How Google plans to beef up Android security
While Sundar Pichai’s statements regarding Android malware and security have been misinterpreted, Google plans to further increase the security of its mobile operating systems just …
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HTC may shock the world with its smartest move in years
In Barcelona’s Mobile World Conference, there was something that the industry has not seen in three years: Buzz about HTC. In particular, there was speculation …
Samsung’s 64-bit smartphone chip will launch this year ‘whether you need it or not’
Samsung still isn’t sure whether or not people actually need 64-bit processors in their smartphones and tablets, but the company plans to build and launch …
Ashton Kutcher will design Lenovo smartphones
Hey, remember when BlackBerry hired Alicia Keys to be its “creative director?” Well it looks like Lenovo is going one step farther because it’s decided …
This is easily the coolest thing to emerge from MWC
Just as rumored before the event, Yota unveiled its second-generation YotaPhone at MWC 2014, a device that packs two displays just like its predecessor. The …
All-New HTC One leaks yet again, this time in AT&T press shot
There will be very little mystery to the All-New HTC One when it launches next month. In addition to the multiple leaked pictures we’ve already …
Here’s why the Galaxy S5 has such incredible battery life
When it announced the Galaxy S5 this week, Samsung pleasantly surprised the audience at MWC 2014 with the phone’s battery performance. The device packs a 2,800 mAh …
Apple invents self-healing tech that could give iPhones the most gorgeous displays in the world
At this point, we know with near-certainty that the iPhone 6 will feature a bigger display. What remains to be seen, however, is how much …
Apple reportedly readying fix for one of the most infuriating iPhone 5s bugs
Apple is reportedly working on a software update that will fix one of the bugs on the iPhone 5s that has been particularly infuriating for …
Apple’s iOS Maps pushes woman to brink of madness
Apple Maps has become famous for leading tourists into death traps in the Australian outback and for sending confused drivers directly onto airport runways. However, …
After launching world’s worst smartwatch in 2013, Samsung’s Gear Fit wins MWC award
Samsung has redeemed itself. The company’s Galaxy Gear was without question among the worst smartwatches that debuted in 2013. The battery lasted for a single day, …
This is what Sundar Pichai actually said about Android malware and security
A site quoted Sundar Pichai saying at MWC that Android was designed to be open instead of safe, but that doesn’t appear to be exactly …
Motorola says Google didn’t have any influence on Moto X or G
In a session at MWC 2014, three Motorola exec including senior vice president of Software Engineering Steve Horowitz, senior vice president of Supply Chain and …
Mapping and driving is ok, appellate court says
A man who was given a ticket two years ago for using a map app on an iPhone 4 while driving had his conviction overturned …
A tiny number of suckers account for half of all in-app purchases
Do you play a lot of Candy Crush Saga or Clash of Clans but almost never spend any money on in-app purchases? If so then …
Budget Windows Phones are about to become even better bargains
We’ve mentioned before that Nokia’s Lumia 520 line of smartphones is one of the world’s biggest smartphone bargains and now it looks like future Windows …
EU looks to crack down on ‘misleading’ in-app purchases in free games
Following concerns from consumer groups in Denmark, Britain, Italy and Belgium, the European Commission wants to know more about in-app purchases that are available in …
T-Mobile’s Jump plan still one of the best deals in wireless
It’s been more than half a year since it was unveiled but it looks like T-Mobile’s Jump early upgrade plan is still one of the …
iPhone fan confesses the one thing that makes him jealous of the Galaxy S5
Apple fans don’t typically admit there’s anything about other smartphones that makes them envious. However, iMore’s Peter Cohen has taken a look at Samsung’s Galaxy …
At least one carrier didn’t get the ‘cheap Galaxy S5’ memo
Multiple reports have suggested that Samsung may be interested in selling the Galaxy S5 for a cheaper price than what’s expected for flagship devices once …
HTC’s All New One leaks again
With more than three weeks to go until HTC unveils the HTC M8, expected to be called The All New One, more blurry images showing …
Still don’t believe 2013 was boring? A year-old phone just won GSMA’s ‘best smartphone’ award
In a piece published earlier this week, we said that 2013 was a remarkably boring year for smartphone lovers. After a surge of exciting innovation …
Former Apple engineer pushes wearables to the next level with Moov
The Jawbone UP24 is the best fitness tracker on the market right now, hands down. The design is great, it’s accurate, the accompanying software is …
How to battle Android bloatware without rooting your device
One of the problems with Android devices is the amount of OEM and carrier bloatware that’s preloaded on them, which can’t be easily removed by …
Sundar Pichai talks Nexus 6, Galaxy S6 and more at MWC 2014
In addition to going on the record to say that Google had never entered a bidding war with Facebook for acquiring the WhatsApp messaging application, …
How Google’s Project Ara plans to kill cheap smartphones one module at a time
Google’s Project Ara modular smartphone is more than just a dream for a distant future, as the company plans to show off its first working …
AT&T’s Galaxy S4 is getting its own KitKat package
AT&T on Wednesday officially confirmed that the highly anticipated Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Galaxy S4 is finally rolling out – Sprint was the …
This Android smartphone will self-destruct if you tamper with it
Geeksphone Blackphone is not the only new Android handset that puts privacy and security above else, as Boeing has a “Black” Android smartphone of its …
OnePlus One vaporware priced even cheaper than expected
The OnePlus One Android phone may just be one of the most interesting handsets of the year, at least for hardcore Android users, but there’s …
New app aims to make it safe to cross the street while staring at your smartphone
Plenty of the apps on our smartphones provide us with entertainment and information, but how many protect us from the dangers of the world around …
