New deal with Nokia may accelerate Xiaomi’s stalled global launch plans
Xiaomi has signed a partnership deal with Nokia, which may result in the pair working on AR, VR, and AI projects together.
Here’s how to stop SIM fraudsters from draining your bank account
SIM swap fraud, an increasingly common form of SMS messaging fraud, has destructive potential. Here's how to recognize the signs.
Qualcomm reveals new phone fingerprint sensors that slot beneath glass
Qualcomm's new fingerprint sensors are the first to sit beneath a smartphone's display. They detect gestures, too, and can read heart rate.
First, Huawei wants AI to help you. Then it wants AI to be you.
Huawei envisions a smart future, where man and technology come together, and the machine is so hyper-intelligent it knows what we want.
Google’s reCAPTCHA is coming to Android smartphones and tablets
Google's bringing reCAPTCHA, the form that distinguishes between 'bots and humans by requiring you to transcribe characters, to Android.
Google reveals when on-device tech support for Pixel phones will end
On-device tech support is one of the Pixel's more helpful little features, though Google has made it clear that it won't last forever.
Samsung employee allegedly steals 8,500 phones to pay off gambling debt
A Samsung employee allegedly stole a whopping 8,474 smartphones from the company over the course of two years to pay off his gambling debt.
Apple tests giving third-party shops access to iPhone repair machines
Apple has launched a program under which it will provide companies access to the proprietary machine used to repair iPhones.
You may finally get the chance to talk to Samsung’s Bixby by the end of June
Sources say Samsung is planning on delivering Bixby's voice functionality to Galaxy S8 users by the end of the month.
Samsung’s SoundAssistant app gives Galaxy users powerful audio features
With SoundAssistant, you can set volume individually for certain apps, change media volume using hardware keys, and schedule audio profiles.
Does the type of device you use affect your problem-solving skills? Study says yes
Research indicates using a smartphone instead of a computer makes us more utilitarian and less emotional in our decision-making.
Is Nintendo developing a Zelda smartphone game?
A Zelda game is reportedly in development for mobile devices, according to the Wall Street Journal. It's unclear what form it will take.
Pair of Intel patents pitch new ways to find a lost phone, keep messages private
Two Intel patents have been published this week, including a "low-power voice trigger for finding devices" and "face-based secure messaging."
Play musical trivia while scarfing down a Big Mac at a Swedish McDonald’s
McDonald's users in Sweden can test their musical knowledge with a new version of the restaurant chain's app.
Apple’s latest patent will blast water out of your iPhone with an audio pulse
Apple has filed a patent that uses a combination of coatings, sensors, and audio signals to stop water from seeping into your phone.
For the first time ever, most U.S. households use only wireless phones
For the first time ever, most U.S. households have done away with their landline phones, opting to use wireless phones.
Still fun and bigger now than ever: Sci-fi icon Star Wars turns 40
Also today: Apple CEO Tim Cook ponies up a seven-figure assist for U.S. manufacturing, we review Blackberry's new KeyOne smartphone.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a random reboot problem and nobody knows why
A thread on Samsung's help forum reveals pages of replies from owners of Samsung's latest flagship reporting restarts that occur at random.
Ambient light sensors can be used to snoop on us while we’re web browsing
Researchers discover a way to use a device's ambient light sensor to steal potentially sensitive browser data.
Here are the winners of Motorola’s ‘Transform the Smartphone’ mod competition
A meeting at Motorola's Chicago headquarters showcased the next generation of Moto Mods that will receive support from Lenovo and Verizon.
Mirabook morphs almost any smartphone into a 13-inch notebook
The Mirabook by Miraxess is the latest "mobile convergence" device that mates a notebook with a mobile platform, and it's now on IndieGoGo.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 demolishes the competition in new benchmarks
Qualcomm claimed the Snapdragon 835 was the company's fastest mobile chip yet, and benchmarks bare that out.
Qualcomm 205 gives feature phones high-speed 3G LTE
Qualcomm's new Qualcomm 205 platform, which the company announced at a launch event in March, brings 4G LTE connectivity to low-end phones.
Apple, LG rise in U.S. smartphone market share as Samsung falters, report says
The latest numbers from comScore's report show Apple and LG posting modest gains, as Samsung, Motorola and HTC fall.
Flo uses AI to track period-related symptoms and offer suggestions
Periods can be tough to manage, but the AI-powered Flo app for smartphones makes it a little bit easier for all involved.
VW’s Sedric self-driving concept car is a fresh take on the future of transportation
Also today: Google to take a hint from the iPhone for the Pixel2? And a possible fix for a common problem with a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
U.K. has tough new penalties for drivers caught using a phone behind the wheel
Drivers in the U.K. have been warned to stay off their phones when behind the wheel. New penalties rolled out this week to tackle the issue.
The Shellback Safe imprisons your phone to keep you safe behind the wheel
Distracted driving kills, but how do you stop it? Don’t let drivers touch phones while driving. Welcome to life with the Shellback Safe.
Dutch town installs LED pavement strips to alert distracted smartphone users
A Dutch town is running trials of LED bars embedded into sidewalks near intersections that notify pedestrians whether it is safe to cross.
Expect massive mobile data traffic growth from 2016 to 2021, Cisco says
Mobile traffic is expected to grow 39-fold between 2016 and 2021, according to Cisco. Mobile devices are expected to contribute.
The iPhone is the expensive phone of choice in India, but Android phones are still crushing it
Apple closed 2016 with a strong performance in India, but it remains a niche choice behind Samsung and many Chinese brands.
Could Apple’s next iPhones be made in the USA?
Apple has talked with several of its suppliers about the possibility of manufacturing smartphones in the United States, according to a report.
Apple nabs 31.3 percent of smartphone sales at the start of 2016 holiday season
Apple is making some gains on Google's Android mobile operating system and devices in the U.S., but the company fell short in China.
RCA launches four tablets and six phones at CES 2017 — and the price is right
RCA has taken the wraps off of four new tablets and a hefty six new smartphones at CES this year -- and they're all pretty inexpensive.