Phones Archives - The Canadian

25Nov

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android, Galaxy Z Flip, News, Phones, Samsung

Samsung rumored to delay launch of Z Flip successor

While rumors indicate that Samsung will launch the S21 series and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 early next year, a new report indicates that the Z Flip will not launch as soon as initially predicted. The report of The Elec indicates that the successor to the Z Flip will not launch at the same time as the S21 as it did last year. In fact, Samsung is expected to introduce the phone after the first quarter of 2021. Further, The Elec indicates that Samsung will launch three folding in 2021: the Flip 2, Fold 3 and rumors suggest that the third is a more affordable folding currently nicknamed the Fold FE. An additional rumor of Ice Universe filter on Weibo claims that Samsung will add a 120Hz refresh rate display to the successor to the Z Flip. ...

25Nov

By thecanadianNo Comments

Bixby, Galaxy S21, News, Phones, Samsung, voice authentication

Samsung Galaxy S21 could offer Bixby Voice as an authentication option

In recent years, phone manufacturers have made it easier to unlock devices with new and convenient authentication methods, such as improved fingerprint scanners, face unlock systems, and more. While many of these systems have benefits (greater convenience) and drawbacks (less security or reliability), people tend to prefer them over more tedious options like entering a PIN or password each time they want to unlock their phone. However, an upcoming Samsung device could add a new biometric authentication system. According to Sammobile, the rumored Galaxy S21 flagship line will allow people to unlock their phones using voice recognition. Sammobile cites "sources" who have told the publication that Bixby Voice will act as a biometric ...

23Nov

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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 3, News, Phones, Samsung

Samsung reportedly to launch Galaxy Z Fold 3 with S Pen in June

Samsung seems to be doing things a little differently next year. Previous rumors indicated that the South Korean tech giant would launch the Galaxy S series in January next year instead of February as in previous years. Now a new report from AJUNews indicates that Samsung is ditching the Note series, and customers who want to use the S Pen will need the Galaxy S21 Ultra or Galaxy Z Fold 3. AJUNews Indicates that this news comes directly from Samsung Electronics. Also, Samsung reportedly says that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is expected to have an earlier release. Last year, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in August, but it launched the device in September. Samsung is also reportedly finalizing the specs for the Galaxy Z Fold 3...

22Nov

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News, OnePlus, OnLeaks, onplus 9 pro, Phones

Leaked OnePlus 9 Pro Renders Reveal First Look at Next Device

Leaked versions of the upcoming OnePlus 9 Pro suggest that the device will adopt the OnePlus 8T design but retain a curved screen. OnLeaks has released initial versions of the OnePlus 9 Pro, showing that the manufacturer may have chosen to merge the designs of the 8 Pro and the 8T. The OnePlus 9 Pro seems to keep the basic front design with a left-mounted, curved hole-punch display. However, unlike the OnePlus 8 Pro, this device will swap the centered camera for one mounted on the left side, just like the 8T. The device will reportedly have four camera sensors similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra with metal rings around the two main lenses. Also, the leak suggests that the phone houses a 6.7-inch curved screen. The back of...

19Nov

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Apple, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, News, Phones

IOS 14.2.1 Update Fixes Several Minor iPhone 12 Bugs | MobileSyrup

If you own a new iPhone 12 series device, including iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple's latest update resolves several minor issues. According to the release notes of the update, 'iOS 14.2.1' fixes an issue that caused some MMS messages to not be received, hearing devices suffered a sound quality problem, and the lock screen stopped responding with the iPhone 12 mini. I didn't find any of these issues, but if you're having difficulties with your iPhone 12, this update is worth installing. To download the update, go to 'Settings' and then 'Software update'. Reports emerged recently that some iPhone 12 owners are encountering a flicker / tint issue with the OLED screen of the smartphone series. W...

19Nov

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availability, Canada, Google, News, Phones, pixel 4a 5g

Google’s Pixel 4a 5G is now available in Canada

Google's excellent Pixel 4a 5G is now available in Canada. The phone is a compromise between the company's 'flagship' Pixel 5 and the budget Pixel 4a, but it leans more towards the Pixel 5 in terms of features. Those interested in buying the 4th 5G directly you should go to Google Store, where you can buy it for $ 679 in Canada. Currently, the website lists an estimated delivery of November 23 or 24. If you're looking to get the Pixel 4a 5G on a plan, read on for availability on Canadian carriers (although you may get a better deal on the Pixel 5 right now, but more on that below). The Pixel 4a 5G comes with three months of free Google One and three months of free trial for other Google subscriptions such as YouTube Premium, Stadia Pro, or Play Pass. Some Canadian carriers state...

19Nov

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Apple, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, News, Phones

Some iPhone 12 owners reportedly experience display issues

Some iPhone 12 series owners report that they have experienced problems with the OLED screen of smartphones, causing a greenish tint and flickering. Reports began to appear on Apple Support Communities page, and there is also no solution to the problem yet. Along with the screenshot (seen below), the Apple support forum user posted a video of the flicker / tint issuem4x1K. According to MacRumors, which obtained an internal document sent to authorized service providers, Apple is aware of the problem and has advised technicians not to repair iPhones experiencing this glitch.The document reportedly says that technicians should tell iPhone 12 users to keep their software up-to-date, suggesting there is a chance that the problem will...

17Nov

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News, Oppo, Phones

Oppo presents a new concept of rollable phone, Oppo X 2021

Oppo's new phone concept, the Oppo X 2021, looks like an average phone at first glance, but offers a roll-up screen.OPPO X 2021 pic.twitter.com/dLUSQ2jwb0 - Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) November 17, 2020Normally the device's screen is set to 6.7 inches, but in tablet mode the smartphone offers a screen up to 7.4 inches. With what Oppo calls a "continuously variable OLED screen," the phone's screen can be customized anywhere between 6.7 and 7.4 inches. The roller shade can be adjusted by itself with a lever. And in a demonstration showing technology, a video was resized to fill the screen. The phone can also do that with other applications like Twitter.The device has a laminated screen that is placed on a 'Warp Track' and the...

17Nov

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android, Google, News, Phones, Pixel 5

Some Pixel 5 users have noticed problems with the volume level

Unfortunately, Google smartphones are rarely released without at least a few issues. The most recent concern with the Pixel 5 posted on Google Support Forums refers to the volume level control of the smartphone. There are reportedly two problems, with some users noticing that the volume level drops randomly when watching video content. Second, some users also noticed a massive increase in system volume levels affecting notification tones, touch sounds, clicks on screenshots, and other system sounds. Also, using the volume controls and sliders does not fix the problem. These reports have started to appear in mid-October, but have increased after more people started using the device. Google is aware of the volume issues and gave t...

16Nov

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Essential, Essential Phone, News, OSOM, Phones

Former Essential Employees Starting OSOM Phone Company

If you were a fan of the Essential Phone, then you might be in luck because a group of former Essential employees is starting a new company. The company is run by Jason Keats, who was apparently the first person to be hired by Andy Rubin on Essential. The new company is called OSOM Privacy, which means "Out of sight, out of mind." In an interview with CNET, Keats said the reason Essential failed was that he only had 80 percent of an idea. OSOM, on the other hand, has a singular focus on making an Android device that is super private. I'm not sure this idea is the correct counterpart to Essential, which partly fell through due to allegations of sexual assault from its CEO. However, privacy of personal data is becoming much more i...

16Nov

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lg velvet, News, Phones

LG launches red and green Velvet colors in Canada

LG now sells the Velvet 5G smartphone in two new colors, 'Aurora Red' and 'Aurora Green'. While Velvet is available from select carriers across Canada, the Aurora Red variant is only sold through Bell Y Virgin mobile, while Aurora Green is only available in Telus Y Koodo. The LG Velvet features a 6.8-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels. Additionally, it has a triple rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary lens, 8-megapixel ultra-wide, and a 5-megapixel depth lens. It also has a 4,300 mAh battery and a Snapdragon 765G processor. In my review of the Velvet 5G, I said that the smartphone "is not the best upper mid-range device on the market, but it is by far the most stylish thanks to its pretty pink ba...

16Nov

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Google, Google Pixel 4a, News, Phones

Google Launches Baby Blue Pixel 4a Color Variant In The US

In September, it was revealed that the Google Store servers featured a render of a sky blue Pixel 4a with an orange accented power button. Now it seems that the the phone is officially available in the US. In the US, the baby blue color variant costs the same as the Just Black variant at $ 349. It also states that this is a limited edition product that will only be available while supplies last. Unfortunately, only the original Pixel 4a gets the new color and not the 5G variant. On the Canadian website, it appears that there is only the Just Black variant of the Pixel 4a and not the sky blue version. However, we reached out to Google Canada to see if this new color variant will also launch in Canada. Source: The edge ...