If you can’t buy the Huawei P8 Lite 2017, the Honor 8 Lite is nearly identical
The Honor 8 Lite is official, and a complete specification sheet and images reveal the phone's striking similarity to the Huawei P8 Lite 2017.
Medals for Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics will be made of recycled smartphones
All the gold medals presented to athletes at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 will be made entirely with metal recovered from old tech gadgets.
Electric shock risk forces Barnes & Noble to recall faulty Nook Tablet 7 adapters
When the fault with the Nook Tablet 7's adapter was discovered, Barnes & Noble told owners to stop using it.
AT&T gets serious about 5G with the deployment of test networks in Austin and Indianapolis
At a "5G Evolution" event in San Francisco, AT&T announced plans to deploy high-speed test networks in Austin and Indianapolis.
Tethered drones could soon supply internet access to crowded stadiums
Events like concerts or the Super Bowl can be taxing on local internet networks. This new tethered drone, however, could be the answer.
Samsung catches flak from exploding phones as Apple retakes lead in mobile
A late sales boost to close out 2016, combined with the Galaxy Note 7 debacle, has helped Apple overtake Samsung in market share.
Google makes Chrome for iOS open source
Google has opened the development floodgates for Chrome on mobile. It has made the mobile browser completely open source.
T-Mobile may be following Sprint and Rogers to offer RCS in Google Messenger
T-Mobile may be joining the ranks of carriers like Sprint and Rogers by rolling out support for RCS messaging, an evolution of SMS and MMS.
Lenovo’s Tab3 8 Plus might be the midrange Android tablet you’re looking for
Lenovo is set to launch the Tab3 8 Plus, the latest in the company's Tab3 line of tablets, during this year's Mobile World Congress.
Benchmark cheating returns — this time with OnePlus and Meizu
Through tests, it was reported that OnePlus and Meizu tuned their phones to keep their clock speeds up when benchmarks were opened.
Ping's Bluetooth tracker has GPS and cellular connectivity, too
Instead of just Bluetooth, Ping's tag also connects to GPS and cellular, to ensure you'll know exactly where you left that forgotten item.
Snapseed update brings Curves and other features to the free photo-editing app
Snapseed is a popular photo editing app for iOS and Android. The latest update brings a handy Curves tool for precise and powerful control.
Apple manages to sell a record 78 million iPhones in the first fiscal quarter
Apple managed to turn a bad string of quarters around in Q1 2017. It sold more than 78 million iPhones, a record.
Another top executive calls it quits at HTC as company explores new industries
HTCGlobal Executive Vice President Jason Mackenzie has left the Taiwanese company just days after news that it lost a key designer.
Kickstarter, Indiegogo pull plug on adoption app campaign Adoptly
It turns out that Adoptly, an app that simplified the child-adoption via a Tinder-like mechanic, is a hoax.
A developer is building the wireless charging style shell Motorola should have
This experimental mod could soon bring wireless charging to your Moto Z for a very reasonable price, without sacrificing form factor.
Experience a lot of phantom vibrations? You might be addicted to your smartphone
Some researchers believe "phantom vibrations" -- the false perception that you've received a message -- are a sign of addiction.
Sprint is back — the fourth largest carrier posted strong growth, beating AT&T
Verizon's "Can you hear me now?" guy has turned to Sprint, and it looks like a lot of customers are, too.
Telstra’s superfast 1Gbps network lets you download an HD movie in three minutes
Australian carrier Telstra has taken the wraps off its 1Gbps network in Australia. It's fast enough to deliver an HD movie in minutes.
Want to get fit? The V-Training app will hook you up with trainers nearby
Regardless of your location, you can get the personal trainer you always wanted with Vent-Up's V-Training app.
Following Cricket, U.S. Cellular's prepaid plans offer more data for the same prices
U.S. Cellular announced improvements to its prepaid plans that boost its high-speed data allotment for the same prices as before.
What’s that, boy? You want a smart collar that really understands you? How about this one
The Jagger & Lewis smart dog collar really understands your dog, and helps you do the same, whether you're together or not.
Razer just jumped into the smartphone business with the acquisition of Nextbit
Razer said on Monday that it acquired Nextbit Systems Inc., the company responsible for the cloud-first Nextbit Robin smartphone.
T-Mobile's latest promotion reimburses sales tax, so long as you're patient
T-Mobile launched its 'Boston Tea Party' promotion that reimburses you 11.2 percent of a smartphone's retail price.
The only person readier than you are for the Super Bowl is Siri
Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner, and the only person readier than you are is Siri, which will help you with everything you need.
Three finally lets you make Wi-Fi calls and texts without a separate app
After literally years of waiting, British mobile service provider Three has enabled native Wi-Fi calling for your iPhone.
Alexa, my Americano! Starbucks unveils chatbot for iOS, Amazon devices
Thanks to AI and voice recognition, Starbucks has made it even easier to order your favorite latte from a nearby location
Apple ditches tool designed to deter iPhone and iPad theft, but why?
Apple has quietly removed a tool that allowed prospective iPhone buyers to check if secondhand devices had been reported lost or stolen.
Bought a Blackphone off eBay? An update could brick your device
Silent Circle is cracking down on imitators and unlicensed versions of its security-focused smartphone purchased from illegitimate vendors.
Lyft follows Uber’s lead with in-app calendar integrations
Lyft's app just got a little smarter thanks to its ability to suggest destinations based on your calendar events.
Viber app offers free calling for those affected by immigration ban
Viber will allow for free calls between the United States and Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Yemen.
Study reveals Uber drivers earn more than taxi drivers, but they're not displacing jobs
A recent study published by the University of Oxford, Uber lowered the wages of traditional taxi drivers, but created more work.
You can now order breakfast from UberEats in the U.K. at 7 in the morning
UberEats U.K. is planning on helping you get a good start to your day by starting its services at an impressive 7 a.m.
Vivo V5's dual front-facing cameras hope to make selfie lovers very happy
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo unveiled the V5 Plus, which sets itself apart from the competition with its dual selfie cameras.