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 …
What if the 12.9-inch ‘iPad Pro’ looked like this?
The person in the image above is not a professional working a 12.9-inch iPad Pro model with a stylus. And for that matter, Apple did …
Apple has the size, Google has the momentum, but the smart money has been on BlackBerry in 2014
It’s been an interesting start to 2014 for the mobile platform makers Apple, Google, BlackBerry and Microsoft, with BlackBerry leading the way, leaving the others …
New $25 promo is yet another sign that a brand new Apple TV is on the way
There’s no telling how long it will be before we finally see a refreshed Apple TV, but until Apple comes forward with an announcement, we’ll …
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 …
Here’s what the PlayStation 4 is doing wrong
Sony’s latest console hasn’t had any trouble maintaining its position at the top of the sales charts, but that doesn’t mean the PlayStation 4 is …
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 …
Amazon is reportedly in talks to bring a music streaming service to Prime
Ever since Amazon announced it was considering raising the price of Prime subscriptions, customers of the gargantuan online marketplace have been very vocal about their …
How to craft the perfect password
It seems obvious, but passwords are our first line of defense against a growing army of nefarious hackers looking to steal our data, money or …
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, …
Ever gluttons for punishment, BlackBerry mulls PlayBook sequel
The original BlackBerry PlayBook was certainly not the company’s crowning achievement. In fact, the PlayBook was such a notorious dud that BlackBerry never even bothered …
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 …
Apple, Amazon, Google named the world’s 3 most admired companies
Fortune has come out with its annual list of the world’s most admired companies and it looks like big tech companies are once again the …
Google unveils even more new Google Maps features
Google on Thursday announced a new Google Maps-related online product that should help both companies and regular consumers enjoy a better maps experience. The Google …
Torrenting popular songs could result in automated fines
You might want to watch your back if you were considering torrenting any of those catchy pop songs you keep hearing on the radio. According …
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 …
PlayStation Plus subscribers: Here are your free games for March
Sony has unveiled the latest round of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers to add to their Instant Game Collections. In March, PlayStation 4 owners …
Why Bitcoin owners should expect to get ripped off again and again
This has been a rough week for many Bitcoin owners who have lost substantial amounts of money due to the collapse of Mt. Gox, which …
Shocker: ABC’s first-ever Oscars online stream will shaft cord cutters
ABC on Sunday will live stream the 86th edition of the Oscars, although not all users interested in watching the show on a different screen than …
