Unknown Tim

Unknown Tim is a tech journalist who specializes in covering news related to smartphones and their manufacturers. They have an in-depth understanding of the latest trends and technologies in the industry, as well as a keen eye for spotting biases, contradictions, and conflicts of interest. Unknown Tim's articles often provide unique insights into the world of tech gadgets, with a focus on smartphones and wearable devices. They stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Android and iOS devices, as well as the companies behind them such as Samsung, Google, and Apple. Through their engaging writing style and thorough research, Unknown Tim helps readers navigate the complex world of technology by providing accurate information and thoughtful analysis.

Biography:  https://www.droid-life.com/author/tato/

68%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally includes biased language or opinions, such as referring to Vivek Ramaswamy's far-right associations and celebrations of conspiracy theories.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • In a few instances, the author seems to hint at potential conflicts of interest, such as mentioning that Google might be adding more haptic feedback to actions throughout the status bar in Android 15.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In some instances, the author contradicts themselves within the same article, such as stating camera histories are not accessible through the web application but then mentioning they can be accessed by using mobile apps.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses deceptive practices, such as implying that all Galaxy phones will receive an update with AI capabilities when only a select few devices are receiving it.

Recent Articles

AT&T's New Early Upgrade Program, Next Up Anytime: Upgrade Your Phone Three Times a Year for an Additional $10 per Month

AT&T's New Early Upgrade Program, Next Up Anytime: Upgrade Your Phone Three Times a Year for an Additional $10 per Month

Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 AT&T's new Next Up Anytime program lets customers upgrade phones up to three times a year for an additional $10/month, providing the latest technology sooner without waiting for extended periods.
Google Chrome Upgrades: Local Shortcuts, Redesigned Address Bar, Personalized Suggestions, and Live Sports Cards

Google Chrome Upgrades: Local Shortcuts, Redesigned Address Bar, Personalized Suggestions, and Live Sports Cards

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Google's latest Chrome mobile app updates include local search shortcuts with Call, Directions, and Reviews buttons, a redesigned address bar for tablets, personalized search suggestions based on past searches, trending search suggestions on iOS devices, and live sports cards in the Discover Feed for Android and iOS users.
iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia Betas: Introducing iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay Screen Sharing

iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia Betas: Introducing iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay Screen Sharing

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Apple's latest operating system betas, iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, introduce iPhone Mirroring for seamless multitasking between devices and SharePlay screen sharing for remote control and annotation during FaceTime calls. Expected to become public soon, these features also include RCS support for iMessage. The stable release of these updates, along with the anticipated iPhone 16 series, is predicted to arrive in September.
Samsung June 2024 Security Update: Addressing 59 Vulnerabilities on Galaxy S24 and S23 Devices

Samsung June 2024 Security Update: Addressing 59 Vulnerabilities on Galaxy S24 and S23 Devices

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Samsung's June 2024 security update rolls out for Galaxy S24 series and S23 lineup, addressing 59 vulnerabilities. The updates are available on various carrier networks and bring essential security enhancements. Google also releases monthly Android security updates, patching thirty-seven vulnerabilities.
Apple Commits to Five-Year Software Support for iPhones: A Shorter Cycle than Google and Samsung

Apple Commits to Five-Year Software Support for iPhones: A Shorter Cycle than Google and Samsung

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 Apple has announced a minimum five-year software support commitment for new iPhones, falling short of Google and Samsung's seven-year minimum. This decision comes in response to the UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act, with iPhone 15 models receiving updates until at least 2028.
Google Chrome's New Picture-in-Picture Feature Enhances Multitasking on Android

Google Chrome's New Picture-in-Picture Feature Enhances Multitasking on Android

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Google's Chrome browser introduces picture-in-picture (PiP) minimized tabs for Android users, allowing easier multitasking with open webpages in apps like Gmail. Users can shrink webpages into floating windows and dock them to the screen edges for resizing. This feature enhances in-app browsing experience and is expected to become a standard for Android apps.
YouTube Introduces Playables: 75+ Free Games Now Available on YouTube

YouTube Introduces Playables: 75+ Free Games Now Available on YouTube

Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 YouTube introduces Playables, a new collection of 75+ free games now available on mobile and desktop platforms. Users can play popular titles like Angry Birds Showdown and Trivia Crack directly within the app or homepage, saving progress and tracking scores. Google's entry into gaming follows the shutdown of Stadia due to competition from Netflix, Epic Games, and LinkedIn.
Samsung's May 2024 Security Patch with One UI 6.1 Rolling Out: New Features and Enhancements

Samsung's May 2024 Security Patch with One UI 6.1 Rolling Out: New Features and Enhancements

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 Samsung's May 2024 security patch with One UI 6.1 is rolling out to various devices worldwide, bringing the latest Android security enhancements and new features like Galaxy AI integration and expanded alarm customization options.
Adobe's New Generative AI Tools in Lightroom: Seamless Object Removal and Natural Lens Blur

Adobe's New Generative AI Tools in Lightroom: Seamless Object Removal and Natural Lens Blur

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 Adobe's new Lightroom tools, Generative Remove and Lens Blur, use AI to simplify photo editing. Generative Remove lets users paint over unwanted objects and delete them with natural-looking background options. Lens Blur applies customizable blur effects automatically for more realistic results. These additions could attract new users to Adobe's professional software suite.
Google's Potential Lock Screen Widget Revival with At a Glance: Challenges and Impact

Google's Potential Lock Screen Widget Revival with At a Glance: Challenges and Impact

Broke On: Monday, 29 April 2024 Google is reportedly bringing widgets back to Android 15's lock screen through its At a Glance feature, allowing for third-party widgets and increased functionality. Challenges include dynamic resizing and potential compatibility issues.