The NSA and FBI don’t see the irony of boycotting phones with built-in government backdoors
Remember that whole Apple vs. FBI fight from early 2016? The government wanted to force Apple to develop what’s essentially a backdoor into iOS that …
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Apple is now selling certified refurbished Apple Watch Series 3 models for $50 off
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to pick up the latest Apple Watch (and would prefer to save a few dollars in the …
Who cares about 5G when Qualcomm’s new LTE modem is this fast
Late this year, we’re expecting to see the first 5G devices become available for very limited use on a handful of real-world 5G networks. That’s …
Divorcing couple fights over $830,000 crypto stash
Crypto traders might not like it, but there are plenty of reasons to regulate Bitcoin and all its brethren. The nature of digital money gives …
Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play specs, prices and renders leak online
While Samsung’s Galaxy S9 has dominated headlines in the mobile world for most of 2018, there are plenty of other phones to look forward to …
Apple says HomePod’s white stains ‘not unusual,’ suggests placing on ‘different surface’
Apple has responded to numerous reports that the HomePod can stain some wooden surfaces with a resounding ‘meh.’ In an updated support article, Apple confirmed …
Samsung just stopped its Android 8.0 Oreo release without explaining what went wrong
After months of testing, Samsung finally released the official Android 8.0 Oreo update for its Galaxy S8 a few days ago. So what if it …
New leak shows how impressive Samsung’s Galaxy S9 camera will be
When word got out that the redesigned Galaxy S9 Samsung was rumored to be prepping was cancelled in favor of a boring update that looks …
Apple’s upcoming iPhone X sequel may have new design with a smaller notch
As it turns out, the notch on the iPhone X proved to be far less of a divisive issue than initially anticipated. Though many people …
Apple confirms the HomePod can leave permanent marks on wood furniture
Since being officially released last week, Apple’s $349 HomePod has earned rave reviews for packing excellent sound quality into such a small speaker. But the …
Samsung’s Galaxy S9+ tops the iPhone X in new leaked benchmark
There’s not much time left until Samsung officially takes the wraps off of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ — nor is there much left to …
New version of the iPhone X with an even bigger screen might cost just $699 this year
According to comments made during yesterday’s shareholder meeting by Apple CEO Tim Cook, the iPhone X has a customer satisfaction rating of 99%. He didn’t …
Samsung’s first official Galaxy S9 teaser videos show off new features
With less than two weeks to go until Mobile World Congress 2018 kicks off in Barcelona, Samsung has finally begun to tease its highly anticipated …
Some early details on Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 might’ve just leaked
Around this time last year, most rumors said that Apple would do something no other smartphone maker was capable of with the the iPhone X. …
Bitcoin is testing $9,000, but Litecoin is the one to watch
The crypto market is doing just fine this morning, as Bitcoin and all its peers are continuing their ascent to new heights. Bitcoin is testing …
Google announces new ad-blocking features coming to Chrome tomorrow
Google on Wednesday declared war on online advertising. Again. Well, it’s not a real, full-fledged war, and it’s nothing new compared to what we already …
Former Microsoft executive argues that Apple’s decision to slow down iOS development has nothing to do with bugs
Alongside the release of revamped iPhone models, Apple every year also releases a new iteration of iOS, complete with a wide array of new features …
Bill Gates thinks the government should force tech companies to unlock phones
Apple and the FBI were engaged in a massive polemic/legal battle/PR nightmare a couple of years ago. Apple did not want to create a backdoor …
Tim Cook says Apple’s wearables business is almost as big as a Fortune 300 company
Steve Jobs used to make fun of Amazon for not releasing specific sales figures for devices like the Kindle, which is somewhat comical given that …
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 …
Chris Rock’s first stand-up special in 10 years debuts tomorrow on Netflix
While some TV giants like HBO like mapping out their schedule months in advance, Netflix in recent months has shown an affinity for the element …
Litecoin creator says the upcoming fork is scam
Most people have absolutely no idea what Litecoin is, or that the sixth cryptocurrency of the world by market cap is about to get a …
Fake Best Buy reviews show just how desperate Huawei is to sell phones
2018 was meant to be the year that Huawei finally cracked the US market. The Chinese company, which has risen to become the second-biggest smartphone …
iPhone X is a flop? New report says Apple will gain market share in 2018 as Samsung slides
As is the case every year, Samsung and Apple launch new smartphone models in 2018 that are better and more sophisticated than their predecessors. Samsung’s …
Many popular ID theft protection services fail to offer basic security features
It’s difficult not to be concerned about identity theft in the modern era. Individuals, businesses and even governments are being hacked with regularity, which is …
Former Apple developer explains why the company’s software is struggling
In recent months, Apple’s software development has been called into question like never before. Between a critical security bug in macOS, a brand-new product being …
5 ways the iPhone X could be better
With about seven months to go until Apple unveils its new 2018 iPhone lineup, it seems like we shouldn’t be talking about the company’s iPhone …
Galaxy S9’s Animoji clone will supposedly be even better than the real thing
When Apple introduced Animoji in September, it did so in part to make an important point. The TrueDepth camera that enables Face ID’s 3D facial …
Leak shows how insanely fast Samsung’s Galaxy S9 will be… if you’re not in the US
Samsung may be on the verge of doing something it hasn’t managed to pull off in years, and that is launching a flagship device with …
Google needs a full year to sell as many smartphones as Apple sells in a week
All of Google’s recent moves prove that, more than ever, Google wants to be more like Apple. It wants to make the same high-end products …
