Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL come with new Face Unlock technology that makes unlocking the phone fast. But if you want to use it to access bank apps or authenticate purchases in third-party apps, it's looking like you'll have to wait a while. I asked a handful of banks when they expect to add support.
| Android | October 22, 2019 |
Google's Pixel 4 will get an update in the coming months adding an option requiring eyes to be open for Face Unlock to work. The news comes after reviewers discovered the phone can unlock even if the device owner's eyes are closed, a security risk as it can be used to easily access sensitive information.
| Android | October 21, 2019 |
Do you like the iPhone 11 Pro's camera design? How about the Google Pixel 4's? The person who helped design the Pixel 4 shares his thoughts. Both phones sport a squarish camera module to house their respective camera systems. Google opted to mask the cameras with a black filter, but Apple went in another direction.
| Android | October 18, 2019 |
Google's Pixel 4 is here, and we've known what it would look like for months. Now, the design team has shared photos showing concepts and what it could have looked like before they settled on a final design. The photos are packed with goodies like a Pixel 4 that looks like a Galaxy Note 10 Plus, an iPhone 11, and more.
| Android | October 15, 2019 |
Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, the kid-friendly subscription service, is now on Fire TV Sticks, offering peace of mind when your kid is in front of the TV. You can set up four child profiles on your Fire TV stick or Fire TV and set age restrictions for what kinds of content kids can watch. There's a parent dashboard for more control, too.
| Audio / Video | October 7, 2019 |
It's official: Apple's next big event is set for September 10. It's where we will likely see the unveiling of the next iPhone range, as well as a new Apple Watch. Invites were sent out to media outlets confirming the September 10 date, which has been rumored for several weeks.
| Apple | October 3, 2019 |
Shutterbug? The OnePlus 7T lets you get super close to your subjects with a new Super Macro mode that utilizes the ultrawide-angle lens. It's a feature that's not necessarily available on other smartphones, even if they have a wide-angle camera, such as the new iPhone 11. It allows for some stunning shots.
| Android | October 3, 2019 |
Google and Levi's have partnered up again to produce two denim jackets with Jacquard technology woven in, allowing you to make gestures to control functions on your phone. The price of the jacket has been lowered, making it more accessible, and the styles offer up more choice.
| Features | September 30, 2019 |
Android Go is an offshoot of the Android OS, and it's meant to run on low-cost phones. The latest version, Android 10 (Go Edition), is now available, and it brings performance improvements in the way of faster app launch times. There is also now disk encryption, allowing everyone to enjoy some measure of security.
| Android | September 25, 2019 |
The basic model of the iPad has been refreshed with a bigger, 10.2-inch screen, Apple Pencil support, and a smart connector that allows you to use a keyboard case with it. There's also plenty of power with the A10 Fusion chip inside, and lots of new features coming via the new iPadOS. It's now shipping.
| Mobile | September 24, 2019 |
Had enough of ads on your apps and games? Google Play Pass is the latest service from Google that offers Android device owners ad-free access to select apps and games. You also won't see in-app purchases, and won't have to pay upfront fees. At the moment, only 350 apps and games are available.
| Android | September 23, 2019 |
Five months after it was supposed to debut, the Galaxy Fold foldable phone is landing in the U.S. on September 27. Hardware defects in the original model, which were discovered by tech journalists reviewing the Fold, prompted Samsung to delay the release until the issues could be fixed.
| Android | September 23, 2019 |
Apple’s iPhone 11 is the most affordable mainstream iPhone available in years, yet it doesn't stray too far from the Pro. That includes Apple’s latest A13 Bionic chip and a camera with a wide-angle lens. Our visual review will help you decide if this is the iPhone for you.
| Apple | September 20, 2019 |
Apple is reopening its flagship Fifth Avenue store on September 20. It's the only Apple Store that's open for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The revamped store is double the size, with higher ceilings that let in natural light. The reopening coincides with the launch of the company's latest iPhones.
| Apple | September 19, 2019 |
Google Photos now lets you print photos and pick them up on the same day from a local CVS or Walmart, which includes around 11,000 stores around the country. There's also an Instagram Stories-style Memories tab in the app, which uses machine learning to highlight past photos, as well as Canvas Prints.
| News | September 12, 2019 |
The Motorola One Zoom is the first Motorola One phone that's not in the Android One program. It's a step in the wrong direction for all parties, as it means you won't get 3 years of security updates and 2 years of version upgrades. But if you voice your concern loud enough, Motorola might change its mind.
| Mobile | September 5, 2019 |
Want a full-size keyboard? Want a larger screen than BlackBerry's Key2 can provide? Well, check out the Pro 1 from a company called F(x)tec. It has outfitted a QWERTY keyboard on a large 5.99-inch smartphone for the best of both worlds. Now you don't need to miss out on the bezel-less trend.
| Android | September 5, 2019 |
Google's Ambient Mode turns select smartphones and tablets into Assistant-powered smart displays, with an interface resembling the one on the Nest Hub. The feature is limited to the Nokia 6.2 and the Nokia 7.2, along with new tablets from Lenovo, but it's unclear if it will make its way to other devices.
| Android | September 5, 2019 |
The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is the Chinese company's first flagship phone to make it to the U.S. in two years, after the U.S. ban that lifted in 2018. It doesn't support 5G, but it does bring killer specifications at an affordable $549 price point, giving OnePlus and the OnePlus 7 Pro a run for its money.
| Android | September 3, 2019 |
HMD has unveiled 5 Nokia phones out of IFA 2019, and they include three feature phones and two midrange smartphones. The feature phones are the Nokia 110, Nokia 2270, a flip phone, and the Nokia 800 Tough, a rugged phone. There's also the Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 6.2 midrange phones. Only one is coming to the U.S., though.
| Android | September 3, 2019 |
ZTE is bringing the Axon 10 Pro, first announced at Mobile World Congress 2019, to the U.S. after launching it in international markets earlier this year. It's the first flagship ZTE phone available in the U.S. since 2017, offering powerful specs such as the Snapdragon 855, for not a lot of money.
| Android | August 28, 2019 |
The HTC 5G Hub runs Android Pie, has a Qualcomm 855 processor, 4GB of RAM, and an HD touchscreen, but it's not a phone -- it's a hot spot designed to connect to 5G. You can leave it at home or work, or take it on the go. It's ideal if you want 5G this year, but don't want to shell out $1,000 or more for a 5G phone.
| Android | August 27, 2019 |
The Ampy Move wearable generates energy as you exercise, which you can then use to charge your smartphone. But unless you’re a runner, it’s not worth lugging this device around all day.
| Mobile | August 23, 2019 |
The Asus Zenfone Zoom packs a camera with 3x Optical Zoom, but while the photos come out pretty well, it doesn’t justify buying into Asus’ bloatware-laden smartphone experience.
| Android | August 23, 2019 |
The mid-range smartphone tier is one of the most competitive markets right now, and Alcatel’s Idol 4S is a solid addition -- but there are much better alternatives.
| Android | August 23, 2019 |
A Chinese company just launched a Kickstarter campaign for a smartwatch called the Ticwatch 2. It’s not running Android Wear, but it’s a sleek-looking device with a mostly smooth OS.
| Android | August 23, 2019 |
Lenovo has another Moto G4 ready to join its lineup. The Moto G4 Play is the cheapest one yet, but is it a good deal?
| Android | August 23, 2019 |
Google’s competitor to Samsung’s Gear VR is here. The Daydream virtual reality platform on Android is promising high-quality content, but it’s only compatible with Google’s Pixel smartphones right now, and the Daydream View headset.
| Gaming | August 23, 2019 |
ZTE’s mid-range Axon 7 Mini promises a high-end design and great audio experience for much less than a flagship, but is it powerful enough to be a good mid-range phone? Read our full review.
| Android | August 23, 2019 |
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S3 is a promising Android tablet that comes with the famed S Pen. It has a high price, but it also has the best screen we’ve seen on an Android to date.
| Android | August 23, 2019 |
Six months after Google launched the Pixel, we think it's still the best Android phone. Strong competition from Samsung's Galaxy S8 may sway buyers, though.
| Android | August 23, 2019 |
With a killer $330 price, the 2017 Apple iPad is the everyman’s tablet. It's got great battery life, a solid processor, and plenty of memory.
| Apple | August 23, 2019 |
LG’s Watch Sport may have been the first Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch, but the Huawei Watch 2 Sport is the one to buy. Here’s our full review.
| Android | August 23, 2019 |
Google and LG wanted to showcase the best of Android Wear 2.0 in the LG Watch Sport, but as our review shows, will it even fit on your wrist?
| Android | August 23, 2019 |
Looking for a cheap tablet? Amazon’s Fire HD 8 isn’t as snazzy as an iPad, but it offers a polished experience and an HD screen for under $100.
| Android | August 23, 2019 |
Our Apple iPad Pro 10.5-inch review reveals a simple truth: This is the best tablet you can buy, excelling in nearly every category.
| Mobile | August 23, 2019 |
For $130 unlocked, you won’t find a better deal on a smartphone with the latest version of Android than the Moto E4. Read our full review for the details.
| Android | August 23, 2019 |
Motorola’s hit last year wasn’t the flashy Moto Z Force, but the sub $450 Moto Z Play. Does its successor stack up? Find out in our Moto Z2 Play review.
| Mobile | August 23, 2019 |