With Google Maps, you can find directions and also share your location with others. The company is now rolling out a new feature within the app -- the ability to share your battery level. When sharing your location, you'll be able to see a friend or family member's battery status as well.

For those looking for a good deal on an iPhone, Sprint announced its flash sale. Until August 9, the carrier is offering the iPhone 8 for $8 per month to new and existing customers. New and existing customers will have to sign up for a new line of service with the Sprint Flex lease plan.

According to the latest report by Canalys, Apple has claimed a majority of smartwatch shipments for the second quarter of 2018. Of the 10 million units shipped during the quarter, the company shipped 3.5 million Apple Watches. While shipment has grown, Apple's market share decreased.

It’s been three years since Alto’s Adventure was released, and the sequel to the highly praised infinite runner on iOS will soon be available for Android. Created by video game developer Built By Snowman, Alto’s Odyssey takes Alto from the snowy climes to the majestic desert.

Google is reportedly working on a variety of changes to both its web and mobile apps. Thanks to a new Material Design video that surfaced, there is a preview of what we can possibly expect for the redesign of Android apps like Gmail, Google Photos, Google Drive, and Google Trips.

With Snap Kit, developers can now integrate Snapchat features into their own apps -- giving users the ability to also add stickers and links from the brands into their own snaps. Tinder has officially started testing its Bitmoji feature in Mexico and Canada using the new platform.

Those who use Venmo as their primary app to send and receive money, may want to consider changing their privacy settings. After a security researcher analyzed over 200 million Venmo transactions back in 2017, it was determined the app exposes a large amount of private details about its users.

The iPhone Photography Awards announced the winners of its 11th annual global competition. Each one was selected from thousands entries spanning over 140 countries around the world. Launched shortly after the first iPhone, the IPPAWARDS is the first and longest-running iPhone competition in the world.

According to the latest OpenSignal report, T-Mobile takes first place for fastest 4G download speed. In comparison to its competitors, the carrier also snagged the top spot in almost all other categories. This quarter's report collected more than 8 billion measurements from over 385,679 devices.

In honor of "World Emoji Day," Apple announced that its users will soon have more than 70 new Apple emojis available for use later this year. From different hairstyles to exotic animals, the company shared a first look at what we can expect to see on our keyboards very soon.

Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE announced that it was ceasing operations following a ban imposed by the U.S. Department of Commerce. After making changes and agreeing to deposit $400 million in escrow, ZTE is on the brink of making a return to business. Here's everything you need to know.

While many wearables and health trackers on the market are capable of tracking heart rate, devices that can detect when there's an emergency are extremely rare. With the iBeat Heart Watch, users can wear it to not only monitor for cardiac emergencies but to alert first responders when there's something wrong.

Fitbit has launched a new children's wearable, the Fitbit Ace. The basic fitness tracker allows kids to track activity while providing parents with an overview.

T-Mobile's new FamilyMode system provides parents with the ability to control their children's internet access on their smartphones and tablets wherever they are. With the addition of its "Home Base" device, parents can also expand the range of electronics they have control over.

On Wednesday, June 20, Microsoft announced the launch of Microsoft News -- the new name for its news engine that runs MSN.com, Microsoft Edge. In addition, the company also released its newly revamped Microsoft News app -- formally known as the MSN News app -- for iOS and Android.

The L’Oréal Technology Incubator is constantly finding new ways to bring personalization and precision to its products by infusing it with technology. In time for summer, L’Oréal is releasing a pilot program for the UV Sense -- a battery-free wearable electric sensor that can measure your UV exposure.

This week, we have an app that can help you get organized. With Notion now on the Google Play Store, Android users can keep of all of their notes and tasks stored neatly on their devices. The productivity tool offers tons of customizable options for tailoring your to-do lists, calendars, and more.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office made a new patent available to the public that shows Apple is continuing to make sure its future iPhones are waterproof. Using new sealing technology, the company could be working on an accessory that will provide an IP68 rating on its electronic devices.

Both Apple and Google have recently introduced their own smartphone tools to help reduce the amount of time we spend on our devices. But how do the two compare? We break down the various features, benefits, and differences of Apple's Screen Time in iOS 12 and Google's Digital Wellbeing in Android P.

Choosing which college to attend is stressful. To help make it easier, Google's new search tool provides an overview of what students can expect from attending a specific four-year school, including the cost, student life, graduation rates, and more. The feature is currently rolling out on mobile.

Asus has unveiled its latest and greatest smartphones, the Zenfone 5 series -- which includes the Zenfone 5, Zenfone 5Z, and Zenfone 5 Lite.

According to the International Data Corporation, wearables' market growth has slowed down. Worldwide shipments of wearable devices grew 1.2 percent during the first quarter of 2018 -- with shipments reaching 25.1 million units. Of the top five wearable companies, Apple continues to take the lead.

In an effort to make Stories more interactive, Facebook Messenger now has an option to add Polls -- allowing users to post questions for their friends to vote on. Since your Story on Messenger is also shared on Facebook, you're able to open up your questions to even more of your Facebook friends.

This year's Motorola line-up consists of three different Moto G series phones -- the Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus, and Moto G6 Play. Each smartphone is different in its own way, but they all share similar features. Regardless of which Moto G6 you have, we have some handy Moto G6 tips and tricks for you. 

If you're now the proud owner of a OnePlus 6 , you've made a good choice. The device offers super-fast performance, a stunning all-glass body, and the largest display in the OnePlus family so far. We're here to help you get the most out of your new smartphone with these OnePlus 6 tips and tricks.

LG has officially launched its latest flagship -- the LG G7 ThinQ. The latest addition to LG's G series, the G7 ThinQ brings a list of changes -- from an updated look to a few new features. As the follow-up to the LG G6, how does its successor compare? Let's take a closer look and find out.

Life can be busy and stressful -- which means self-care gets put on the back-burner. This week's app helps make it easier to check in with yourself each day. With Aloe Bud, a self-care companion app, users receive gentle reminders via push notifications they can customize themselves.

A new "Interests" feature is now part of eBay's mobile app for iOS and Android. By answering a few questions, users are able to personalize their shopping experience based on their own hobbies, style preferences, and more. Shoppers will see product recommendations appear throughout the app.

At this year's Google I/O developer conference, the Android accessibility services team announced new accessibility features to expect on Android P in the near future. Among them is Lookout -- an app to help blind and visually impaired people learn about their surroundings. 

Space Nation Navigator is an astronaut training app filled with a wide range of activities from mind games to physical fitness. In collaboration with NASA, Finnish startup Space Nation hopes to give users insight into what it takes to be an astronaut through a fun mobile app.

If you're an Android user who prefers using Amazon Alexa, you're in luck. Rather than Google Assistant, you'll now be able to set Alexa as the default voice assistant on your Android phone. You're able to use Alexa to send text messages, create shopping lists, control smart home systems, and more.

Forest: Stay Focused is an app that's specifically meant to keep you productive. By planting a seed in Forest, you'll gradually watch it grow into a tree. But if you leave the app to answer a text message or check Twitter, then the plant immediately dies and you'll have to start over again

Twitter is currently urging over 330 million of its users to change their passwords following a bug that was identified on the social media platform. While the bug has since been fixed, the company assures users there were no signs of breach or misuse of the passwords by anyone.

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), numbers for global tablet shipments have decreased. The shipments reached 31.7 million whereas 35.8 million units were shipped during the same quarter last year. Data also shows the Microsoft Surface and iPad Pro experienced over 2.9 percent growth.