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 …
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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 …
Netflix wants to help you fight back against cellular data caps
If you want to stream movies and TV shows from Netflix to your smartphone or tablet right now without having to worry about data caps …
Almost every iPhone on the planet is encrypted; almost no Android phones are
Android fragmentation isn’t just annoying for users, it’s also bad for their security. If you want proof of this, then look no further than the following …
As iOS 9 adoption reaches 79%, most Android users are still running a painfully old OS
Earlier today, Apple updated its App Store dashboard and revealed that iOS 9 adoption has now jumped up to 79%, a slight increase from when …
Unboxing video reveals the wonders of a $4 Android phone
Last month we told you about a new Android phone called the Freedom 251 that costs as much as a cup of coffee. This particular …
World’s most popular version of Android is finally less than two years old
In late October back in 2014, Google released its hotly anticipated Android 5.0 Lollipop update to the general public. Now, more than 16 months later, …
There’s only one way to truly protect your smartphone from drops
Whether you pay for your smartphone in full up front or over time in smaller installments, it’s a major investment. High-end smartphones can even cost even …
Half a billion Android devices are impacted by the latest evolution of mobile malware
The latest malware scare might be the most terrifying to date. Mobile security company Skycure co-founders Adi Sharabani and Yair Amit announced at the RSA conference …
Serious smartphone security mistakes you need to stop making immediately
One of the biggest stories in tech right now is the ongoing battle between Apple, the FBI and the U.S. government. The FBI is now …
This is a sinister solution for killing voicemail, and I can’t wait to try it
Like the rotary phone and soon, the gasoline powered car, voicemail’s time has come and gone. We need to kill it. No one wants to hear …
How to get hundreds of paid Android apps and games for free
Android users, we don’t want you to feel neglected. We always try to help out with useful tips like when we recently told you about three …
The latest Android commercial takes a big shot at Apple
On Sunday night, capitalizing on the huge audience that tuned in for the 88th Academy Awards, Google debuted a new Android commercial that has everyone …
A secret Google search feature every Android user should know about
We regularly share hidden iPhone features with readers for one simple reason: there’s so much functionality packed into Apple’s iPhone that it’s impossible for anyone to …
The MWC product that I want the most right now… and it’s not a phone
This year’s Mobile World Congress was rich in announcements, especially for top mobile hardware from some of the most important players in the market. But the …
Netflix on iPhone is about to get a lot better
Netflix is not done improving its service. After expanding its reach to over 130 more markets, and after completing its full transition to the cloud, …
Meet the sleek external battery your iPhone deserves
While Apple is busy building unsightly humpbacked battery packs, other companies in the market haven’t broken stride. There is little question that Apple stands to steal …
Study finds that Android accounts for 85% of all device failures
In 2016, you might be forgiven for thinking we’ve reached smartphone parity. After all, the difference between an iPhone and a flagship Android device arguably …
Bring any old Mac and PC back to life with help of Android
Not too long ago we told you there’s a way to breath new life into your dying Mac or PC by turning them into Chromebooks. …
Guy shows how to make a toy robot out of a broken Android phone
Even people who are talented at making repairs sometimes break things so bad that they’re impossible to fix. The man who runs the YouTube account ElectroBOOM recently …
Order this $3 Android phone with your next cup of coffee
How much are you willing to spend for a smartphone? In case you’re not ready to shell out more than $600 for a brand new …
The single best Android ad Google has ever made
Google has made several solid ads for Android in the past but I don’t think any of them have done as good a job of …
One seemingly innocuous text message can wreck your Android phone’s security
There are plenty of malicious apps and bugs out there that are capable of doing irreparable harm to mobile devices, regardless of operating system. Only a …
Secret settings that make any Android phone feel twice as fast
The annual Mobile World Congress trade show is less than a week away, which means we’re about to be introduced to some of the most …
A simple free Android app that will make your phone much faster
Despite their octa-core processors and tons of RAM, even the best Android phones in the world still aren’t as fast as Apple’s dual-core iPhone 6s. …
This year’s best Android phones still might not be as fast as last year’s iPhone 6s
We’ve said it countless times before and we’ll likely say it dozens of times more in the coming years: specs and benchmark test results on …
Simple tips for making your Android phone more secure
Google knows Android has a reputation for not being the most secure platform around, which may be why it decided this week to help out …
