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Global Smartphone Shipments Hit Record Low Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus outbreak causes the largest year-over-year decline in worldwide smartphone shipments ever recorded during the first quarter. IDC reports a massive drop in consumer demand as global lockdowns force retail closures.

Sony Prepares to Unveil New Xperia Smartphones and 5G Devices at CES 2020

Sony hosts a press conference at CES 2020 to reveal its newest Xperia smartphones, marking a potential shift to punch-hole camera designs and the brand's first 5G devices.

Leaked Specs Reveal Three Distinct Samsung Galaxy S20 Models for 2020

Leaked specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S20 family show three sizes with 120Hz displays and massive camera upgrades. The Ultra model stands out with a 108MP main sensor and 10x optical zoom.

Google Reveals Hardware Division Now Generates Multibillion-Dollar Revenue

Google officially classifies its hardware division as a "multibillion-dollar" business, pulling in over $2 billion annually. The category, which includes Pixel devices and Nest products, is grouped with YouTube subscriptions under a broader $17 billion revenue umbrella.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 Promises New Foldable Phone and Flagship S20

Samsung's February Unpacked event showcases a expanding Galaxy brand beyond just smartphones. The highly anticipated Galaxy S20 and the newly confirmed clamshell-style Galaxy Z Flip take center stage.

Samsung Unpacked 2020 Reveals Galaxy S20 Lineup and Z Flip

Samsung introduces the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra with a focus on advanced 5G connectivity and incredible camera zoom capabilities. The event also features the unveiling of the foldable Galaxy Z Flip and the long-lasting Galaxy Buds Plus.

Samsung Unpacked Reveals Galaxy S20 Lineup and Z Flip

Samsung unveils its 2020 smartphone flagship family, the Galaxy S20 series, alongside a new foldable Z Flip and upgraded Buds+ earbuds.

IFA 2020 Brings Major Tech Launches Despite Smaller In-Person Attendance

Europe's biggest tech trade show adapts to a smaller scale this year but still delivers huge announcements from top tech brands. Fans can stream the event online to catch all the new laptop and smartphone reveals.

Apple Unveils iPhone 12 Lineup, HomePod Mini, and 5G Technology

Apple introduces four new iPhone 12 models featuring 5G connectivity, MagSafe charging, and advanced camera systems alongside a compact HomePod mini smart speaker.

Top Cyber Monday Tech Deals Feature Major Smartphone and Speaker Discounts

Cyber Monday brings a fresh wave of significant discounts on top-tier tech, including record-low prices on Samsung smartphones and Sonos speakers. Shoppers also have a final chance to grab lingering Black Friday deals before the holiday shopping season ends.

Apple and Google Release COVID-19 Contact Tracing Tech to 23 Countries

Apple and Google are providing their joint Bluetooth exposure notification system to 23 countries and several US states to help track coronavirus infections. The partnership aims to solve the technical and privacy issues faced by nations developing their own tracing apps.

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Federal Officials Negotiate With Tech Firms Over Phone Location Data

The federal government engages in discussions with technology industry groups regarding the potential use of smartphone location data. These talks focus on leveraging mobility information for public health and safety tracking efforts.

Xiaomi Smartphones Secretly Record User Browsing and App Activity

Cybersecurity researchers discover that Xiaomi smartphones and browsers covertly track and transmit massive amounts of private user data to remote servers. The Chinese tech giant faces serious privacy accusations affecting millions of devices worldwide.

Bluetooth Contact Tracing Faces Significant Technical Hurdles

Contact tracing apps rely heavily on Bluetooth signal strength to measure proximity, but real-world variables make accurate distance tracking incredibly difficult.

Apple and Google Build COVID-19 Contact Tracing Into Mobile Phones

Apple and Google create an ingenious Bluetooth-based contact tracing system for billions of phones, but it faces privacy concerns and cannot fix the flawed US testing infrastructure alone.