New free app gives us the Android notification experience we’ve been waiting for
If you use an Android device and you aren’t happy with the phone’s default notification system, you can either wait for Android N to further …
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Android’s ‘toxic hellstew’ of vulnerabilities is slowly getting fixed
Google’s most recent report on Android security reveals that its mobile platform is safer than ever from bugs and malware, but that there’s a long …
The iPhone 7 isn’t even out and rivals are already copying a rumored signature feature
Like it or not, Apple is still the company that dictates the future of the smartphone, even though the iPhone isn’t the dominant platform by …
Should Android be illegal?
Nothing in this world is free. Whether or not you pay for something with money, you always pay. Google has built a massive empire that …
European Union files formal antitrust complaint against Google’s Android
We knew the European Union was looking into Google’s Android mobile operating system and the company’s business practices surrounding it, so it’s no surprise that …
Meet the world’s smallest Android phone
These days, people love having phones with large displays, even though Apple’s new iPhone SE shows that there’s still a market for smaller phones. Even this …
Just about anyone can read your private conversations if you use SMS
Are your iPhone or Android text messages secure? Can anyone intercept them and read their contents? These are questions not many smartphone users ask, but not …
One of the most popular PC games of all time now runs on Android phones
The average mobile game is never going to compare to a $60 console game, but as smartphones become increasingly powerful, the idea of bringing full-fledged gaming …
The only way to get Google’s awesome new app that lets you control your phone by voice
Apple has always been a market leader when it comes to mobile accessibility features for people with disabilities. And of course as anyone who follows …
Think you know what people look for in a new smartphone? Think again
What’s the most important thing to consider when buying a smartphone? Is it the size? The hardware? The camera? A new survey revealed what smartphone …
Can a millennial survive a week without his iPhone?
You might think that millennials couldn’t possibly survive a full week with their precious smartphones — and you might be right. But it turns out that trying …
Worst idea ever? Texting will be officially allowed at the movies
I’ll admit right away that I do happen to read a text or two — and even reply to them — while at the movies. …
Texting with friends? Don’t use these confusing emoji
You might be using emoji on your iPhone or Android device a lot these days, but it turns out you probably don’t really understand what …
Android vendors have another reason to fear the iPhone SE
Apple last week released the iPhone SE, which is largely an iPhone 6s that’s packed into a compact iPhone 5s design and that sports a price …
WhatsApp shows why the FBI’s fight against encryption is doomed
The FBI took on Apple and lost, but it’s still looking for ways to persuade tech companies to give it back doors to encrypted devices. …
How to encrypt iPhone and Android, and why you should do it now
Apple’s fight with the FBI may be over for the time being, but this high-profile fight about user privacy and state security may have puzzled some …
Would it be any easier for the FBI to crack Android?
Much has been written about the massive fight between the FBI and Apple over encryption in the high-profile San Bernardino shooting case. Apple has won the …
How to add Android N’s best new features to your phone right now
Android 6.0 Marshmallow was announced nearly six months ago and according to Google, it has only found its way to 2.3% of Android devices so …
Would AT&T really go this far to undermine Google’s control of Android?
When you think of Google’s major rivals, you typically think of Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and maybe even Amazon. But what about AT&T? A new report …
Nintendo’s first iOS and Android app launches in the U.S. on March 31st
Nintendo’s first smartphone app is coming west. On Tuesday, Nintendo announced that Miitomo will launch in the United States on Thursday, March 31st. That will also mark …
Apple Music just got a new feature on Android that’s not coming to iOS any time soon
Not long ago, Apple brought its Apple Music app to Android. Having to compete with established powerhouses like Spotify and Pandora, Apple knew it would be …
Critical Android bug can permanently compromise Nexus and other devices
Another day, another big Android vulnerability revealed. A report from security firm Lookout informs us of a new threat that can permanently “compromise” a device, including …
Hilarious: Google Now offers tips for pirating ‘Deadpool’
Google Now is arguably the best thing about using an Android phone. If you give it permission, Google will track everything about you, extract the …
What it’s like living with a $20 Android phone
Android phones aren’t all glitzy flagship devices like the Galaxy S7 edge and the LG G5. In fact, the majority of Android phones out there …
There’s really no excuse for buying a mid-range Android phone anymore
It finally happened. On Monday, March 21st 2016 A.D., Apple launched the affordable iPhone you’ve wanted all along. The iPhone SE is a beautiful all glass and aluminum smartphone …
How to join Snapchat’s Android beta and get new features before anyone else
Snapchat isn’t just for sexting anymore… it’s also for throwing up rainbows. Joking aside, Snapchat has become a force to be reckoned with in the …
This is exactly the kind of encrypted iPhone app you can use to hide from the FBI
If the FBI has its way in court, Apple will be forced to hack its mobile operating system and create a backdoor for iOS that would …
5 free apps for iPhone and Android that will actually change your life
When it comes to making significant positive changes in your life, there’s only one thing that can make any effort a success: willpower. The simple fact …
Waze, the world’s best navigation app, can now see the future
Google’s Waze is a handy navigation app that will tell you all you need to know about local traffic to speed up your commute while …
Actually, closing your apps might be making your battery life worse
I have a confession to make: I’m an app closer. The iPhone 6s is my main smartphone and it’s so fast that opening apps from …
