Verizon finally pushes Android 6.0 Marshmallow to the BlackBerry Priv
Owners of the BlackBerry Priv will finally get to take advantage of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, six months after the operating system was first released.
Samsung may name its voice assistant ‘Bixby,’ and debut it on the Galaxy S8
Samsung's new artificially intelligent assistant, which will reportedly debut on the company's upcoming Galaxy S8, might be called "Bixby."
Xiaomi’s Redmi 4 phones make you rethink what’s possible for less than $150
Xiaomi unveiled its trio of affordable Redmi 4 phones: the Redmi 4A, Redmi 4 Standard Edition, and Redmi 4 Pro Edition.
Google is bringing 'Fantastic Beasts' to your Android phone
Ahead of the release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Google’s voice assistant will let you cast Potter spells to interact with your phone.
Smartphones were the wedge between Ballmer and Gates
After dominating the operating system space, moving to hardware proved a bit problematic for Microsoft leadership, leading to the departure of Steve Ballmer.
LeapDroid just made the leap over to Google
The small team over at LeapDroid, a game-specializing Android emulator, recently revealed that they would be joining the much larger team at Google.
TCL’s kitchen-ready tablet adds Amazon Alexa integration
TCL’s Xess tablet is a massive 17.3-inch “smart home hub,” and aside from the new Alexa integration, it offers built-in JBL speakers, and a remote camera.
After killing the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung is now looking to reduce its environmental impact
Samsung has ended production of the Galaxy Note 7. The firm is now looking for ways to "limit the potential environmental impact" of all those handsets.
Move over, Area 51 — Facebook’s Building 8 division may be making a phone
Facebook, one of the most ubiquitous social media platforms around, may be pivoting in a major way. It just might be making a phone.
NC DOT app will get you to the train on time, works with Uber and Amtrak
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is testing Durham-based TransLoc's Rider app to link Amtrak with public transit and Uber.
HTC kicks off weekly 'Free Fone Fridays' with flagship One M9 giveaway
HTC has started a new initiative called "Free Fone Fridays." What does that mean? Well, the company is going to give away one free phone every single week.
Weekly Rewind: Huawei's Mate 9, offline viewing for Netflix, personalized wine
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
Uncourage attaches your iPhone headphone dongle to your keychain
Looking for a way to keep your headphone dongle nice and close so you won't lose it? The Uncourage is a keychain that keeps your dongle on your keys.
Apple’s iPhone nabbed 104 percent of smartphone industry profits this past quarter
Apple's iPhone was far more profitable then the competition in the third quarter of 2016. Analysts estimate it nabbed 104 percent of profits.
Google is rolling out RCS, the successor to SMS, on the Sprint network
Google's launching support for rich communications services (RCS) on the Sprint network. Select Android users will be able to take advantage of it soon.
Facebook’s WhatsApp is testing a feature like Snapchat Stories
Facebook loves Snapchat Stories so much that it brought it to Instagram, and is currently testing it for Messenger and WhatsApp.
Google teams up with NFL to produce exclusive 9-part virtual reality series
Google has announced a partnership with the NFL that'll see the debut of an exclusive new episodic series on the search giant's VR platforms.
Lenovo sold 14 million phones in last quarter, but not all under its own brand
Lenovo's third quarter financials are out, and the company is happy to share that it sold 14 million phones during the quarter.
Sprint customers can now pay for Napster through their Sprint bill
Sprint is making it easier for customers to pay for Napster -- now customers of both can pay for Napster through their Sprint bill.
Android developers can now discount Play Store subscriptions for new users
Google has rolled out a new developer tool that lets Android developers temporarily discount subscription pricing on the Play Store app market.
Motorola wants you to make mods for the Moto Z, and it's willing to help
Motorola wants to see budding entrepreneurs create mods for its smartphones. It has teamed up with Indiegogo, Verizon, and Lenovo to help make it happen.
Apple casting for 'Planet of the Apps,' its first foray into original content
According to recent reports, Apple is halfway through finding developers for its 'Planet of the Apps' reality show.
Google’s Play Store will soon be updated to support other platforms like wearables and VR
The Google Play Store is getting a redesign soon, but the focus is on improving app recommendations and new payment methods.
The new Meizu Pro 6s is essentially a Pro 6 with a better camera, bigger battery
Meizu has launched a new device in its lineup, called the Pro 6s. The device is essentially just a Pro 6 with a better camera and a bigger battery.
Have a smartphone? Chances are very high that it’s running Android
As per a new report from Strategy Analytics, Android represents 87.5 percent of global smartphone market share in the third quarter of 2016.
Manufacturing woes and weak demand have slowed Fitbit’s financial pulse
San Francisco, California-based wearable company Fitbit attributed weak Q3 2016 performance to supply chain issues and weak demand.
Verizon withdraws the lightest of its monthly prepaid plans
Prepaid customers on Verizon Wireless will no longer have a $30 or $15 option.
Uber’s redesigned app is more about the journey than the destination
Uber's redesigned client, which begins rolling out gradually in November, places a greater emphasis on entertainment than functionality.
Family is where the heart/discounts are, thanks to new AT&T prepaid plans
Starting on August 19, AT&T customers using its GoPhone prepaid service will be able to add lines to their current plans.
Amazon Rapids is a kid-themed messaging app that makes reading feel conversational
Getting kids to read books can be quite the task when there are an endless number of screens to distract them, so Amazon is trying something different.
Affordability is the name of the game for Wileyfox's Swift 2 line of phones
Hoping to continue making inroads into the European budget market, Wileyfox has unveiled its Swift 2 line of phones.
Startup gives the Apple Watch two cameras by hiding them inside the band
Apple may not have had room to fit a camera inside their smartwatch, but why not put it inside the band? The CMRA Apple Watch band does just that.
Le yea! LeEco’s new phones and TVs are finally on sale in the U.S.
LeEco made headlines a few weeks ago when it announced that it would be bringing some of its phones and TVs to the U.S. Those devices are now available.
Google Project Fi will show you how much data your apps are using in real time
Google's Project Fi is getting a few handy new features for customers -- namely, the app will show how much data your apps are using.