Yet another feature Samsung’s Galaxy S7 stole from the iPhone
By modeling its mobile user experience after Apple’s, Samsung was able to propel itself to the top of the smartphone market. No rival company ships …
Year: 2016
An iPhone backdoor like the FBI wants is even more dangerous than you think
The FBI vs. Apple fight over an iPhone that had belonged to San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook will have huge implications for the future of the iPhone. …
A secret Google search feature every Android user should know about
We regularly share hidden iPhone features with readers for one simple reason: there’s so much functionality packed into Apple’s iPhone that it’s impossible for anyone to …
The best of Mobile World Congress 2016
Mobile World Congress 2016 is now over, and the show gave us lots to talk about this year thanks to a multitude of announcements. We’ve seen …
Apple’s new software won’t let you brick your iPhone with the date change bug
People can be so cruel at times. For no reason other than to trick people into rendering their iPhones useless, someone recently put together an …
This tiny pager for the 21st century is the perfect smartphone companion
If you constantly miss alerts and notifications on your smartphone because you don’t feel the vibrations or hear the soft tones that notify you, we’ve …
Will the iPhone 7 launch be delayed by the FBI’s backdoor request?
Apple responded one more time to the FBI’s request to backdoor the iPhone 5c belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters. This time, it’s …
‘Netflix for pirates’ is making the comeback you’ve been waiting for
Popcorn Time, also known as “Netflix for pirates” is a service that lets you stream movies and TV show torrents rather than downloading them. The …
The best and worst ways to boost your smartphone’s battery life
We’ve seen a lot of different tips for boosting your smartphone’s battery life over the years and while some of them are legitimately great, some …
Netflix is ‘very interested’ in pushing virtual reality beyond gaming
When you think of virtual reality content, gaming is usually the first subject that comes to mind. From Oculus Rift to HTC Vive to PlayStation …
Apple and FBI to testify before Congress next week over encryption
Over the past few days, Apple has made it abundantly clear that it will not comply with the FBI’s demand that it write a new …
HTC vows to fix its biggest weakness with its next flagship phone
There were quite a few problems with last year’s HTC One M9 but one of the biggest was an issued that has dogged flagship HTC …
ISIS reportedly threatens Facebook, Twitter founders in video
ISIS has issued a threat to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter founder Jack Dorsey over the companies’ effort to take down terror-affiliated accounts, according …
Key Apple hire will help it stay a step ahead of the FBI
Apple is currently locked in a major fight with the FBI that has big implications for the future of mobile security and privacy. We’ve also been …
Why it would be harder for Apple to hack its own iPhone than you think
Apple’s fight with the FBI is in full swing and neither party looks ready to budge. The federal agency has made this a difficult battle for Apple from a …
How to watch the most important Republican debate of the election cycle tonight
After one of the most chaotic presidential primary seasons in American history, just five Republican candidates are still in the running. It has taken months to …
3 important Mobile World Congress stories you may have missed
It’s time to put this year’s Mobile World Congress behind us, and what a show it has been. We had some major announcements on the …
How to watch SpaceX’s latest attempt to land a rocket on ocean platform
SpaceX is going to try landing a rocket on a floating platform again on Thursday evening and you can tune in to watch a live broadcast …
New video shows us what a ‘Seinfeld’ reunion show would look like
As one of the most beloved shows of all time, there has long been a clamoring for a Seinfeld reunion of some sort. Unfortunately, even …
Report claims Apple’s next big iPad announcement won’t be what we expected
Before today, I expected that Apple in March would until its third-generation iPad Air. However, a new report from 9to5Mac’s Mark Gurman claims that Apple is going …
‘I could have made you homeless’: What happens when you dare hackers to do their worst?
If you’ve ever been tempted to ask hackers to do their worst to you, you probably shouldn’t. Kevin Roose of Fusion recently made the trip to Las …
Anonymous Oscars 2016 voter reveals what he really thinks of top nominees
If you’re in the movie industry in any capacity, whether you’re a director, actor, special effects guru, or even a sound engineer, the biggest night …
Here’s Apple’s long-awaited legal response to the FBI
Apple earlier today filed its formal legal response laying out why it’s refusing to help the FBI hack into an iPhone 5c used by one of …
Why the FBI has already lost its encryption battle with Apple
You’d think the news emerging day after day from Mobile World Congress would be the most important thing happening in tech right now, but that’s …
Is HTC’s next flagship another iPhone copy? New leaked photo suggests otherwise
After focusing on its line of mid-range phones at MWC 2016, HTC began hinting at its next flagship device via an email sent out to the …
How to prevent the FBI from hacking your iPhone
Apple is reportedly working on making the iPhone completely unhackable but in the meantime you can take some steps to make your iPhone less vulnerable …
Star Wars: Episode VIII set photos captured for the first time
There’s still a long wait before the next Star Wars movie hits theaters. The next installment in the saga doesn’t even have an official name, and there …
Who’s going to win big at the Oscars on Sunday?
The 88th annual Academy Awards kick off at 5:30 p.m. this coming Sunday, February 28th, and we have absolutely no clue who this year’s winners …
10 paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time
Yesterday’s post on paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free featured 12 solid premium apps on sale, and a number of them are still free downloads if …
Apple’s battle with the FBI could have even greater implications in the future
Whichever side you happen to land on in the ongoing feud between Apple and the FBI, you’re almost certainly aware of the precedent that would …
