Consumer Cellular's SpeakEasy launches for those over 75 with two special phones

Today, US MVNO Consumer Cellular announced the launch of SpeakEasy, which it bills as a standalone brand within its portfolio that is created specifically for seniors over the age of 75. SpeakEasy is built around the idea that "staying connected shouldn't require navigating complicated technology". For SpeakEasy there are two devices to choose from: the SpeakEasy Flip at $79.95 and the SpeakEasy Smart at $99.95. The Flip is a flip phone as the name suggests, featuring "large easy-to-read buttons, front-facing volume controls, and an extra-loud speaker”. Service plans for this one start at...

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Google quietly adds LHDC v5 support to Pixel phones with Android 17 update

The official what’s new in Android 17 post from Google doesn’t mention it, but the latest OS version includes support for LHDC v5. Eagle-eyed Redditors first spotted it a few months ago in Android 17 beta 3, but now the stable release for Google’s Pixel phones has it for those who skip over the betas. To make sure LHDC version 5 is active, you may have to go into the Developer Settings – go to Settings, About phone and tap Build Number a few times. You will get a notification and a new option in the settings. Once inside Developer Settings, look for Bluetooth Audio Codec – does it say...

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Honor X80 Pro Max launches with the brand's biggest battery yet

The much-leaked Honor X80 Pro Max is now finally official in China. The phone's headline feature is its 11,000 mAh battery, which is the largest we've seen on a mainstream smartphone so far. That battery charges at 90W and also supports reverse wired charging at 27W. The phone has a 6.8-inch 1280x2788 LTPS AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a mind-bending 10,000-nit peak brightness (although it only reaches that level at an isolated spot during video playback), a 50MP main camera with OIS, and an 8MP selfie camera. At the helm sits the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 SoC, paired with 8/12GB of...

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Nothing shares Phone (4b) design teaser, hints at single rear camera

Last week, Nothing began teasing a new product on social media featuring the "(b)" branding. The teaser followed the company's confirmation that it would not launch a new CMF phone this year. Now, Nothing has seemingly confirmed that a new Phone (4b) series is on the way. In a new video teaser shared on X, Nothing India has all but confirmed the arrival of the Phone (4b) series while also offering a glimpse of its design. Meanwhile, a microsite has also gone live on Flipkart that further teases the “(b)” branding. The teaser shows a sketch of a handset which suggests the Phone (4b)...

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Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro tipped to offer Privacy Display feature

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S27 series in early 2027, and rumors suggest the lineup will introduce a new Pro model. The Galaxy S27 Pro is said to sport a 6.47-inch display, and a fresh leak now claims it could also get a feature currently exclusive to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Tipster Digital Chat Station claims on Weibo that Samsung is currently testing a hardware-level privacy screen feature for the Galaxy S27 Pro. Privacy Display enabled on the Galaxy S26 Ultra Notably, the Galaxy S26 Ultra was the first Samsung smartphone to introduce the Privacy Display feature, which...

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Oppo Find N7 wide foldable's design details leak

This year is shaping up to be a big one for foldable smartphones, with both Apple and Samsung expected to unveil wide-screen foldables. Recent rumors suggest that Oppo’s next-generation Find N7 will also feature a similar wide aspect ratio. Now, fresh details about the foldable's design have surfaced online. According to a tipster on Weibo, Oppo's upcoming wide-screen foldable, which could debut as the Find N7 Wide, will feature a virtually crease-free display. Oppo Find N6 The tipster also claims the device will sport a new horizontally aligned rear camera module, replacing the...

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