Google has always shown an interest in smartphone hardware. In the beginning were the Nexus devices, then came the Android One program and now the Pixel line of smartphones. On most occasions, Google has partnered with manufacturers, and it even acquired Motorola for a whopping USD 12.5 billion. And it has recently acquired part of HTC’s team for USD 1.1 billion. The HTC team acquisition is primarily focused on on-boarding the engineering and design team....

This post contains SPOILERS for The Last Jedi - Director J.J. Abrams has pitched the story for Star Wars: Episode IX to Lucasfilm. Though fans have only just gotten an opportunity to catch The Last Jedi in theaters, the studio is moving full speed ahead on the finale of the sequel trilogy (and quite possibly the Skywalker saga). After parting ways with original Episode IX helmsman Colin Trevorrow, Lucasfilm brought back Abrams to finish what he started, with a December 2019 premiere planned....

In fact, they’re so prevalent online, it might be more accurate to call our period of history the “misinformation age.” During COVID-19, this phenomenon only continues to grow. Tap or click here to see some of the most common coronavirus myths debunked. And now, clips from an unhinged COVID-19 documentary are being deleted from some of the biggest online platforms for peddling dangerous medical advice. If you’ve seen this professional-looking video on your social media feed giving you “the real story” behind the COVID-19 pandemic, you might have just fallen for a hoax....

As TonyMacx86 notes, a kernel patch is necessary to build a Hackintosh with Ivy Bridge currently. That has not stopped some savvy Hackintoshers from getting MacOS up and running (and benchmarked). However, Apple has not shipped a native OS kernel compatible with Ivy Bridge, which makes the patched kernel less desirable than a vanilla kernel that supports Ivy Bridge. It is not certain if Mac OS 10.7.4 is Ivy compatible (commenters—correct me, if I am wrong)....

Apple has issued a statement confirming that it will be launching its iPad 2 in more countries this Friday. The device goes on sale at Apple’s online and retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers this coming Friday, March 25 at 5pm local time. Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and additional countries will get all models of iPad 2 in April, Apple said. The 25 markets mentioned in the release include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK....

On this page, we have shared the official stock ROM flash file for Itel S21 based on Android 7.0 Nougat. To install the firmware flash file on Itel S21, you need the software flash tool known as SP Flash Tool (aka Smartphone flash tool). This software is supported for Mediatek powered devices. Android always opens the door to various possibilities such as flashing custom ROM or kernel or APK modding etc....

While Apple is offering leather and silicone cases for the new iPhone SE, there is not a Smart Battery Case specifically designed for the device. That being said, it does appear that the Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 7 works with the new iPhone SE — with one likely caveat. Wirecutter’s Nick Guy decided to test the iPhone SE with the Smart Battery Case designed for the iPhone 7. Even though Apple does not promise compatibility with the iPhone SE, “it does appear to work,” according to Guy....

Xiaomi first announced about Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra on August 11, 2020, and it is available from August 16, 2020. The smartphone comes with four variants. Depending on the price of the storage and RAM, the price is more. However, other components, like CPU and GPU, remains the same. Mi 10 Ultra comes in three different colors, Obsidian Black, Mercury Silver, and Transparent Edition. The price would be around $999.00....

With the release of It: Chapter 2, the thrilling and terrifying adaptation of Stephen King’s monstrous novel finally comes to a close. The films are both generally well-received and have inspired a new case of coulrophobia for many a movie-goer. But one of the biggest reasons we love the adaptations is because of how well it captures the source material. Adapting the Stephen King masterpiece is no easy feat, but these two films are an absolute delight for any fan of the book and its author....

Security solutions for SMBs are sometimes a grudge purchase. The below graph shows why SMBs are targeted by cybercriminals — without security, they are sitting ducks! IT security controls used by small business in the United States as of March 2017 (Source: Statista) Can Free and Open-Source Software Work for Your Small Business Security? While free software won’t always give you as many features as paid solutions, small businesses with few assets may not need more than the basics....

The LG Optimus G Pro is a device that the internet has known about for months. It launched in Korea ages ago, and the question that’s been on everyone’s mind is when will it be sold in other markets? Well, we finally have an answer. LG held an event in New York yesterday to announce that the G Pro will go on sale on May 10th on AT&T’s network for $200 with a two year contract....

Update (12/ 23 11:20am): Take 15% off iTunes gift cards w/ email delivery from PayPal From 9to5Toys.com: Apple is making it easy to spend your holiday iTunes gift cards. iTunes is chock full of discounted movies, music, apps, and TV shows. The steepest and most notable deals are on movies. As part of its Build Your Movie Collection promo, iTunes has select HD movies priced at $4.99 (Zoolander, Jumanji, more), $7....

Are you looking to install a firmware file on Itel it1355? Then you are just in the right place. In this post, we have brought you the latest stock firmware for the Itel it1355. These days installing custom ROMs, rooting the device is a pretty common scenario among smartphone enthusiasts. However, not every day is a sunny day. Usually, while customizing your device you may have performed some wrong steps and ended up with a bricked device or a phone stuck in the endless boot loop....

It was released in movie theaters last week and has already made a killing. Andrés Muschietti’s adaptation of Stephen King’s famous horror novel grossed $123 million at the US box office in its opening weekend, with the international total increasing that figure to $185 million. This first instalment beat the record for best domestic opening of a horror movie, knocking Paranormal Activity 3’s $52.6 million total into second place. Not only has IT doubled the amount of money it was projected to make but also looks set to become the highest-grossing Stephen King adaptation in the US, however, this record-breaking success doesn’t mean the studio should double the production budget for It: Chapter Two....

2017’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, IT didn’t pull any punches with audiences, despite the majority of its cast being children. However, a deleted scene that depicted an alternate opening to the film showed Georgie Denbrough surviving his encounter with Pennywise the Dancing Clown. From director Andy Muschietti and writer Gary Dauberman, IT brought all the most brutal aspects of King’s novel to the big screen in a sleek, cinematically gorgeous way....

It’s Confirmed! NOKIA 9 PureView To Feature 5 Rear Cameras The Finnish company Nokia is preparing to launch its next flagship smartphone, which could revolutionize the mobile photography segment. Yes, the well-known Finnish smartphone manufacturer, of course, Nokia to launch the all-new Nokia 9 with five rear cameras has been reconfirmed today once again. As recently a few weeks ago we saw a video that showed us the design of the all-new upcoming Nokia 9 with a striking five camera sensors, which is more than any smartphone that we have seen before....

Is this the Mac Studio design? This leak comes from YouTuber Luke Miani, who has a mixed track record with Apple leaks so far. For instance, prior to the launch of the new MacBook Pro models last year, Miani claimed that the machines would be limited to 32GB of RAM and feature an illuminated Touch ID button. Neither of these panned out. The Mac Studio design pictured here is described as resembling the current two Mac mini models stacked on top of each other....

Samsung is known for making some great tablet devices for those who need a bigger screen to complete their tasks. A great tablet is a need of every businessman or a marketer. Since the market is moving towards fully functional mobile devices, tablets are still a thing. Recently Samsung has launched Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 which is for customers who want the best specs and a bigger screen. here is no much competition in the tablet market since the only competitor is the iPad from Apple....

Samsung is going to announce the Galaxy Note III this year. That much is certain. When? Considering the first Note and the second were both announced at IFA Berlin, most people, myself included, think that’s when we’ll see the Note III. How big will the screen be? That’s an area of contention. Some say 6.0 inches, some day 5.9 inches. Either way, it’s going to be massive. And as for the specs, expect a top of the line Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 under the hood....

A new fan-trailer for IT: Chapter 2 has arrived, with a cast that includes Jessica Chastain as Bev Marsh and Jake Gyllenhaal as Eddie Kaspbrak. Andrés Muschietti’s take on Stephen King’s novel IT was one of the biggest hits of 2017, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated horror film of all time and gaining praise from critics and audiences alike, mostly over the performance of the young cast. IT: Chapter One covers half the story from the novel, following a group of kids self-named “The Losers’ Club” as they come face to face with an evil shape-shifting entity (whose preferred form is that of Pennywise, the Dancing Clown)....