Samsung explains (at last) why Galaxy Note 7 phones kept exploding. Hint: It’s the batteries
Samsung will reveal the findings of its investigation into why the Galaxy Note 7 overheated and in some cases, caught fire.
An unverified rumor is suggesting that group FaceTime calls are coming in iOS 11
Sometimes the rumor mill churns out nothing more than, well, rumors. And the latest one to emerge about iOS 11 is about group FaceTime calls.
Let your inner child (and artist) run free with Color by Disney, a new adult coloring app
This week, Disney released Color by Disney -- a new app that combines adult coloring books with technology.
Listen to music together, simultaneously, with new app Vertigo
The next time you want to have a silent dance party, you may want to check out Vertigo. It lets you listen to music together, simultaneously.
Are you an AT&T subscriber? Analysts say you may be part of a dying breed
As per a report by Cowen and Company Equity Research, AT&T is losing more subscribers on a quarterly basis than any other American carrier.
Weekly Rewind: Emoji freeze iPhones, Tesla taps solar power, Samsung scandals soar
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 10 tech stories.
Out of battery and on the go? Charge up at Japan's mobile charging stations
Japan is debuting something decidedly within the realm of reason -- USB charging stations within public transportation.
Unicode is taking the redhead emoji problem very seriously
People have been clamoring for redhead emoji for months, and they might finally get their wish later this year.
Sonos’ smart speakers could one day integrate with all digital assistants
Sonos' new CEO wants the company's speakers to play a little nicer with the likes of Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Subscribers can gift T-Mobile Tuesdays benefits to friends, family next week
T-Mobile is putting a spin on its T-Mobile Tuesdays promotion. On January 24, it will let customers gift benefits to friends and family.
OneDrive for Android takes the hassle out of deleting backed-up photos
Microsoft's OneDrive for Android is getting some new features that should make it easier to delete photos after they are backed up.
Forget physical buttons: Amazon launches digital Dash buttons for ordering products
There are now virtual Dash buttons on the Amazon.com homepage and the Amazon app homescreen to make ordering even easier.
Meet Meitu, the Chinese photo-editing app now taking the world by storm
Meet Meitu, the Chinese app taking the world by storm with its instant beautifying effects that transform your photos.
Samsung's Galaxy J2 Ace will leave your wallet mostly intact
Samsung announced the Galaxy J2 Ace, which looks to occupy the low-end smartphone space. The phone is currently available in India.
Google is about to shut down legacy versions of its Drive apps suite
If you're running old versions of Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android or iOS, you'll need to update soon.
Following in Verizon’s footsteps, AT&T is raising its activation and upgrade fees
Beginning January 20, you're looking at a $25 charge to upgrade or activate your device on AT&T, up from $20.
The smartphone-powered YO Sperm Kit lets you test in the comfort of your home
Male fertility tests aren't always the most comfortable affairs, but the smartphone-powered YO Sperm Test kit makes it a little less awkward.
One day, you might get to shop in Amazon’s VR store
A recent job posting on LinkedIn requests a creative director to head up Amazon's yet-unannounced VR shopping experience.
Amazon and Apple agree to end exclusive audiobook distribution deal
Apple and Amazon have announced an agreement that'll see the two tech giants' exclusive audiobook distribution deal come to an end.
Scientists transform a Nokia 1020 into a microscope to save lives
Scientists have transformed a Nokia 1020 into a DNA-sequencing microscope using a breakthrough, inexpensive 3D-printed apparatus.
Sony Xperia XA successor shown off once again in newly leaked photos
Renders of the follow-up to the Sony Xperia XA have been leaked online, showing that the device could be brought in-line design-wise with the Xperia XZ.
Party like it’s the early 2000s — flip phones poised to make comeback in 2017
Get ready for a serious #tbt, friends -- the flip phone looks like it's making its way back. LG just filed a patent (or two).
California resident sues Apple over absence of lockout function while driving
A California resident sued Apple, alleging that the firm willingly emphasized profit by not installing a lock-out function for the iPhone.
Onoff gives you a burner number that acts just like a regular line
Onoff, a French startup, gives you a secondary phone number that works just like any cellphone or landline.
Google’s $20 Project Fi referral program has been extended ‘indefinitely’
Google has launched a referral plan for Project Fi that will give customers a cool $20 for each person they persuade to sign up.
Microsoft's ebook store is finally coming in April — here's what it looks like
Microsoft is finally building an ebook store for its users, and we now have a look at what that store will look like.
New Samsung patent points to a phone case with a built-in E Ink screen
A new patent application filed by electronics giant Samsung appears to show a phone case with an integrated E Ink screen.
YouTube in-app messaging goes live in Canada first
YouTube's new messaging service, previously invite-only, is now live for all Canadian users of the app on iOS and Android.
Foxconn is looking to build a new plant in China to make Apple prototypes
Foxconn is reportedly looking into building a new plant in Shenzhen, China. What for? Apple prototyping, apparently.
This is how Google ensures the Play Store remains free from potential malware
Google works pretty relentlessly to ensure there's as little malware as possible on the Google Play Store.
Fake Android Instagram apps have been stealing login credentials from users
Security researchers have discovered a series of fake Instagram apps on the Google Play Store that aim to steal your username and password.
This nasty string of emojis can potentially render your iPhone useless
A newly discovered iPhone exploit involves nothing more than a malicious string of emojis. In some cases, it can cause reboots and crashes.
Federal Trade Commission hits Qualcomm with a lawsuit over its licensing practices
The FTC has sued Qualcomm, alleging that the company is abusing its dominance in the mobile industry by charging extra fees for patent use.