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2
September 29th update coming to Super Mario Run brings new new character, new world and 50% off deal
yesterday, 23:07
| by
Alan F.
Remember last December when Nintendo released the Super Mario Run game for iOS? On March 22nd of this...
26
Apple has a new way to force restart or hard restart the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
yesterday, 19:40
| by
Alan F.
Apple has a new way for users to do a force reset or a hard reset for the latest versions of the iPhone....
2
Twitter Lite app is made for countries where connectivity costs a fortune or is hard to find
yesterday, 18:15
| by
Alan F.
Twitter is testing a new "lite" version of its Android app. This is an app version of a mobile web site...
33
Samsung foldable phone unveiling closer after Galaxy X receives another certification
yesterday, 16:06
| by
Alan F.
The last we heard about the oft-rumored foldable smartphone from Samsung, dubbed the Galaxy X (and no,...
1
Love coffee? Then you'll really want to win this week's T-Mobile Tuesday contest
yesterday, 14:28
| by
Alan F.
This upcoming week's T-Mobile Tuesday begins with a free T-Mobile Stadium Bag. The clear bag allows you...
1
Pokemon Playhouse is free, available now, and designed for the kiddies
yesterday, 11:14
| by
Alan F.
In the Summer of 2016, it was quite normal to see a group of teens and adults congregating in a certain...
8
Video shows how Apple prepares for the launch of its new iPhone models
yesterday, 01:11
| by
Alan F.
A video put together by Buzzfeed shows how Apple prepared for the Apple iPhone 8 and Apple iPhone 8 Plus...
29
GO Keyboard apps could be spying on over 200 million Android users
yesterday, 00:06
| by
Alan F.
According to a new report, a pair of third party keyboard apps that are listed in the Google Play Store...
10
Unlocked Essential Phone now available at Best Buy
2 days ago, 20:24
| by
Alan F.
The unlocked Essential Phone is now available inside Best Buy stores, and online. Andy Rubin 's Android...
9
HTC to give Vive app developers 100% of app revenue for the rest of 2017
2 days ago, 15:48
| by
Alan F.
No sooner has HTC made a deal with Google that will fill its coffers with $1.1 billion and increase the...
27
Tim Cook "thrilled" with Apple iPhone 8/8 Plus and Apple Watch sales as he visits Palo Alto Apple Store
2 days ago, 13:33
| by
Alan F.
Apple CEO Tim Cook visited the Apple Store in Palo Alto, California this morning to watch first hand...
10
Verizon extends deadline, offers service to some rural roamers it had forced to leave its network
2 days ago, 12:40
| by
Alan F.
Last week, we told you about 8,500 rural Verizon customers that were being forced to leave the nation's...
41
Only 30 people line up for iPhone 8 at the Sydney Apple Store
3 days ago, 11:51
| by
Alan F.
Traditionally, the launch of the latest new iPhone models has hundreds of people lined up in front of...
9
Xiaomi joins the Wireless Power Consortium; Mi 7 could feature wireless charging
3 days ago, 23:35
| by
Alan F.
Once known as China's Apple, Xiaomi is apparently following in Apple's footsteps when it comes to wireless...
34
Judge rules against Qualcomm twice in its patent battles against Apple
3 days ago, 21:34
| by
Alan F.
Judge Gonzolo P. Curiel of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California,...
16
3D Touch gesture to access the app switcher will return with future iOS 11 update
3 days ago, 19:53
| by
Alan F.
A gesture that Apple had to drop from iOS 11 due to a "technical constraint," will return in a future...
9
BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition comes to Canada next week
3 days ago, 16:28
| by
Alan F.
The BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition is not only dressed in Henry Ford's favorite color, it also comes...
4
Streaming music sales accounted for 62% of total U.S. music revenue during the first half of 2017
3 days ago, 13:54
| by
Alan F.
According to the RIAA, streaming music is now responsible for the vast majority of stateside music purchases....
1
Instagram adds face filters for live video
3 days ago, 12:50
| by
Alan F.
Social media app Instagram announced today that users can now employ face filters while sharing live...
5
Is this a picture of the BlackBerry Krypton's back cover?
4 days ago, 03:32
| by
Alan F.
Based on a visit to the FCC and certifications from the Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG, it appears...
5
Some Android users are receiving a $5 credit from Google for the purchase of a book
4 days ago, 23:15
| by
Alan F.
Google is willing to give you a $5 credit toward the purchase of certain books or comics that are priced...
34
Google pays HTC $1.1 billion for certain employees and a non-exclusive IP license
4 days ago, 22:03
| by
Alan F.
Google and HTC have just announced the completion of a deal. Under the terms of the transaction, certain...
4
Amazon said to be working on its first wearable device, Alexa powered smartglasses
4 days ago, 19:25
| by
Alan F.
We've often called 2017 the year of Alexa as Amazon's virtual personal assistant has riden the sharp...
59
Report: Apple has not yet started final production of the iPhone X
4 days ago, 18:01
| by
Alan F.
The Apple iPhone X, as many of you already know, is not scheduled to launch until November 3rd. That...
38
Apple releases statement revealing connectivity problems with the Apple Watch Series 3
4 days ago, 14:09
| by
Alan F.
While the Apple Watch Series 3 won't be found on consumers' hands until Friday at the earliest, Apple...
99
Analyst says Apple iPhone 8, Apple iPhone 8 Plus pre-orders lower than usual
4 days ago, 13:16
| by
Alan F.
With pre-orders for the Apple iPhone 8 and Apple iPhone 8 Plus now on day six, a major trend is beginning...
7
LG Q6 Plus released in India with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage
20 Sep 2017, 11:07 | by
Alan F.
At an event in New Delhi this morning, LG introduced the LG Q6 Plus. This is a higher spec'd version...
3
Apple releases "How to" video tutorials for the iPad, iPad Pro with iOS 11 installed
20 Sep 2017, 00:23 | by
Alan F.
With the release of iOS 11 on Tuesday, Apple posted three new video tutorials related to the latest build...
43
Morgan Stanley: Apple breaks law of economics as high price of iPhone X means higher sales
19 Sep 2017, 21:05 | by
Alan F.
Common sense would have you believe that the high retail pricing of the Apple iPhone X will hold back...
6
OnePlus 5 JCC+ limited edition goes on sale in Paris September 22nd
19 Sep 2017, 16:39 | by
Alan F.
A limited edition version of the OnePlus 5, designed by fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac,...
32
Check out Apple's new ad for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, but don't miss the fine print
19 Sep 2017, 15:30 | by
Alan F.
Apple's latest ad for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus is interesting if you keep your eyes on the fine...
18
Sprint, T-Mobile said to be in "active" merger talks
19 Sep 2017, 14:40 | by
Alan F.
The oft-rumored T-Mobile-Sprint merger rumors restarted today with word that both carriers are in "active"...
15
BlackBerry KEYone now offered online with alternate QWERTY layouts
19 Sep 2017, 12:22 | by
Alan F.
One of the problems of owning a phone with a physical keyboard is that the layout of the keyboard can't...
67
Samsung rings up 270,000 Galaxy Note 8 units in South Korea over the launch weekend
19 Sep 2017, 11:14 | by
Alan F.
With the hoopla over the new 2017 iPhone models, some of the excitement over the Samsung Galaxy Note...
1
Play Verizon's 'Find the 8' scavenger hunt game and win one of 256 Apple iPhone 8 handsets
19 Sep 2017, 06:00 | by
Alan F.
While no major U.S. carrier is offering a free Apple iPhone 8 as a promotion, how would you like to win...
19
Apple raises the cost of certain out of warranty iPhone screen repairs by $20
19 Sep 2017, 00:24 | by
Alan F.
According to Apple's service pricing page, the company has raised the cost to repair the screen on certain...
30
Apple iPhone X's late shipping date eats into iPhone 8/8 Plus pre orders
18 Sep 2017, 20:08 | by
Alan F.
Earlier today, we told you about a new report passed along to clients by KGI Securities. The report focused...
11
Motorola reversal: Moto G4 Plus to get updated to Android 8.0
18 Sep 2017, 18:22 | by
Alan F.
Owners of the Moto G4, Moto G4 Plus and Moto G4 Play couldn't believe their eyes last week when they...
2
Deutsche Bank's second look at T-Mobile's Q2 earnings show carrier fell short of estimates
18 Sep 2017, 16:30 | by
Alan F.
Back in July, when T-Mobile reported its second quarter earnings report, the carrier reported 786,000...
16
Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular grabs 80% of model's pre-orders, topping 30% forecast
18 Sep 2017, 15:16 | by
Alan F.
Brokerage firm KGI Securities, home to quite possibly the best Apple analyst in Ming-Chi Kuo, had predicted...
11
Huawei Pay coming to the U.S.?
18 Sep 2017, 12:48 | by
Alan F.
Huawei has said that it aims to be the top smartphone manufacturer in the world by 2021. To leap frog...
37
Apple: Face ID is secure as data is encrypted and never leaves the phone
18 Sep 2017, 11:31 | by
Alan F.
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently got the fifth degree from comic turned Senator Al Franken (D-Minn). Franken...
16
Qualcomm: Innovation to come from cars, not phones
17 Sep 2017, 11:06 | by
Alan F.
According to Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf, if it is innovation that you seek, you'll find it not with...
20
Apple Store opens in Reno, Nevada after relocating; new Apple store 2.0 design is open and airy
17 Sep 2017, 02:02 | by
Alan F.
You might remember a very old BlackBerry Storm commercial from 2008 that focused on the SureType clickable...
4
Once you enable audio on Instagram, sound now continues until you close the app
16 Sep 2017, 23:04 | by
Alan F.
A change to Instagram rolled out to the app recently and this is how it works. When you open the picture...
40
Kirin 970 chipset hits 1.2Gbps downlink speeds in testing
16 Sep 2017, 18:35 | by
Alan F.
Huawei's Kirin 970 chipset is the first to support Category 18 for downlink speeds and Category 13 uplink...
1
Artistic digital pinball game INKS. is Apple's Free App of the Week
16 Sep 2017, 15:26 | by
Alan F.
How would you like to play a game of digital pinball, create a work of art and save $2.99 at the same...
2
Nike's new NBA jerseys for fans come with NFC tags that bring premium content to your phone
16 Sep 2017, 14:06 | by
Alan F.
Yesterday, Nike introduced its new line of "NBA Connected" jerseys for NBA teams and players. The uniforms...
11
HTC's stand alone VR headset to be named Vive Focus?
16 Sep 2017, 12:38 | by
Alan F.
Back in July, HTC introduced a new standalone version of its Vive VR headset at the ChinaJoy trade show....
24
T-Mobile matches its rivals, bumps data speeds on the Series 3 Apple Watch to 4G
16 Sep 2017, 11:50 | by
Alan F.
T-Mobile CEO John Legere is more attuned to his customers' wishes, hopes and desires than any other executive...
11
Essential Phone gets certified, will now work on Verizon's network
16 Sep 2017, 01:34 | by
Alan F.
While the only U.S. carrier selling (and leasing) the Essential Phone is Sprint, the carrier branded...
53
Television ad for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is about a phablet-based relationship
15 Sep 2017, 23:25 | by
Alan F.
On Friday, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was officially launched in many countries, including the U.S. and...
1
This coming week's T-Mobile Tuesday is all about FOX's MasterChef
15 Sep 2017, 21:36 | by
Alan F.
If you like to cook and watch the MasterChef cooking competition hosted by Chef Gordon Ramsay on FOX,...
59
KGI cuts its Apple iPhone X shipping estimates for Q3 and all of 2017
15 Sep 2017, 15:47 | by
Alan F.
Last month, KGI's superb Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (who had the best iPhone X leak of the year back...
20
Verizon to drop 8,500 rural customers on October 18th
15 Sep 2017, 13:59 | by
Alan F.
In the highly competitive business of providing wireless service to cellphone, smartwatch and tablet...
44
BlackBerry signs patent licensing deal with Timex; BlackBerry branded smartwatch incoming?
15 Sep 2017, 09:47 | by
Alan F.
Like Timex used to say about its watches, BlackBerry takes a licking but keeps on ticking. Even after...
15
Conan spoofs Apple's iPhone event and Face ID
15 Sep 2017, 08:33 | by
Alan F.
Apple's recent new product introduction event proved to be inspiration for Conan O'Brien and his crew...
12
Video gives us another hint about an October 4th unveiling of the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2
14 Sep 2017, 13:52 | by
Alan F.
A billboard in Boston that we showed you yesterday told us to expect the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 to be...
28
BlackBerry "Krypton" gets a green light from the FCC
14 Sep 2017, 00:28 | by
Alan F.
Just last week, the BlackBerry "Krypton" received its Wi-Fi certification, and late last month the device...
23
Google billboard calls for Pixel 2 event to take place October 4th
13 Sep 2017, 20:47 | by
Alan F.
A billboard in Boston apparently is the key to determining when the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will be unveiled....
14
Group including Apple signs Letter of Intent to purchase Toshiba's memory chip business
13 Sep 2017, 18:54 | by
Alan F.
According to today's Wall Street Journal, a consortium that includes Bain Capital and Apple has signed...
4
Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S5 receives update giving it the August 2017 security patch
13 Sep 2017, 17:39 | by
Alan F.
Even though the Verizon branded Samsung Galaxy S5 launched in April 2014, the graybeard apparently isn't...
40
Analyst says Apple iPhone 8/8 Plus sales will suffer in fiscal Q4 and rebound in the next period
13 Sep 2017, 15:04 | by
Alan F.
While some analysts see the delay in the launch of the Apple iPhone X helping to generate quick sales...
32
Apple Watch Series 3 requires an iPhone 6 or later for setup; battery gets 1 hour of talk time
13 Sep 2017, 12:39 | by
Alan F.
Apple announced yesterday that unlike previous versions of the Apple Watch, the new Series 3 model does...
26
Watch the first ad for the Apple iPhone X right here
13 Sep 2017, 01:00 | by
Alan F.
Earlier today, we showed you the official new product videos for the Apple iPhone 8, Apple iPhone 8s,...
79
Apple iPhone X unveiling shows us that BlackBerry 10 was ahead of its time
12 Sep 2017, 23:18 | by
Alan F.
When Apple today showed off some of the gestures that Apple iPhone X users will be doing in order to...
16
How the rumor mill made out with the iPhone X; KGI's Kuo had the best leak of the year in February
12 Sep 2017, 15:49 | by
Alan F.
If you felt a little blah about the 2017 Apple iPhone line up after today's event, perhaps this was due...
2
T-Mobile's "Netflix On Us" debuts today; view all three promo videos right here
12 Sep 2017, 14:18 | by
Alan F.
Last week, T-Mobile introduced its latest Un-carrier move, "T-Mobile One with Netflix On Us." As you...
7
Apple Watch is the top selling timepiece in the world
12 Sep 2017, 13:09 | by
Alan F.
Quick. Name the top selling watch in the world. Rolex? Seiko? How about the Apple Watch? At today's event...
8
Huawei Mate 10 video shows lock screen with text color that matches the wallpaper
12 Sep 2017, 11:16 | by
Alan F.
The Huawei Mate 10 is expected to be unveiled on October 16th. We've already learned that the device...
28
Samsung's mobile chief says to expect a foldable smartphone in 2018
12 Sep 2017, 02:10 | by
Alan F.
Perhaps in a bid to distract all of those smartphone fans watching out for Apple's introduction this...
4
Oreo bug incorrectly shuts down mobile data on Pixel phones used on certain carriers
12 Sep 2017, 01:13 | by
Alan F.
The Oreo update is not such a tasty treat for some Pixel users. It seems that the update to Android 8.0...
27
Qualcomm snubs Apple while revealing a list of industry firsts it takes credit for with Android
11 Sep 2017, 23:29 | by
Alan F.
Qualcomm took some time today to pat itself on the back, and at the same time take a shot at Apple. In...
Line already forms in front of the Sydney Apple Store for the new iPhone models
11 Sep 2017, 20:20 | by
Alan F.
Apple has yet to unveil its new 2017 iPhone line up, and already a line has formed in front of the Sydney...
59
Cook: Our products are not only for the rich; analyst sees big drop in Apple's stock after tomorrow
11 Sep 2017, 18:10 | by
Alan F.
Some people complain that Apple manufacturers devices for the rich and wealthy, and that as a result,...
If Google Play Protect messed up Bluetooth on your Android phone, here is a quick fix
11 Sep 2017, 15:22 | by
Alan F.
Google Play Protect combines several features that are already available for Android handsets, and puts...
23
Reuters: Apple iPhone X will be a tough sell in China
11 Sep 2017, 14:21 | by
Alan F.
A report published today by Reuters pours cold water on the idea that the tenth anniversary Apple iPhone...
9
Android One phone coming to the U.S.?
11 Sep 2017, 12:20 | by
Alan F.
Is the U.S. a developing market, or has Google expanded its distribution plans for its Android One line?...
58
Red Apple iPhone X spotted on video?
11 Sep 2017, 11:42 | by
Alan F.
So far, we have seen dummy models of the Apple iPhone X in White, Gold and Black. However, a new video...
51
iPhone X A11 chip with six processor cores to be Apple's most powerful yet
11 Sep 2017, 02:57 | by
Alan F.
The quick leak of the iOS 11 Gold Master is like the gift that keeps giving. As developers go through...
2
Red Hot Zello PTT Walkie Talkie app helped save lives during Hurricane Harvey
10 Sep 2017, 11:18 | by
Alan F.
Zello PTT Walkie Talkie is one of the "hottest" apps in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store....
64
Leaked iOS 11 Gold Master reveals new wallpaper, Animoji, AirPods 2, True Tone Display and more
09 Sep 2017, 23:27 | by
Alan F.
Apple's decision to leak the Gold Master version of iOS 11 and then take it down brought forward all...
39
Ming-Chi Kuo explains the technology behind Face ID
09 Sep 2017, 18:42 | by
Alan F.
Earlier today, we showed you a video that revealed how Apple iPhone X users will set up Face ID so that...
67
Video shows how the Apple iPhone X Face ID will work
09 Sep 2017, 17:04 | by
Alan F.
Developers have been digging into the leaked Gold Master of iOS 11, looking for as many tidbits that...
Love Lego? Then you'll love this coming week's T-Mobile Tuesday
09 Sep 2017, 14:42 | by
Alan F.
In the midst of a fierce storm called Hurricane Irma, it is time to look at what Hurricane Magenta (meaning...
42
GM leak of iOS 11 reveals 2017 Apple iPhone names: iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
09 Sep 2017, 12:40 | by
Alan F.
In just three days, many of the questions that we've had about the tenth anniversary edition of the Apple...
112
Apple threatens to stop buying Western Digital parts if it continues with Toshiba deal
09 Sep 2017, 11:24 | by
Alan F.
Back on the last day of August, we told you that Apple was part of a group seeking to buy Toshiba's memory...
8
T-Mobile, Nokia hit 1.175Gbps using Qualcomm's Snapdragon X20 LTE modem
09 Sep 2017, 02:24 | by
Alan F.
T-Mobile's 4G LTE network was employed by Nokia and Qualcomm on Friday, to send data at speeds of 1.175Gbps....
Moto Z Play Droid receives security update
09 Sep 2017, 01:34 | by
Alan F.
Got the Moto Z Play Droid? Then you might have recently received a notification telling you that an update...
3
All four major U.S. carriers team up to form a task force on mobile authentication
08 Sep 2017, 22:31 | by
Alan F.
All four major U.S. carriers are teaming up to form the Mobile Authentication Task Force. The goal is...
43
Federal judge sides with iPhone manufacturers and against Qualcomm by refusing to toss countersuit
08 Sep 2017, 19:54 | by
Alan F.
A federal judge today refused to toss out a lawsuit filed by manufacturers that build devices for Apple,...
84
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 sets a new pre-order record in South Korea and in the U.S.
08 Sep 2017, 15:40 | by
Alan F.
Last year, when the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was unveiled, pre-orders for the device went through the roof....
8
Wi-Fi Alliance certifies the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 Active?
08 Sep 2017, 12:02 | by
Alan F.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is designed for those who want a top-shelf phone like the Samsung Galaxy...
3
Apple HomePod surfaces in California and China during employee testing of the smart speaker?
08 Sep 2017, 03:06 | by
Alan F.
Apple's version of the smart speaker, the Apple HomePod, is expected to be launched in December. Apple...
29
During the second quarter of 2017, the Apple iPhone had the largest installed base in China
07 Sep 2017, 21:41 | by
Alan F.
Even though Apple has lost momentum in China, the iPhone still has the largest installed base of any...
34
Apple iPhone X buyers will wait three weeks for the phone before switching to another manufacturer
07 Sep 2017, 20:28 | by
Alan F.
Bernstein analyst Tony Sacconaghi said today on CNBC that if the tenth anniversary model of the Apple...
48
BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition not coming to the U.S.
07 Sep 2017, 16:24 | by
Alan F.
Bad news for U.S. consumers who were hoping to get their mitts on the Black Edition of the BlackBerry...
24
BlackBerry "Krypton" (BBD100-1) receives its Wi-Fi certification
07 Sep 2017, 10:07 | by
Alan F.
In the waning days of August, we told you that a new BlackBerry with the model number BBD100-1 had received...
Apple signs a new deal with Warner Music that cuts the fees it pays out to the label
07 Sep 2017, 02:12 | by
Alan F.
In order to reduce the fees paid at Apple Music, the tech titan has announced its first major licensing...
iOS 11 beta 10 is pushed out to developers
07 Sep 2017, 01:18 | by
Alan F.
With iOS 11 beta 10 outed to developers yesterday, Apple continues to show a bit of urgency in its developer...
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