Samsung Galaxy Watch: Everything you need to know
Samsung has finally introduced a sequel to the Galaxy Gear S3 smartwatch -- called the Samsung Galaxy Watch. The new device features a slick design, Samsung's Tizen operating system, and a heart rate monitor to help you track your fitness. Here's everything you need to know about the Galaxy Watch.
Samsung Galaxy A6 and Tab A 10.5 offer great midrange value for the money
Looking for a device that provides solid midrange performance and great value for money? The entertainment-focused Galaxy Tab A 10.5 and the midrange Galaxy A6 may be the perfect fit for you. With decent specs and great prices, here's everything you need to know about Samsung's midrange devices.
Google will announce hardware on October 9, new Pixel phones expected
Save the date: Google will announce new hardware on October 9 in New York City. The date and venue are a change of pace considering the past two events took place on October 4 in San Francisco. Google is widely expected to announce the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, along with two Pixelbooks and a new Google Home.
Logitech Crayon stylus for iPad is now available for pre-order
In March, Apple held an education-focused event in Chicago where the company introduced the Crayon -- a third-party stylus created in partnership with Logitech for its 9.7-inch iPad. At launch, the cheaper alternative was only available for schools to purchase, but now it's being sold to the public.
How to check if your iPhone 8 has a faulty logic board and is part of a recall
Apple has announced that a number of iPhone 8 models have faulty logic boards that may cause the phones to suddenly restart or freeze. Not all iPhone 8 models have been affected, but you might be wondering if yours has. Here's how to check if your iPhone 8 has been recalled by Apple.
Material Design 2 update spruces up Google Photos — here’s how to get it
Whether you love it or hate it, Material Design 2 is the future of Google's services, and we're slowly seeing all of Android's base apps update to the new design. Google Photos is the latest app to be updated to the new look. Here's what you can expect, and how to update right now.
Uber’s upcoming ‘Ride Check’ feature could save your life
Uber's new Ride Check feature aims to get help as soon as possible if you're unlucky enough to be involved in a crash in one of its cars. Using GPS and sensors built into smartphones, Ride Check will ask riders and drivers if emergency help is needed when it detects a sudden stop.
Google researchers examine how to combat smartphone addiction
Smartphones are built to be engaging, but the likes of Google and Apple are finally working on ways to help people manage their tech time. In fact, a new Google study notes that in general people feel an obligation to their tech. The solution? Helping people find the 'joy of missing out.'
Snap tries again — Snapchat Spectacles 2 have a new look
Snapchat has launched a new version of its Spectacles camera-equipped sunglasses -- and now the same tech comes in different styles. Spectacles 2 are water resistant, come in different colors, and are thinner and sleeker than their predecessor. They'll set you back $150-$200 if you're interested.
Skype finally gets built-in call recording so you can ‘capture special moments’
Ten years after launching video chats, Skype has finally added call recording to desktop and mobile. The feature stores recorded chats in the cloud and lets you save and share them, too. The new addition means users can now choose whether to ditch their third-party recording software in favor of Skype's offering.
Xperia XZ3 vs. XZ2 Premium vs. XZ2 vs. XZ2 Compact: Smartphone battle royale
With the Xperia range's first ever OLED display, the beautiful Xperia XZ3 is a sight to behold, and one of the first considerations for Sony fans. But is it better than the XZ2 range? To find out, we put the XZ3 head-to-head with the XZ2 Premium, XZ2, and XZ2 Compact to see which reigned supreme.
Midrange Samsung phones may get new features before flagships do
If you're the market leader and the market suffers a slump, what do you do? Samsung is looking for new ways to invigorate sales, and it thinks that pumping up its midrange phones with more new features and high specs is the way to go -- and these midrange phones may get new features before flagships do.
Belkin’s special machine puts an end to one hateful aspect of phone ownership
No-one wants to fit a screen protector to their phone, as it's always a pain. Belkin wants to make it much easier to do this with a special machine you'll find in Apple Stores and network partners. We tried it to see if it can cure the pain of fitting a screen protector.
Use your messaging app to control your smart home with Line Things
Controlling your smart home usually means a multitude of apps and different notifications. Messaging app Line wants to bring all this under its control, making life easier and more familiar, with Line Things, an Internet of Things control platform it plans to launch in 2019. We saw an early demonstration.
Apple offers free repairs for owners of defective iPhone 8s
Does your iPhone 8 run slowly or restart at random? If so, it might suffer from a faulty logic board, in which case Apple is now offering free repairs. The new plan only covers phones from certain regions, so make sure yours is eligible before sending it in for repairs.
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is A.I.-powered, attractive, and affordable
Looking for an attractive and affordable midrange phone that's also equipped to deal with an A.I.-driven future? Look no further than the Huawei Mate 20 Lite, which just launched at IFA 2018. But while it's desirable, it's probably not coming to U.S. shores. Here's everything you need to know.
The Huawei P20: Here’s everything you need to know
Huawei has announced its newest flagship smartphone, the Huawei P20. There are three different versions of the device available: the P20 Pro, the P20, and Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS. Here are all of the details that we have about the Huawei P20. All three phones are available now.
Huawei’s new Kirin 980 chip is so fast, it can probably slow down time
Huawei has announced the Kirin 980 mobile processor, which promises a considerable increase in speed and efficiency over not only the old Kirin 970, but the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 as well. The good news is we won't have to wait long to try it out, as the new chip will debut in the Huawei Mate 20 in October.
New aptX bundle understands what you’re listening to, chooses the best settings
Qualcomm has announced a new version of AptX, its Bluetooth audio codec, which cleverly bundles together standard aptX, aptX HD, and low latency into one, then dynamically picks the best settings depending on what you're listening to. It's called aptX Adaptive, and here's what you need to know.
Sharp jumps back into the phone market with a trio of midrange devices
Sharp may have been a bit quiet on the phone front over the past year or so, but it hasn't totally forgotten about smartphones. In fact, the company has announced as many as three new smartphones, two of which have nice big displays for midrange phones, at IFA 2018 in late August.
Apple patent hints at smarter charging for a potential wireless pad
Apple has published a new patent that could help pave the way for smarter wireless charging. The patent describes a wireless charger that can detect when foreign objects like coins are present and then either transmit less power, or turn off completely -- preventing those foreign objects from heating up.
Lenovo brings gaming to the ThinkPad for the first time with its X1 Extreme
Lenovo introduced the ThinkPad X1 Extreme during the IFA 2018 convention in Berlin. Ideal for the workplace, this new laptop includes features to enhance security in the office such as a fingerprint reader, an infrared scanner, and a ThinkShutter cover for the built-in webcam.
ZTE Axon 9 Pro: Everything you need to know
ZTE has finally unveiled the new ZTE Axon 9 Pro, a phone that promises to deliver flagship specs at a very reasonably price. The device boasts a Snapdragon 845, coupled with 6GB of RAM and plenty of storage. Here's everything you need to know about the new ZTE Axon 9 Pro.
The Honor Play is the phone for gamers who don’t have deep pockets
Are you a mobile gaming addict, but don't want to pay the sky-high prices commanded by most gaming smartphones? If so, the new Honor Play may be the device you've been waiting for. It features a game-enhancing feature called GPU Turbo and a lot more, all at a price that's going to be a lot less than other devices.
HTC ditches digital buttons for its midrange U12 Life
We really liked last year's HTC U11 Life, enough that it made it onto our list of the best cheap phones. Now, HTC has unveiled a successor -- the HTC U12 Life. The new phone boasts a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, up to 6GB of RAM, and up to a hefty 128GB of storage -- all for a mid-range price.
Google’s Titan Key ensures your phone and apps are virtually unhackable
Google believes passwords aren't enough to protect users from phishing schemes. The tech giant wants to encourage its users to adopt two-step authentication to secure their accounts. To make two-step authentication safe and easy Google released Titan Key, its first FIDO supported hardware security key.
The Alcatel 1 is a low-powered Android Go phone for just $80
Looking for an inexpensive Android phone to serve as your low-priced everyday phone, or simply a capable secondary phone? Alcatel's options are usually good value for money, but it's hard to argue with $80 for an Android Go phone. Here's everything you need to know about the Alcatel 1.
Huawei overtakes Apple as the second-largest smartphone seller
According to a new report from Gartner, Huawei has officially taken Apple's spot as the second-largest smartphone seller in the world -- though considering the fact that Apple is about to release a slew of new iPhones, it's unlikely Huawei will stay in that spot for long.
Google Duo is finally coming to iOS and Android tablets
Google Duo was released two years ago as Google's new video messaging app, but now the app is finally gaining a feature that could help make it much more used -- support for Android and iOS tablets. With the support for tablets, the app will get a customized tablet user interface, and more.
YouTube is making it easier to track how much time you spend watching videos
Google is making it easier to track how long you spend watching videos on YouTube. It has updated the YouTube app on Android and iOS to now feature a new Time Watched section, which tells you how long you've spent watching videos over the past week, and offers settings to tweak your watching habits.
Let Google’s A.I. make a mini version of you with Minis for Gboard
Looking for a more personal flair in your favorite messaging app? Minis for Gboard allows you to get that personal edge, creating an A.I. generated version of you from just a selfie. With over a quadrillion personalization options available, Gboard for iOS and Android gives a new way to express yourself.
Fossil adds Noonlight’s emergency feature to its latest lineup of smartwatches
Fossil teamed up with safety platform Noonlight to bring an emergency feature to its fourth- generation lineup of Wear OS smartwatches. If there's ever an emergency, you can activate it by tapping on the watch face which will alert Noonlight's certified dispatchers to send help to your current location.
New Android Messages update adds Dark Mode and Material design
Hold onto your britches, because your messaging app is about to get a whole lot sexier. Well, not really, but we're still excited that Android Messages is getting an update that adds Material Design 2 style changes, as well as a Dark Mode for texting at night. Here's how to get a hold of it right now.
Verizon pledges to no longer throttle first responders’ data speeds
Verizon has pledged that it will no longer throttle the data speed of emergency personnel responding to disasters. The announcement follows the news that the mobile carrier had slowed down data speeds for firefighters who were in the process of fighting wildfires in California.