And another one Qualcomm is working on a third flagship chipset for 2021. Derrek Lee 8 Mar 2021 0 Source: Qualcomm What you need to know A variant of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is reportedly in the works. This new chip will have an optional 5G modem instead of an integrated one like the Snapdragon 888. An optional 5G modem could make room for cheaper flagship smartphones with 4G LTE. Qualcomm seems set on having a chipset for every possible price point it can think of. Two flagship chips have already been launched under the high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and the repurposed Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 , but rumors indicate that there may be a third flagship SoC in the works, thanks to a tweet from known leaker Roland Quandt. According to Quandt, this new model is a "lower-end derivative of the Snapdragon 888" that lacks an integrated 5G modem, meaning that OEMs have the option to launch 4G LTE versions of flagship smartphones. … [Read more...] about Rumored Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 variant could bring cheaper flagships thanks to optional 5G
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AT&T broke US law in scheme to beat revenue forecast, SEC lawsuit says
The Securities and Exchange Commission has sued AT&T and three AT&T executives, saying the wireless carrier leaked nonpublic data about falling phone sales to analysts in order to convince the analysts to change their revenue forecasts. This scheme helped AT&T "beat" analysts' revenue forecasts in the first quarter of 2016, the SEC said. The complaint , filed Friday in US District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges that AT&T repeatedly violated the Securities Exchange Act and the SEC's Regulation FD (for " fair disclosure ") in March and April of 2016. The regulation "prohibit[s] selective disclosures by issuers of material nonpublic information to securities analysts," the SEC lawsuit said. AT&T executives "disclosed AT&T's internal smartphone sales data and the impact of that data on internal revenue metrics, despite the fact that internal documents specifically informed Investor Relations personnel that AT&T's revenue and sales … [Read more...] about AT&T broke US law in scheme to beat revenue forecast, SEC lawsuit says
Fossil Gen 5 Wear OS update was put on hold due to ‘some issues’
ironing out the kinks Apparently, some Fossil Gen 5 users still have not received the update. Derrek Lee 8 Mar 2021 0 Source: Joe Maring / Android Central What you need to know Fossil is pausing its rollout of Google's H MR2 update for Wear OS. The company addresses some issues with the update and has not specified when it will resume rolling out to devices. Google's H MR2 update was released last year to provide speed and battery improvements to the platform. Google surprised many when it rolled out an update for Wear OS, aiming to improve the performance of its smartwatch platform. The update, dubbed H MR2, brought some under-the-hood improvements to make Wear OS faster and more battery efficient. The Suunto 7 received the update first, followed by the Fossil Gen 5 smartwatch , but apparently, Fossil is having some issues and has paused the rollout. According to a Fossil representative on Reddit , the company is working out … [Read more...] about Fossil Gen 5 Wear OS update was put on hold due to ‘some issues’
The OnePlus 9 won’t follow Apple and Samsung phones — confirmed to ship with a charger
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more . charge away Just as we expected, the OnePlus 9 won't leave you hanging. Derrek Lee 8 Mar 2021 0 Source: OnePlus What you need to know CEO Pete Lau confirmed that a charger would be included with the OnePlus 9. The device is expected to feature 65W wired charging and 45W wireless charging. OnePlus has set the launch for its new smartphones for March 23rd. One of the defining features of 2021 will likely be whether or not a smartphone comes equipped with a charger in the box. After Apple and Samsung decided to ditch the charging adapter over environmental reasons, it's been increasingly expected that more OEMs will follow this example. According to CEO Pete Lau, the OnePlus 9 won't deprive its owners. On a OnePlus community forum , Lau responded to what might be considered a criticism about new phones launching without chargers. His response confirmed the … [Read more...] about The OnePlus 9 won’t follow Apple and Samsung phones — confirmed to ship with a charger
56 of the best TV shows to binge-watch on Netflix
If you're searching for good TV to spend a lot of time with on Netflix , welcome to another list of best shows you might have missed. Netflix periodically changes up its line-up of programs, but its excellent originals stick around. Hopefully you'll find a hidden gem or two here to keep you entertained at home. Now playing: Watch this: What's new to stream for March 2021 2:09 Read more : Bridgerton: That ending explained and all your questions answered CNET Culture Entertain your brain with the coolest news from space to superheroes, memes to robots. Call My Agent! Netflix Thinking about dipping your toe into more of Netflix's international content? French comedy Call My Agent! hosts an ever-growing list of famous actors playing themselves, from French stars to Americans like Sigourney Weaver (!) in the latter seasons. But we look … [Read more...] about 56 of the best TV shows to binge-watch on Netflix