Apple and Cochlear team to launch first sound processor implant for iPhone
Cochlear announced it will be launching its first implant made specifically for Apple devices and can be controlled through the Settings app.
Google retires Google Instant in effort to make Search better for mobile devices
Google is continuing to push mobile, and as part of that the company has announced the end of Google Instant.
Tell your emergency contacts where you are with Trusted Contacts from Google
Last year, Google released Trusted Contacts that let users share their location with emergency contacts. It's now made it to iOS.
Phoozy is an astronaut suit and ‘thermal capsule’ for your phone
This thermal capsule made from space suit tech can withstand extreme temperatures and protect your device from drops and submersion.
Google’s SOS Alerts feature brings real-time crisis info to Maps and Search
Google's SOS Alerts feature, which will begin appearing in the company's Maps and Search apps, highlights real-time information in a crisis.
Waze ends the wait as navigation app arrives at last on Android Auto
One of Android Auto's most highly anticipated apps has just released. You can now use Waze through your vehicle's infotainment system.
Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus: Everything you need to know
The new Meizu Pro 7 and Meizu Pro 7 Plus look unlike any phone out there, with an unusual secondary display on the back of the device.
High from beating Apple in China, Xiaomi launches the $220, dual-camera Mi 5X phone
Xiaomi's latest phone is the Mi 5X, and it's exactly the type of device we love to see from the Chinese manufacturer.
Your next phone could charge in milliseconds with Drexel’s battery breakthrough
Mxene, a nanomaterial engineered by researchers at Drexel University, could pave the way for batteries that recharge in tens of milliseconds.
11 different smartphones will support Google Daydream by the end of 2017
Google has confirmed that its Daydream virtual reality platform will be compatible with 11 different smartphones by the end of the year.
Gresso’s insane iPhone case is so durable a grizzly bear can stand on it
If you want to show your iPhone you really love it, do so with Gresso's crazy, but visually striking $500 Magnum case.
Samsung reportedly working on Bluetooth earbuds with Bixby
Samsung is reportedly working in partnership with another South Korean company to develop Bluetooth earbuds with Bixby built into it.
Fairphone ends support for first phone, cites discontinued parts as culprit
Fairphone, the company responsible for making modular, user-repairable phones, has announced it is ending support for its first device.
The OnePlus 5 stomps most big-name superphones, and this video is proof
There are lots of smartphones today, but which one is the fastest? We compared the OnePlus 5 to three other phones to settle the debate..
Making sense of it all: Smartphone specs and terms explained
Devices have gotten so complex, there's a litany of technical terms out there. We've written a guide to help understand smartphone specs.
Sprint nails Verizon with ‘Twice the Price’ ad, sneaks in unlimited data plans
To promote its prices for unlimited data, Sprint decided to poke fun at Verizon by releasing a fake promo video.
Facebook patents a modular device that would mean cheap future upgrades
Could a Facebook modular smartphone be next? The social media company just patented a modular device to reduce waste.
Weekly Rewind: Atari hats, Reebok space boots, Comic-Con highlights
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.
LG reportedly chosen as exclusive battery supplier for 2018 iPhone 9
Apple is supposedly already making plans for the iPhone 9. The company has reportedly chosen LG Chem as the exclusive battery supplier.
Razer may create a smartphone made exclusively for hardcore gamers
Razer, the gaming company best known for its laptops, mice, and keyboards, may be developing a smartphone aimed at gamers.
LG shows off the Q8 — a waterproof V20 in a slightly more manageable package
LG has made a surprise announcement about a new device called the Q8, which is very similar to the V20 on paper, only more compact.
Recently patched vulnerabilities provided hackers complete access to iPhones
Through the exploitation of two drivers in iOS, hackers were previously able to exploit vulnerabilities, and access your iPhone.
CEO Arto Nummela abruptly departs HMD Global ahead of Nokia 8 launch
HMD Global -- the manufacturer behind Nokia-branded phones -- and CEO Arto Nummela have officially gone their separate ways.
Amazon Pay Places expands to more brick-and-mortar stores
Amazon Pay Places, one of the online retailer's first forays in brick-and-mortar payments, now works at select TGI Friday's locations.
Apple patent uses your fingerprint as a Touch ID-powered 'panic button'
An Apple patent from 2013 would use the iPhone's Touch ID home button as a panic button -- a way of triggering emergency services in a pinch.
Google Play Store’s new Editors Choice pages put curated apps front and center
Google is introducing a redesigned Editors Choice section of the Play Store today that rounds up the best apps in different categories.
An iPhone smuggler was caught with 102 handsets strapped to her body
Smuggling iPhones into China promises perpetrators a tidy profit if they pull it off. But strapping 102 to your body may not be a good idea.
App Store update gives support reps the ability to respond to user reviews
This week, the App Store is extending the ability to reply to user reviews to customer support representatives, rather than just developers.
Snapchat update adds a color-changing brush, lets you record longer videos
Snapchat added multi-snap recording and the Tint Brush allowing users to record more content and edit snap videos afterwards.
You can now swipe left and right on the newly redesigned version of Tinder
Tinder is swiping left on its own old design and bringing in a new look, as well as a new technology stack.
Glass is back! Google takes the wraps off Glass Enterprise Edition
Google Glass, Google's heads-up AR headset, is back in Glass Enterprise Edition. It's a new version designed for industrial applications.
Never drop your phone taking pictures again with BlackRapid’s WandeR tether
The WandeR Tether is BlackRapid’s new tether designed specifically to help prevent phone drops that plague the mobile photography community
Google says goodbye to the blob emoji, keeps memory alive through sticker pack
Google said goodbye to the old Android emoji while reassuring users blob emoji-themed stickers are available in Google Allo.
Apple Clears App Store of VPN apps and ad-blockers
Based on the App Store Developer Guidelines, Apple is only allowing ad blockers that use the Safari Content Blocker.