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Google Glass update XE16 (aka KitKat) now rolling out

Google Glass update XE16 (aka KitKat) now rolling out

3 days ago, 19:42 | by Michael H.
Just yesterday, Google announced that "later this week" the update that would bring Google Glass to Android...

You can teach Windows Phone 8.1 to cuss

You can teach Windows Phone 8.1 to cuss

3 days ago, 19:21 | by Michael H.
We've all had the same problem at one point or another. You are trying to send a message to a friend,...

App tells you if the Heartbleed bug is enabled on your Android phone

App tells you if the Heartbleed bug is enabled on your Android phone

3 days ago, 18:10 | by Alan F.
So you read all about the flaw in OpenSSL called Heartbleed, and you're worried that hackers are quietly...

HTC One M8 may have started a trend: more smartphones with dual-lens cameras expected this year (not from Samsung, though)

HTC One M8 may have started a trend: more smartphones with dual-lens cameras expected this year (not from Samsung, though)

3 days ago, 18:06 | by Florin T.
According to a recent report, Altek (which supplies camera modules for HTC) expects other handset makers...

New Humble Mobile Bundle includes six Android games, including The Cave and Carcassonne

New Humble Mobile Bundle includes six Android games, including The Cave and Carcassonne

3 days ago, 17:38 | by Michael H.
Humble Bundles are always a great way to get your hands on good apps at a low cost, and every once in...

Head Android designer Matias Duarte talks Android Wear and the death of mobile

Head Android designer Matias Duarte talks Android Wear and the death of mobile

3 days ago, 17:03 | by Michael H.
Matias Duarte is one of our favorite people in the mobile sphere. He is an amazing designer, who was...

Office 365 Personal now available from Microsoft

Office 365 Personal now available from Microsoft

3 days ago, 16:53 | by Maxwell R.
Microsoft has formally announced a new tier for its Office suite of applications which may make it an...

Unannounced Sony D6603 caught running Android KitKat, remains surrounded by mystery

Unannounced Sony D6603 caught running Android KitKat, remains surrounded by mystery

3 days ago, 16:14 | by Florin T.
It seems that the Sony D6603 shares many of its features with the Xperia Z2, although it has only 2GB...

Registration for Google I/O starts today, runs through Friday

Registration for Google I/O starts today, runs through Friday

3 days ago, 16:14 | by Alan F.
Registration starts today for Google I/O, the annual developer conference put on by the Mountain View...

Cortana has lots to say about Clippy, Steve Ballmer, Bill Gates, and Satya Nadella

Cortana has lots to say about Clippy, Steve Ballmer, Bill Gates, and Satya Nadella

3 days ago, 14:18 | by Michael H.
You knew there had to be Easter Eggs in Cortana. It is basically impossible to create a voice assistant...

Samsung hopes to ship at least 35 million Galaxy S5 units this quarter

Samsung hopes to ship at least 35 million Galaxy S5 units this quarter

3 days ago, 13:41 | by Florin T.
A Samsung executive from Korea allegedly declared that the new Galaxy S5 will represent a major turning...

Take a look at the free case that comes with the HTC One (M8) in some regions

Take a look at the free case that comes with the HTC One (M8) in some regions

3 days ago, 13:16 | by Alan F.
In some areas of the world, the HTC One (M8) came with something extra in the box, a TPU (thermoplastic...

FCC to limit amount of spectrum that companies can win in 2015 auction

FCC to limit amount of spectrum that companies can win in 2015 auction

3 days ago, 12:12 | by Alan F.
It looks like the magic of T-Mobile might have trumped the lobbying dollars spent by Verizon and AT&T....

Amazon's first smartphone (prototype) allegedly photographed, some features revealed

Amazon's first smartphone (prototype) allegedly photographed, some features revealed

3 days ago, 11:44 | by Florin T.
The first Amazon-branded smartphone will probably run a customized version of Android. It's said that...

Samsung Galaxy S5 fingerprint scanner hacked, PayPal reaffirms confidence in biometrics

Samsung Galaxy S5 fingerprint scanner hacked, PayPal reaffirms confidence in biometrics

3 days ago, 11:37 | by Michael H.
Just like the Apple iPhone 5s, it has only taken a couple days after the release of the Samsung Galaxy...

Samsung's answer to Google Glass might have appeared in patent

Samsung's answer to Google Glass might have appeared in patent

3 days ago, 11:03 | by Alan F.
A patent awarded to Korean manufacturer Samsung, appears to show the tech giant's answer to Google Glass....

Vivo Xshot to have a 24MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and OIS

Vivo Xshot to have a 24MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and OIS

3 days ago, 10:57 | by Florin T.
The Vivo Xshot is an upcoming high-end Android smartphone that should be released in China in the near...

Google Glass available for anyone to buy today only; limited quantities available says Google

Google Glass available for anyone to buy today only; limited quantities available says Google

3 days ago, 09:54 | by Alan F.
Today only, you can join the group of Google Glass Explorers by purchasing the connected specs for $1500...

Each Galaxy S5 costs Samsung just $256 to make, just a tad higher than a Galaxy S4

Each Galaxy S5 costs Samsung just $256 to make, just a tad higher than a Galaxy S4

3 days ago, 09:47 | by Peter K.
Are you interested to know how much it costs Samsung to produce each Galaxy S5, exactly? Well, the magical...

Halo: Spartan Assault becomes the first Windows app for phones and PCs alike

Halo: Spartan Assault becomes the first Windows app for phones and PCs alike

3 days ago, 09:42 | by Luis D.
Microsoft is making moves lately, and they don't disappoint. Starting now, Halo: Spartan Asault becomes...

The Sony QX10/Sony QX100 now focus when you press the shutter half way

The Sony QX10/Sony QX100 now focus when you press the shutter half way

3 days ago, 09:31 | by Peter K.
Sony has released a new update for its detachable lens-style cameras, the Sony DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100,...

Google addresses security flaw that allows malicious apps to lead you into phishing sites

Google addresses security flaw that allows malicious apps to lead you into phishing sites

3 days ago, 09:21 | by Peter K.
Google rolled out a security patch for Android to its OEM partners, which aims to fix a security hole...

Leaked LG Isai photo may give us the first clues about LG G3's design

Leaked LG Isai photo may give us the first clues about LG G3's design

3 days ago, 09:10 | by Luis D.
If @evleaks's latest discovery really is what it's cracked up to be, then this is the next LG Isai smartphone,...

BlackBerry to focus on high-end QWERTY devices and not touchscreens in the future

BlackBerry to focus on high-end QWERTY devices and not touchscreens in the future

3 days ago, 08:54 | by Peter K.
Last week, it was misinterpreted that John Chen is putting BlackBerry's smartphone business on the market...

AcDisplay emulates Moto X's Active Display notifications on any Android 4.3+ device

AcDisplay emulates Moto X's Active Display notifications on any Android 4.3+ device

3 days ago, 08:41 | by Peter K.
Ever felt envious of the unique Active Display feature of the Moto X, which neatly displays your notifications...

Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 update tipped to bring support for 2K resolution and more

Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 update tipped to bring support for 2K resolution and more

3 days ago, 08:33 | by Alan F.
Earlier this month, we told you to expect two GDR updates this year for Windows Phone 8.1. The first...

BlackBerry buys stake in medical company NantHealth, integrates BBM in healthcare systems

BlackBerry buys stake in medical company NantHealth, integrates BBM in healthcare systems

3 days ago, 07:38 | by Luis D.
With BlackBerry cutting costs left and right, one wouldn't expect it to splurge for new companies and...

The OnePlus One's AnTuTu benchmark score puts it at the top of the hill, ahead of the Galaxy S5 and the rest

The OnePlus One's AnTuTu benchmark score puts it at the top of the hill, ahead of the Galaxy S5 and the rest

4 days ago, 07:15 | by Chris P.
In the words of OnePlus, the One will be a true no-compromise device with high-end hardware and looks...

Severed lets you chop off enemies' limbs and use them against them... in style

Severed lets you chop off enemies' limbs and use them against them... in style

4 days ago, 06:12 | by Luis D.
In Severed, you play a warrior who lost an arm in a fight. Understandably, you are a very angry warrior,...

Alleged Apple iPhone 6 front panel leaks, corroborates 4.7-inch display size

Alleged Apple iPhone 6 front panel leaks, corroborates 4.7-inch display size

4 days ago, 05:39 | by Victor H.
We’ve been bombarded with leaks and rumors about the upcoming next-generation iPhone, and after seeing...

Motorola's U.K. chief quits after being told of Lenovo buy just 30 minutes before it was announced

Motorola's U.K. chief quits after being told of Lenovo buy just 30 minutes before it was announced

4 days ago, 05:16 | by Alan F.
If you were the top executive in your company's U.K. subsidiary, would you be upset to find out that...

Demand from Chinese phone and tablet manufacturers keeps touch panel producers busy

Demand from Chinese phone and tablet manufacturers keeps touch panel producers busy

4 days ago, 04:35 | by Alan F.
Thanks to their lower prices, touch panel producers in China are taking business away from their counterparts...

LG G3 to be introduced in late June, launched in July?

LG G3 to be introduced in late June, launched in July?

4 days ago, 04:15 | by Luis D.
According to ZDNet Korea, LG is priming its upcoming Android flagship, the LG G3, for a late June reveal...

Report: Unlike most new smartphones, the Sony Xperia Z2 continues to be hit by shortages

Report: Unlike most new smartphones, the Sony Xperia Z2 continues to be hit by shortages

4 days ago, 03:27 | by Alan F.
According to market sources, the Sony Xperia Z2 is continuing to experience shortages.The problem for...

Samsung: We didn't copy the iPhone to sell smartphones, we are just very good at marketing

Samsung: We didn't copy the iPhone to sell smartphones, we are just very good at marketing

4 days ago, 03:26 | by Daniel P.
The latest court reports from the epic Apple-Samsung trial are pouring in, and they show how the Koreans...

First camera samples from the OnePlus One appear

First camera samples from the OnePlus One appear

4 days ago, 02:29 | by Daniel P.
The Cyanogen-laden OnePlus One will be officially announced later this month, on April 23, but we are...

Maker of geodata-leaking Brightest Flashlight app moves unscathed through the FTC

Maker of geodata-leaking Brightest Flashlight app moves unscathed through the FTC

4 days ago, 02:28 | by Luis D.
Basically, GolenShores owner Erik Geidl is asked not to collect geolocation data without explanation,...

Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One (M8) compared against rivals

Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One (M8) compared against rivals

4 days ago, 02:21 | by Victor H.
Two of the most anticipated devices this year, the Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One (M8), have arrived with...

Oink, Oink: Bad Piggies comes to Windows Phone

Oink, Oink: Bad Piggies comes to Windows Phone

4 days ago, 01:59 | by Alan F.
It is hard to believe, but Rovio's Bad Piggies has been available on iOS and Android since September...

Microsoft Surface Pro 2 64GB and 512GB models now back in stock at the Microsoft Store

Microsoft Surface Pro 2 64GB and 512GB models now back in stock at the Microsoft Store

4 days ago, 01:10 | by Alan F.
Good news for those looking for the 64GB or 512GB Microsoft Surface Pro 2. Both slates are now back in...

BlackBerry to send security patches for iOS and Android BBM apps to protect against Heartbleed bug

BlackBerry to send security patches for iOS and Android BBM apps to protect against Heartbleed bug

4 days ago, 23:51 | by Alan F.
BlackBerry is considered one of the leaders, if not the leader in mobile security. Despite this, the...

Microsoft's Windows Phone OEM Portal helps manufacturers build a better Windows Phone

Microsoft's Windows Phone OEM Portal helps manufacturers build a better Windows Phone

4 days ago, 23:02 | by Alan F.
How would you like to build a Windows Phone handset? Microsoft has gone live with its Windows Phone OEM...

Samsung releases ad for its Gear Fit fitness tracking device

Samsung releases ad for its Gear Fit fitness tracking device

4 days ago, 21:50 | by Alan F.
With the Samsung Gear Fit now available, Samsung has released an ad showing the many ways that one person...

Amazing Spider-man 2 game hitting mobile on April 17th

Amazing Spider-man 2 game hitting mobile on April 17th

4 days ago, 21:50 | by Michael H.
The Amazing Spider-man 2 movie is going to be hitting theaters on May 2nd, which means it is almost time...

Microsoft wants to work with Pebble to add Windows Phone support

Microsoft wants to work with Pebble to add Windows Phone support

4 days ago, 21:18 | by Michael H.
Pebble is the most popular, and likely the best smartwatch that is currently on the market, but the wearable...

Blue Skies brings hyper-local weather to Windows Phone

Blue Skies brings hyper-local weather to Windows Phone

4 days ago, 20:54 | by Michael H.
If you haven't tried out a hyper-local weather app yet, we would highly recommend it. The idea is simple:...

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

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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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...

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