HTC One (M8) sales reportedly slowing
HTC finally managed to turn things around in the second quarter as its cost-cutting efforts managed to yield a slight unaudited profit of $75 million. …
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T-Mobile will pay you $100 to buy an iPhone and iPad
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We all remember the outrage that swept the Internet and ultimately played a role in defeating CISPA, a proposed law that would have allowed government agencies and tech companies …
Sorry, Android users: No more Android L keyboard for you
We still have several months to wait before Google finally releases its highly anticipated new Android L update, but a few apps and nifty tricks gave …
New breakthrough could lead to huge battery improvements
A research team at the University of Alberta may have made a breakthrough that ultimately leads to dramatic improvements in the batteries that power everything from …
Watch 12 crazy people reenact Mario Kart on the streets of Tokyo
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5 great paid iPhone apps that are free for a limited time
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How to get as much battery life as possible on your iPhone or Android phone
Batteries hold us back. It’s that simple. Battery technology is not progressing as quickly as other areas of tech, and our smartphone experience is hindered …
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Apple makes new moves as it prepares to attack wearables
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Armed robbers storm Samsung factory, get away with $36 million in goods
A group of approximately 20 armed men stormed one of Samsung’s key manufacturing plants in Brazil on Monday, reportedly making off with roughly $36 million …
New iPhone 6 parts leak reaffirms huge redesign
It’s not exactly a mystery at this point: Apple’s next-generation iPhone 6 and “iPhone Air” phablet will feature a huge redesign that represents a big …
Is your iPhone slowing down? Here’s how to fix common iPhone problems
The typical device upgrade cycle at wireless carriers in the United States is two years, but Apple’s iPhones tend to remain quite usable for even …
This huge Android security flaw could cost you a fortune
Android’s open nature offers some substantial benefits to consumers versus rival mobile platforms such as Apple’s iOS operating system. There are also some negative affects, …
Here’s how you can install iOS 8 beta 3 without a developer account
Apple on Monday released iOS 8 beta 3, the third developer preview version of its upcoming iOS 8 software update due to be released to …
3 awesome paid iPhone apps you can download for free right now
Want some cool new apps to check out? Want the option to download them for free if you act fast? You’ve come to the right place. We …
Great new Google Now feature will let you control media with your voice
Google Now is already one of the greatest things to happen to mobile devices in the past few years. And every time we think that …
Samsung’s Q2 profit plummets to two-year low; stock climbs
Samsung on Tuesday morning reported unaudited financial results for the second quarter that badly missed analysts’ estimates. The company said that it expects second-quarter operating …
OnePlus confirms the OnePlus One will get Android L – maybe sooner than most phones
The OnePlus One isn’t exactly the easiest smartphone to get your hands on, but for enthusiastic Android fans it’s still the most exciting smartphone we’ve …
New leaked photo suggests Samsung’s Galaxy F isn’t an iPhone ripoff after all
We have good news and bad news, Samsung fans. The good news is that according to a new leaked photo from a reliable source, Samsung’s …
iOS 8 beta 3 now available for download
Apple’s first iOS 8 beta was released on June 2nd and the second one came just as expected two weeks later. Now, Apple has released a much-needed …
The funniest thing you’ll see today: Kids react to the Game Boy
The Fine Brothers’ YouTube series on kids, teens and elders reacting to various things is always good for a laugh, and we try to let you …
These are some of the best iPhone camera accessories money can buy
As great as the iPhone’s camera is, there are physical constraints when companies like Apple stuff optics into ridiculously thin smartphones and they may never …
This free tool will show you exactly how popular websites are spying on you
Is it still paranoia if everyone really is watching you? Most of us are likely aware at this point that unless we take some fairly extensive …
4 awesome paid iPhone apps that are free for a limited time
Hopefully we have all recovered from a weekend of celebration by now, and we’re settling back into reality once again. Perhaps a few nice paid iPhone …
These are the most amazing fireworks videos you will ever see
If you watched a fireworks display for Independence Day this past weekend, we can promise you that your vantage point wasn’t as good as the …
Microsoft’s iPad mini rival reportedly back on track for a summer launch
Has Microsoft finally found the key differentiated functionality that will make its Surface mini tablet a hit? According to earlier reports, Microsoft cancelled plans to …
