• Apple loses global leadership in phones to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop: report

    Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024, hurt by intensifying competition by Android smartphone makers aiming for the top spot, data from research firm IDC showed on Sunday. Global smartphone shipments increased 7.8% to 289.4 million units during January-March, with Samsung, at 20.8% market share, clinching the top phone maker spot from Apple. The iPhone-maker's steep sales decline comes after its strong performance in the December quarter when it overtook...

  • Deals: Amazon drops the prices of the iPhone 15 whole series, iPhone 14 and 14 Plus too

    It has been quite a while since Amazon had good offers on iPhones, but this week things are different. Back in February, the iPhone 15 was €790 for a 128GB unit and €950 for a 256GB one. Now these versions cost around the same again, but more importantly, the rest of the 15-series is discounted too. Apple iPhone 15 €130 off Read our review 128GB - €820 at Amazon DE 256GB - €940...

  • Samsung is once again the leader in global smartphone shipments

    After being briefly overtaken by Apple in 2023, Samsung once again holds the title for most global smartphone shipments. The International Data Corporation (IDC) Mobile Phone Tracker's preliminary data for 2024's first quarter showed Samsung reclaiming the lead it has held since 2010.  Samsung has reportedly shipped 60.1 million units worldwide in quarter one, representing 20.8 percent of the market share. Apple shipped 50.1 million units for 17.3 percent of the market share. Both companies saw...

  • Facebook Local Community Bingo launched

    Have you ever considered the most common themes that people post on Facebook (AKS Faecesbook)? Well now instead of rolling one’s eye we can play Facebook bingo. Just keep tabs on the following, or even make your own. Roll up! Roll up! Weekly or perhaps daily fun for all the family. The top 50 topics […]

  • Google's New Find My Device Network Launched

    Google has launched its new Android Find My Device Network and it is now available to use in the USA and Canada. This groundbreaking feature harnesses the power of over a billion Android devices to create a vast, interconnected network designed to help you locate your lost belongings. Whether you’ve misplaced your Android phone, tablet, […]

  • Google launches its upgraded Find My Device network

    With the Find My Device network, users will be able to locate their Android phones and tablets — even when they're offline — by ringing them or viewing their location on a map. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • Google Launches Android Find My Device Network

    Google today introduced the Find My Device network for Android-based products, mirroring the functionality of Apple's ‌Find My‌ network that's designed to locate Apple devices. Like Apple ‌Find My‌, the Android ‌Find My‌ Device network is able to use the millions of Android devices (running Android 9 or later) out in the wild to track down lost, stolen, and missing Android products. A lost Android smartphone is able to ping nearby Android devices using Bluetooth, relaying location...

  • Google Find My Device launches – here are the top 5 uses

    Google has finally launched its Find My Device network in the US and Canada, with Brits on the wait list. The frenemy of Apple's Find My network gives users the opportunity to locate lost and stolen devices – both and offline, near and far – leveraging the vast number of Android devices out in the wild. It's a boost for Android users who're prone to leaving their content behind and opens up more powerful item trackers too. Google has published a blog post with a primer for Android to get...

  • Google Officially Launches its “Find My Device” Feature for Android

    The feature will initially roll-out for users in the US and Canada, with a global release in the future.

  • Sam's Club membership drops to $14, the best price ever

    Get a 1-year Sam's Club membership for just $14, the lowest price on record, for affordable access to warehouse deals. Beating the previous all-time best price, today's Sam's Club $14 membership deal is hosted by StackCommerce and offers new members a significant discount on a 1-year membership, which normally retails for $50. Buy for $14 You can choose from thousands of items, ranging from prepared meals to patio furniture for the summer. With over 597 warehouse locations in the...

  • Drops & Disasters: Fantasy Baseball Roster Moves (4/14)

    Injuries are coming fast and furious now, requiring fantasy managers to make some tough hold/drop decisions. In NFBC leagues, with seven-player benches and no IL spots, many managers are being forced to decide between (i) holding injured players, (ii) continuing to stash promising prospects in the hopes of an early promotion and (iii) rostering lesser-skilled, but active players who can start and hopefully help teams right now. Many years ago, most managers focused primarily on longer-term...