Africa has its first billion dollar company, and it’s all about tech
Africa Internet Group, Africa's first unicorn, has garnered an $85 million investment from French mobile giant Orange.
WhatsApp activates end-to-end encryption for one billion users
Calling, messaging, sending documents -- everything you do now in WhatsApp is protected by end-to-end encryption.
Your next iPhone could come in a paper bag instead of plastic
According to a leaked memo, Apple will eliminate plastic bags in favor of paper in all its stores.
A new threat looms for tech companies: the anti-encryption bill
The Select Committee on Intelligence unveiled a draft of an anti-encryption bill, which would force companies to comply with court orders.
For $40 a month, NetTalk's International 10GB plan is pretty hard to beat
NetTalk Connect Go is a mobile service that works on T-Mobile's network and offers unlimited talk and talk, as well as 10GB of data for just $40 a month.
Google Play icons get a more playful and uniform look
Heads up -- your Google Play icons are getting a facelift. Google has opted for a more brightly colored, playful look.
iPhone SE fizzles at launch while iPad Pro soars, outselling its predecessor
The Apple iPhone SE launched this weekend as a 4-inch, budget-minded alternative to the flagship iPhone 6S, and the sales data isn't pretty.
BlackBerry wants Priv owners to test the Marshmallow update before its release
BlackBerry wants Priv owners to beta test the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update ahead of its May 2016 release.
Will it bend? Watch the iPhone SE and iPhone 6S submit to torture tests
The iPhone SE certainly looks bulkier than the iPhone 6S, however it turns out that the iPhone 6S is actually stronger than the newer iPhone SE.
Nokia may be coming back with the A1, its first Android smartphone
A leak shows Nokia may be entering the mobile game again -- but if true, the Finnish company may be going with Android.
AT&T wants to give you a free Samsung smart TV
AT&T recently announced a new promotion that gives new customers (or existing customers who buy a new service and device) a free 48-inch Samsung smart TV.
Apple used 'gobs of adhesive' to put together 9.7-inch iPad Pro
iFixit has given the 9.7-inch iPad Pro a repairability score of 2 out of 10 -- so you might want to get a case for your new tablet.
Blackberry sets BBM’s privacy features free on iOS, Android, and its own devices
All of BlackBerry Messenger's privacy and control features are now free in the iOS, Android, and BlackBerry OS apps.
Taliban’s app goes down after a day on Google Play Store
The Taliban has had a growing digital presence -- on the likes of Twitter, Facebook, and Telegram. Now its looking to publish its own app.
Man sues LG after he accuses an Optimus F6 of giving him third-degree burns
A man filed a lawsuit in a Brooklyn federal courts against LG after one of the company's smartphones allegedly gave him third-degree burns.
The FBI’s ability to hack into an iPhone may not last much longer
If the FBI wants to help local law enforcement crack into iPhones, it may need to act fast.
Weekly Rewind: Tinder gets political, edible spoons, 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.
FBI to law enforcement: ‘We can help unlock phones’
The FBI advised partner law enforcement organizations that it will help unlock phones involved with investigations in compliance law.
Verizon updates the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge to Marshmallow
Verizon releases Android Marshmallow for Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge owners in the USA. That, and an unexpectedly fast security patch.
Samsung may commercialize flexible screens in 2017
Flexible screens have been a long time coming, and a recent South Korean report indicates that Samsung may commercialize them in 2017.
Sky Kids offers the most popular TV shows just for kids
European entertainment company Sky is launching a new app for children called Sky Kids. This app will have fun TV content specifically for children.
Budget buyers assemble! AT&T’s new trio of Samsung phones start at $80
AT&T is offering a total of three new Samsung phones aimed at the budget-minded. The phones start at only $80 and are a great way to experience Android.
HTC 10 Mini rumors and new leaks
HTC might be readying a mini version of its HTC 10 flagship for a September release.
Tech giants: Blocking Clean Power Plan will be ‘costly’
Google, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft filed an amicus brief supporting the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan.
It’s college decision time, and the Schoold app is here to help
Meet Schoold, the college search app that promises to help you "get a glimpse into your future."
Lenovo's follow-up to last year's Moto E might have appeared on benchmark test
Lenovo could be prepping the sequel to last year's affordable Moto E, with the rumored handset possibly making an appearance on benchmark site GFXBench.
Thinking he bought an iPhone 6S, this man found out he bought a Chinese pancake instead
A Chinese man thought he got away with quite a deal when he purchased an iPhone 6S for incredibly cheap. Unfortunately, things didn't end up that way.
Gartner: The era of double-digit smartphone growth is over
According to a recent report, the mighty smartphone may actually be on the way out. Sure, it won't be dead for a while, but its growth certainly is slowing.
Google to end support for physical Wallet Card on June 30
Google Wallet isn't going away, but the physical card you could previously request will no longer be supported starting on June 30.
Safari and Mail crashing on your iPhone? Trying installing iOS 9.3.1
An issue with iOS 9's universal links API caused a wide variety of system crashes. A new patch, iOS 9.3.1, is aimed at rectifying the bug.