Articles by Vincent Lanaria
Facebook Has 'Unintentionally Uploaded' Email Contacts Of 1.5M New Users Since May 2016
Facebook accidentally uploaded email contacts of 1.5 million users who signed up for an account during the course of three years. According to the findings, this has been happening since May 2016.
Samsung Galaxy Fold Phones Are Already Breaking After A Few Days Of Use
Samsung Galaxy Fold devices have reportedly been breaking after one or two days of use. According to the reviewers, removing the 'polymer layer' that looks just like a plastic screen protector could be the problem.
Capcom Home Arcade Is The New Retro Console With 16 Classic Games
Capcom has announced its take on the retro console. Called the Capcom Home Arcade, it's a plug-and-play device that comes with 16 preinstalled classics and two 'competition-class' joysticks and buttons.
Sony Reveals First PlayStation 5 Details: SSD, PS4 Backward Compatibility, And More
The first few details of Sony's next-generation console have been revealed. Presumably called PlayStation 5, it's going to boast PlayStation 4 backward compatibility, SSD, Ryzen and Radeon chips, and compatibility with current-gen PlayStation VR headsets.
Free-To-Play 'Forza Street' Now Available On PC, With Android And iOS Versions Coming Later
'Forza Street' is the new free-to-play racing title for Windows 10. It's set to launch on Android and iOS too, making it the first in the series to go beyond the PC and Xbox platforms.
Google Pixel 3 And Pixel 3a Could Be Available At T-Mobile Soon
The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL could be in T-Mobile's lineup soon. The yet-to-be-launched Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, and Pixel 4 are also said to be part of the magenta carrier's plans.
The Best Samsung Galaxy S10 Wallpaper 'Hides' The Hole-Punch Camera: Here Are 5 Worth Downloading
One of the best things about the new Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup is how the Infinity-O Display and its hole-punch camera can be 'hidden.' At that, here are some of the best Galaxy S10 wallpapers to obfuscate the cutout.
Confirmed (Again): 'God Of War' Isn't Getting A DLC
Director Cory Barlog has confirmed again that 'God of War' isn't going to get a DLC. It all started with a tweet that was actually referring to the free stuff as part of the game's anniversary celebration rather than an expansion.
Samsung Galaxy S10E vs. LG G8 ThinQ: A Comparison Between The 'Affordable' Flagships
The Samsung Galaxy S10E and the LG G8 ThinQ are some of the new smartphones to hit the market. Both of them are arguably 'affordable' flagships, so how does one stack up against the other?
Apple's New 'Confirm Subscription' Prompt Will Prevent You From Making Accidental Purchases
Apple has rolled out a new pop-up message to prevent users from making accidental purhcases or becoming victims of scams. The new "Confirm Subscription" prompt will make sure users really meant to sign up for something or not.
Amazon Listens To Your Alexa Conversations: Here's How To Stop It
A recent report found out that Amazon workers listen to users' conversations with Alexa. Good thing there's a way to stop them from doing so or at least limit what they can access.
Samsung Galaxy A80 Offers Glimpse Of How The Next Galaxy S Smartphone Could Look: Notchless Display, Rotating Cameras
Samsung has unveiled the new Galaxy A80 that features a bezel-less screen called New Infinity Display and a rotating camera system. It's a midrange smartphone with a next-generation design that could eventually be brought over to the Galaxy S series.
Getting A Samsung Galaxy S10 Screen Replacement Is Not Going To Be Cheap
The prices to get a screen replacement for the Samsung Galaxy S10E, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10 Plus have been revealed. The pricing set for the service is the highest ever yet for the company.
Google, Huawei Will Pay You Up To $400 If You Own A Faulty Nexus 6P
Google and Huawei have agreed to pay Nexus 6P owners who have experienced random shutdowns or bootloops up to $400. That is, if the courts approve the settlement on May 9.
Snapchat Rebuilds Its Android App: What This Means For Users
The Snapchat app for Android has just been rebuilt. Now it should offer a faster and lag-free experience to users and timelier updates in the foreseeable future.
Sprint Subscribers Report Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S8, And Galaxy Note 8 Connection Issues
Sprint customers say they are experiencing connection problems on the Galaxy S10. Others also say they can't connect to LTE on their Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Plus, and Galaxy Note 8 after updating to Android 9 Pie.
Netflix Is Dropping Apple AirPlay Support Due To 'Technical Limitations'
Netflix no longer natively supports Apple AirPlay because of 'technical limitations.' The company says it's because AirPlay is going to be compatible with third-party devices and prevent it from distinguishing them.
Samsung Galaxy S10's Ultrasonic Fingerprint Reader Gets Tricked By A 3D-Printed Copy
A user has tricked the Samsung Galaxy S10's in-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader. To bypass the smartphone's security measure, they only had to use a 3D-printed copy of their fingerprint.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Combines Xbox Live And Game Pass For The Disc-Less Xbox One S
A report says that Microsoft is going to unveil a new subscription called Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The new offering is said to combine Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass for the disc-less Xbox One S All-Digital edition.
'Fortnite' Is Getting Reboot Vans, Which Are Basically 'Apex Legends' Revive Stations
Epic Games is adding Reboot Vans to 'Fortnite' soon in update v8.30. It's going to be the new respawn system in the game, which is similar to revive stations in 'Apex Legends.'
Google May Have Leaked Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL Specs And Release Date
Profile entries of 'sargo' and 'bonito' have been added to the Google Play Developer Console, along with specs and a potential release date. These code names are believed to refer to the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL.
Snap Games Platform Launches With 6 Titles: Here's How To Play Snapchat Games
Snap's own gaming platform Snap Games is officially here. The service is debuting with six titles off the bat, one of which is a first-party title called 'Bitmoji Party.'
'Zelda: Breath Of The Wild,' 'Super Mario Odyssey' To Be Playable In VR With Nintendo's Labo
'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' and 'Super Mario Odyssey' are going to be playable in virtual reality. Nintendo is set to launch free VR updates that make the Switch games compatible with its Labo VR kit.
Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Gets A May 16 Release Date: Report
A new report says that the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G will be available from Verizon on May 16. It corroborates a previous rumor of the expected release date.
Amazon Is Launching An Alexa-Powered AirPods Competitor: Report
According to a new report, Amazon is set to roll out a pair of wireless Alexa-powered earbuds. It's said to work and look like Apple's AirPods.
It's Official: Google's Call Screen Is Heading To The Motorola One And Moto G7 Phones
The Motorola One and Moto G7 family are getting Google's Call Screen. Motorola is rolling out the feature as part of its Digital Wellbeing program that aims to help users develop healthier phone habits.
Google Duplex Is Rolling Out To Non-Pixel Smartphones And iPhones
Google has begun expanding Duplex's range of supported devices. Now more non-Pixel Android devices and iPhones with the Google Assistant app installed are compatible with the automated calling feature.
Google's Call Screen Might Go Beyond Pixel Phones And Arrive On Nokia, Motorola Android One Smartphones
Google might be planning to roll out Call Screen to Android One phones made by Nokia and Motorola. That means the anti-spam feature may expand beyond the Pixel family soon.
Verizon's New Plan Provides Mobile Data To Kids, 'Smart Family Premium' Parental Controls To Parents
Verizon is introducing a new data plan for parents concerned with their kids' online safety. Called 'Just Kids,' the mobile plan includes 5 GB of data and a subscription to Smart Family Premium parental controls.
Microsoft Is Pulling E-Books From Its Store And Remove Access To Purchased Items In July
Microsoft is backing out of the e-book business to 'streamline' the focus of its Store. It's offering full refunds to customers and plans to remove access to all purchased digital books in July.
