Microsoft's Nokia 230 is a blast from the past with its T9 keyboard
Catering to sections of the world where networks are still somewhat suspect, Microsoft unveiled the Nokia 230 and its dual-SIM counterpart.
Want to help a great cause? Make a bid on the OnePlus X Ceramic
OnePlus auctions off five Ceramic OnePlus X phones for charity. The devices are going for more than $800 on eBay right now.
LG’s Ray is a mid-range phone for 3G markets with its 5.5-inch 720p screen
The company announced the LG Ray for the 3G market, sporting an octa-core processor and a 720p 5.5-inch display.
Work Chat app comes to Facebook at Work
Facebook can count on the appeal of presenting a platform that people already know. This may be a great leverage point toward gaining a willing audience.
UK carrier O2 reveals it is also looking into technologies to block adverts on mobile
UK carrier O2 has announced "advanced stages" of research into a network-level adblocker.
Sprint customers can now get $200 credit for every line switched to T-Mobile
T-Mobile is offering $200 credit for every line you switch from Sprint as a part of its Un-carrier Unwrapped month-long gift initiative.
Google might step in and make TouchWiz faster and less buggy
Google might be planning to work with Samsung on optimizing its custom Android user experience, TouchWiz.
Apple acquires Faceshift, maker of Star Wars: The Force Awakens motion capture
Apple has acquired motion capture company Faceshift -- best known for working on the new Star Wars film -- for an undisclosed amount earlier in the year.
Google can bypass security on all Android systems that don't use full-disk encryption
At least 74 percent of Android devices can be remotely reset by Google if law enforcement requests it. Android phones running 5.0 and up have encryption.
Having $10 in your pocket will now get you the Nokia Lumia 530
With Walmart now selling a $10 Android smartphone, prepaid carrier U.S. Mobile will sell the Windows Phone 8.1-powered Nokia Lumia 530 for the same price.
Samsung smartwatch sales are up ‘several hundred percent’ compared to last year
Samsung might not be doing so well in the mobile industry, but its smartwatch sales are up "several hundred percent" compared to last year.
New York is using an anti-terror app to keep its people safe
On Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled a new mobile app called See Something, Send Something, designed to bolster New York's ability to fight terrorism.
Use Android Pay for a good cause: Google donates $1 per purchase to special education
For every Android Pay purchase you make until December 31, Google will donate $1 — up to $1 million — to DonorsChoose.org and education.
Bad-PR magnet Uber just formed a safety advisory board
On Tuesday, the company announced the creation of a safety advisory board, the purpose of which is to "navigate safety and security hurdles."
Airbnb raises $100 million in new funding round, valued at $25.5 billion
Airbnb ran another funding round in November, with a valuation of $25.5 billion. It is the second funding round this year by the rent lodging company.
Bangladesh bans Facebook and chat apps for being used to carry out crimes
Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Viber have all been banned in Bangladesh, following an accusation that the chat apps are being used to commit crimes.
Snapchat’s Story Explorer lets you view a single event from multiple angles
Snapchat's new Story Explorer feature lets you see Live Story highlights from multiple vantage points.
Square now accepts Apple Pay and Android Pay in 100 local businesses and counting
On Monday, Square announced it would now be allowing users to accept mobile payments.
Will you join the Dark side? Google’s Star Wars promo brings X-Wings to Maps and more
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is getting closer and the hype is getting stronger. Google's running a promotion that lets you change how its apps look.
You know all that data your smartphone is sharing? It doesn't really serve a purpose to begin with
According to MIT research, much of the data shared from popular free applications for Google Android cellphones has little effect on the user’s experience.
Nexus 6P users report microphone issues during calls, Google is on it
If you own a Nexus 6P and have had a caller tell you that they can’t hear you well, your problem is shared by other users and acknowledged by Google.
Is China looking to build its own secure smartphones?
Amid growing worldwide concerns about security (or lack thereof), China is reportedly undertaking efforts to build its very own secure smartphones.
Sailfish OS creator Jolla will restructure debt, cut half its workforce
Jolla, the Finnish creator of Sailfish OS, has filed for debt restructuring, delaying a planned financial round. The company plans to cut half its staff.
Users reporting charging woes with the iPad Pro and the Nexus 5X
Owners of both the iPad Pro and Nexus 5X are complaining of charging issues, which lead to unresponsive screens and buttons.
This iPhone case by Jimmy Fallon and J.Crew doubles as a pocket square
Jimmy Fallon teamed up with J.Crew to make the Pocket Redial, an iPhone 6/6S case that doubles as a pocket square.