google is bringing Assistant to Android Messages over the coming weeks to make searching easier while talking to someone. The feature will come as Google prepares Allo’s final days.
