Verizon is best carrier, report says
Verizon dominated as best overall carrier, according to a testing firm that closely tracks carrier performance data. Verizon swept all six performance categories, the first …
Smartphones
Now is a really bad time to buy a smartphone
Are you thinking about upgrading to the latest and greatest smartphone this summer? Don’t. Thanks to the endless cycle of consumerism we call “life,” there …
‘Modular’ smartphones are 2016’s dumb trend
The LG G5 has them. Google’s first consumer phone will have them. The iPhone has some, thanks to this butt-ugly case. And now, it would …
This is the worst smartphone gadget to ever grace the internet
In a world of Bluetooth-connected fart trackers and hipster-friendly tinfoil hats, I am aware that describing a Kickstarter as “the worst” is a bold claim. …
Tiny touchscreen building blocks could be the future of consumer electronics
What does the future look like? Will floating autonomous cars cart us to and from work each day? Will we even have jobs anymore or …
Experiment finds hundreds of ‘dirty photos’ can be recovered from used phones
Every year, thousands if not millions of consumers either sell their old smartphones for cash or trade them in for next-gen devices, whether they be …
What it’s like to completely give up your smartphone for 18 months
Smartphones have become a very big part of our lives over the last decade, but when are they too much of a good thing? All …
We may have just been introduced to the future of touchscreens
E Ink screens are fantastic for some applications, but they’re certainly not suitable for smartphones. The low power consumption and great visibility in sunlight are …
Use this map to see if cops in your state can track your phone with no warrant
Do cops need a warrant to track your phone? Believe it or not, the answer to this question varies by state. To help you figure …
The 5 coolest smartphone hardware innovations we’ve seen this year
While we often hear that smartphones have gotten “boring,” the truth is that 2015 has been a tremendous year for smartphone hardware innovation. We realized …
Don’t fall for these smartphone battery myths
You probably think you know several tips and tricks for improving your phone’s battery life… but some of them may be straight-up myths. LifeHacker has written …
The sorry state of LTE in America: U.S. falls to #55 in global speed rankings
You know all of those commercials you see from the top four wireless carriers bragging about how fast their LTE data speeds are and how …
Innovation of the week: Gel-filled touchscreen morphs to add buttons when you need them
The device pictured in the image you see above might look a bit primitive, but it’s actually a prototype built to showcase technology that may …
Is this the biggest myth about reviving a wet smartphone?
What should you do if your smartphone stops working after you drop it in water? That’s easy: You should put it in rice to dry …
Innovation of the week: Watch this flexible phone control apps as it bends
In 2013, Samsung launched the Galaxy Round smartphone with a flexible display… though the phone really didn’t have any legitimate reason to exist. As we’ve …
Smartphone User Heckled for Climbing on Broadway Stage and Plugging His Device in a Fake Outlet
Look, we know that having your smartphone’s battery go into the red is something that makes you deeply anxious — we’ve been there many times …
5 Fantastic Smartphones You Can Get for $300 or Less
The iPhone 6 and the Galaxy S6 typically dominate the discussion about the world’s best smartphones but you don’t have to pay top dollar to …
How to travel abroad without having to sell your house to pay your cell phone bill
When it comes to using your cell phone abroad, international travel has gotten much less painful in recent history. Several U.S. wireless carriers offer more …
Fed-up science teacher jams students’ smartphones, gets suspended
If your job was to teach a class and all of your students spent the entire time playing with their smartphones, you’d probably be pretty …
CNBC pundit declares smartphones ‘over,’ says Apple could be the next BlackBerry
It’s always fun reading contrarian hot takes that tell us why certain major companies such as Microsoft, Apple and Google are doomed to fail. The …
Why you should always buy an unlocked phone whenever possible
Carrier subsidies can be awfully tempting — after all, who doesn’t want to get a brand-new smartphone for just $200? But Droid Life makes a …
Here’s why so many ‘free’ apps drain your phone’s battery and memory
Believe it or not, quality apps really are worth paying for. If you want proof, look no further than new research that shows how ad-supported …
16 smartphones that ‘killed’ the iPhone
Ever since the iPhone became a bonafide hit, critics and tech pundits have been predicting that it was only a matter of time before Apple’s iconic smartphone …
Awesome interactive chart is your ultimate cheatsheet for finding the perfect smartphone
Want to buy a new smartphone but are confused by all the options you have at your disposal? If so, then you really out to …
Your smartphone is absolutely filthy – and these disgusting photos prove it
Remember when we called Motorola’s Moto Hint one of the 10 best accessories you could buy ahead of the holidays? Bluetooth headsets might be considered …
Here’s what happens to your iPhone after it gets stolen
The world of contraband electronics probably isn’t one that you’re familiar with, but if you read about smartphones on a regular basis, you’re bound to …
Video: These terrific last-minute tech gifts all cost $50 or less
Looking for a last-minute gift that doesn’t burn a hole in your wallet? Hugely popular YouTube gadget reviewer Marques Brownlee has you covered. In his latest video …
Video: One of the world’s best gadget reviewers hands out awards for 2014’s best smartphones
Marques Brownlee has earned a lot of well deserved praise for his terrific gadget video reviews and now he’s put out another one that takes …
Survey shows many of you have no idea how much you’re paying for your smartphone
One of the interesting things about smartphone subsidies is that they’ve essentially convinced many people that they’re getting a steal when they buy a smartphone …
One of the world’s best gadget reviewers reveals his favorite 2014 smartphones
Over the past year, we’ve repeatedly highlighted the work of Marques Brownlee, who has emerged as one of the best gadget reviewers on the planet. …
