How to control anything in your house with your iPhone or Android phone
Some day, everything in your house will be “smart.” Today, most of the things in your house a pretty dumb. Until we arrive at a …
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These are the 5 best-selling smartphone accessories on Amazon (and you probably need them all)
Everyone knows that a handset purchase is just the beginning when it comes to smartphones. Beyond the phone itself, you also need extra wall chargers, car …
Do this now: A step-by-step guide for encrypting your Android phone
It seems like every week there’s a major new vulnerability found in Android. What makes this even worse for users is that it will likely …
Google is finally solving Android’s bloatware problem
If there’s one thing Android and iPhone users have in common, it’s their mutual hatred of bloatware. There’s just something inherently frustrating about getting a …
Google Maps for Android has an awesome new feature – download the update right now
Google is at it again: The company has thought of a different way it can improve one of its best mobile applications, and you can …
Never let your car dealer rip you off again – get a PWOW Car Diagnostic Scanner for $15 on Amazon
Stop us if you’ve heard this story before: you’re driving along when a light comes on in the dash on your car. Your service manual …
Samsung is reportedly working on a truly massive iPad Pro rival
Samsung is reportedly working on a tablet so big that it may even make Apple’s rumored 12.9-inch iPad Pro seem minuscule by comparison. According to SamMobile, …
Watch out, Android users: Your lock pattern isn’t as secure as you think
While the prevalence of smartphones with fingerprint-based security has increased considerably over the past two years, the vast majority of Android users still rely on tried and true …
Now is the winter of Android fans’ discontent
I’ve noticed an uptick in complaining from fans about new flagship Android handsets this year, starting with the HTC One M9 and moving onto the …
Use this app to stop Netflix and YouTube from eating all your monthly mobile data
Have you ever received that dreaded text message from your wireless provider that you’ve reached 90% of your data cap before the end of the …
One WhatsApp feature Android received months ago is finally available on iPhone
While iPhone is usually the first device many developers think when creating their apps, that doesn’t always happen. Such is the case with WhatsApp, a …
You have to download the new free game from the creators of ‘Crossy Road’ immediately
As mobile app stores have become increasingly crowded, it’s been more and more difficult for developers to grab the attention of smartphone and tablet owners. …
Could BlackBerry be back? Gorgeous leaked phone to run Android
OK, so we’ve seen plenty of leaked renders of BlackBerry’s Android phone but they’ve all been missing something: The iconic BlackBerry physical keyboard. Worry not …
No more excuses: Google needs to fix Android’s broken update system
We all know the reason why Android phones take much longer to get the latest software compared to iPhones. There are countless different Android hardware …
You can download Android Marshmallow right now – here’s how
Shortly after revealing the official name of Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Monday, Google released the final preview version of the software along with the Android …
This app singlehandedly transforms your night into an epic drinking adventure
It’s Friday, and you’re probably texting your friends about going out tonight. Yes, you might have a hard time choosing which bars to hit, and …
The worst Android vulnerability the world has ever seen isn’t fixed, no matter what Google tells you
A few days ago, a security researcher revealed that up to 950 million Android devices are susceptible to a hack that takes advantage of one …
Amazon is offering over $90 worth of paid Android apps for free – download them now
Amazon is back at it. The online retailer has yet another giant Android app sale available to Android device owners, offering up 39 premium Android apps as …
7 crazy experimental Android apps you won’t find on any iPhone
Google this week took the wraps off a new project called Android Experiments that’s designed to show off some of the crazier ideas that Android …
Forget USB Type-C, someone just fixed micro USB cables
Yes, micro USB cables work with any Android phone, which means that they’re extremely useful. However, they still have an annoying feature: there’s only one …
Study: Android user loyalty has actually surpassed the iPhone
One of the more commonly touted axioms in tech is that iOS users are, on average, more loyal than Android users. New data from Consumer Intelligence …
One of the best mobile security apps around is now completely free to download
We all love the Internet, but it’s also filled with nefarious hackers willing to take advantage of every single oversight. Some security issues are built into …
Why one longtime Android fan can’t resist the iPhone any longer
We’ve seen quite a few longtime Android fans talk about switching to the iPhone lately and now Apple has converted a longtime Android fan who previously …
How to turn any iPhone or Android phone into a 3D hologram projector for less than $1
File this one under smartphone hacks that are definitely unnecessary but insanely fun. When simple science meets smartphones, the result is a nifty little “hack” that can …
BlackBerry’s first Android phone: More leaked pictures emerge
BlackBerry will likely release its first-ever Android phone later this year and now CrackBerry has posted some new leaked photos of the new device. Among other …
Android’s latest security mess will get worse before it gets better
Late last month, security researcher Joshua Drake informed the world about an Android exploit known as Stagefright. Google was informed about the vulnerability months in advance, …
Do this now: Use this app to see if your Android phone is vulnerable to the ‘Stagefright’ bug
Stagefright is the name of a massive vulnerability that affects more than 950 million Android devices. So far, Google, Samsung and LG have all confirmed they …
Microsoft has released several amazing Android apps and this might be the coolest one yet
In case you haven’t noticed, Microsoft is about a lot more than just Windows and Office these days. In fact, it’s become a really important player …
Turn any phone into a virtual reality headset for $15 with this Google Cardboard kit
When Google first announced Google Cardboard, people laughed. Virtual reality was in the early stages of a resurgence and Oculus was blowing up… and here’s …
Apple wants to bring more of its own apps to Android… but why?
Microsoft might not be the only major mobile player that’s invading other mobile ecosystems, as Apple is also looking to build more mobile apps on …
