YouTube is making it easier to track how much time you spend watching videos
Google is making it easier to track how long you spend watching videos on YouTube. It has updated the YouTube app on Android and iOS to now feature a new Time Watched section, which tells you how long you've spent watching videos over the past week, and offers settings to tweak your watching habits.
Google Pixel: 19 killer tips and tricks
Did you decide to opt for Google's Pixel or Pixel XL? Want to make the most of your new phone? There are tons of things that you can use your phone for, and learning how to navigate it properly will almost certainly be helpful. Here are some of the most important Google Pixel tips and tricks.
Despite slowing tablet sales, Lenovo launches 5 budget-minded tablets
Lenovo has taken the wraps off of a slew of new tablets aimed specifically at budget-minded shoppers. The tablets include the Lenovo Tab E7, E8, and E10, along with the Lenovo Tab M10 and Tab P10. The E7 is the cheapest device, and it starts as low as $70 -- though you won't get much in terms of specs.
What to keep your phone secure? Here’s how to use Android 9.0 Pie’s Lockdown Mode
Android 9.0 Pie is now available, boasting a number of great new features, interface updates, and so on. On top of those, however, there are also security improvements -- like the operating system's new Lockdown Mode, which prevents others from forcing you to unlock your phone with your fingerprint or face.
Google may finally create its first flagship store in Chicago
According to a new report, Google is finally nearing an agreement on a lease for its first flagship retail store. The store will be located in Chicago, and will presumably be where the company shows off Google Pixel phones, Pixelbook laptops, and perhaps even Pixel smartwatches, if they ever launch.
This is how Google will improve the quality of Wear OS apps
Google wants to improve the quality of Wear OS apps, and to that end the company has announced that the review process of Wear OS apps for Google Play is now mandatory. Criteria for Wear OS apps include that they work as expected and that they support different display shapes, among others.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs. Apple iPhone X: Battle of the ultra-premium smartphones
Samsung has unveiled the new Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the company's latest and greatest ultra-premium smartphone. The device boasts top-tier specs, an excellent design, and more. But can it take out the Apple iPhone X, Apple's own ultra-premium device? We put the two head to head to find out.
MetroPCS Alcatel 7 boasts a dual-sensor camera and FHD+ screen for $180
Alcatel has taken the wraps off of the new Alcatel 7, a phone that's uniquely available from MetroPCS. The new device boasts a full HD display with a dual-sensor camera and a relatively nice design, and it comes in at only $180, which is a pretty great deal for a phone with specs like this.
Motorola Moto Z3 vs. Moto Z3 Play
Motorola has finally taken the wraps off of its latest flagship phone, the Moto Z3. But with slightly different-than-expected specs and a very similar design, is it really that much better than the Moto Z3 Play? We put the two phones head-to-head to find out which was better for you and why.
Qualcomm may finally reveal a new wearable chipset on September 10
It looks like Qualcomm's next wearable chipset may finally be ready. The company hasn't released a chipset for wearables since February 2016, but earlier this year it confirmed it was working on a new one. Now, the company has sent out press invites telling us that "It's time," and to "set your watches.
Huawei just overtook Apple as the second-largest smartphone seller
Huawei is on the way up. According to a new report from Counterpoint Research, the company overtook Apple as the second-largest smartphone seller during the second quarter of 2018. Of course, it's likely that will change as Apple heads into another upgrade cycle and releases its new range of iPhones.
The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is cheaper than the Tab S4, with the same screen size
Along with the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, the company also took the wraps off of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5, a tablet with a relatively low price and midrange specs. The device isn't available in the U.S. just yet, though Samsung says a U.S. announcement will be made some time in the future.
Exclusive: Turing’s next phone looks out of this world, and won’t arrive until 2020
Turing has had a rough history, but the company is eyeing a 2020 release for its third phone, called the Turing HubblePhone -- and it may well be the craziest phone we've ever seen. The device features two displays that wrap around it, as well as a huge camera sensor and a range of futuristic features.
Google Clock is getting music streaming support — here’s how to enable it
Google Clock is finally getting integration with music streaming services, meaning you can now wake up to your favorite tunes instead of those jarring alarm noises. Here's how to enable music streaming support in the Google Clock app. Note that for now, the feature only supports Spotify.
Mint Mobile makes it easier to try before you buy with money-back trial
Mint Mobile is making it a little easier for potential customers to try before they buy. The company has tweaked its seven-day trial offering to now give customers a money-back guarantee -- so customers that don't like Mint's service can get their $5 back at the end of that seven-day period.
Flagship Android phones top iPhone X in download speed, report claims
According to a new report, phones equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 have much faster download speeds than phones equipped with Intel's XMM 7480 modem, such as the iPhone X. That can impact everyone on a particular network -- the faster file is downloaded, the faster bandwidth is freed up for others.
Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and Facebook team up on new data transfer project
Some of the largest tech companies in the world have teamed up to make data portability a little easier. The initiative is called the Data Transfer Project, and the likes of Google, Twitter, Microsoft, and Facebook are all on board. There's no product to show off just yet, but the project could be groundbreaking.
Corning’s Gorilla Glass 6 will help your phone survive up to 15 drops before it shatters
Corning has finally taken the wraps off of the long-awaited Gorilla Glass 6 -- a glass that will be used to protect the next generation of smartphones and that Corning says will allow your phone to survive up to 15 drops before it breaks. No phones with the new glass have been announced just yet.
Best Gear VR apps and games
Whether you're looking for action games or immersive experiences, these are the best Gear VR apps and games you can download. If you own Samsung's Gear VR, you'll want to check these titles out for immersive action, puzzles, adventures, scares, and more. These virtual reality hits are sure to entertain.
To celebrate World Emoji Day, Google’s blobmoji are back as sticker packs
Google replaced the humble Blob Emoji, or blobmoji, as the standard in Android last year with Android 8.0 Oreo. Now, however, it's finally bringing it back -- sort of. Users can download blobmoji as sticker packs in Google's Gboard, and reports indicate the blobs will be coming to Android Messages too.
Best Buy is knocking $50 off the Apple Watch Series 3 for a short time
Been holding out on a better deal for the Apple Watch Series 3? Best Buy may have the deal for you. The company is selling the Apple Watch Series 3 for as much as $50 off -- meaning you can get the device for as little as $279. That's one of the cheapest prices we've seen for the device yet.
Apple patent hints at better gesture control on the Apple Watch
The Apple Watch already does things like shows you the time when you raise your wrist, but soon the gesture controls on the Apple Watch may get a whole lot better, if Apple's latest patent is anything to go by. The patent describes using light sensors to detect movements of the tissue under your skin.