Articles by Carl Velasco
Mario Kart Tour Monthly Fee Is The Same Price As Apple Arcade
Gold Pass unlocks a number of exclusive items and 200 cc mode on 'Mario Kart Tour.' But it costs $5 a month, and yes, you read that right.
iPhone 12 Design To Be Similar To iPhone 4: Report
Hello again, squared edges. Usually right Apple tipster Ming-Chi Kuo says next year’s iPhone lineup will feature all-new designs similar to the iPhone 4 back in 2010.
Forget Foldable Phones — Xiaomi’s New Concept Boasts A Wrap-Around Display
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a phone with a wrap-around display. Xiaomi won’t mass-produce this anytime soon as it’s a concept phone, though some units will go on sale in China sometime this year.
You Can Sign Up For Project xCloud Now, Trials Begin October
Project xCloud testing begins this October, Microsoft has now confirmed. It will only pick a handful of participants, though, so better work on that submission.
Rumored Pixelbook Go Laptop To Feature 4K Display
Pixel 4 will be the main star at Google’s hardware event this October, but the company will have plenty more surprises in store, as it turns out. Like the sequel to the Pixelbook, which apparently is called the Pixelbook Go.
Google Play Pass Has One Big Advantage Over Apple Arcade
Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass are almost similar — unlimited access to premium games for a monthly fee, family sharing, and a stunning library of content. Except for one crucial thing.
You Can Preorder Disney+ Now, 7-Day Free Trial Also Available
Disney+ launches this Nov. 12, set to take on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and other streaming heavyweights. You can preorder a subscription now, though.
Be Very Careful With The Galaxy Fold, Says Samsung
The new re-release of the Galaxy Fold is apparently stronger than the last model that was plagued with a number of hardware problems. But why is Samsung warning users to still be careful?
Google Maps Incognito Mode May Be Coming Soon: Report
Incognito Mode in Google Maps will allow users to hide their location searches and prevent Google from using their history to personalize the experience. No word yet on when it might get released officially, though.
Twitter Is Now Letting Users Hide Replies — US And Japan Only, Though
Twitter will now let users in the United States and Japan hide replies to their tweets. This won’t remove those replies, though, just hide them behind a click.
Underage Instagram Users Won’t See Diet And Cosmetic Procedure Posts Under New Policy
As part of an effort to make Instagram a positive place for everyone, the company is shielding underage users from weight loss and cosmetic surgery posts. In some instances, these posts can be removed completely.
Facebook Unveils Portal TV Peripheral That Lets You Video Chat On Your TV
Facebook’s Portal TV attaches to your TV and lets you video chat right from the biggest display in the house. It also has a neat feature for kids called Story Time.
Amazon Music Launches High-Quality Lossless Music Streaming Option For $13 A Month
Amazon Music is offering a free 90-day trial to try out its new Amazon Music HD plan. After that, it’s $15 for regular folks and $13 for Amazon Prime subscribers.
Pocket Casts, Considered As The Best Podcast App, Is Now Free
Instead of charging users a one-time download fee, Pocket Casts is now free on Android. The company is launching a Plus tier for those who want expanded features, as well.
Made By Google Event Scheduled On Oct. 15: What We Expect From The Pixel 4
Made By Google takes place in New York on Oct. 15. There, Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 4, perhaps the most leaked phone in recent memory.
iPhone 11’s Multi-Camera Recording Feature Coming To iPhone XS And XR
Getting the iPhone 11 because of its multi-camera recording feature? You don’t have to. Once iOS 13 rolls out, last year’s iPhones will be able to capture multiple video streams at once, too.
Upcoming Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 May Come In 15-Inch Variant: Rumor
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 3 is pegged to come in a new 15-inch variant, larger than any version of the Surface Laptop currently available. This and more surprise expected at the company’s New York event on Oct. 2.
Discord Cancels Nitro Games Subscription Service Following Lack Of Enthusiasm
Discord Nitro subscribers can still play anything from the catalogue of more than 60 free games until Oct. 15. Thereafter, it’ll go away for good.
Nintendo Shows Off The Wii Fit Of This Generation, And It Comes With New Ring-Con Accessory
Nintendo unveils this generation’s 'Wii Fit,' packed with various exercises and traditional RPG gameplay. It’s called 'Ring Fit Adventure,' and it’s out Oct. 18 with a pair of new peripherals.
Should You Get The iPhone 11 Pro? Things To Consider Before Upgrading
The iPhone 11 Pro is surely going to be one of this year’s most wanted smartphones. But should you upgrade? Some things to think about before jumping ahead.
iPad Pro 1 TB Is Now $200 Cheaper
The iPad Pro 1 TB model is now $200 cheaper than before. The new discount applies to both Wi-Fi and LTE variants, but unfortunately, the other iPad Pros do not receive the same discount.
The Biggest Google Pixel 4 Leak Yet: 90 Hz Display, Panda Colorway, And More ‘Confirmed’
Never has the Google Pixel 4 been leaked to this extent. Two newly surfaced videos look at the upcoming phone in detail, uncovering a lot of brand-new information.
Apple Event: Watch Series 5 Gets Always-On Display And More For $399
The Apple Watch Series 5 gets an always-on display, built-in compass, and not much else. It will hit retail stores Sept. 20 and start at $399.
Spotify Now Lets You Share Music, Podcasts To Snapchat: Here’s How
You can now make snaps of what you’re listening to directly from Spotify. Just play a song or podcast, hit the three-dot menu, and choose the new share to Snapchat option.
Shocking Instagram Flaw Reveals Private Accounts Aren’t So Private After All
With a little bit of tinkering, anyone can access private Instagram posts. The Facebook-owned company has yet to address this issue, which represents a major oversight in its security and privacy policies.
Apple Event: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max Revealed
The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max will retail for $699, $999, and $1,099, respectively. They ship this Sept. 20.
Pixel 4 Rumor: Google’s Upcoming Phone Will Take Over Calls While You’re On Hold
The alleged feature will apparently be able to take over calls where the user is put on hold. When the actual human jumps back, on the other hand, it will notify the user.
Apple To Stream iPhone 11 Event On YouTube For The First Time: How To Watch
Apple will stream its iPhone 11 event on YouTube this Sept. 10. There, the company is expected to unveil new iPhones, iPads, a 16-inch MacBook Pro, and more.
Twitter Suspends SMS Feature After Its CEO Got Hacked
After its CEO got hacked via SMS, Twitter is suspending its tweet via text feature temporarily. No word yet on when it plans to reenable it, though the company said it’ll turn the feature on in some markets soon.
Samsung Cancels All Galaxy Fold Preorders As It ‘Rethinks’ Customer Experience: Here’s What That Means
Preorders for the Galaxy Fold made earlier this year are all canceled. As a consolation, Samsung is handing out a $250 credit for affected customers.
