Will the Priv be BlackBerry’s last phone?
To say things have gone poorly for BlackBerry’s hardware business over the past several years would be a grave understatement. The company last quarter recognized hardware …
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Apple’s iPhone upgrade program looks like bad news for Verizon and AT&T
When Apple announced the iPhone 6s in early September, the company also introduced a new payment system called the iPhone Upgrade Program. Apple’s iPhone financing scheme …
Bending the Nexus 6P isn’t nearly as easy as we were led to believe
A few days ago, a stress test video of the Nexus 6P made the rounds of the Internet, as it claimed the new Nexus phablet …
Yet another reason your favorite iPhone app isn’t on Android
There are a multitude of challenges when developing a mobile app for iOS and Android, but as one team of developers discovered after over a year …
With every iPhone release, Apple sets the tone for the industry
Like or not, the iPhone still sets the tone in the mobile business, even if there are tons of other smartphone makers out there that have the …
The Nexus 6P can’t really be this easy to bend… can it?
Google says the “P” in Nexus 6P stands for “premium.” However, a new durability test video of the Nexus 6P posted by JerryRigEverything seems to call this …
Don’t fall for Sprint’s $20 ‘unlimited’ data plan
Earlier this week, Sprint surprised everyone by announcing a new unlimited data plan that would cost subscribers just $20 per month. Sounds too good to …
This is still the best Android deal around
If you’re a diehard Android fan, there’s only one smartphone line for you. Google’s Nexus phones are always the first to get new Android releases, …
Over a million people installed the app that moves you from Android to iOS
When Apple CEO Tim Cook repeatedly says that the iPhone 6 and then iPhone 6s are converting more Android users to iOS, many would wonder what that means …
Apple’s clever plan to kill cheap Android phones
Since launching the first iPhone back in 2007, Apple has always focused on offering high-end mobile experience, even if that meant losing the market share battle …
The 5 coolest smartphone hardware innovations we’ve seen this year
While we often hear that smartphones have gotten “boring,” the truth is that 2015 has been a tremendous year for smartphone hardware innovation. We realized …
New leak claims T-Mobile will announce unlimited high-speed streaming for Netflix, HBO and more
If this leak is right, T-Mobile is about to unleash one of its boldest “Un-carrier” moves yet. Evan Blass (a.k.a., @evleaks), who has a solid …
OnePlus X revealed: It’s $249 and it’s not a ‘flagship killer’
OnePlus, the Chinese Android startup that’s challenging more traditional smartphone makers with its “Never Settle” motto – though, truth be said, it settles all the …
Apple is refusing to let developers use 3D Touch to its full potential
Having only gotten there hands on it within the past month, many developers are still finding new and interesting ways to use 3D Touch on the …
I’ve made the iPhone 6s into my dream Android phone
Even though I’m now using an iPhone 6s as my primary smartphone, I’m still a huge fan of Google’s mobile app ecosystem. In fact, while I …
How Motorola made an unbreakable smartphone display
Motorola this week announced two new Android handsets, the Droid Turbo 2 and Droid Maxx 2. Both devices are supposed to offer superior battery life and …
Bill Hader stars in the most hilarious iPhone 6s commercial yet
Apple has debuted a new 30-second ad to highlight one of the iPhone 6s’s major features while also making fun of a popular online scam. And comedian Bill …
Rumor drops early hints about possible iPhone 7 display specs
A new report from South Korea says that Samsung has managed to win some of Apple’s screen orders for the Apple Watch. More interestingly, Apple is …
Motorola is still Thinking Different and we should all be grateful
It’s very hard being an Android smartphone OEM right now but I’m really glad to see Motorola is still around and kicking. Even more important, …
30% of iPhone purchases now come from Android users, the highest rate Apple has ever seen
Apple’s iPhone sales over the last quarter delivered in a major way, with the company over the last three months selling 48 million units. The …
Judge is skeptical of government’s request to force Apple to unlock iPhones
Since launching iOS 8 last year, Apple made it clear to customers, competitors and government officials that it puts tremendous value on the security and …
Motorola’s Droid Maxx 2 hands-on: A budget phone with a flagship battery
At an event in New York City today, Motorola and Verizon debuted two new devices: the flagship Droid Turbo 2 and the budget-minded Droid Maxx …
Motorola’s Droid Turbo 2: Hands-on with the world’s first shatterproof smartphone
Around this time of year, when users are swamped with countless new smartphones to choose from, vendors have to find some way to distinguish themselves. …
Apple releases first iOS 9.2 beta to developers
Less than a week after releasing iOS 9.1, Apple today rolled out the first beta of iOS 9.2 to developers. Users can see what types …
Apple needs to consider stealing the Droid Turbo 2’s best feature
You know what’s the worst? Dropping your smartphone and having its display shatter. I’ve seen this happen to countless friends’ devices over the years and …
Motorola Droid Turbo 2 and Maxx 2: Specs and features
Motorola on Tuesday announced two new phones: The Droid Turbo 2 and the Droid Maxx 2. As the Droid branding suggests, the two phones are …
Watch as Motorola and Verizon unveil the newest Droid smartphones at 11 a.m. ET
We’re in the midst of one of the most crowded holiday seasons for smartphones in recent memory, but we’re still not out of the woods …
As a longtime Android user, here are my 3 early gripes about the iPhone 6s
I finally broke down and bought an iPhone 6s last week after years of using nothing but Android. I found a lot to like about …
Nexus 6P review roundup: Android fans are glowing over the new Nexus
The Nexus 6P reviews are in and they’re very, very good. Android fans aren’t always an easy crowd to please and they’ve found a lot …
T-Mobile is still turning the mobile world on its head, smashing all rival carriers
T-Mobile released its third-quarter earnings report on Tuesday and despite some investor angst about missing its EPS consensus estimate, it’s clear that the “Un-carrier” is …
