iPhone Base brings Osmo’s augmented reality games to the iPhone

Osmo, the augmented reality platform from Tangible Play, is coming to the Apple masses with the new iPhone Base for iOS.

Apple         August 31, 2017

These Fossil Group watches are among the most stylish Android Wear wearables yet

Fossil Group, the fashion empire whose brands include Michele and Micheal Kors, announced new Android Wear-powered watches at IFA 2017.

Android         August 30, 2017

MediaTek's new chips support dual cameras and SIMs, are bound for mid-range phones

MediaTek, one of the world's largest chip designers, is launching two new processors bound for cheap smartphones: The Helio P23 and the P30.

Android         August 29, 2017

Giphy’s new view counts show just how popular GIFs are

Giphy, one of the world's largest GIF-sharing platforms, is rolling out public view counts across its library of animated images.

News         August 28, 2017

Fitbit takes on Apple and Google with the Ionic smartwatch

The upcoming smartwatch from Fitbit boasts GPS, heart-rate monitoring, music streaming, and more — and it'll be available in October.

Health & Fitness         August 28, 2017

NordVPN’s Android app gets around China’s VPN ban

NordVPN, a virtual private network provider, has updated its Android app to help users in China circumvent the country's VPN ban.

Android         August 28, 2017

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs. Galaxy Note 7: Which hits more right notes?

The Galaxy Note 8 is finally here, and it's the best Note yet. Here, we compare Samsung's latest flagship with the Galaxy Note 7.

Android         August 24, 2017

Allo for web brings Google Assistant to Chrome

Allo for web, a companion web app for Google's Allo messenger, puts the service's features in the Google Chrome browser.

Android         August 22, 2017

Verizon will start throttling smartphone video to 480p or 720p

Verizon's unlimited plans are about to get a lot less unlimited. On August 23, it'll begin throttling video streams to lower resolutions.

Mobile         August 22, 2017

How to install Android Oreo on Nexus and Pixel devices

Flashing the Android factory image can be scary, especially for beginners. This guide will walk you through how to install Android Oreo.

Android         August 21, 2017

Essential Phone vs. Galaxy S8: Can a newcomer beat the reigning champ?

The creator of Android has a new phone. How does it fare? We pit Essential Phone vs. Galaxy S8 in this specs comparison to find the winner.

Android         August 20, 2017

Google Translate now supports more than 119 languages

Google has added more than 30 languages to its suite of web-and phone-based translation apps, like Google Translate and Gboard.

Mobile         August 18, 2017

Google’s AR and VR worlds blend beautifully in the $600 Asus Zenfone AR

Asus exciting ZenFone AR, a Project Tango-enabled phone that supports Google's Daydream virtual reality platform, is now on sale in the U.S.

Android         August 18, 2017

When disaster strikes, this secret Verizon bunker keeps your phone working

Verizon's ultra-secure switching center in Yonkers, New York handles 300 million data connections every day. We took a tour to learn more.

Business         August 18, 2017

7 Moto Z2 Force tips and tricks to make you a better photographer and more

Lenovo's Moto Z2 Force is a powerful smartphone. Here are seven Moto Z2 Force tips and tricks to help you make the most of it.

Android         August 17, 2017

T-Mobile launched its 600MHz network, but no phone can take advantage of it

T-Mobile announced the rollout of its 600MHz network in early August. When fully deployed, it'll cover more than 321 million people.

Android         August 16, 2017

O6 smart bluetooth remote review

A remote control for iPhones may sound ridiculous, but the O6 remote is more useful than you might think. Here's our O6 smart bluetooth remote review.

Apple         August 14, 2017

Here’s how to get Lenovo’s new Moto Z2 Force smartphone on the cheap

The Lenovo Moto Z2 Force smartphone is finally here, and we've rounded up every retail and carrier listing in one convenient place.

Android         August 10, 2017

Google Play Protect makes security on Android devices easier to access

Google is launching more of its Google Play Protect features, which are aimed at keeping your Android phone safe.

Android         August 9, 2017

Tile Pro Series locating beacons are twice as loud, work up to 200 feet away

The Tile Pro Series, the latest in the company's range of Bluetooth beacons, features double the range and loudness of its predecessors.

Android         August 8, 2017

T-Mobile One Unlimited 55+ offers cheap unlimited data for seniors on a budget

T-Mobile targeting seniors with its new One Unlimited 55+ plan, which offers two lines of unlimited data for $60 per month.

Mobile         August 7, 2017

Blu phones pulled from Amazon over Adups spyware concerns

Blu, a smartphone maker based in Florida, was pulled from Amazon over 'privacy' and 'security' issues. Now, its products have been reinstated.

Android         August 6, 2017

Apple and Samsung nabbed 35.3 percent of the smartphone market in Q2 2017

Analysts at IDC report that smartphone vendors shipped 341.6 million phones worldwide, down 1.3 percent from the same quarter a year ago.

Android         August 5, 2017

Lenovo is ditching its custom software in favor of stock Android

Lenovo is abandoning its custom Vibe Pure UI software in favor of stock Android, a company rep confirmed in early August.

Android         August 5, 2017

Got a Galaxy S8? It's now compatible with Google's Daydream virtual reality platform

Thanks to a software update, you can use Daydream on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. Here's how to set up Google's virtual reality platform.

Android         August 2, 2017

How to keep yourself safe from Chinese spyware on budget Android phones

Chinese Android software transmitted personal data including text messages, call details, and contacts from tens of thousands of phones.

Android         August 1, 2017

Mophie’s 19,500mAh Powerstation XXL external battery features a USB-C port

Mophie's new Powerstation XXL packs a USB-C charger that delivers up to 30 watts to any plugged-in device. But how well does it work?

Android         August 1, 2017

Apple fails to end lawsuit that claimed it purposely broke FaceTime on iOS 6

A judge ruled that iPhone 4 and 4S users can pursue a nationwide class action lawsuit claiming Apple "broke" FaceTime intentionally.

Apple         July 31, 2017

Google’s SOS Alerts feature brings real-time crisis info to Maps and Search

Google's SOS Alerts feature, which will begin appearing in the company's Maps and Search apps, highlights real-time information in a crisis.

Android         July 30, 2017

The uncomplicated Skagen Signatur Hybrid smartwatch starts at $175

The newest smartwatch, the Skagen Signatur Hybrid, doesn't boast a whole lot of bells and whistles, but it won't break the bank either.

Mobile         July 30, 2017

Charter and Comcast are reportedly in merger talks with Sprint

Despite a proposal from Sprint to merge with Charter Communications, it appears that no such deal will be made. At least, not for now.

News         July 30, 2017

Sony’s kid-focused robotics kit blurs the line between toy and teacher

Sony's Koov is a Lego-like platform that teaches kids the fundamentals of robotics, programming, and spatial puzzle solving.

Computing         July 27, 2017

Your next phone could charge in milliseconds with Drexel’s battery breakthrough

Mxene, a nanomaterial engineered by researchers at Drexel University, could pave the way for batteries that recharge in tens of milliseconds.

Cars         July 26, 2017

Mozilla brings Firefox Focus, its privacy-conscious web browser, to Android

Mozilla's privacy-conscious Firefox Focus, which automatically blocks ads and tracking technology, is coming to Android devices.

Android         July 25, 2017

Verizon slowed down YouTube, Netflix, and other video streaming services as part of a "test"

Verizon Wireless admitted that it throttled traffic on its mobile network -- including streams from YouTube and Netflix -- as part of "test."

News         July 23, 2017

Add some bling to your Moto 360 with new metal bands and watch faces

Dark and light metal watchband options are now available for the Moto 360. A greater number of selections are on the way, plus a new customization and fitness app.

News         July 20, 2017

FreedomPop offers 100 minutes of free international calling

FreedomPop begins offering free international calling through its multiplatform app, Free Talk and Text, starting today.

Mobile         July 19, 2017

Amazon Pay Places expands to more brick-and-mortar stores

Amazon Pay Places, one of the online retailer's first forays in brick-and-mortar payments, now works at select TGI Friday's locations.

Android         July 19, 2017