Goodbye to Hello, Moves, and tbh: Facebook is closing three mobile apps
Goodbye to Hello, Moves, and tbh: Facebook is closing three mobile apps
Facebook is closing down three mobile apps due to low usage. The three apps that will shutter: Moves, Hello, and tbh are ones Facebook has acquired or launched in the last four years that never managed to gain a huge following. Facebook plans to close the apps and remove user data within 90 days.
Xfinity Mobile will throttle streaming resolution to 480p, hot spots at 3G
Xfinity Mobile will throttle streaming resolution to 480p, hot spots at 3G
Xfinity Mobile announced it is changing its default streaming resolution to 480p and capping hot spot speeds at 3G for its unlimited plan. The changes will only apply to cellular data, an important distinction since Xfinity Mobile customers have access to a huge network of Wi-Fi hot spots.
HTC U12 Plus tips and tricks
HTC U12 Plus tips and tricks
The HTC U12 Plus is an ambitious phone. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the HTC U11, the phone offers top-of-the-line specs, a capable camera, and controversial digital buttons. Whether you're new to HTC or are upgrading, here are a few HTC U12 Plus tips and tricks to help you get started.Â
Blackberry Key2 tips and tricks
Blackberry Key2 tips and tricks
If you were a fan of the KeyOne, you're going to love the new Blackberry Key2. Sure, it looks a lot like its predecessor, but there are a lot of minor improvements to make it the best Blackberry yet. If you're a new owner, check out our Blackberry Key2 tips and tricks to get the most from your phone.
BlackBerry Key2 vs. OnePlus 6: Which fan-favorite will win?
BlackBerry Key2 vs. OnePlus 6: Which fan-favorite will win?
After months of rumors, the BlackBerry Key2 has finally been unveiled. While the Key2 may look a lot like its predecessor, the BlackBerry KeyOne, it packs a much more powerful punch. So how will the Key2 stand up to the newly released OnePlus 6? We put the two phones head to head to find out.
Get a peek at some of our favorite emerging tech on display at CE Week 2018
Get a peek at some of our favorite emerging tech on display at CE Week 2018
In between listening to fascinating discussions between tech leaders, we walked the halls of CE Week in NYC to take a look at the exciting products making their way to store shelves. Here are a few of our favorites.
LG V35 ThinQ: Here’s everything you need to know about LG’s newest flagship
LG V35 ThinQ: Here’s everything you need to know about LG’s newest flagship
After plenty of leaks and rumors, the new LG V35 ThinQ is finally here. Boasting top-tier specs like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, coupled with a modern design, the V35 ThinQ is sure to be an excellent option for those who want a great Android phone with excellent features.
Moto G6 Play review
Moto G6 Play review
For years, Motorola G-series phones have been the go-to choice for budget phones. This year's Moto G6 Play is Motorola's newest budget offering, featuring an all new design and upgraded specs. In the fiercely competitive budget phone market, are these changes enough for the G6 Play to keep the crown?
Motorola might be jumping on the foldable smartphone bandwagon
Motorola might be jumping on the foldable smartphone bandwagon
Motorola appears to be the latest electronics manufacturer to join the foldable smartphone race. The company was recently awarded a patent for a flexible OLED smartphone display. It joins Apple, Samsung, and Huawei in trying to find a technology that will bring foldable smartphone screens into the mainstream.
After being down for a few hours, Apple’s Maps app is working again
After being down for a few hours, Apple’s Maps app is working again
If you're looking for the fastest route to work, you may want to try out Google Maps this morning. This morning iPhone users worldwide reported problems with the default Maps app on iOS and MacOS. After nearly four hours of downtime Apple restored Maps service to iOS and MacOS users.
Kobo Clara HD review
Kobo Clara HD review
Nearly eight years to the day after the first Kobo was released, Rakuten Kobo announced its newest ebook reader, the Kobo Clara HD. The device is meant to compete with the likes of Amazon's wildly-popular Kindle Paperwhite. And compete it does. The Kobo Clara HD is the best budget ebook reader available.
Moto Z3 Play vs. OnePlus 6: Can Motorola’s latest beat our midrange pick?
Moto Z3 Play vs. OnePlus 6: Can Motorola’s latest beat our midrange pick?
While smartphone giants like Apple and Samsung continue to produce massively popular phones each year, there are plenty more affordable phones that offer a flagship experience at a midrange price. The Moto Z3 Play and OnePlus 6 are two excellent examples. Which should you pick? We found out.Â
Take control of your LG G7 ThinQ with these helpful tips and tricks
Take control of your LG G7 ThinQ with these helpful tips and tricks
As LG's newest flagship, the G7 ThinQ offers the perfect blend of gorgeous design and powerful specs. While it packs many of the same features you'll find on other Android phones, it has a few awesome tricks up its sleeve. Here are a few of our favorite LG G7 ThinQ tips and tricks to get you started.Â
The LG G7 ThinQ: Here’s everything you need to know
The LG G7 ThinQ: Here’s everything you need to know
LG's next flagship is finally here -- it's called the LG G7 ThinQ. It has a 6.1-inch display, as well as a notch, and the screen can get incredibly bright when you need it under sunny conditions. It also has a Boombox Speaker that gets crazy loud, and it still maintains a wide-angle camera.
LG V35 ThinQ vs. OnePlus 6: Can LG’s latest flagship beat an Android favorite?
LG V35 ThinQ vs. OnePlus 6: Can LG’s latest flagship beat an Android favorite?
Just weeks after showing off the new LG G7 ThinQ, LG is back with another flagship. Sporting a Snapdragon 845 processor and 6GB of RAM, the LG V35 ThinQ can handle just about any task you throw at it. So how does it compare to the similarly spec'd OnePlus 6? We put them to the test to find out.
Moto G6 and G6 Play: Here’s everything you need to know
Moto G6 and G6 Play: Here’s everything you need to know
Lenovo has finally taken the wraps off of the new Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play. The two smartphones are the latest offerings in what many consider to be the best series of budget phones out there. Here's everything you need to know about the new Lenovo Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play.
The new Kobo Clara HD is a worthy (and affordable) Kindle competitor
The new Kobo Clara HD is a worthy (and affordable) Kindle competitor
While Kindle may be the most familiar name that comes to mind when you think of ebook readers, Canadian manufacturer Kobo has created an absolutely stunning alternative. The Kobo Clara HD provides everything you'd expect, with a few extra features that make it the perfect reading companion.
FBI inflates the number of encrypted smartphones it can’t access, report says
FBI inflates the number of encrypted smartphones it can’t access, report says
The number of encrypted smartphones the FBI has been unable to access has been grossly inflated to the public and lawmakers, according to The Washington Post. While the agency said it was locked out of nearly 8,000 devices connected to crimes in 2017, it appears the actual number is closer to 1,000 or 2,000.
Nokia 6.1 review
Nokia 6.1 review
Months after showing off the Nokia 6 at Mobile World Congress, HMD has brought it to the U.S. under a new name -- the Nokia 6.1. For its $270 price tag, the Nokia 6.1 offers exceptional value. Both beautiful and powerful, the Nokia 6.1 is the latest budget phone to beat.
Nokia 8 Sirocco: Everything you need to know
Nokia 8 Sirocco: Everything you need to know
Take a step back and admire the most beautiful Nokia smartphone we've seen in a while. It's the Nokia 8 Sirocco, and it's as powerful as it is attractive. After a few months wait, the phone has been released in the U.K., and we've got all the details you need to know here.
Google Photos now using A.I. to simplify editing and sharing images
Google Photos now using A.I. to simplify editing and sharing images
At Google I/O, Google announced new A.I.-based features that will be rolling out across its products and services, including Google Photos. The new “suggested actions" will provide image-specific corrections and more in order to help speed up the editing and sharing process for users.
Google News receives a major overhaul, replaces Google Play Newsstand
Google News receives a major overhaul, replaces Google Play Newsstand
At this year's Google I/O, Google announced its all-new Google News app -- replacing Google Play Newsstand on mobile and desktop, along with the Google News & Weather app on mobile. The new app uses Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of bringing you more customized news feeds.
Performance dip on your iPhone? Here’s everything you need to know
Performance dip on your iPhone? Here’s everything you need to know
Apple was first accused of throttling iPhones late last year. In early 2018 the tech giant began offering a discounted battery replacement program and announced software updates to inform you of your battery health. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's battery performance issues.
LG G7 ThinQ vs. iPhone X: Which phone comes out on top?
LG G7 ThinQ vs. iPhone X: Which phone comes out on top?
After months of rumors and speculations, we've finally gotten our hands on LG's newest flagship, the LG G7 ThinQ. While it's easy to pit the LG G7 ThinQ against Android phones like the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, we decided to mix things up to see how it comes out against Apple's top-of-the-line iPhone X.
Facebook F8 2018 Keynote recap: Everything Zuckerberg and co. announced
Facebook F8 2018 Keynote recap: Everything Zuckerberg and co. announced
The Facebook F8 developers conference has officially begun! While the conference is meant primarily for developers, the keynote often gives us a good idea of what to expect from Facebook in the coming months and years. Here's everything we learned from the 2018 Facebook F8 Keynote address.
Otterbox celebrates ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ with three new phone cases
Otterbox celebrates ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ with three new phone cases
Otterbox is celebrating the next Star Wars movie with the release of three new phone cases, each with a different design that celebrates a different aspect of Solo: A Star Wars Movie. The cases are available for the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and Samsung Galaxy S9.
Samsung now offers 128GB and 256GB Galaxy S9, S9 Plus on website
Samsung now offers 128GB and 256GB Galaxy S9, S9 Plus on website
Just months after Samsung launched its Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus at Mobile World Congress, the company announced it would offer more storage configurations for the flagships. Beginning in May, a 128GB and 256GB storage option for both phones will be available exclusively on the company's website.
I purposely sent electricity to my head with the Kortex, and I entered Nirvana
I purposely sent electricity to my head with the Kortex, and I entered Nirvana
Kortex is a neurostimulation device used for reducing stress and improving sleep. It sends low-dose electricity to your head as a form of electrotherapy. Despite the high price, it actually works, but there are side effects.
I tried Blendle, the ‘Netflix of journalism,’ for a week and went broke — but you might not
I tried Blendle, the ‘Netflix of journalism,’ for a week and went broke — but you might not
Blendle, dubbed the Netflix of Journalism, allows you to read popular news and magazine stories for a small fee. While the service seems like it would be a win-win for users and publishers, we discovered that, for voracious readers, buying news by the story can get expensive.
Moto E5 Plus vs. E5 Play: Which budget phone is the better value?
Moto E5 Plus vs. E5 Play: Which budget phone is the better value?
The new Moto E5 Plus and E5 Play are impressive budget phones. While the Moto E5 Plus and E5 Play share many of the same specs, there are a few key differences between the two. Do these differences make the Moto E5 Plus worth the extra money? We put the two phones head-to-head to find out.
Florida police attempt to use dead man’s fingerprint to unlock his phone
Florida police attempt to use dead man’s fingerprint to unlock his phone
Detectives in Largo, Florida attempted to use the fingerprints of a man killed in an officer-involved shooting in late March to unlock his phone, according to a report in the Tampa Bay Times. While the action has raised the ire of many in the community, police believe the action was legal.
Here are all the details about the upcoming Oppo Find 9 smartphone
Here are all the details about the upcoming Oppo Find 9 smartphone
After hearing rumors of the upcoming Oppo Find 9 for the better part of a year, it looks like the smartphone manufacturer is finally preparing to launch its highly-anticipated flagship in the first half of 2018. Here's all the details about the soon to be released Oppo Find 9.
Leaked internal memo warns Apple employees about the dangers of leaking
Leaked internal memo warns Apple employees about the dangers of leaking
Apple issued a very stern warning to its employees about the consequences of leaking future product and software road maps. The confidential memo, which was subsequently leaked to the press, comes after a series of leaks in 2017 about the iPhone X, iOS 11, iPad Pro, and AirPods.
Here’s how to maximize battery life on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus
Here’s how to maximize battery life on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus
Having problems getting a full day of use out of your Samsung Galaxy S9? Here are a few tips and tricks to maximize battery life.