Tag: phones

Pre-ordering the new Google Pixel 11 range? Score a free PS5 or a Fitbit Air from these telcos and retailers

After months of leaks and rumours, Google has officially launched its new flagship Pixel handsets, introducing a wave of hardware upgrades and even a new ‘HiLight’ feature. Also unveiled were a new Pixel Watch and the Pixel Tag, Google’s answer to the Apple AirTag. Pre-orders have also kicked off in…

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Redditor turns Android phone into a desktop PC in a stroke of genius, sandwiching it between two huge CPU coolers so it runs Witcher 3 at 1080p ultra

A Redditor has turned their phone into a desktop PC, sort of This involves jamming the device between two hefty CPU coolers The results are seriously impressive, including running PC games at playable frame rates on a Linux desktop Have you ever thought about using your phone as a PC?…

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How to watch today’s Google Pixel 11 launch event live — and what announcements to expect

Hot on the heels of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, there’s now a big Google hardware launch to look forward to, with the brand set to unleash its new Pixel devices at today’s New York-set Made by Google event. We’re expecting to see not just the Google Pixel 11 series, but also…

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Apple and the curse of the mythical next thing

Apple may or may not be working on a mostly-glass 20th anniversary iPhone. This long-rumored passion project would not necessarily transform the iPhone into a fully translucent device, but would extend the front and back glass panels so that they almost meet around a far thinner metal border. But like…

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‘The wobble is so annoying’: one Galaxy Z Fold 8 user has resorted to an extreme fix to ensure their foldable lies perfectly flat

Don’t like the camera bump on your foldable? Take it off That’s what one Redditor has done with their Galaxy Z Fold 8 It now lies flat — but the selfie camera is the only camera left How far would you go to get one of the best foldable phones…

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I went down a privacy rabbit hole and came out with a whole new digital setup — here’s which security tools I recommend so you can do the same

To be online is to expose yourself to numerous threats, and those aren’t limited to hackers and viruses; data brokers, free services where you pay with your information, and — depending on your situation — even your own government can be a concern too. And when your whole online life…

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