Samsung may be working on a Google Now competitor called Samsung Hello
Samsung may launch an artificial assistant to take on Google Now. It's reportedly called Samsung Hello, and it might launch on the Galaxy S8.
Google may soon delete millions of apps from the Play Store
It looks like Google wants to clean up the Play Store a little. The company may soon delete apps that don't have a privacy policy.
New rules could let citizens in one EU country stream digital content in another
The European Commission's proposed Digital Single Market rules would allow customers in one country to access content in another.
Android user? Good luck getting a date with someone using an iPhone
Apple users are particularly picky when it comes to finding their mates, especially if that potential mate is swiping on an Android device.
T-Mobile is gaining on Verizon when it comes to 4G availability, study finds
The war between T-Mobile and Verizon for fastest network rages on, and the latest battle has ended in a draw.
Flipboard’s redesign makes it easier to keep up with your favorite topics
Flipboard is rolling out a major redesign of its news app, and at the center is a new feature that promises a more personalized experience.
Facebook’s Community Help is a forum for survivors to mount rescue efforts
Facebook's new Community Help feature aims to help survivors of terrorist attacks and natural disasters connect.
Samsung’s batteries just caught fire, and nearly took a factory with them
A Chinese factory belonging to Samsung SDI, Samsung's battery division, caught fire. The resulting damage was reportedly "minor."
Milwaukee passes ordinance requiring permits for Pokémon Go-style games
Some government regulators are fed up with the throngs of crowds drawn by games like Pokémon Go, and they're doing something about it.
iPhone 6S battery woes force Apple to recall thousands of devices in UAE
The recall of defective units that unexpectedly shut down reportedly extends to nearly 90,000 devices in the UAE.
Apple took a whopping 92 percent of smartphone industry profits for Q4 2016
Apple has had an excellent quarter in the smartphone industry yet again. In fact, it's taken 92 percent of smartphone industry profits.
Rossignol and PIQ Sport Intelligence create world’s first ‘connected ski’
Rossignol and PIQ Sport Intelligence teamed up to create the connected ski, which provides real-time feedback on performance on the slopes.
As Apple pursues perfection, new campus frustrates builders and officials
The company is holding its new headquarters to a meticulous level of quality more befitting of a smartphone than a building.
Improve your stand-up paddleboarding with the Smart Paddle from Quickblade
The Quickblade Smart Paddle uses sensors and tracking technology to provide real-time feedback on a stand-up paddler's technique and more.
Unlock the full potential of your iPhone 7 camera with new accessories from Moment
Moment debuted a new battery photo case, a photo case, and a cinema wide lens for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
Apple Pay is the most popular mobile payment system in the U.S.
Despite a highly competitive mobile payments landscape, it looks as though Apple Pay reigns supreme when it comes to adoption in the U.S.
The Google Pixel audio bug has been fixed with the February security patch
Pixel and Pixel XL users have been reporting static at high volumes since late last year, and it seems Google has delivered a solution.
The Edge Moto Mod on Indiegogo gives your Moto Z an LED notification strip
Own a Moto Z and want an easier way to check your notifications? The Edge Moto Mod on Indiegogo is for you!
Apple patent describes headphones that flip upward to double as speakers
Apple's dreaming up wild and crazy headphones in the bowels of its engineering labs. These double as loudspeakers when flipped upward.
Connect Alexa to your ride with Logitech's smart car mount
Now, the same commands and requests many drivers might already use at home with their Echo devices are available behind the wheel.
YouTube begins rolling out live-streaming via app, starting with creators
YouTube has featured live-streaming on its desktop site since 2011, but the company is finally bringing the feature to smartphones.
Expect massive mobile data traffic growth from 2016 to 2021, Cisco says
Mobile traffic is expected to grow 39-fold between 2016 and 2021, according to Cisco. Mobile devices are expected to contribute.
ZTE integrates Hiya’s spam-blocking technology into the Axon 7 smartphone
ZTE is getting serious about blocking spam calls. It's partnering with call-filtering service Hiya to roll out support for the Axon 7.
New features galore arrive on the ZTE Axon 7, but Daydream VR is the most exciting
We're already fans of the ZTE Axon 7, and now there's another reason to buy one: An Android 7.0 Nougat update adding Daydream VR support.
BT says it supports Google in EU antitrust case against Android
BT, a telecom provider in the U.K., has sent a letter to the European Commission announcing its support for Google in a case against Android.
AT&T’s flexible GoPhone gets a bit cheaper in time for tax season
AT&T's launching discounts just in time for tax season. Starting February 10, GoPhone prepaid customers can save on new devices.
Apple and Austrailian banks continue to battle over NFC technology
Apple claims that a group of Australia's largest banks are looking to “delay or even block” the expansion of Apple Pay.
Snapchat bringing bite-sized version of BBC’s ‘Planet Earth II’ to mobile
Snapchat has announced it will unveil six mini-episodes of the BBC's acclaimed nature documentary series beginning February 17.
Waiting on a Google Pixel? Verizon may treat you to a free Daydream View
Big Red is offering a free Daydream View headset to Pixel customers that have not received a device yet due to shipment delays.
Samsung patent for flexible screen suggests a bendable device is on the way
Samsung has filed a patent for a smartphone with a flexible display. It's expected to come to market as soon as this year.
Apple reportedly requesting to sell refurbished iPhones in India — again
Apple is reportedly revisiting its goal of selling refurbished iPhones in India, even though it was rejected last May.
Motorola's modular Moto Z series is getting a few new Moto Mods
Motorola, subsidiary of Lenovo, highlighted a few of the most promising submissions to its ongoing Moto Mod competition.
Sales of Apple’s iPhone declined in China despite overall worldwide growth
Strong competition in China from local companies like Oppo, Huawei, and Vivo saw Apple's sales decline in 2016.
South Korean government bolsters battery safety requirements — and we know why
South Korea has no interest in allowing history to repeat itself. It will bolster safety requirements to avoid a Galaxy Note 7 repeat.