Sony Xperia Z1S review: Does the Uncarrier finally have its Unphone?
It’s understandable if you missed the unveiling of Sony’s revamped Xperia Z1S for T-Mobile in early January. After all, it was buried in a sea …
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Apple fan explains what it’s like to use Android for six months
We see plenty of iPhone users switch to Android for a period of time and then write about their experiences. For example, we recently read …
A big reason carriers might love iPhone 5s owners more than most
As our phones become more powerful, so does our desire to make use of our overpriced data plans. According to the latest research from JDS …
Galaxy S5 unveiling next month? Not so fast
Plugged-in Russian mobile blogger Eldar Murtazin reported earlier this week that Samsung planned to break tradition and unveil its 2014 flagship phone, the Galaxy S5, …
2014: The year of Windows 7?
If you’re still scratching your head over why HP is pushing Windows 7 over Windows 8, this might give you a clue. Shawn Allaway, the CEO …
Pope calls the Internet a ‘gift from God’
And you thought Al Gore invented the Internet… According to a statement released by the Vatican on Thursday, Pope Francis has called the Internet a …
Apple looks to out-Google Google with mood-based targeted ads
To some, Google’s acquisition of Nest brought visions of a terrifying (and perhaps, “evil”) future where the advertising giant tracks our every move and serves …
One last gift for Microsoft: Nokia’s smartphone growth has collapsed
After a couple of quarters of promising growth, Nokia’s smartphone unit sales suddenly shrank from the third quarter last year to the Christmas quarter of 2013. …
Watchdog says NSA phone spying program is illegal and should end
A report from the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) that should be released on Thursday says that the NSA’s phone spying program is …
Nokia’s phone-free future looks less bright
Nokia reported its fourth-quarter results on Thursday morning — it’s final earnings report that will include a full quarter of results from its devices and …
Beats Music too popular, stops accepting new members to fix launch issues
Beats Music launched on Tuesday, and while it appears to already be popular with consumers, the music streaming service is also plagued by some launch …
Why you should always back up your smartphone before telling off your boss
An unexpected side effect of the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy many companies are adopting is that smart device owners who either quit their jobs or are …
Apple scores another big win against Samsung ahead of new patent trial
Samsung may really want to settle with Apple soon because it doesn’t look like things are getting better for the Korean smartphone titan when it …
Study showing HBO, Showtime and Starz losing subscribers is dead wrong [updated]
The NPD Group released a study this week that showed the steady decline of premium channel subscribers over the past two years. NPD Group analyst Russ Crupnick …
Here’s another look at Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 Neo
It’s only been a few months since Samsung brought the Galaxy Note 3 to the market, but based on the latest information, it’s already time …
Apple finally vows to fix ‘white screen of death’ that plagues iOS 7
It’s taken Apple a few months but the company is finally vowing to put an end to the so-called “white screen of death” that has …
More Galaxy spam: Note 3 Olympics edition and rose gold version unveiled
In its quest to provide a smartphone for every taste, Samsung has two new Galaxy Note 3 versions for buyers that want additional choices, including …
On top of record iPhone sales, Apple may also report record iPad sales for Q1
In addition to posting record iPhone sales for the December 2013 quarter – the average of 44 estimates is 55.3 million iPhone units for the …
New Mac mini reportedly launches next month
Apple may launch a new Mac mini next month, according to a Belgian electronics retailer that’s already listing two versions of the new computer. While Apple …
Netflix had a killer holiday quarter, added 2.33 million subscribers
Yes, it seems that Netflix is doing OK for itself. The company on Wednesday announced that it added 2.33 million streaming subscribers in the United …
WTF of the week: Princeton researchers say Facebook will lose 80% of its users by 2017
We’re used to zany Wall Street analysts making wacky predictions about the tech world, such as the amazing prediction made by Money Map Press analyst Keith …
Forget making Mario for iPhone – here’s a real plan to save Nintendo
There’s no denying that Nintendo had a rough year in 2013 that included disastrously low Wii U sales. This has led many analysts to say …
Think the Moto G is cheap? Get ready for a $50 Motorola smartphone
Motorola caught the tech media’s attention when it unveiled the surprisingly capable Moto G smartphone for just $179 off contract. That comparatively tiny fee brings …
Apple has done it again: Fingerprint scanners are the next big thing in mobile
LG may be working on its own flagship smartphone that will pack a fingerprint scanner, the LG G3, a mobile feature that’s gaining more popularity …
Snapchat increases security measures following massive security breach
Ever since 4.6 million Snapchat users were subjected to a leak that threatened to reveal their phone numbers, the team behind the app has been …
iPhone 6 design said to be finalized, including bigger 4.8-inch display
There has been plenty of back and forth regarding display size and other design elements that we can expect to see in Apple’s upcoming iPhone …
A look inside the complex logistics behind the Target hacks
Even though police have arrested two people in Texas who have used stolen Target credit card information, the hackers behind the breach will likely never …
Candy Crush Saga developer denies that it’s trademark trolling
King, the app developer behind popular game Candy Crush Saga, sparked controversy this week when it started issuing takedown notices to several games that had …
Google is refining its best TV product of last year for international launch
The $35 Chromecast dongle launched by Google in mid-2013 was one of the best products from the company last year, thanks to its affordable price …
Video: Emotional iPad Air ad campaign continues with poetic new clips
Apple on Wednesday released two new iPad Air ads part of the company’s new “Your Verse” iPad campaign. The clips follow last week’s 90-second iPad …
