Verizon will start throttling smartphone video to 480p or 720p
Verizon's unlimited plans are about to get a lot less unlimited. On August 23, it'll begin throttling video streams to lower resolutions.
FreedomPop asks just $50 for a year’s worth of mobile service. Really
Tired of paying more than $50 per month for your mobile service? How about paying $50 per year instead? That's FreedomPop's new plan.
Millennials are not the most loyal when it comes to apps, Nielsen finds
It would appear that millennials aren't exactly the most loyal of customers, and this trend applies even in the realm of digital services.
Peanut app for moms seeking friends launches on Android
Peanut -- an app similar to Tinder -- connects like-minded moms based on similar interests and has officially launched for Android.
Essential Phone vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus: Can the Android newcomer take out Apple?
The Essential PH-1 is finally here, marking one of the more exciting recent Android phones. But can it take on the Apple iPhone 7 Plus?
Xiaomi may make a phone to give Android One some much-needed tech cool
Xiaomi is rumored to be making an Android One smartphone based in the Mi 5X. Here's everything we think we know about it.
This nefarious Trojan may impersonate your favorite ridesharing app
A report from Kaspersky Lab says a mobile Trojan "has been caught stealing bank data by impersonating the interfaces of taxi-booking apps."
Google introduces six-second previews to video search results
If you conduct a search on one of Google's mobile apps, Google will let you watch a silent six-second clip of a video.
We can dream, can’t we? Here’s what our staff wants in the perfect phone
Every time a major new smartphone is released we put it through the paces. But what exactly makes for our perfect phone? We asked the team.
T-Mobile and Sprint offer select LG devices for less under payment plans
T-Mobile and Sprint announced reduced pricing under their payment plans. If you've been eyeing the LG G6 or the LG V20, you could be in luck.
Weekly Rewind: Tiny iPhones, injectable bandages, Bitcoin for dentists, and more
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Google Maps rolls out Q&A section for Android and mobile search
Google's latest update to Google Maps for Android and search will include a user-generated question and answer section.
T-Mobile launched its 600MHz network, but no phone can take advantage of it
T-Mobile announced the rollout of its 600MHz network in early August. When fully deployed, it'll cover more than 321 million people.
Google Earth adds 22 traditional homes and cultures for you to explore
Google added 22 new homes to explore as part of the Google Earth relaunch, giving you access to even more cultures across the globe.
Your Google Home smart speaker can now make phone calls for you
Google has finally pushed an update to Google Home that allows the device to make phone calls. For now, it calls through an unknown number.
Upcoming Facebook redesign to feature circular profile shots, fewer blue bars
Nope, you're not seeing things -- a Facebook redesign means the news feed will start looking a bit different over the next few weeks.
We now know what a tiny iPhone would look like, and it’s adorable
Is the iPhone too big for you? Is it also not cute enough? The Soyes 7S is the answer, a tiny adorable iPhone clone from China.
Allo for web brings Google Assistant to Chrome
Allo for web, a companion web app for Google's Allo messenger, puts the service's features in the Google Chrome browser.
Google Contacts app now available on all Android devices with version 5.0 Lollipop or higher
In the past, you had to have a Pixel or Nexus device to use Google Contacts on Android. With the most recent update, that's changed.
The Razer Atheris mouse packs big performance for gaming, work in a small body
The Razer Atheris wireless mouse made an appearance on Tuesday, a version of Razer's Lancehead mouse reduced for oh-the-go PC gamers.
Qualcomm depth-sensing tech could turn your phone into an AR powerhouse
Qualcomm has announced its next-generation Spectra camera tech, which brings a number of pretty serious improvements.
Google Translate now supports more than 119 languages
Google has added more than 30 languages to its suite of web-and phone-based translation apps, like Google Translate and Gboard.
Leaked videos may show iPhone 8 getting care and attention in the factory
A secretly filmed video has given a brief, but quite revealing, look inside what's claimed to be the iPhone 8/iPhone X factory.
Battle of the Galaxies: Samsung Galaxy S8 versus Galaxy S8 Active
The Sasmung Galaxy S8 sports a beautiful design, but the Galaxy S8 Active is rugged. Our comparison explores which is right for you.
Gmail for iPhone will now protect you from scammers
Three months after adding anti-phishing security to Gmail for Android, Google is now updating the iOS version with the same measure.
Period-tracking app Flo is leveraging AI to help millions of women
As an app that over 50 percent of the world’s population could make use of on a monthly basis, it’s no wonder that Flo has raised $5M.
Could Android O be released August 21?
Waiting for an official launch date for the Google Android O smartphone update? It could come with the eclipse on August 21.
Looking for more of Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’? There is now an app for that
Creators of the show Hamilton launched an official app for the Broadway show. It offers different features for fans engage with.
Uber’s new in-app messaging can help cut down on awkward texts with your driver
Your Uber driver may be your ride home, but that doesn't mean he or she is your best friend. Uber agrees, and introduced in-app messaging.
USB battery pack has an AC outlet to charge your laptop in the great outdoors
MyCharge's AdventureUltra is a rugged USB battery pack with a built in AC port for charging laptops and small devices.
LG will enable the FM radio chip on its future smartphones
You might not be aware, but your phone has an FM radio chip built right in -- though most of the time its not enabled. LG is changing that.
Police photo shows maniac driver using a phone in each hand at 60mph
We all know using a phone while driving is almost always illegal, yet this one driver decided to take his stupidity to the next level.
T-Mobile Revvl smartphone news and rumors
T-Mobile has announced its own smartphone, made by TCL-owned Alcatel. It's called the Revvl, and it costs $125.
Google Play Protect makes security on Android devices easier to access
Google is launching more of its Google Play Protect features, which are aimed at keeping your Android phone safe.