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News and Press

Samsung to implement 8 step battery testing in wake of investigation

January 23, 2017

Via: Phone Arena

While Samsung is going to work on repairing its reputation following the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, one way to get the public to feel better about the company is for Samsung to tell the world how it plans on improving […]


Android Phone, News and Press

Big hint: LG G6 invite cleverly teases exact launch date

January 20, 2017

Via: Tech Radar

The LG G6 launch date is February 26 in Barcelona, according to subtle hints in a newly issued invite to the company’s MWC 2017 press conference. Okay, sure, this fireworks-filled invite actually spells out next month’s date and even the […]


App Review

Google app for Android gaining offline search feature

January 20, 2017

Via: Phone Dog

The urge to search for something can come up at any time, even when you don’t have an active internet connection. Thanks to a new update to the Google app, that won’t stop you from finding what you’re searching for. […]


App Review

Snapchat adds universal search to make navigating the app easier

January 13, 2017

Via: Phone Arena

Thanks to a new universal search bar that is always available at the top of Snapchat, navigating the popular messaging app is now, well, a snap! The universal search bar has started rolling out to the app’s Android users with […]


Android Phone, News and Press

Samsung reportedly planning to reveal foldable smartphone later this year

January 12, 2017

Via: Phone Dog

We’ve been hearing that Samsung is working on foldable devices for years now, but according to a new report, we’ll finally see a foldable product come to market later this year. Samsung is planning to launch foldable smartphones in Q3 […]


News and Press

FCC Commissioner Vows to Ignore Staff’s ‘Serious Concerns’ About Net Neutrality and AT&T

January 12, 2017

Via: Gizmodo

This week, the FCC finally completed its investigation of so-called “zero-rating” schemes, finding that AT&T is likely violating net neutrality rules by charging outside video providers more for free streaming. Nevertheless, the carrier is unlikely to face punitive action—the man […]


News and Press

After Verizon acquisition, Yahoo will change its name to ‘Altaba’ and Marissa Mayer will …

January 10, 2017

Via: 9to5Mac

To say Yahoo has had a rough go of it recently would be an understatement. While in the midst of an acquisition by Verizon, the company has faced a pair of massive data breaches, exposing the information of over 1 billion customers. […]


Tablets

KGI: 3 new iPads to debut next quarter will slow decline in sales, 10-10.5 inch model wildcard

January 10, 2017

Via: 9to5Mac

In a new report out this morning from noted analyst Ming-Chi Quo at KGI Securities, we find the size of the new iPad form factor, expected in Q2 still in flux indicating that Apple may still be deciding between different […]


Android Phone, News and Press

Asus Zenfone AR set to blend VR and AR on a single phone

January 3, 2017

Via: CNET

There’s sure to be a several new phones announced at CES next month, and it looks like ZTE will be responsible for at least one of them. A new ZTE phone named the Blade V8 has leaked out. An official […]


News and Press, Wireless

T-Mobile achieves 1Gbps speed on its LTE network and teases 5G for 2020

December 30, 2016

Via: Phone Arena

T-Mobile released a video today showing an unreleased and unknown phone running over the carrier’s LTE network at a speed of nearly 1Gbps. According to the carrier’s CTO Neville Ray, T-Mobile was able to achieve this speed using three carrier […]


News and Press

Nokia accuses Apple of infringing 32 of its patents

December 22, 2016

Via: Computerworld

Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia has filed lawsuits against Apple in Germany and in the U.S., alleging that the smartphone giant has infringed 32 of its patents, including the widely used H.264 video codec. The patent infringement lawsuits were filed […]


App Review, News and Press

AT&T App Blocks Robocalls

December 22, 2016

Via: WSJ mobile

Robocalls are totally out of control. The automated spam calls are so common, it’s hard to find anyone with a cellphone who hasn’t been bugged by this nuisance. That’s why AT&T Inc. launched a new smartphone app Wednesday called Call […]


Android

Android Wear 2.0 preview 4 adds sign-in, in-app billing, more

December 14, 2016

Via: Phone Arena

Following Cronologics’ acquisition earlier this week, Google released a new beta version of Android Wear 2.0 operating system for smartwatches. This would be the fourth preview build launched by Google, and one of the most important since it brings many […]


News and Press

The 16 biggest tech stories of 2016

December 5, 2016

Via: Mashable

In 2016, the algorithms, networks and slabs of glass and metal that make up today’s digital tools had a direct impact on our lives in some very unexpected ways. From Facebook’s fake news problem to the Galaxy Note7 literally exploding, […]


News and Press

Verizon Holiday Shopping Deals 2016

December 2, 2016

Via: Mobile Tech Review

Verizon Wireless is offering dozens of holiday shopping deals including free phones, deals on mobile accessories and more. Here are a few highlights on what great deals you can get from Verizon: Samsung Galaxy S7: save up to $300 with […]


News and Press

AT&T launches streaming TV service to compete with Vue, Sling

November 29, 2016

Via: Computerworld

If you’re looking to cut cable TV, a new video streaming service from AT&T will be available starting Wednesday. DirecTV Now is a flexible pay-as-you-go streaming service that starts at US$35 per month. DirectTV’s conventional satellite service is the foundation, […]


News and Press

The best Amazon Black Friday deals 2016

November 25, 2016

Via: Tech Radar

The deals bonanza is well underway already as Amazon has been releasing daily deals for a while now. We’ve been through the lot and have highlighted the best ones below. Amazon’s PS4 and Xbox One deals are going live at […]


Android Phone

New Samsung patent for flexible display structure shows flex OLED’s inner workings

November 24, 2016

Via: Phone Arena

Samsung Display was granted a patent for a new flexible display structure by the USPTO. The design and technology shown and explained by the patent will allow for bendable displays and foldable smartphones, as well as screens that don’t shatter […]


Android Phone, News and Press

T-Mobile offering free flagship phones from Apple, Samsung, and LG for Black Friday

November 23, 2016

Via: Phone Dog

With just days to go before Black Friday, T-Mobile has announced a few more deals on top of the ones that it revealed last week. The big addition is T-Mobile’s offer of a free flagship smartphone with trade-in. This weekend […]


News and Press

Microsoft joins the Linux foundation and blows everyone’s mind

November 17, 2016

Via: Boy Genius

Microsoft, the monolithic force in the land of software licensing and exclusivity, has joined the Linux Foundation. Yes, you read that correctly and no, this isn’t a joke. At the company’s Connect conference today in New York, the house that Gates […]