LG seems really invested in making Dual Screen cases for its phones, expanding the amount of real estate available to smartphone users while bypassing the engineering requirements of a folding phone. There's one for the V50 and one for the sorta all-new G8X that just debuted at IFA 2019. But there's one detail that about that Dual Screen case for the G8X that seems particularly fishy and quite ugly.
Read MoreAndroid Q Beta 2 fixes screenshots, no longer shows rounded corners and notches
Thank the heavens: Google has fixed the screenshot issue from Q Beta 1 that caused rounded corners and notches to be visible. Unsurprisingly, people were not happy with their screenshots being made so ugly, so we're glad that Google has reverted this so quickly.
Read MoreRant: The obnoxious screen notch/punch-hole debate needs to end
In 2019, the most talked-about feature of any new smartphones is not the camera, processor, modem, or software. It is the shape and size of the area reserved for the sensors and cameras on the front - and it is time to just stop it.
Notches, punch holes, screen cutouts - whatever the hell you want to call them - are part of phones for the time being. They’re part of phones because the companies making the phones are desperate to find ways to excite us with new visual elements that keep our historically low attention spans long enough to sell us thousand dollar glass and aluminum bricks.
Read MoreAlleged Galaxy S10+ prototype caught live on bus, revealing hole-punch design with dual front cameras
It turns out that public transportation is useful not just to get from A to B, but also for spotting unreleased devices. A photo of an alleged Galaxy S10 with a hole-punch display was posted on r/Samsung several hours ago, with a claimed Samsung employee joining the comments section with some more information and even an impromptu AMA.
Read MorePopular
[Update: Fix coming] Hilarious Pixel 3 XL bug adds a second notch to the side of the screen
The notch on the Pixel 3 XL is probably one of the most derided smartphone features in history, or, judging by our comments section, the worst thing to ever happen in the history of the universe. A wonderfully apt bug experienced by a small number of users manifests itself as an additional notch on the right side of the display, and it could hardly be funnier.
Read MoreNacho Notch could help you cope with the Pixel 3 XL's big honkin' display cutout
It's not so much that we like them, but in late 2018, we're getting used to notches on the whole. The Pixel 3 XL's bizarrely tall cutout, though, is particularly irksome. You can toggle it off in the phone's developer options, but doing so means the screen space on either side goes unused. Nacho Notch can black out the area on either side of the notch while still letting it show status bar icons.
Read MoreYou can turn off the Pixel 3 XL notch in developer options
Google has now officially hopped on the notch train with the Pixel 3 XL. Not only does it have it, it's a big notch. Google points out that the Pixel 3 XL still has a notch toggle in the developer options, but its way of hiding it is a bit different than other notch-hiding phones.
Read More[Update: One more] First images of Huawei Mate 20 Pro leak
Official images of Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro have leaked with German website WinFuture publishing the pics and full details for the device. While this is our first look at Huawei's new flagship, we've already had a sneak peek at its smaller sibling, the regular Mate 20, as well as the upcoming Huawei Freebuds 2 Pro wireless earbuds which we expect Huawei to release with its new phones.
Read More7 smartphone trends that were terrible ideas
Smartphones have been around for over a decade now. In fact, the first Android phone, the T-Mobile G1, debuted 10 years ago today. It's not surprising that the category has seen some pretty horrible trends in that amount of time. We've compiled seven of the worst ones we could think of in this post, a couple of which are (unfortunately) still ongoing.
Read MoreChrome 69 has a new Material theme, support for display cutouts, and more [APK Download]
Chrome 69 reached beta status a month ago, with features like display cutout support and a new download manager. Google announced yesterday that the update would also include the long-awaited Material redesign, along with a customizable New Tab Page, improved address bar, and other changes.
This might be the largest Chrome update ever, so strap yourself in.
Read MoreLatest Deals
-
5
Grab two Nest Minis plus a pair of smart plugs for just $45
-
20
Skagen Falster 2 Wear OS smartwatch is down to an incredibly low $70
-
4
Moment Winter Clearance Sale offers up to 50% off cases, lenses, bags, and more
-
16
Get $50 off a Pixel 3a or 3a XL, plus a free $100 gift card
-
0
Garmin's vívofit 4 fitness tracker helps you shed that winter belly for just $60 ($20 off)
-
5
Latest Poll
Loading ...Recent Reviews
-
14
TicPods 2 Pro review: Good sound, but a fit that's not for everyone
-
22
Arlo Video Doorbell review: Nest and Ring should be worried about this nicely equipped, solid value
-
11
Realme X2 Pro review: Incredible value, but plenty of room for camera improvements
-
24
Power Support Claw review: If you've got a Stadia controller, you might as well
-
22
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro review: For the few who prioritize mobile gaming over all else
-
14
Latest Roundups
-
0
15 new and notable Android apps from the last three weeks including GesturePlus, Microsoft Launcher Preview, and GitHub (1/4/20 - 1/25/20)
-
3
20 new Android games from the week of January 13th, 2020: Space Grunts 2, Draw Chilly, and Chamber
-
4
18 new Android games from the last two weeks: The White Door, 60 Parsecs!, and Table Top Racing: World Tour
-
4
12 new and notable Android apps from the last three weeks including Typewise Keyboard, FairEmail, and Knobby volume control (12/14/19 - 1/4/20)
-
16
Best Android apps of 2019 for your new phone, tablet, or Chromebook
-
0
Recent Apps and Games
-
2
Game of Thrones Beyond the Wall hands on: Yet another F2P strategy game ruined by greedy monetization
-
22
The best free and open-source alternatives to Google Drive on Android
-
0
15 new and notable Android apps from the last three weeks including GesturePlus, Microsoft Launcher Preview, and GitHub (1/4/20 - 1/25/20)
-
10
Gboard tests sticker suggestions mixed and matched from existing emoji
-
21
Vine's successor Byte is now out on the Play Store
-
2
Blast from the Past
-
25
1 Year Ago Today
Chrome OS Instant Tethering is rolling out to non-Pixel phones
-
40
2 Years Ago Today
Google Bulletin is a new hyperlocal community news crowdsourcing app
-
71
3 Years Ago Today
Facebook helped make Chrome's page refreshing up to 28% faster
-
55
4 Years Ago Today
Google Now Notification Icons Have Started Getting Tagged With A 'G' Badge
-
158
5 Years Ago Today
EA Will Charge For Gas In Need For Speed: No Limits As Part Of Its Ongoing Effort To Make Games As Mundane And Annoying As Real Life
-
3
6 Years Ago Today
[Bonus Round] Toy Defense 3: Fantasy, Morphopolis, Atomic Fusion, Suits And Swords, And Croco's Escape
-
320
7 Years Ago Today
Official Nexus 7 Dock Quick Review: A Solid Accessory That's Worth Its Price – If You Can Find It
-
5
8 Years Ago Today
[Update: $199 ($100 Off) On Amazon] Deal Alert: Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX Just $230 ($70 Off) With Contract At Wirefly
-
9
9 Years Ago Today
Worms Now Available In Market, Productivity Takes Another Massive Hit World-Wide
-
25
