Microsoft and Xiaomi are now ‘strategic partners’
In an unexpected partnership, Microsoft has decided to sell 1,500 patents to Xiaomi. In return, Xiaomi will pre-install Microsoft services on its devices.
Solarin smartphone boasts ‘military-grade’ encryption, with a price tag to match
Startup Sirin Labs debuted the Solarin at an event in London. The security-focused smartphone offers "military-grade" encryption tech for a mere $14,000.
Apple’s legal woes continue as Caltech sues for alleged Wi-Fi patent infringement
Apple's time in court is far from done, as the company was sued by the California Institute of Technology for possible Wi-Fi patent infringement.
Periscope’s new live moderation tool could revolutionize abuse and spam reporting
Twitter’s livestreaming app Periscope has introduced a real-time method of reporting abuse and spam in the comments section of a broadcast.
Look out, Google Assistant! Siri could soon get a pretty significant upgrade
Apple isn't going to let Google have all the fun in the new generation of personal assistants -- the company is looking to implement VocalIQ into Siri.
Court: Law enforcement do not need a warrant to ask carriers for your location
A U.S. Circuit Court has just ruled that law enforcement do not need a warrant to ask carriers for your phone's location.
T-Mobile’s Tourist Plan is an affordable, three-week data plan for visitors to the US
T-Mobile's Tourist Plan offers up to 2GB of 4G LTE data, 1,000 minutes of domestic calling, and unlimited texting to over 140 countries.
Google wants to make its next personal assistant more personable by giving it a childhood
It looks like Google Assistant is set to be a lot more personable than previous personal assistants -- in fact, Google is even giving it a childhood.
Sony unveils Xperia E5, XA Dual, and X Dual, midrange phones set to debut overseas
Sony's unveiled new, mid-range Xperia phones bound for developing markets later this year: the Xperia E5, XA Dual, and X Dual.
Apple’s next big iPhone update could come in 2017, not 2016
If you were expecting the upcoming fall iPhone to blow you out of the water, think again. Apple may switch its major iPhone cycle to once every three years.
Mophie cuts the cord with its first wireless charging iPhone 6S and Galaxy S7 cases
Looking to cut the charging cable? Mophie's latest charging case offers a backup battery and wireless charging, and it magnetically connects to its base.
If you’re quick, you can try out an Honor smartphone free for 60 days
The Honor series is officially coming to the U.S., and leading the way are the Honor 5X and the Z1 fitness band. Both will be available on January 31.
MediaTek’s Pump Express 3.0 charges your phone from dead to 70% in just 20 minutes
During Computex 2016, MediaTek announced Pump Express 3.0, the newest iteration to the company's quick-charging solution.
You can download the Bible Emoji — a Bible written with emojis
So put down the King James and pick up your 21st-century version of God's word -- that's right, friends. The Emoji Bible is here.
India bars Apple from selling refurbished iPhones within its borders
India denied Apple's request to sell refurbished iPhones in the country.
PayPal will now only support its apps on iOS and Android
In a blog post, PayPal announced that it would be discontinuing mobile apps for Windows Phone, BlackBerry, and Amazon's Fire OS.
Weekly Rewind: Memorial Day driving tips, Google vs. Oracle, and a cure for HIV
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.
New study revives issue of whether cell phone radiation causes cancer
Initial findings from a study by the National Toxicology Program suggest that radio-frequency radiation emitted by our cellphones can indeed cause cancer.
There isn't much support for the Senate's anti-encryption laws
While certain members of the Senate have pushed hard for anti-encryption laws, it seems as though those bills will not advance.
ZTE will open its own stores around the world so you can buy its phones (and more)
In a quest to increase customer awareness and drive sales, ZTE plans to open stores around the world by the end of 2016.
Verizon employees end strike after reaching new contract deal with Big Red
After weeks of striking against Verizon, employees agreed to put down their pickets as the company reached an agreement with unions.
Google’s iOS app revs up to high speeds, thanks to Accelerated Mobile Pages
The Google app for iOS is getting a few improvements. The latest update improves the speed of searches, and adds sports highlights and keyboard shortcuts.
Samsung Pay may be coming to iOS devices and PCs in the form of a new app
Samsung may launch Samsung Pay Mini, a streamlined mobile payments app, for third-party Android devices, iOS phones, and computers later this year.
No lines, more apps: Foot Locker now allows you to reserve new sneakers from your phone
As part of Foot Locker's new mobile app update, the retailer has included a Launch Locator feature that allows users to find and reserve new sneakers.
But will the car swipe back? Wyper uses Tinder approach to match people and cars
Buying a car is like finding the right mate. Wyper uses the same features as the Tinder dating app to find you the perfect match.
FBI director continues to bemoan encryption measures in consumer devices
FBI Director James Comey lamented recently over the increasing number of encrypted devices.
Samsung makes fitness a little more social in latest S Health update
Samsung has released yet another update to the S Health update, bringing a social aspect to the app with leaderboards.
Jury finds Google's use of Java APIs in Android 'fair use,' dealing blow to Oracle
A jury has ruled that Google's use of 37 Java APIs in its Android operating system falls under "fair use."
ForcePhone uses sonar to add 3D Touch-like system to practically any phone
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a system, ForcePhone, that relies on sonar to add 3D Touch-like capabilities to any smartphone.
Lenovo: Motorola product transition was 'not successful' in North America
Lenovo has made it clear that its acquisition of Motorola from Google did not go the way it would have liked.