China says iPhone’s location-tracking could compromise state secrets
We saw plenty of complaints arise when it was first discovered that Apple’s iOS 7 software included a “frequent locations” function in the iPhone. The …
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The most important ‘hidden message’ in Microsoft’s new manifesto
On Thursday we examined one aspect of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s new company manifesto that we thought was pretty overt: Namely, that the Xbox is …
The iPhone 6’s sapphire display might not be all it’s cracked up to be
The potential sapphire display of the iPhone 6 has been rumored, substantiated and confirmed several times over the past year, but all we’ve ever heard …
Leaked pics could be our first look at Sony’s next major flagship phone
Sony’s smartphones don’t get nearly as much hype as new flagship phones from HTC, Samsung or LG, but Sony has been doing a nice job …
This unbelievably tiny smartphone charger knows plenty of other tricks
The Power Company, which previously crowd-funded a Charged Card ultra-portable smartphone battery, is back with a new interesting Indiegogo project — a wallet-sized Smart Card that not …
How to bring one of Chromecast’s coolest new features to almost any Android device
One of the coolest new features for Google’s Chromecast, the ability to mirror the display on your Android smartphone or tablet to a television, is …
Samsung highlights multitasking and a beautiful display in new Galaxy Tab S ads
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S is quite possibly the most powerful tablet on the market right now. With its impressive specs and killer display, the Tab …
Couple accused of literally selling their kids into slavery so they could buy more in-app purchases
We’ve seen some serious gaming addictions before, but this one might be the most extreme case we’ve ever heard of. GamesInAsia has translated a report from …
Does Apple have a ‘zombie app’ problem?
While Apple is celebrating six years of App Store action with more than 75 billion app downloads served and over $15 billion paid to developers so …
Kim Kardashian shocks the app market
There are few things as despised as celebrity apps. Vanity apps are largely viewed as shameful sidekicks of the app market – expensive productions that …
This is Samsung’s beastly new Exynos processor for smartphones and tablets
Samsung on Thursday unveiled a next-gen mobile system-on-chip (SoC) – as previously teased – that could equip future generations of Galaxy Android smartphones and tablets. Called …
You can get Grand Theft Auto V for 50% off if you act right now
If you were holding off on buying Grand Theft Auto V until it got a steep price cut, then now’s your time to act — …
How Amazon is trolling the French government
The French government has successfully passed an “anti-Amazon” law that prevents booksellers, mainly Amazon, from offering 5% discounts on books and free shipping, The Wall …
Leak may reveal crucial details about the iPhone 6’s A8 processor
Apple’s 2014 iPhones are expected to come equipped with a new 64-bit A8 system-on-chip (SoC), with CNBeta having learned that the iPhone 6’s A8 processor will …
More than 20 awesome iPhone tricks you’ve probably never heard of
If there’s one thing you can always teach an old iPhone user, it’s new tricks. And thankfully, both CNET and Wiki Pac have both just …
Ditching the Kinect requirement is boosting Xbox One sales
Although Microsoft still has plenty of catching up to do in the coming months, the Xbox One is finally seeing a jolt in sales after …
iPhone 6 is already causing problems for Apple’s rivals – and it doesn’t even exist yet
We’ve read a number of analyses that paint a troubling picture for Apple’s rivals following the launch of its next-generation iPhone 6 smartphone and “iPhone …
BlackBerry explains why its new phone’s keyboard is better than any you’ve ever tried
BlackBerry has been proudly showing off its new Passport handset all week and now it’s posted a new blog that highlights something every BlackBerry fan …
7 awesome paid iPhone apps that are free right now
This has been a great week for iPhone and iPad app sales, and we’re finishing strong with seven solid apps you can add to your …
More iPhone 6 parts leak as launch approaches
Following the numerous iPhone 6 leaks showing the front sapphire glass panel, the back metal case, and other components, a new photo has emerged, showing …
Samsung’s rugged smartphone gets mauled by a lawnmower, lives to tell the tale
We knew Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Active was a ruggedized and waterproof version of last year’s flagship Galaxy S4 model, but we had no idea just …
Major iPhone 6 feature seemingly confirmed
The tests that put those alleged 4.7-inch iPhone 6 sapphire glass front panels through various tortures, revealing the display is more than able to take …
A step-by-step guide for telling the FCC how you feel about the Comcast-TWC merger
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday opened up public comment on the proposed merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable, which means that you have until …
Apple’s iWatch has reportedly been delayed
Expected to launch this fall, Apple’s iWatch smartwatch may be delayed, a new note obtained by MacRumors from KGI Securities analyst Ming Chi Kuo reveals. …
You still can’t buy a OnePlus One, but here comes the OnePlus Two
The OnePlus One is a very interesting, and quite affordable, fresh Android flagship smartphone – if you’re able to buy one that is – but …
Modular smartwatches may one day be just as good-looking as the Moto 360
In case you haven’t heard of it, Blocks is a U.K. company aiming to build modular smartwatches that can better suit the needs of wearable buyers looking to …
FreedomPop attacks Europe with freemium smartphone plans
FreedomPop isn’t happy selling its free smartphone service only in the U.S., as the company now plans to expand to Europe. It will begin in Belgium, …
Sorry, Apple TV: Roku and Chromecast are killing you in sales
The market for web TV streaming devices is heating up and Roku and Google’s Chromecast look like the big winners so far. Per GigaOM, new …
AT&T is finding few takers for its ‘sponsored data’ program
AT&T’s controversial “Sponsored Data” plan, originally unveiled in January, has been billed as both a cause for concern and a potential boon for consumers, but …
One of the world’s best Android keyboards is officially coming to iOS 8 this fall
We’ve known for a while that Fleksy, one of the best third-party Android keyboards around, is coming to the iPhone. Now, however, we have a …
