Microsoft Defender antivirus software to roll out to iOS, Android this year
The Microsoft Defender antivirus software will launch for iOS and Android this year. The apps will further protect mobile devices from malware and phishing.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: A foldable phone that costs nearly $1,400
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is here. The new clamshell-style foldable phone has a revamped hinge, as well as foldable glass over the display, instead of plastic.
Chinese phone makers are challenging the Play Store. Should Google be worried?
Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo are joining hands to build an app store. Since they dominate nearly half of the global market share, should Google be worried?
Google warns users not to transfer Google apps on Huawei phones
Google has published a blog post detailing that its work with Huawei has been restricted, and warning users not to side-load Google apps onto Huawei devices.
Skip the screen: Android 11 has a secret way to get stuff done
Android 11 comes with a hidden gesture code-named ‘Columbus’ that allows users to perform actions by simply double-tapping the back of a Google Pixel.
Delete these eight malware-ridden Android apps immediately
Researchers have discovered two families of malware in apps on the Play Store: a new family called Haken and the resurgence of an older family called Joker.
Verizon squashes rumors it will drop Google Pixel phones
Verizon has squashed rumors stating it will not stock future Google Pixel smartphones, saying it is "looking forward to the new portfolio of devices."
Google removes 600 apps with annoying pop-up ads from the Play Store
Google removed 600 apps from the Google Play Store that had too many annoying ads as an effort, cracking down on its disruptive ad policy.
Samsung sends out mysterious “1” message to Galaxy smartphones
Unwanted notifications are a daily occurence for most, but a mysterious notification from Samsung's Find My Mobile app has a lot of Galaxy owners shaken.
Google’s first Android 11 developer preview brings permissions tweaks and more
Google launched the first developer preview of Android 11 a little earlier than usual, showing off tweaks to notifications, how permissions work, and more.
Where to buy the Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra
Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra, the latest devices in the Galaxy lineup of phones. They are among the best devices available.
What to expect from smartphone makers now that MWC 2020 is canceled
Mobile World Congress 2020 was canceled due to fears about the coronavirus. Here's the latest on where manufacturers will now show off their latest devices.
Apple AirPods Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds+
We put Apple's best wireless earbuds against the new Samsung Galaxy Buds+ to see which is the better deal.
Microsoft’s new Office app hints at the Surface Duo’s potential
With the release of a new Office app for iOS and Android, Microsoft is paving the way for Surface Duo. You'll now be able to use your phone more easily for work
Alphabet gives up on ambitious energy-generating kite project
Alphabet has announced it’s no longer working on a venture to build energy-generating kites because it's been harder than expected to commercialize the system.
Pre-order glitch suggests Google Pixel Buds 2 will be here soon
Though Google has still not given us a release date for its new Pixel Buds earbuds, they may soon arrive. A pre-order page appeared and was quickly removed.
Polestar and Google plan a smartphone-like infotainment system
Polestar and Google are creating an infotainment system that will deliver personalized and contextualized content, identifying users via their smartphones.
Check out Microsoft’s unified Office app for Android phones
The new Office app for Android phones brings together Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, saving you time and hassle by letting you easily skip between each one.
Qualcomm’s X60 5G modem will power the next generation of 5G flagship phones
Qualcomm has announced the X60 5G-enabled modem, which will be available in 5G smartphones starting early next year. The new modem adds a number of features.
I spent 24 hours with the Galaxy Z Flip. Here are my 5 big takeaways
I'm in love with folding my phone, but there's more to know about the Galaxy Z Flip than how sweet the folding action is. My 24-hour review takes a closer look at the Z Flip, Samsung's second folding-screen phone.
Tory Burch is back with a new ToryTrack smartwatch after more than a year away
It has been more than a year since designer brand Tory Burch released its first smartwatch, and now for 2020 it is back with the ToryTrack Tory Smartwatch.
Dentist fights to uncover identity of person who left negative Google review
The Melbourne dental surgeon says the online comments are unfair and have damaged his business, so he wants to launch a defamation case against the reviewer.
Facebook, Amazon, Google teaming up with WHO to stop coronavirus misinformation
Facebook, Amazon, and Google were among the tech companies in a meeting with the WHO that focused on stopping the spread of misinformation on the coronavirus.
Google Stadia claims Baldur’s Gate 3 will launch this year
A Google Stadia blog post claimed that Baldur's Gate 3 will launch in 2020. Larian Studios' response did not clear up confusion about the game's release date.
Motorola Razr tagged by iFixit as ‘most complicated’ phone for repairs
iFixit's Motorola Razr teardown revealed the "most complicated" phone that it has ever disassembled. The device earned the lowest possible repairability score.
Android malware keeps returning even after factory reset through Google Play
Malwarebytes revealed that a case involving the xHelper malware, which kept re-installing even after a factory reset, was somehow triggered by Google Play.
Google’s Area 120 launches GameSnacks for players with slow phones, connections
GameSnacks, by Google's experimental lab Area 120, looks to make online games more accessible for people who are on slow phones and internet connections.
Moto G Power vs. Moto G Stylus: All the differences explained
Drilling down into the details on the spec sheet to find out what's different about Motorola's latest Android smartphones -- the Moto G Power and the Moto G Stylus.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition Hands-on: Surprisingly Tepid
If the $1,380 price tag of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip wasn’t enough to make a dent on your pockets, Samsung also has the fashion focused Thom Browne Edition of the clamshell up for grabs soon. The cost alone will make anyone shudder, but is there really a point to buying one?
Google recently kicked 500 dodgy extensions from Chrome Store
Google has kicked out more than 500 malicious extensions from the Chrome Store. The discovery of the dodgy extensions is a good reminder to review your own.
Samsung Galaxy S20 vs. Apple iPhone 11 Pro: The best of the best
The Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Apple iPhone 11 Pro are two of the best smartphones available today. Find out how they compare as we delve into the differences.
Xiaomi Mi 10 phones launch in China with Galaxy S20-baiting specs
The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro have launched in China, just as the company cancels its MWC 2020 launch event. The two phones will challenge the Galaxy S20.
Hardware startup Essential is shutting down after releasing only one device
Essential, the hardware startup founded by Android creator Andy Rubin, has announced that it's shutting down. The company released one smartphone, the Essential PH-1, and teased a concept for a new device, called the Gem, late last year. The company will also be stopping software updates for the PH-1.
Nokia and HMD Global won’t be in Barcelona. Will coronavirus cancel MWC 2020?
A number of companies have pulled out of Mobile World Congress 2020, begging the question: Will MWC go ahead, or will it eventually be canceled?