Posts From Joe Fedewa

Joe Fedewa
Joe Fedewa 1065 posts

Managing Editor at XDA-Developers. Lover of all things with displays.

[Update: Fixed] Google changes how Play Store changelogs are previewed, resulting in some awkward phrasing

[Update: Fixed] Google changes how Play Store changelogs are previewed, resulting in some awkward phrasing

January 31, 2020
The Google Play Store has received a number of updates over the last few months. Google added one-tap buttons to leave betas and more, the Google Play Pass subscription, and a brand new Material Theme redesign. That new design gave us (eventually) a Dark Theme that works with the Android 10 system setting, but it...
Samsung opens up pre-order notifications for the Galaxy S20

Samsung opens up pre-order notifications for the Galaxy S20

January 30, 2020
Samsung typically allows customers to "reserve" their spot in line to purchase new devices. As the launch of the Galaxy S20 series approaches, Samsung has done just that. You can now sign up to be notified the instant the pre-orders open up for your preferred Galaxy S20 model. To sign up, you will be asked to...
[Update: Galaxy S10 5G] Stable Android 10 (One UI 2.0) begins rolling out to the Galaxy S10 in the US

[Update: Galaxy S10 5G] Stable Android 10 (One UI 2.0) begins rolling out to the Galaxy S10 in the US

January 30, 2020
Samsung kicked off the One UI 2 beta (Android 10) for the Galaxy S10 series back in October. Late last month, the stable update started rolling out to beta testers in Germany. Today, the company has started rolling out the stable version of One UI 2 to Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e beta testers one...
[Update: Launched in Korea] Samsung confirms a new 5G Galaxy Tab S6 is coming in an official promotion

[Update: Launched in Korea] Samsung confirms a new 5G Galaxy Tab S6 is coming in an official promotion

January 29, 2020
5G has been a big topic in 2019 and we're starting to see a sizeable number of phones support it. One thing we haven't seen much talk about is 5G tablets. There have been rumblings of Samsung releasing a 5G variant of the Galaxy Tab S6 and an official support page now confirms its existence. The...
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip spec and render leak reveals Samsung’s clamshell foldable phone

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip spec and render leak reveals Samsung’s clamshell foldable phone

January 28, 2020
The Galaxy S20 series has been the subject of numerous leaks and rumors, but Samsung has an arguably more exciting device on the horizon as well. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is set to be the company's second device with a foldable display. This time, however, the form factor mimics an old school flip phone,...
Moto G8 Power render reveals familiar design, new render of Moto phone with stylus

Moto G8 Power render reveals familiar design, new render of Moto phone with stylus

January 28, 2020
In just a matter of days, the Moto G8 series has had two (possibly three?) new devices rumored and leaked. Things started with a leaked render of an unnamed Motorola device with a stylus. Our Editor-in-Chief, Mishaal Rahman, followed that up with some exclusive information about the Moto G8 and Moto G8 Power. Now, we're seeing...
NVIDIA’s improved SHIELD Remote is now available and it works with older SHIELD TVs

NVIDIA’s improved SHIELD Remote is now available and it works with older SHIELD TVs

January 27, 2020
NVIDIA announced the next generation of SHIELD TV devices back in October, the SHIELD TV and SHIELD TV Pro. The Pro model is largely an update of the previous SHIELD TV, but the non-Pro model marked a big form factor shift to a dongle. Both of these new devices come with a completely redesigned remote,...
Memorigi is a beautiful to-do list app that helps you plan and organize your life

Memorigi is a beautiful to-do list app that helps you plan and organize your life

January 25, 2020
A to-do list is a valuable part of being a productive person. Memorigi is an app that takes the standard to-do list and adds a bunch more functionality to it. Not only can you keep track of what needs to be done, you can set reminders, access your calendar, and keep track of all tasks....
[Update: Galaxy Buds+ on Pre-order] Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra renders reveal 100x Space Zoom camera

[Update: Galaxy Buds+ on Pre-order] Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra renders reveal 100x Space Zoom camera

January 25, 2020
The Samsung Galaxy S20 series has been featured in many leaks and rumors over the past few weeks. Many of these leaks have come from our own Max Weinbach. He's shared details about upcoming features, and photos of the Galaxy S20+ in the flesh. Today, we're getting a look at renders of all three models,...
[Update: Merged] Airplane Mode may finally stop shutting down Bluetooth audio, starting with Android 11 R

[Update: Merged] Airplane Mode may finally stop shutting down Bluetooth audio, starting with Android 11 R

January 24, 2020
Airplane mode is a feature that has been around in phones for a very long time. The name comes from the idea that the radios in phones can interfere with airplanes, so this allows you to turn them off without powering down the phone completely. Airplane mode has other uses, of course, but it's not...
Sprint is fixing Samsung Galaxy phone screens for $49 regardless of carrier

Sprint is fixing Samsung Galaxy phone screens for $49 regardless of carrier

January 24, 2020
The one thing that everyone with a smartphone fears is the dreaded cracked screen. If you've used smartphones for a while, there's a very good chance it has happened to you. While it is technically possible to repair a cracked screen on your own or have someone else do it, most people don't. One of...
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip rumored to have dual 12MP cameras, wireless charging, Snapdragon 855+

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip rumored to have dual 12MP cameras, wireless charging, Snapdragon 855+

January 23, 2020
The last few weeks have been flooded by Samsung leaks and rumors thanks to our very own Max Weinbach. Most of the attention has been given to the Galaxy S20 series, but we shouldn't forget a new foldable phone is also on the way. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has shown up a couple of...