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AT&T closes on Leap Wireless purchase; here comes

AT&T closes on Leap Wireless purchase; here comes "the new Cricket"

2 days ago, 20:56 | by Alan F.
Earlier Thursday, we told you that the FCC had given AT&T a conditional approval to buy Leap Wireless....

Minuum keyboard offers a 30-day free trial and more with version 2.0

Minuum keyboard offers a 30-day free trial and more with version 2.0

2 days ago, 20:09 | by Michael H.
There are a lot of alternative keyboards in the Google Play Store. Most of them are variations on the...

Google drops Drive storage costs well below the competition

Google drops Drive storage costs well below the competition

2 days ago, 19:39 | by Michael H.
Google has always prided itself on pushing the idea that cloud storage should be available to everyone....

Possible screen shots from LG G3 emerge

Possible screen shots from LG G3 emerge

2 days ago, 19:39 | by Maxwell R.
We picked up word earlier today that an LG device, model D850, might very well be the upcoming G3...

Apple's patent for a pedometer could be related to the Apple iWatch

Apple's patent for a pedometer could be related to the Apple iWatch

2 days ago, 19:31 | by Alan F.
Apple's application with the USPTO for a wrist-worn pedometer was released on Thursday. United States...

Starbucks is “working on something” for Windows Phone

Starbucks is “working on something” for Windows Phone

2 days ago, 18:56 | by Maxwell R.
While it may not be viewed as a “must have,” for Windows Phone the lack of a first-party app like Starbucks...

Motorola Moto G coming to Republic Wireless, $149 no contract

Motorola Moto G coming to Republic Wireless, $149 no contract

2 days ago, 17:52 | by Maxwell R.
The Motorola Moto G has been taking the world by storm. It is packing a ton of features without a...

FCC approves AT&T's purchase of Leap Wireless

FCC approves AT&T's purchase of Leap Wireless

2 days ago, 17:46 | by Alan F.
The acquisition of Leap Wireless by AT&T has been approved by the FCC. The nation's second largest carrier...

LG G Pro 2 seemingly has a red version

LG G Pro 2 seemingly has a red version

2 days ago, 15:28 | by Florin T.
Red is the fourth color variant of the G Pro 2 (the other three being white, silver and titan). The new...

Security researcher debunks claims that Samsung devices have a dangerous

Security researcher debunks claims that Samsung devices have a dangerous "backdoor"

2 days ago, 14:45 | by Michael H.
Earlier today, there was a claim from the makers of the Replicant Android ROM that Samsung devices have...

Microsoft makes Windows Phone free for two Indian manufacturers

Microsoft makes Windows Phone free for two Indian manufacturers

2 days ago, 14:20 | by Michael H.
There have been various reports recently about Microsoft making serious cuts to the licensing fees that...

Google's LG-made smartwatch to have a 1.65-inch display and 4GB of internal memory

Google's LG-made smartwatch to have a 1.65-inch display and 4GB of internal memory

2 days ago, 12:27 | by Florin T.
Google could announce its first smartwatch in June. The device might run a stripped-down version of Android,...

Study shows metadata provides more sensitive information than thought

Study shows metadata provides more sensitive information than thought

2 days ago, 11:52 | by Alan F.
By now, most of you know that the information supposedly scooped up by the NSA from cellphone users consists...

How to unlock the bootloader on Motorola phones (Moto X, Moto G)

How to unlock the bootloader on Motorola phones (Moto X, Moto G)

2 days ago, 10:57 | by Victor H.
Unlocking the bootloader is the first step towards the land of custom ROMs, rooting, mods, and all other...

WhatsApp for Windows Phone might receive these nifty new features via an upcoming update

WhatsApp for Windows Phone might receive these nifty new features via an upcoming update

2 days ago, 10:39 | by Peter K.
According to a recently surfaced information, a future update for the Windows Phone version of WhatsApp...

Starbucks and McDonald's could introduce mobile orders this year

Starbucks and McDonald's could introduce mobile orders this year

2 days ago, 10:38 | by Luis D.
To promote its mobile application, Starbucks is testing a service that will let you pre-order coffee...

These could be the first screenshots from iOS 8, new apps spotted

These could be the first screenshots from iOS 8, new apps spotted

2 days ago, 10:31 | by Chris P.
We've been hanging out on Weibo, the Chinese equivalent to Twitter, for a while now, and every now and...

Rumor: iOS 8 to come with improved iCloud integration

Rumor: iOS 8 to come with improved iCloud integration

2 days ago, 10:28 | by Peter K.
We already heard that iOS 8 will most likely come with a greatly revamped Apple Maps app and a completely...

Samsung Galaxy S5 apps leak on XDA a month ahead of the phone's launch

Samsung Galaxy S5 apps leak on XDA a month ahead of the phone's launch

2 days ago, 10:21 | by Peter K.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 won't arrive before April 11, but some of the apps, which will come preinstalled...

Replicant ROM developer reports dangerous security flaw in Samsung Galaxy devices' modems

Replicant ROM developer reports dangerous security flaw in Samsung Galaxy devices' modems

2 days ago, 10:03 | by Luis D.
Some Samsung Galaxy devices have a line in their proprietary (non-Google) Android code that automatically...

T-Mobile celebrates the first anniversary of its LTE rollout by announcing further network updates

T-Mobile celebrates the first anniversary of its LTE rollout by announcing further network updates

2 days ago, 09:33 | by Alan F.
What a year it has been for T-Mobile. The carrier is closing in on the one-year anniversary of its LTE...

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light now available for the BlackBerry Z10 and Z30

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light now available for the BlackBerry Z10 and Z30

2 days ago, 09:24 | by Luis D.
Guardian of Light is one of the better BB10-native games out there. Presentation-wise, it's on par with...

The new HTC One (M8) leaks one more time, wrapped in Spigen cases

The new HTC One (M8) leaks one more time, wrapped in Spigen cases

2 days ago, 09:11 | by Daniel P.
This next leak comes courtesy of the case maker Spigen, which has been responsible for quite a bunch...

Huawei says it'll be stepping up its game, is working on ceramic/metal smartphones

Huawei says it'll be stepping up its game, is working on ceramic/metal smartphones

2 days ago, 09:03 | by Chris P.
Pressure on manufacturer is mounting, as consumers are increasingly displeased by the sea of plasticky...

RetailMeNot's free Coupons app updated with personalized alterts, geo-fence notifications, and more

RetailMeNot's free Coupons app updated with personalized alterts, geo-fence notifications, and more

2 days ago, 08:59 | by Luis D.
RetailMeNot, the world's largest digital coupon supplier, updated its free Coupons app for iPhone and...

EU Parliament approves single charging standard for smartphones and tablets

EU Parliament approves single charging standard for smartphones and tablets

2 days ago, 08:26 | by Luis D.
The European Parliament approved a statutory law that will require all mobile device makers to use a...

Would you mind if Android flagships were thicker, but housed larger camera sensors?

Would you mind if Android flagships were thicker, but housed larger camera sensors?

2 days ago, 07:54 | by Daniel P.
Nokia's Lumia 1020 might be thicker than any Android flagship, but it sports one big advantage, and it's...

Poll results: Smartphone cases, yay or nay?

Poll results: Smartphone cases, yay or nay?

2 days ago, 07:45 | by Chris P.
On Monday we moved to put an end to the rampant anecdotal evidence that people either overwhelmingly...

Huawei to release an Android-Windows Phone dual-OS smartphone in the US next quarter

Huawei to release an Android-Windows Phone dual-OS smartphone in the US next quarter

2 days ago, 07:40 | by Luis D.
Huawei's CMO of devices, Shao Yang, confirmed that a dual-OS handset "will be on sale in the US in Q2”,...

Lenovo might soon trail only Samsung among Android manufacturers

Lenovo might soon trail only Samsung among Android manufacturers

3 days ago, 06:31 | by Alan F.
Thanks to its acquisition of Motorola Mobility from Google, Chinese tech firm Lenovo might soon find...

NSA buster: keep tab on which app is transmitting information to whom with the viaProtect Android app

NSA buster: keep tab on which app is transmitting information to whom with the viaProtect Android app

3 days ago, 06:24 | by Daniel P.
In the day and age when governments, companies, marketers, and assorted hackers, have their prying eyes...

Rogers starts seeding Android 4.4 to Samsung Galaxy S4 owners in Canada

Rogers starts seeding Android 4.4 to Samsung Galaxy S4 owners in Canada

3 days ago, 06:10 | by Luis D.
It took longer than expected, but Canadian carrier Rogers will start issuing the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android...

WhatsApp says Android security flaw is

WhatsApp says Android security flaw is "overstated"

3 days ago, 05:58 | by Alan F.
On Wednesday, we passed along a story about a security flaw on the Android version of WhatsApp, that...

The crazy story of how one man pitched an iPhone to... Steve Jobs, and how he got exclusive rights to it

The crazy story of how one man pitched an iPhone to... Steve Jobs, and how he got exclusive rights to it

3 days ago, 05:53 | by Victor H.
It’s clear now that the Apple iPhone brought a revolution to mobile technology when it launched in 2007,...

Xiaomi Red Rice sequel includes octa-core chip, larger screen and a low price

Xiaomi Red Rice sequel includes octa-core chip, larger screen and a low price

3 days ago, 05:20 | by Alan F.
Last year, Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi got many a heart fluttering by announcing a quad-core powered...

LG D850 (possible G3 variant) with Quad HD screen mentioned on LG's website

LG D850 (possible G3 variant) with Quad HD screen mentioned on LG's website

3 days ago, 05:12 | by Florin T.
LG's next flagship Android smartphone, the G3, could be announced in May or June. It seems that it will...

BadApple campaign wants Apple loyals to pressure the company for increased labor safety

BadApple campaign wants Apple loyals to pressure the company for increased labor safety

3 days ago, 05:03 | by Luis D.
Green America hopes that Apple customers will join the movement and send the company letters to make...

Exhaustive Galaxy S5 design and interface video reviews appear, plus comparisons with the S4 and iPhone 5s

Exhaustive Galaxy S5 design and interface video reviews appear, plus comparisons with the S4 and iPhone 5s

3 days ago, 04:44 | by Daniel P.
Samsung announced the Galaxy S5 earlier than usual this year, at the MWC expo in Barcelona in February....

Got KitKat? Here's how to force immersive mode on apps and throughout the entire UI

Got KitKat? Here's how to force immersive mode on apps and throughout the entire UI

3 days ago, 03:55 | by Chris P.
Immersive mode is one of the coolest features that Android 4.4 KitKat brought to the table, perhaps even...

UAL to offer free streaming video in-flight to iOS users

UAL to offer free streaming video in-flight to iOS users

3 days ago, 01:09 | by Alan F.
If you're a UAL passenger with an iOS flavored device, you are going to be able to watch certain movies...

LTE variant of both the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 visit the FCC

LTE variant of both the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 visit the FCC

3 days ago, 00:03 | by Alan F.
The unannounced Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 has visited the FCC, which confirms that such a device exists...

HTC Desire 816 seemingly headed to the UK

HTC Desire 816 seemingly headed to the UK

3 days ago, 23:59 | by Florin T.
The Desire 816 offers midrange features, but looks like a high-end HTC smartphone, obviously borrowing...

HTC One Unlocked Edition (2013) sees a price drop in anticipation of the All New One

HTC One Unlocked Edition (2013) sees a price drop in anticipation of the All New One

3 days ago, 23:17 | by Florin T.
HTC dropped the price of its fully unlocked 2013 One to $499.99. The handset is offered SIM unlocked,...

Lebron James is upset as his Samsung Galaxy Note 3 crashes and burns

Lebron James is upset as his Samsung Galaxy Note 3 crashes and burns

3 days ago, 22:32 | by Alan F.
The Miami Heat have lost four out of their last five games. Analysts can blame this losing spell on a...

Popular puzzle game Threes! now available for Android

Popular puzzle game Threes! now available for Android

3 days ago, 21:46 | by Michael H.
Threes! is one of the best designed games you'll find on mobile. It doesn't have flashy graphics, and...

Test build of YouTube goes to the dogs

Test build of YouTube goes to the dogs

3 days ago, 21:32 | by Alan F.
Who let the dogs out? Someone over at Google apparently pushed out a test build of YouTube that reveals...

Soldier's life saved by his Apple iPhone 5s; Apple waits three months to reward this hero

Soldier's life saved by his Apple iPhone 5s; Apple waits three months to reward this hero

3 days ago, 20:44 | by Alan F.
The Apple iPhone 5s has a lot of cool features including a fingerprint scanner embedded in the home button....

Ubuntu phones to sell for $200 to $400, is this the right strategy?

Ubuntu phones to sell for $200 to $400, is this the right strategy?

3 days ago, 20:38 | by Michael H.
Canonical's founder Mark Shuttleworth is one person in the tech world who it seems always has something...

Windows Phone 8.1's Microsoft Camera app demoed on video

Windows Phone 8.1's Microsoft Camera app demoed on video

3 days ago, 19:21 | by Florin T.
The new Microsoft Camera app takes design cues from Nokia's Camera app, featuring a fresh and clean UI....

Round2 is a fast-paced casual game that tests your reactions, and you won't last long

Round2 is a fast-paced casual game that tests your reactions, and you won't last long

3 days ago, 17:34 | by Nick T.
Round2 fits into the category of addicting and fiendishly difficult titles. Simply put, it is a game...

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