No more flashy features, no more price wars: From now on, Samsung is all about profits
Samsung will reportedly adopt a new business strategy that will streamline its mobile portfolio and minimize the number of flashy features its phones have.
Famed Motorola design lead Jim Wicks is leaving the company
Longtime Motorola design lead Jim Wicks has announced his departure from the company. He's credited with overseeing the design of the Razr and Moto 360.
More than a year behind Apple, Microsoft finally joins the mobile payments club
Only a year and a half behind Apple, Microsoft has finally announced a mobile payment platform through an update to its Wallet app.
Twitter’s Engage app helps celebrities keep track of their latest selfie’s traction
Twitter's Engage app, which is available to all iOS users in the US, does away with a timeline in favor of mentions and stats.
Google launches Playbook, a guide and news app just for Android developers
Google is out with a new app, but this one is geared toward developers. Playbook is your one-stop newsstand for all things Android.
Instagram now has more than half a billion active users
Instagram, the Facebook-owned photo-sharing network, has crossed the 500 million active user threshold. More than 300 people use the service "every day."
Refugee rescue app pulled from App Store for offering false information
An app called I Sea has been pulled from the App Store after it was revealed that the app doesn't offer real-time information like it claims to do.
Google marks concrete dates for Nexus device update life cycle
Google has added concrete dates to when Nexus devices will stop receiving Android version updates.
BlackBerry's NYC pop-up store offers giveaways with every smartphone purchase
Itching to play around with a BlackBerry device? The company is opening a pop-up store in New York, where you can purchase devices as well.
Withdrawing cash from a Bank of America ATM just got easier for Apple Pay users
A new Bank of America feature lets you use your smartphone to withdraw cash from an ATM.
Google takes the the hassle out of 2-step verification
If you have 2-step Verification turned on, you know fumbling for your phone can be a hassle when you need to quickly login to a Google account. Not anymore.
India’s new rules might make it easier for Apple to (finally) open stores in the country
India announced it will relax its local sourcing rule that companies needed to follow if they wanted an official retail presence in the country.
Donald Trump says ‘no thanks’ to using a smartphone and email
While we previously thought that Donald Trump might use both a Samsung and iPhone, new reports suggest he may not use a smartphone at all.
Oppo's new budget phone costs $200, but promises good photos
Oppo unveiled the A37, a seemingly solid mid-range offering that features decent cameras and internals.
Samsung imitates Apple’s ‘Shot on iPhone’ ads with the Galaxy S7
Samsung's latest advertisement campaign reminds us of Apple's "Shot on iPhone", minus all of the consumer touches that made it so popular.
The FCC is finally moving forward on 5G
The FCC has laid out its plans for defining 5G radio spectrums, essentially kicking off the development of 5G in the U.S.
Ever wonder why Xiaomi doesn’t make waterproof phones? Its founder explains
During a recent press event, Chinese phone juggernaut Xiaomi's founder, Lin Jun, said the company is open to waterproofing its phones in the future.
Unlock your phone with Care Bears thanks to a cuddly new lock screen app
IconLogin has now launched the Care Bears Lock Screen App for Android users, a picture-based password app that features the iconic Care Bears.
Learn to love your car in a big city again with Luxe, the valet app
Luxe is the on-demand valet and car services app that aims to alleviate the strain on both drivers and cities.
Weekly Rewind: NASA's human tissue bounty, the iPhone's true cost, and more
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.
Wave productivity goodbye: Netflix adds long-awaited picture-in-picture support to iPad
While Apple added picture-in-picture support for videos with iOS 9, Netflix is only finally hopping on board and updating its app with the feature built in.
Apple’s App Review Guidelines are now in comic-book format
When Apple released its incredibly complex, extremely technical set of app rules, it decided to do so in a rather unexpected format -- as a comic book.
Have all your conversations in public with new app Public
Public lets you “discover and follow conversation from the most fascinating people in entertainment, politics, sports, and tech .”
OnePlus execs take to Reddit to answer some of your burning questions
OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei took to Reddit to host an Ask Me Anything, where users asked questions ranging from the missing memory card slot to the display.
These solar-powered mobile charging stations are helping refugees in Greece
A group of Edinburgh University students may have a game-changer for refugees -- a mobile phone charging station completely powered by the sun.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Shoe socks, a GoPro remote you bite, and more
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
Get nutritional advice from a trainer with MyFitnessPal and Trainerize
Trainerize and MyFitnessPal partnered to give your trainer complete access into your fitness and nutritional habits.
Find your Republican soulmate with Rep, a conservative dating app
If you’re part of the GOP, you can check out Rep, the app that promises the enjoyment of “safe Republican dating with like-minded Republican singles.”
Toca Boca: Vacation is the app that will keep your kids entertained this summer
Toca Boca has released its 34th app, Toca Life: Vacation, which includes a diverse range of characters and families for children to identify with
Waze will put drivers at ease by letting them avoid difficult intersections
Waze unveiled its "difficult intersections" feature, which will let drivers avoid annoying, and potentially dangerous, intersections.
Sprint brings entry-level LG K3 into the fold; Boost and Virgin Mobile call dibs
Sprint unveiled the LG K3, the latest addition to LG's midrange K family of phones.