Christian de Looper | Contributing Writer, Auto, Digital Trends

Want to build an Android app? Google and Udacity launch Android Basics Nanodegree

If you think you could have the next big Android app idea, perhaps you should learn the basics of coding with this nanodegree from Google and Udacity.

Mobile News

June 24, 2016

The next Apple Pencil could have touch controls, according to this patent

Looks like the Apple Pencil is set to evolve! Apple has filed a patent for an Apple Pencil with sensors along the shaft.

Mobile News

June 23, 2016

Bye-bye Google? Huawei said to be working on a totally new mobile operating system

Huawei may have recently made a Nexus phone, but it seems like the company may be looking to edge away from needing Google and working on its own mobile OS.

Mobile News

June 24, 2016

The FCC is trying to figure out how much trouble unwanted radio waves really cause

Radio waves are everywhere, and many serve no real purpose. The FCC is trying to determine how much the level of radio noise has changed over the years.

Mobile News

June 22, 2016

OnePlus 3 vs OnePlus 2: Can the new phone kill the flagship killer?

OnePlus has finally unveiled its latest flagship, the OnePlus 3, but how does it stack up against the OnePlus 2? Check out our spec comparison to find out.

Mobile Best-ofs

June 22, 2016

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More than a year behind Apple, Microsoft finally joins the mobile payments club

Only a year and a half behind Apple, Microsoft has finally announced a mobile payment platform through an update to its Wallet app.

Mobile News

June 21, 2016

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Samsung is investing $1.2 billion in the internet of things

Samsung's no stranger to the internet of things, but it looks like the company wants to kick things up a notch -- or $1.2 billion worth of notches.

Business News

June 21, 2016

Refugee rescue app pulled from App Store for offering false information

An app called I Sea has been pulled from the App Store after it was revealed that the app doesn't offer real-time information like it claims to do.

Mobile News

June 21, 2016

Donald Trump says ‘no thanks’ to using a smartphone and email

While we previously thought that Donald Trump might use both a Samsung and iPhone, new reports suggest he may not use a smartphone at all.

Mobile News

June 20, 2016

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The FCC is finally moving forward on 5G

The FCC has laid out its plans for defining 5G radio spectrums, essentially kicking off the development of 5G in the U.S.

Mobile News

June 20, 2016

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Top 5 cases for your Microsoft Surface Pro 3

The Surface Pro 3 is a great device, but it's not cheap. Check out some of our favorite cases for the Microsoft 2-in-1, so you can add protection and style.

Mobile Best-ofs

April 21, 2022

In the market for a Pebble? Here’s a guide to choosing the right one

Looking for a new smartwatch, or perhaps you're in the market for a fitness tracker? Pebble's latest devices offer something for everyone.

Wearables Guides

April 21, 2022

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Google is paying up to 50 percent more to hackers who find Android bugs

Google has made hundreds of thousands of dollars to hackers who find bugs in Android, but the company has announced that it will now be offering more.

Mobile News

June 17, 2016

Modular phones at war: Lenovo Moto Z vs LG G5

Lenovo has finally taken the wraps off the long-awaited Moto Z phone, but how does it stack up against the only other modular phone around, the LG G5?

Mobile Best-ofs

June 17, 2016

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Apple is mandating HTTPS connections for iOS apps by 2017

Apple has announced that by January 1, 2017 it will be mandatory for iOS apps to use Apple's ATS encryption, ensuring that users are as secure as possible.

Mobile News

June 17, 2016

Apple's future smartphone might have a display on the front and back

Apple has filed for a new patent that could signal the company one day building an iPhone with a display that wraps the whole way around the device.

Mobile News

June 16, 2016

Developers discover dark mode hidden in the code for iOS 10 beta 1

Developers who have their hands on the first beta of iOS 10 have discovered a new feature hidden deep within the code -- dark mode.

Mobile News

June 16, 2016

LG targets midrange buyers with slew of X series smartphones

LG has taken the wraps off of a slew of new X series smartphones, all of which are midrange devices, with each targeted at different specific uses.

Mobile News

June 16, 2016

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Pinterest just bought smart keyboard company Fleksy

Pinterest, in what may be an effort to improve the search and recommendations on its site, has acquired Fleksy, a smart keyboard company.

Social Media News

June 15, 2016

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Pebble’s new limited edition Pebble Time Round could be the most stylish Pebble yet

Pebble's 2016 lineup is halfway through its Kickstarter campaign, however Pebble's not done for the year yet.

Wearables News

June 15, 2016

Top 10 iOS 10 features Apple didn't talk about at WWDC

Apple finally took the wraps off of iOS 10 at this year's WWDC, but with so many great new features, it was impossible to go through all of them.

Mobile News

June 15, 2016

12 beautiful apps that just won Apple design awards

Apple has announced the winners for the 2016 design awards, and boy are there some beautiful apps on show this year.

Mobile News

January 15, 2019

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See ya, Tips and Newsstand! Stock iPhone apps can finally be deleted

If you use every app that comes with your iPhone, you're in the minority. Thankfully, Apple's iOS 10 allows you to hide those apps that you just don't need.

Mobile News

June 14, 2016

Look out, Facebook! Apple’s iMessage is now a platform

Apple has announced some pretty big changes to iMessage, perhaps the biggest of which is making the app a platform and following Facebook Messenger's lead.

Mobile News

June 13, 2016

Apple cranks up heat on PayPal by finally bringing Apple Pay to websites

Apple Pay has fast become a primary method of payment for Apple, but there has been one thing missing -- Apple Pay on websites. Until now, that is.

Mobile News

June 13, 2016

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How much would it cost to build the iPhone in the US? MIT crunched the numbers

Apple has long been criticized for building the iPhone in China instead of the U.S., but it turns out opting to build it stateside wouldn't be cheap.

Mobile News

June 13, 2016

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The 5 coolest things at Augmented World Expo 2016

Augmented World Expo this year was home to a ton of cool new gadgets and technologies. Here are a few of the coolest we saw at the show.

Wearables News

June 11, 2016

Users in India can YouTube after hours to save on data fees

YouTube has launched a new feature in India that allows users to choose when to download videos -- meaning users can download during non-peak times.

Mobile News

June 10, 2016

Samsung Gear Fit vs. Gear Fit 2: Which fitness tracker should you buy?

Samsung has finally unveiled the Gear Fit 2, but is it that much better than its predecessor? Check out our in-depth spec comparison for all the details.

Wearables Products

June 10, 2016

How to watch Lenovo’s Tech World announcements live, and what’s coming

Lenovo is set to unveil a slew of new products at its Tech World 2016 event. Here's what we expect to see and where you can watch the event for yourself.

Mobile Guides

June 9, 2016