Android vendors are having a ton of trouble copying Apple’s latest iPhone tech
In the smartphone industry, a pattern has developed over the past decade. Whether or not Apple is first with a new key technology or design, …
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‘PUBG Mobile’ now available on iOS and Android worldwide for free
Just days after the Fortnite Battle Royale mobile beta event began, the developers of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds have launched the mobile version of their game internationally as …
Google Play Instant lets you try Android games without having to download them
One of the biggest strengths of mobile games is the low barrier to entry. Anyone with a phone and a few megabytes to spare can …
Forget Fortnite on iPhone, PUBG just hit Android and people love it
It’s easy to forget that Fortnite: Battle Royal is a shameless PUBG clone, with all this excitement around Epic Games’ title that’s now available on …
First wave of ‘Fortnite Battle Royale’ iOS beta invites are rolling out now
Earlier this week, Epic Games opened signups for the Fortnite Battle Royale iOS beta event. The website crashed for a short period of time as …
Google security chief claims Android is now just as secure as iOS
While no one would ever go far as to say that iOS is altogether impervious to malware, the reality over the past few years is …
‘Ark: Survival Evolved’ coming to mobile as a free-to-play game – apply for the beta now
Before PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, Fortnite and other battle royale games took over the gaming world, another genre was captivating gamers and stealing countless hours from their weeks. They …
Can’t wait to play ‘Fortnite’ on your phone? Sign up for ‘FortCraft’ instead
Just as sign ups for the Fortnite iOS beta event begin, mobile developer NetEase has kicked off a beta for a Fortnite clone called FortCraft on …
‘Fortnite Battle Royale’ is coming to iOS and Android in the coming weeks
Wrapping up a crazy day for gaming that included a new Call of Duty, a sequel to The Division and confirmation that Super Smash Bros. …
Forget the Sheeple: Android fans are actually the most loyal
Whether you’re talking to industry analysts or lowly bloggers, the general assumption is that Apple’s fanboys will happily pony up whatever amount of money they’re …
Instagram might bring a knock-off version of the iPhone X’s Portrait mode to every smartphone
When the iPhone 7 came out less than two years ago, Apple introduced the first dual-lens camera for iPhones. The iPhone 7 Plus was slightly …
The next version of Android will turn your smartphone into a Bluetooth mouse
Ever wanted to use your Android as a keyboard or mouse for your computer? That might soon become a reality according to a new discovery. …
Behold: 20 embarrassing Android-powered iPhone X copycats, all in one image
Shortly after the iPhone X made its debut in 2017, many hardcore Android fans began mercilessly chastising the phone. Why would someone care enough about …
MoviePass CEO creepily admits the company ‘watches’ where you go before and after a movie
Remember that Netflix-of-cinemas service that lets you watch as many movies as you want each month for the low price of $8 to $10 per …
Voice and video calling are coming to Instagram
With all the voice and video calling options available on a device that can also run Instagram, many created by Instagram’s parent company Facebook, you’d …
Apple rolls out new iPhone ads to convince Android users to make the switch
It’s no secret that iPhone users tend to be more loyal to the Apple brand than any other group of smartphone users. According to one …
Samsung has patched its buggy Android Oreo update, but it’s not all good news
Samsung needed a few months of testing before a finished version of its Android 8.0 Oreo update was ready for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy …
Android P to prevent malicious apps from accessing your camera and microphone
According to XDA Developers, recently unearthed code indicates that Android P will prevent applications from accessing a device’s camera or microphone if they happen to …
Android malware is taking over phones to mine for cryptocurrency
If you were optimistic enough to believe that Android’s malware plague couldn’t get any worse, I have some bad news for you. This week, the …
VLC’s biggest-ever update is finally available for download, complete with Chromecast support
VLC, the worldwide answer to the question “do you want to use Windows Media Player to open this file?” just received its first major update …
These are the 33 best new emoji coming to the iPhone and Android this year 🤯
I know you’re dying to see what new emoji are in the works for this year, and the good news is that the Unicode Consortium, …
Here’s every single new emoji coming to iPhone and Android this year
Emoji 11.0, the latest and greatest list of tiny characters that will define your online communications for the next year, has been finalized. Internet arbiter …
How to make any Android phone feel as fast as an iPhone
In its early days, Android was a slow and buggy mobile platform. Even the most powerful smartphones that were released each year would experience stuttering …
France’s new texting-while-driving law gets you even if the engine is off
Police will fine you if you’re using the smartphone while you drive on the roads in France. In fact, it’ll happen in various other countries …
With Android 9 about to launch, Android 7 from 2016 is finally the most popular version
Is it a problem that the most popular version of Android in the world is always at least two years behind? Well, it depends who …
This notchy iPhone X knockoff runs Android and costs $160
According to some people, the iPhone X’s worst design feature is the notch, that extra bezel space that splits the top of the screen. As …
Nintendo announces ‘Mario Kart Tour’ for smartphones, Nintendo Switch Online release date
Nintendo on Wednesday night announced on Twitter that Mario Kart Tour will be its next mobile game. Nintendo says that the app is in development …
Pretend your old Android phone is a Pixel 2 with this free lookalike launcher
Your Android phone might not ever get an update to Android 8.0 Oreo, but that doesn’t mean it has to be stuck in the past. …
‘Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition’ is coming to mobile devices on February 9th
One of the most fascinating mobile games of the year just got a release date as Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition …
The amount of data Google tracks from your Android phone is staggering
It should go without saying that, if you like any of Google’s services, you’re expected to share your private data with Google. You get free …
