Viber is finally getting group calling, along with a slick new design
Viber has announced Viber 10, a radical redesign of the Viber app that puts an emphasis on easy navigation and access to things like Viber Communicates, chatbots, and so on. On top of that, the app is getting group calls. The new design will roll out to Viber users over the next few days.
Alphabet’s Verily is reportedly working on shoes that can track your weight
Fitness tracking is getting increasingly important, but while the likes of Apple are working on fitness-tracking watches, Alphabet's Verily is instead turning to shoes. According to a recent report, Verily is working on shoes that can track your weight and offer things like fall detection.
Apple patent hints at Force Touch volume rocker on a future iPhone
Apple is continuing its war on physical buttons, and has filed a patent for a volume rocker that uses Apple's Force Touch tech. The patent specifically relates to touch- and force-sensitive rocker switches, and could end up being used on either the iPhone or the Apple Watch at some point in the future.
The Samsung Galaxy M series is the first with an Infinity-V display
Samsung is finally releasing phones with its new Infinity-V display. The company has unveiled the Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones, which boast edge-to-edge displays with an Infinity-V cutout, plus decent specs at a very affordable price. The phones are only available in India.
Google I/O 2019 will take place at a familiar time and at a predictable locale
Google has taken the wraps off of the dates and location for Google I/O 2019. The event is set to take place from May 7 to 9 at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California -- which is pretty much when and where we would expect the event to take place. At I/O, Google is expected to unveil Android Q.
The Alcatel Onyx smartphone has a dual-sensor camera and costs just $120
Alcatel has a history of delivering good smartphones at a reasonable price, and the company is at it again with its latest offering. Alcatel has announced the new Alcatel Onyx, which boasts features like a 1.5Ghz processor, 2GB of RAM, a dual-sensor camera, and more -- and all for only $120.
Google will begin shutting down the classic Hangouts app in October
Google has confirmed that it will finally begin retiring the classic Google Hangouts app in October of this year. The company will start by pushing users to move to the new Google Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet -- and once they have moved over, they won't be able to use classic Hangouts anymore.
Google is buying mysterious smartwatch tech from The Fossil Group for $40 million
Google is about to step up its smartwatch game. The company has agreed to buy an unnamed smartwatch technology from The Fossil Group for a hefty $40 million. Considering the acquisition, it's clear Google is serious about smartwatches -- and could release its own smartwatch by the end of the year.
It’s back! Here’s how to switch to Twitter’s reverse chronological feed
Twitter has finally brought back the reverse chronological feed, allowing you to see your feed based on the newest tweets, rather than using Twitter's algorithm that shows what it thinks you want to see. Thankfully, it's easy to switch to the reverse chronological feed on Android and iOS. Here's how.
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 855 chip brings A.I. smarts (and 5G!) to 2019 phones
Almost exactly a year after the launch of the Snapdragon 845, Qualcomm took the wraps off of its next-generation mobile platform, the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. The new chip puts an emphasis on A.I. performance, 5G, and computer vision, while naturally increasing performance and efficiency.
Felix Gray’s latest glasses cut down on blue light to help you sleep
Felix Gray is known for its glasses that cut down on glare and reduce eye strain for those that use computers a lot, but now the company is taking on a new issue: Poor sleep due to blue light. The new Sleep Glasses, announced at CES 2019, help to cut out that blue light, promoting better sleep.
Michael Kors revamps Access Sofie watch with heart rate monitor, GPS
The Michael Kors Access Sofie is one of the most-loved Wear OS smartwatches of the past few years, and at CES 2019, Michael Kors announced a revamp of the watch, which now includes a heart rate monitor, stand-alone GPS, and more. The device still features a Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset, though.
Sprint will carry a Samsung 5G smartphone as soon as this summer
Both AT&T and Verizon have previously announced that they'll be carrying a Samsung 5G smartphone, and now it looks like Sprint will be part of that release too -- the company has announced that it'll carry a Samsung 5G smartphone this summer. Previously, it announced that it would carry a 5G phone from LG.
The 10 best health apps
It's never a bad time to start working on living a healthier lifestyle, and tech can be super helpful in doing so. In fact, there are hundreds of health-related apps. Check out our favorite health apps designed to improve your health, whether you're looking for nutritional details or motivation.
Apple patent hints at biometric authentication for the Apple Watch
While the Apple Watch collects a bunch of health-related information, it doesn't have many features related to biometric authentication. According to a new patent from the company, however, that could change in the near future. Future Apple Watch models could incorporate sensors to detect skin texture.
Everything you need to know about the Sony Xperia XA3, Plus, and Ultra
The Sony Xperia XA2 is around a year old, meaning it's about time for a follow-up. Rumors about the upcoming Sony Xperia XA3 and Xperia XA3 Ultra have started popping up online, showing a slightly more modern phone with decent specs. Here's everything you need to know about the Sony Xperia XA3.
