Month: June 2020

Android is capable of running on three different types of processor architecture: Arm, Intel, and MIPS. The former is today’s ubiquitous architecture after Intel abandoned its handset CPUs, while MIPS processors for phones haven’t been seen for years. Arm is the CPU architecture used by all modern smartphones in both the Android and Apple ecosystems. … Continue reading Arm vs x86: Instruction sets, architecture, and all key differences explained Continue Reading →

Some Chrome and Firefox users are unhappy that Microsoft’s new browser appears to help itself to their current default browser data. A window into edgy, sneaky competition? I have a weakness for drama. Especially when it involves espionage, sneaky behavior and uncontrolled anger. I binge-ate a large bucket of hibiscus-flavored popcorn, therefore, when I heard … Continue reading Microsoft Edge is stealing Chrome users’ data? I asked Microsoft if it’s true Continue Reading →

Apple said these 16 new Web APIs add new user fingerprinting opportunities for online advertisers.   Apple said this week that it declined to implement 16 new web technologies (Web APIs) in Safari because they posed a threat to user privacy by opening new avenues for user fingerprinting. Technologies that Apple declined to include in … Continue reading Apple declined to implement 16 Web APIs in Safari due to privacy concerns Continue Reading →

The Motorola Razr reboot captured the imagination of many consumers upon its unveiling last year. The phone was a modern, foldable take on the original Razr flip phone of the 2000s. Unfortunately, the reboot didn’t enjoy a fantastic critical or commercial reception. That isn’t stopping the company from releasing a follow-up though. From specs and design to … Continue reading Motorola Razr 2: Everything we know right now Continue Reading →

Spectrum used in satellite communications will be reallocated for 5G use, the country’s tech ministry says   Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto South Korea will reallocate 3.7GHz to 4GHz spectrum currently used for satellite communications to 5G wireless communications.  The Ministry of Science and ICT said on Monday it was seeing a rise in demand from 5G … Continue reading South Korea to reallocate mid-band spectrum for 5G use Continue Reading →

When it comes to shopping for budget phones, you have a ton of options (especially if you don’t live in the United States). While having plenty of choices is a good thing, it can be a bit overwhelming, too. That’s why many people shopping for budget phones tend to prioritize one or two things. They may care … Continue reading We asked, you told us: Here’s the feature you look for most in budget phones Continue Reading →