The Avalon V is Alcatel’s first Verizon-exclusive smartphone
Alcatel is has announced a new phone, the Avalon V -- but this budget device isn't what makes the announcement special. It's Alcatel's first phone on the Verizon network, and it's available now. The company, which is owned by TCL, has sold phone on other major U.S. carriers before like AT&T and T-Mobile.
Android phones can now be used as a physical security key to your Google account
Google wants to make your online life a little more secure. The company has released a new feature to its two-factor authentication that allows users to use their phones to log in to their Google account on a computer through Bluetooth. The feature is available to users with Android 7 or later phones.
Amazon’s new Kindle has an adjustable light and costs less than $100
Amazon has taken the wraps off of a new Kindle model, which boasts a number of great features and comes at a very affordable price. Perhaps the best thing about the new Kindle is that the device has an adjustable light, making it the cheapest Kindle model that you can continue to use in the dark.
Google’s radical Gmail redesign is finally rolling out on Android
Google is slowly but surely giving its apps a refresh, modernizing them and ensuring that they're easy to use. The latest app to get a redesign is the Gmail app for Android, which has been redesigned with a white background and a few other tweaks. In general, the app looks a whole lot more modern.
How to use Siri Shortcuts
Siri may be lagging behind the competition, but Apple is finally supercharging the digital assistant with Siri Shortcuts, a way to complete tasks that would otherwise involve opening apps and scrolling through menus quickly and effortlessly. Here's how to use iOS 12's new Siri Shortcuts app.
Happy Valentine’s Day! Coffee Meets Bagel dating app data may have been breached
Are you planning on using Coffee Meets Bagel to find love on Valentine's Day? If you've been using the app for a while, you'll probably want to change your password -- the company said a data breach may have occurred prior to May 2018, and may have resulted in emails, names, and more being accessed.
Apple News Plus gives you access to more than 300 magazines for $10 per month
Apple’s “It’s Show Time” event has begun at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, with the company expected to announce a new video-streaming service, news service, and more.
Nokia phones are being investigated for allegedly sending data to China
Nokia could be in some hot water when it comes to privacy. According to recent reports, Nokia 7 models may be secretly sending data to China without the user knowing about it. Nokia says that the issue was a software bug and that it has been fixed, but Finnish privacy watchdogs will still investigate.
Apple patents hint at improved Apple Store and unboxing experiences
It looks like Apple is working on ways to improve the Apple Store and product unboxing experiences. The company has been awarded a few patents for tech that could be used in the Apple Store, and for tech that can be used in product packaging to ensure products stay charged up and up to date.
Apple patent suggests Apple Watch bands could have built-in fitness indicators
Apple may be exploring ways to make Apple Watch bands a little more useful. A new patent has been filed by Apple that suggests Apple Watch bands could eventually have indicators for things like fitness goals. Rumors about bringing tech to the Apple Watch have been circulating for a while now.
The 2018 iPad is often the best iPad for most people — and now it’s only $250
Apple may have recently taken the wraps off of a new iPad Air and iPad Mini, but it's still the standard iPad that is best for most people. Now, the standard iPad has gotten a pretty significant discount -- it's down from $330 to $250. If you're in the market for an iPad, now is the time to buy.
Samsung Galaxy S10 vs. Google Pixel 3: Can Samsung beat the stock Android king?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is here, offering modern specs, a beautifully high-resolution display, and an edge-to-edge design with a small cutout in the display for the front-facing camera. But can this phone take out the Google Pixel 3, Google's Android flagship? We put the two head to head to find out.
Facebook Messenger adds quoted replies to better organize group chats
Facebook is rolling out a feature that should help make group chats a whole lot more organized. The feature allows you to reply to specific messages within a group chat, meaning that others in the chat will be able to tell exactly what you're replying to. It's rolling out to iOS and Android.
The latest Google Doodle lets you create Bach-like music of your own
Google is celebrating the life of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach, and to that end the company has released a new Google Doodle that allows you to create Bach-like melodies and harmonies of your own. In the Doodle, you can create your own melody, after which A.I. will create Bach-like harmonies.
Even older Apple Watches could be effective at spotting heart conditions
The Apple Watch Series 4 is known for being a tool to detect and track heart conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, thanks largely to the fact that it has a built-in electrocardiograph feature. According to a new study, however, it turns out that older Apple Watches could be effective at tracking AFib too.
Dropbox is now limiting users of free version to only three devices
Dropbox is making it a little harder to be a user of its free plan. Starting now, users with free Dropbox plans will be limited to linking three devices only to their account. Users that already have more than three devices will be able to keep them, but won't be able to add any more.
Google’s Gboard is about to get a lot better at speech recognition
Google's Gboard is jam-packed with features, including great ways to search for GIFs and images, and ways to make typing easier. Now, it's about to get even better, thanks to the fact that Google is bringing its speech-recognition algorithms to the phone instead of keeping it in the cloud.
Microsoft’s Seeing A.I. app now lets users explore photos by touch
Microsoft first released the Seeing A.I. app back in 2017, allowing users with vision impairments to get narrated descriptions of objects and scenes in a photo using artificial intelligence. Now, the app is getting a major update -- bringing specific object recognition and iPad support.
Nokia 9 PureView vs. OnePlus 6T: Which affordable flagship reigns supreme?
Nokia has unveiled the latest phone in its modern lineup, called the Nokia 9 PureView. The device offers a hefty five camera lenses, good specs, and all at a reasonable price. But can it take out the champion of budget flagships, the OnePlus 6T? We put the two phones head to head to find out.
Nokia 9 PureView vs. Google Pixel 3: Do five camera lenses beat one?
The Nokia 9 PureView is here, offering a near stock Android experience, a high-quality display, and a whopping five camera sensors on the back. But is the phone truly worth buying over other great smartphones currently available? Does it beat out the Google Pixel 3? We compare the two.
From a raccoon to a puddle reflection, these are best photos shot on an iPhone
Like previous years, Apple has once again held its Shot on iPhone competition, in which it encourages iPhone users to share their best photos. The company has now announced the winners of the competition, who will see their work being featured on billboards and as part of in-store advertisements.
Here Technologies’ cellular map can tell when you’ll lose coverage on the road
Here Technologies' wants to make it a little easier for companies to know where cellular coverage is available on the roads. The company has announced a new coverage map that offers data about road coverage, which could be extremely important as we head into a world of connected cars.
