The latest Skype for Android release (version 4.7) features what the company calls “aggressive battery savings.” Skype didn’t provide any specific battery life claims, but the company says most Android device should be able to leave the app running without taking a major hit in battery life. But to get to this point, Skype says it had to make a few sacrifices. One key change is that notifications for messages in group chats are turned off by default....

Sony today unveiled a new Xperia handset, the Xperia M5, with a new rear camera sensor that features a 21.5MP resolution with Hybrid AF technology for quick auto focus times. From the outside, the Xperia M5 looks like a typical Xperia device and follows Sony’s renowned OmniBalance design. This means that the handset inherits the waterproof and dust tight IP65/IP68 rating from its bigger siblings, and taking a cue out of the Xperia Z3+, the Xperia M5 does not feature any kind of flap on its microUSB port as well....

We’ve previously covered the gradual rollout of 5G infrastructure by carriers like Verizon and AT&T, but starting this week, they’re no longer the only game in town. Another major carrier is launching the service in several markets across the country, and what’s more, it’s putting 5G in the hands of even more users by changing the way it sets up its frequencies. If you haven’t seen what 5G can do, or you want to know how this new technology will be coming to your town, we’ve got all the latest information on carriers, locations, and devices....

So it’s like shooting fish in a barrel this time of year. Some people have security cameras hoping to deter thieves but it’s not a sure bet. So what do you do if your package gets stolen? Luckily you can get a refund or have them re-ship the items most of the time. I say most of the time because they are not required to do this if it shows in their system it was delivered....

Hackers and other bad actors will always do their best to compromise your data and safety, but you can take some simple steps to protect yourself. Tap or click here for seven online security tips. Perhaps the scariest attack of all is the data breach. Hackers can target any database and steal information about its users. Credit card numbers, passwords, medical records and more can be accessed and used for nefarious reasons....

In addition to a heaping of announcements related to its music entertainment divisions, Sony announced that it’s stepping up its wearables game ten-fold with updates to a few existing products, like the Android ar-powered Smarttch 3, a new Smarteyeglass SDK that may finally bring some competition to the stagnant Glass. A more stylish Smarttch 3 The technology giant announced that it’s dolling up its otherwise barebones Smarttch 3 with a new stainless steel version in February....

This technology will let tourists to do without the booklets and shift to “paper-less passports” which would work in the same manner as mobile boarding cards do like allowing tourist to travel within the airport without the need of any sort of document, quotes The Telegraph. Spokesperson of the company said “Paperless passports are one of many initiatives that we are currently looking at, but at the moment it is a concept that is at the very early stages of development,”....

Last week, a Sony Xperia user found a ‘Baidu’ folder in his handset and that the ‘myXperia’ app was constantly pinging to servers located in China, which was termed as a spyware by many users on Reddit. Many users were also worried about the fact that their device was in constant connection with a server located in China. Sony has now responded on this matter and cleared the whole issue....

Sony has pulled the wraps from its new 2021 Xperia lineup. The company has launched Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III and Xperia 10 III. The Xperia 1 III is the flagship of 2021, while the Xperia 5 III is a slightly watered-down version of the flagship. Meanwhile, the Xperia 10 III is a mid-range offering with excellent camera features. Sony Xperia 1 III Features and Specifications Sony Xperia 1 III comes equipped with a 6....

The first leg of the battle was based on the speaker’s volume and ePrice tested that with one song, using the same monitor, placed at the same distance. However, since all 4 devices have their speakers located differently, they decided to always let the speaker face upwards (hence the Galaxy S5 and LG G Pro 2 were set with the screen down). The results are close enough, albeit with some differences....

Spigen offers six case options for the Z Fold 4, along with a cover display protector, camera lens protector, and two car mounts for the Galaxy Z Fold 4. I wish I had purchased the GLAS.tR protector since something scratched my cover display in the first three weeks of ownership and now I lament that Samsung no longer installs the cheap protectors on the Fold devices. Also: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a high-priced ticket to productivity heaven Also: Three things I love about Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 (and two things I wish were better) The two pieces of the case attach with double-sided stickers and secure fit that snaps easily into place....

It’s this “dark” coax that the NexusLink G.HN Wave 2 Ethernet Over Coax Adapter makes use of to quickly, cheaply expand your wired home networking options. If you live in a home already wired for Ethernet, or you’ve spent thousands of dollars to add it, you likely don’t need this product. But if you’re in the situation the vast majority of us find ourselves in, these adapters could save you time and money by turning that dark coax into a valuable networking asset....

The South Korean chipmaker recorded 12.16 trillion won in revenue and 2.86 trillion won during the quarter, an increase of 43% and 116%, respectively, from a year ago. It is the company’s best performance for the January-March period to date. While demand for IT products slowed down and supply chain issues persisted during the first quarter, SK Hynix said it flexibly responded to memory chip demand and focused on profitability management....

When Google announced the Pixel 3 lineup late last year, it also brought with it a brand new “Smart Compose” feature to Gmail. That feature, unfortunately, was only available on the newest Google-branded smartphones. It looks like that exclusivity has come to an end, though. Android Police reports on Wednesday that the Gmail for Android team has given the green light to the feature on a broader scale. Beginning today, Smart Compose should be available for all Android users that prefer the Gmail app....

We’re a little less than a month away from CES, the Consumer Electronic Show, the place where one million companies announce one million products in the span of 72 hours. ASUS sent out invitations for their press conference yesterday. Sony has just done the same today. On January 6th, at five in the afternoon, the once giant Japanese gizmo company will take the stage for 45 minutes to unveil a whole heap of new devices....

The Pixel 3 XL, along with the smaller Pixel 3 variant, has seen its fair share of software issues since its launch, and now it appears that some owners are running into new problems. One of the primary issues at this point is call quality, and it doesn’t look like it’s just on the Pixel 3 XL, either. Although, that does appear to be the primary source for many owners out there in the wild presenting their problems with the device....

This year’s MWC saw the launch of many premium flagship Android smartphones: the LG G6, Huawei P10/P10 Plus, BlackBerry KEYone, and Sony Xperia XZ Premium along with a bunch of other Xperias. Now, the GSMA — the organisation that holds the MWC conference every year — has awarded the Xperia XZ Premium as the “Best New Smartphone at MWC 2017” at their annual Glomo Awards. The Xperia XZ Premium is Sony’s latest flagship smartphone....

Yeah, there’s no question if they give you those instructions in person; get on it. But if you get an urgent request through an email, it’s going to be worth your time to make sure it really is your CEO who sent it before you just snap to it. Why? Scammers love to impersonate other people through phishing emails, even your bosses, to trick you into a wide variety of things....

It wasn’t too long ago when the Moto 360 was one of the hottest smartphones on the market. An early adopter of ’s platform, it was Android’s foil to the Apple tch: a sleek, affordable bracelet with an classic circular display traditional charm. But with disappointing battery life poor performance, the Moto 360 became lost in a sea of similar gadgets. A second generation of the watch was released late last year brought some much-needed improvements, it was assumed the third generation would arrive at or around the time released Android ar 2....

A recent study revealed that 57% of SMBs in Australia and New Zealand have moved on from being in survival mode and are shifting to either growing or transforming their business. It also indicated that two-thirds of Australian SMBs are getting ready to bump up their IT spend in 2022. “The majority of SMBs in ANZ are now optimistic about the future,” said IDC ANZ senior market research and IT services senior market analyst Emily Lynch....