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LithiumCard is a new smartphone hypercharger that can fit in your pocket

LithiumCard is a new smartphone hypercharger that can fit in your pocket

3 days ago, 20:34 | by Michael H.
Having your smartphone battery last longer is the dream, but in the meantime, it's also good to be able...

Android 4.4.3 rolling out to Sprint Nexus 5 devices

Android 4.4.3 rolling out to Sprint Nexus 5 devices

3 days ago, 20:08 | by Maxwell R.
The rumors for an Android update have been pretty regular the past couple of weeks. In late March, we...

KitKat is coming to Google Glass this week

KitKat is coming to Google Glass this week

3 days ago, 20:01 | by Michael H.
At the end of February, Google announced that its monthly updates to Google Glass would be going off...

This HTC One M8 Max concept proposes a 6.1-inch display, no logo on the front

3 days ago, 19:34 | by Florin T.
HTC will almost certainly introduce a successor to last year's One max before the end of 2014. This concept...

David Fincher may not direct the Steve Jobs biopic

David Fincher may not direct the Steve Jobs biopic

3 days ago, 19:26 | by Michael H.
Ever since it was first announced that Sony had the rights to the Walter Isaacson biography of Steve...

Apple's Passbook cards can now be used in Windows Phone 8.1

Apple's Passbook cards can now be used in Windows Phone 8.1

3 days ago, 19:01 | by Michael H.
Apple's Passbook is a pretty useful app which can be used to gather various items like tickets, coupons,...

Google gets into the drone business

Google gets into the drone business

3 days ago, 18:53 | by Maxwell R.
When you think of the projects Google has underway, from using balloons to deliver the internet, to...

Samsung executive says change in strategy led to smartphone success, not copying Apple

Samsung executive says change in strategy led to smartphone success, not copying Apple

3 days ago, 18:37 | by Alan F.
The former CEO of Samsung Mobile's U.S. division, Dale Sohn, took the stand on Monday as the second Apple-Samsung...

Are you a big fan of Beats headphones? There are some great deals to be had

Are you a big fan of Beats headphones? There are some great deals to be had

3 days ago, 17:50 | by Maxwell R.
Beats audio accessories have taken the market by storm, and in a very short time, have grabbed a...

BlackBerry asks court to make sure Typo obeys the sales ban that starts Friday

BlackBerry asks court to make sure Typo obeys the sales ban that starts Friday

3 days ago, 17:38 | by Alan F.
Back in March, BlackBerry won a preliminary injunction against Typo, preventing the latter from selling...

Sense 6.0 UI update for HTC One (2013) will be released before the end of May

Sense 6.0 UI update for HTC One (2013) will be released before the end of May

3 days ago, 16:47 | by Florin T.
HTC One (2013) owners in the US and Canada should all receive Sense 6.0 next month. HTC didn't say when...

Microsoft begins accepting universal Windows app submissions

Microsoft begins accepting universal Windows app submissions

3 days ago, 16:07 | by Michael H.
While most of the headlines surrounding Windows Phone 8.1 have focused on the more consumer-facing features...

SquareTrade gives Samsung Galaxy S5 high marks for durability

SquareTrade gives Samsung Galaxy S5 high marks for durability

3 days ago, 14:15 | by Alan F.
Smartphone insurer SquareTrade has given the Samsung Galaxy S5 a 6 for its Breakability Score. A lower...

Verizon offering sequels to two pre-paid models from LG

Verizon offering sequels to two pre-paid models from LG

3 days ago, 13:34 | by Alan F.
Not everyone can afford the latest hot-spec'd smartphones, so each carrier usually has a number of inexpensive...

Verizon extends discount on

Verizon extends discount on "More Everything" plan to those who bring their own device

3 days ago, 12:55 | by Alan F.
Verizon has cut the price of its "More Everything" plan for those who are using their own smartphone....

Kid uses Apple iPad to record bullying, ends up busted for illegal wiretapping

Kid uses Apple iPad to record bullying, ends up busted for illegal wiretapping

3 days ago, 11:52 | by Alan F.
The saying "Man plans, God laughs," never applied so perfectly as to the predicament that befell a high-school...

Motorola Droid Razr HD, Maxx HD and Razr M should be updated to Android 4.4 KitKat in the coming weeks

Motorola Droid Razr HD, Maxx HD and Razr M should be updated to Android 4.4 KitKat in the coming weeks

3 days ago, 11:18 | by Florin T.
The three Motorola Droid smartphones were launched by Verizon back in 2012, all running Android 4.0 Ice...

Windows Phone 8.1

Windows Phone 8.1 "developer" rush takes down App Studio

3 days ago, 11:11 | by Michael H.
Today has been a big day for Windows Phone. The developer preview of Windows Phone 8.1 has been released,...

Latest Apple iWatch rumor has wearable sporting flexible OLED display from LG

Latest Apple iWatch rumor has wearable sporting flexible OLED display from LG

3 days ago, 11:10 | by Alan F.
The latest rumor about the Apple iWatch comes out of Vietnam, and states that the timepiece will have...

Report: Apple talking with carriers about $100 price jump for the Apple iPhone 6

Report: Apple talking with carriers about $100 price jump for the Apple iPhone 6

3 days ago, 10:36 | by Alan F.
The screen might not be the only thing larger on the Apple iPhone 6. According to Peter Misek, an analyst...

Samsung Galaxy V:, Galaxy Adore and Galaxy S Fitness names revealed in trademark applications

Samsung Galaxy V:, Galaxy Adore and Galaxy S Fitness names revealed in trademark applications

3 days ago, 10:06 | by Florin T.
While Samsung certainly wants to trademark these names, at the moment we can't know if the company will...

Deal alert! Verizon is selling the Samsung Galaxy S5 for $99 via Amazon

Deal alert! Verizon is selling the Samsung Galaxy S5 for $99 via Amazon

3 days ago, 09:54 | by Luis D.
Verizon is escalating its Samsung Galaxy S5 promotion efforts to $99 level. After launching the Samsung...

T-Mobile gets rid of overage fees, throws the glove at competitors to follow

T-Mobile gets rid of overage fees, throws the glove at competitors to follow

3 days ago, 09:28 | by Luis D.
Starting in May for bills arriving in June, the fourth major US carrier is eliminating overage fees for...

Future wearables might get charged by your body heat thanks to this new technique

Future wearables might get charged by your body heat thanks to this new technique

3 days ago, 09:14 | by Peter K.
The relatively weak battery life is probably one of the main issues that most users have with wearable...

Apple iPhone 6 dimensions (4.7-inch model) confirmed by manufacturing mold?

Apple iPhone 6 dimensions (4.7-inch model) confirmed by manufacturing mold?

3 days ago, 09:09 | by Florin T.
As you'd expect, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 should be significantly larger than the iPhone 5S (which sports...

Poll results: How do you feel about the onslaught of biometric sensors on our mobile devices?

Poll results: How do you feel about the onslaught of biometric sensors on our mobile devices?

3 days ago, 09:07 | by Daniel P.
We asked you last week whether you are enthusiastic, paranoid, or balanced when it comes to the biometric...

The Samsung Gear Fit torn down by iFixit for your pleasure, see what's inside the wearable

The Samsung Gear Fit torn down by iFixit for your pleasure, see what's inside the wearable

3 days ago, 08:53 | by Peter K.
Shy of a week ago, we showed you iFixit's disassembly of the Samsung Gear 2 - the smartwatch was given...

Alleged picture of the LG G3 appears, flaunting a Quad HD display and Snapdragon 801 processor

Alleged picture of the LG G3 appears, flaunting a Quad HD display and Snapdragon 801 processor

3 days ago, 08:48 | by Daniel P.
We've got what is claimed to be the first photo of the upcoming LG G3 flagship, displaying the device...

Weekly app and game deals: NBA2K14, NFS, Sims3, and more

Weekly app and game deals: NBA2K14, NFS, Sims3, and more

3 days ago, 08:48 | by Victor H.
What better way to start off the week than getting some of the best games for a fraction of their price?...

Judge Koh shames an Apple employee, makes her promise she would never use an iPhone in court

Judge Koh shames an Apple employee, makes her promise she would never use an iPhone in court

3 days ago, 08:45 | by Peter K.
The second patent trial between Apple and Samsung is in full swing, so it's more than normal that Judge...

How to call the hidden context menu button on the Galaxy S5

How to call the hidden context menu button on the Galaxy S5

3 days ago, 08:18 | by Daniel P.
If you froze in awe when you saw that the new Galaxy S5 doesn't feature the good ol' capacitive menu...

How important is Optical Image Stabilization to you when looking at a smartphone camera?

How important is Optical Image Stabilization to you when looking at a smartphone camera?

3 days ago, 08:10 | by Chris P.
As the smartphone, as a commodity, becomes more and more standardized, we're quickly getting to a place...

Windows Phone 8.1 available to developers and non-developers that want it bad enough

Windows Phone 8.1 available to developers and non-developers that want it bad enough

3 days ago, 07:47 | by Luis D.
Microsoft delivered on its promise and released a working build of Windows Phone 8.1 to developers. Great...

HTC One M8 mini to be available in May in HTC's home country

HTC One M8 mini to be available in May in HTC's home country

3 days ago, 07:00 | by Florin T.
The One M8 mini is expected to be launched in Taiwan starting May. This could mean that HTC will announce...

BBC investigation shows the market for stolen smartphones is alive and well, unfortunately

BBC investigation shows the market for stolen smartphones is alive and well, unfortunately

3 days ago, 05:55 | by Luis D.
A BBC undercover investigation exposed two shops that unscrupulously sell stolen smartphones on the black...

Photos of the metallic Huawei Ascend P7 chassis appear

Photos of the metallic Huawei Ascend P7 chassis appear

3 days ago, 05:32 | by Daniel P.
Last year's Huawei Ascend P6 was the slimmest Android phone for its time, and with a svelte metallic...

Did you know that before the iPhone was announced Android did not support touchscreen input?

Did you know that before the iPhone was announced Android did not support touchscreen input?

3 days ago, 04:21 | by Victor H.
Support for touchscreen input was not a part of Android in the form the operating system had before Apple...

Google Glass stolen and smashed to the ground in bizarre post-Google protest incident in SF

Google Glass stolen and smashed to the ground in bizarre post-Google protest incident in SF

3 days ago, 04:14 | by Luis D.
When she saw Russell and his friend approach, the Glass hater yelled "Glass!", tore the hi-tech spectacles...

Leaked screenshots reveal a possible upcoming huge Android redesign

Leaked screenshots reveal a possible upcoming huge Android redesign

3 days ago, 03:50 | by Victor H.
Android might be up for a massive redesign with icons in the system taking a swing towards the flatter...

Quad HD vs 1080p display comparison: see how the phone with the highest pixel density stacks up

Quad HD vs 1080p display comparison: see how the phone with the highest pixel density stacks up

3 days ago, 03:44 | by Daniel P.
Pixel density is not everything on mobile displays, but it definitely serves as bragging rights. Thus...

Upcoming Nokia Ara, Leo, Moonraker, Onyx, Peridot, Superman, Tesla, and Vantage codenames tipped

Upcoming Nokia Ara, Leo, Moonraker, Onyx, Peridot, Superman, Tesla, and Vantage codenames tipped

4 days ago, 02:43 | by Daniel P.
According to notorious tipster @eveleaks, Nokia has a smorgasbord of handsets coming down the pipeline....

3 minute demo covers the looks and main functions of Ubuntu Touch, reaffirms Chinese Meizu's cooperation

3 minute demo covers the looks and main functions of Ubuntu Touch, reaffirms Chinese Meizu's cooperation

4 days ago, 01:51 | by Chris P.
With a huge following, Ubuntu is often times considered the world's largest Linux-based distribution,...

How to download files faster on the Samsung Galaxy S5

How to download files faster on the Samsung Galaxy S5

4 days ago, 01:43 | by Victor H.
Did you know that you could download files faster on the Galaxy S5? Samsung’s new Android flagship comes...

Crowman and Wolfboy hands-on

Crowman and Wolfboy hands-on

4 days ago, 01:11 | by John V.
Gameplay is essential in making a successful mobile title, but equally as so, the graphics can enhance...

Ninja Time Pirates hands-on

Ninja Time Pirates hands-on

4 days ago, 00:40 | by John V.
It’s not every day we get a dose of history in a mobile game, but the creative minds from game developer...

ZTE Star 1 leaks revealing dual-flash, thin bezels and a nice box

ZTE Star 1 leaks revealing dual-flash, thin bezels and a nice box

4 days ago, 00:35 | by Alan F.
The ZTE Star 1 has leaked, with pictures showing off the design of the new handset. In fact, sources...

Godfire: Rise of Prometheus hands-on

Godfire: Rise of Prometheus hands-on

4 days ago, 00:07 | by John V.
In this combat adventure game, we take control of Prometheus, who aims to take control of the mythical...

Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom will be called the Samsung Galaxy K; phone will be unveiled on April 29th

Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom will be called the Samsung Galaxy K; phone will be unveiled on April 29th

4 days ago, 23:43 | by Alan F.
Earlier this month, we passed along some news about the camera-centric Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom, mainly...

Game of Thrones Ascent hands-on

Game of Thrones Ascent hands-on

4 days ago, 23:33 | by John V.
It’s Sunday night, and we bet that you’re trying desperately to not read spoilers on Facebook regarding...

Tiny Realms hands-on

Tiny Realms hands-on

4 days ago, 22:51 | by John V.
Increasing in presence within the mobile gaming scene, real-time strategy games are starting to show...

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