Hackers demand Apple pay up or millions of iCloud accounts will be wiped
Hackers are attempting to extort Apple by threatening to wipe iCloud accounts and connected devices unless Apple pays a ransom.
South Korea finds Qualcomm prevented Samsung from selling chips to phone makers
Chip maker Qualcomm abused its patents to impose chip-selling restrictions on Samsung. That's according to the South Korea Trade Commission.
Hangouts may lose SMS support as Google overhauls it to take on Slack
A Reddit post claims Google will remove the ability to send and receive SMS and MMS messages through Hangouts in the next several months.
Do you know if you're fertile? You may be able to use your phone to test that
The bright minds at Harvard have created a new device that allows men to measure their ability to procreate with their smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy J7 V and LG K20 V smartphones just made their way to Verizon
Verizon has announced the availability of two new midrange smartphones -- the Samsung Galaxy J7 V and the LG K20 V.
Restricted robocalls: Number spoofing put on blast by new FCC ruling
The FCC's new rule proposal could see nuisance phone calls lessen, thanks to new efforts to block spoofed numbers.
Never get lost inside Lowe’s again thanks to the In-Store Navigation app
Lowe's Vision: In-Store Navigation app is heralded as "the first retail application of indoor mapping using augmented reality."
Timebound mobile app makes history fun with animated timelines and rich media
Timebound, an app for iOS and Android, brings history to your fingertips in the form of beautiful timelines.
FreedomPop’s new family plan isn’t unlimited — but it sure is cheap
If your family is in the market for a new network and doesn't eat up a whole lot of data, FreedomPop may have what you're looking for.
Google announces updates for Duo, Allo, Photos, and Google Search in Brazil
Google announced a string of app updates aimed at developing markets -- specifically Brazil. The company's improving Allo, Duo, and more.
Apple’s iPhone 6s was most popular smartphone of 2016 — and it wasn’t close
In 2016, the iPhone 6s became the most-shipped smartphone in the world, followed by the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone 6s Plus.
Android security came a long way in 2016 but Google says there is more work
Google made strides in shutting down malicious apps and distributing security updates last year, but knows there's more to do.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 demolishes the competition in new benchmarks
Qualcomm claimed the Snapdragon 835 was the company's fastest mobile chip yet, and benchmarks bare that out.
Huawei wants to come to the U.S., and it might be looking to AT&T for help
It's not just people hoping to immigrate to the U.S. -- smartphones from Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei are too.
Google Maps now lets you share your location with your besties
Good news for Google Maps users: You never have to wonder about your friends' whereabouts again. Now, you can share your real-time location.
Vaio’s new Phone A is a midrange handset bound for Japan
Vaio's Phone A isn't all that exciting, but that's not surprising -- it's a mid-range phone bound for Japan.
200 extra stories added to Google News with 'More Headlines' section
Google has expanded the amount of easily available news on its News and Weather app, with a "More Headlines" section.
Logitech’s ‘Rugged Combo’ iPad keyboard case looks like it can take a beating
Aimed at kids, Logitech's new "Rugged Combo" keyboard case for the iPad can take big drops and hard knocks, as well as scrapes and splashes.
What you need to know about the new electronics travel ban on select flights
The U.S. has confirmed new rules banning passengers on some flights from taking electronic devices larger than a mobile phone into the cabin.
With latest update, Kindle for iOS could be your new read-it-later app
An update to the Kindle app for iOS has brought with it a long-awaited feature -- the ability to send pages to Kindle from Safari.
Next emoji update should go a long way toward gender inclusion
With the release of Emoji 5.0 expected in mid-2017, the Unicode Consortium is planning the addition of three androgynous emojis.
Charge all your devices without all those wires with the Magfast Family
The people want what they want, and apparently, that's a charging system that doesn't involve a lot of cords, cables, and tangles.
Like a Siri for travel, HelloGbye is a new streamlined travel-planning app
A new app aims to make planning a trip as simple as telling your iPhone what you'd like and getting options tailored to your preferences.
Google redesign to app and mobile site could be a time-saver for users
New shortcuts underneath the Google search bar can connect you with everything from nearby areas of interest to recent travel bookings.
Smaller iPhone SE packs the same power as a 6S, for less
The iPhone SE is Apple's low-cost iPhone offering, boasting excellent specs and the classic iOS at a very affordable price.
Apple’s new Clips app is taking the fight to Instagram and Snapchat
Apple is pitching Clips as a fun way to craft great-looking video without complicated editing tools, and the app will release in April.
Attention Prime Now shoppers: Starting now you can place your order with Alexa
Amazon Prime Now shoppers can use Alexa to place their orders starting today. In three U.S. cities you can also order alcohol with Alexa.
All hail ‘iPad,’ Apple’s most affordable full-size tablet yet
A new iPad is joining the fray: A 9.7-inch replacement for the outgoing iPad Air 2.
Zocdoc’s new AI-powered search knows what you mean when you search ‘hemroids’
Zocdoc's new Patient-Powered Search, which recently went public after a lengthy beta, maps colloquial terms to medical terminology.
ARM’s DynamIQ chip architecture will boost AI processing by as much as 50 times
ARM is introducing a major new chip architecture in 2017. It's called DynamIQ, and it's bound for phones, cars, and other connected devices.
Security fears prompt laptop and tablet ban from some U.S.-bound flights
United States security officials have reportedly banned particular tech gadgets from being carried on to some U.S.-bound flights.
Unleash your inner Mozart with Skoove, a piano teaching app now for your iPad
You may not become Mozart overnight, but there's nothing stopping you from trying thanks to Skoove, the 21st century piano-learning platform.
Who says inexpensive means weak specs? Not Xiaomi and its new Redmi 4A for India
Indian customers are getting yet another super affordable smartphone, this time from Xiaomi. Meet the Redmi 4A.
Surprise! HTC’s mysterious product launch is a sapphire-covered HTC U Ultra
HTC recently started teasing a new product, and today finally took the wraps off of a limited edition HTC U Ultra.