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Facebook Messenger could emulate Google’s Allo by introducing an ‘encryption mode’

Ever since the Apple vs. FBI showdown, companies are jumping on the encryption train. The latest could be Facebook's Messenger.

Social Media News

May 31, 2016

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Qualcomm’s second Snapdragon Wear chip Is more efficient

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon Wear 1100, the second chip in its Snapdragon Wear lineup.

Wearables News

May 31, 2016

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Apple’s next big iPhone update could come in 2017, not 2016

If you were expecting the upcoming fall iPhone to blow you out of the water, think again. Apple may switch its major iPhone cycle to once every three years.

Mobile News

June 8, 2016

If you’re quick, you can try out an Honor smartphone free for 60 days

The Honor series is officially coming to the U.S., and leading the way are the Honor 5X and the Z1 fitness band. Both will be available on January 31.

Mobile News

January 15, 2019

Best apps of the week: WRIO Keyboard, Flare by GoDaddy, and more

Enjoying the long weekend? We've got apps for you to download, ranging from one to kickstart your ideas, to a chatbot that predicts where you want to eat.

Mobile Best-ofs

January 15, 2019

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FBI director continues to bemoan encryption measures in consumer devices

FBI Director James Comey lamented recently over the increasing number of encrypted devices.

Mobile News

May 27, 2016

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Jury finds Google's use of Java APIs in Android 'fair use,' dealing blow to Oracle

A jury has ruled that Google's use of 37 Java APIs in its Android operating system falls under "fair use."

Mobile News

May 26, 2016

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Lenovo: Motorola product transition was 'not successful' in North America

Lenovo has made it clear that its acquisition of Motorola from Google did not go the way it would have liked.

Mobile News

May 26, 2016

ZTE jumps on the VR train with a headset for its Daydream-ready Axon 7

ZTE is out with a new smartphone -- the Axon 7. But the company is also jumping on the virtual reality bandwagon with the ZTE VR.

Mobile News

May 26, 2016

GoDaddy’s Flare app wants to help get your business idea get off the ground

GoDaddy's Flare app is sort of like a pre-Kickstarter -- for when you need some encouragement from a community to pursue your business idea.

Mobile Features

April 21, 2022

Google may turn up heat on carriers, manufacturers over pace of Android updates

Android fragmentation doesn't seem to be getting a whole lot better, and Google may finally be starting to put the pressure on carriers and manufacturers.

Mobile News

May 25, 2016

Huawei feels ‘compelled’ to defend its patents after talks with Samsung fail

It seems that Samsung can't catch a break. Huawei is now suing the Korean giant for alleged patent infringement.

Mobile News

May 25, 2016

Planning a vacation? Grab two free months of Google Play Music via TripAdvisor

Google is offering up a pretty unique way to sign up for its music streaming service, thanks to an integration with TripAdvisor.

Mobile News

June 8, 2016

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6 underrated Google projects you may have missed

Google had a busy keynote, with the announcement of Google Home, a VR platform, and more. But here's a look at some cooler projects that were left out.

Mobile Features

April 25, 2023

Apple to rehire security expert in wake of showdown with FBI

Apple said its upcoming iPhone and iCloud services would be more secure thanks to its recent FBI showdown. Now, it has rehired security expert Jon Callas.

Mobile News

May 24, 2016

U.S. House rejects bill that would have forced carriers to disclose a phone’s location

The Kelsey Smith Act did not pass the House of Representatives. The bill sought to force carriers to give up the location of a phone in emergencies.

Mobile News

May 24, 2016

Is your dog feeling ill? Does he need to go potty? Tracy Trackers use AI to tell you

Tracy Trackers aren't your average pet wearable -- the device uses artificial intelligence to monitor your dog's health.

Wearables Features

May 24, 2016

OtterBox jumps on the modular train with a stylish iPhone case

OtterBox is doing something different with its new Universe Case System: modules. It still offers protection, but swapping out upgrades is the priority.

Mobile News

May 24, 2016

More than 100 tax investigators storm Google’s Paris headquarters

Google's Paris headquarters have been raided by French authorities in connection with an ongoing tax evasion investigation.

Mobile News

May 29, 2016

Adonit’s Pixel stylus offers unique features when paired with compatible apps

Adonit has introduced a new stylus that works best when paired with compatible apps via Bluetooth.

Mobile News

May 24, 2016

Pebble kickstarts two new smartwatches, plus the screenless Core

Pebble may have recently laid off 25 percent of its workforce, but the company is trying to revive growth with three new devices on Kickstarter.

Wearables News

June 8, 2016

Who needs a cashier? Pepper the robot takes your order and accepts MasterCard

Powered by MasterCard's MasterPass Digital Wallet, Pepper the robot can now approve your transaction to order pizza.

Mobile Features

May 23, 2016

Download these five apps to share with groups, track your friends, and more

Every week we peruse the various app stores to find you something worth downloading. This week's top five includes an app to boost creativity, and more.

Mobile Best-ofs

April 21, 2022

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Google’s first Project Ara modular phone will arrive in 2017

Modular phones gives you the next and best in technology, without having to spend money on a new phone. Google's first Ara phone will be out in 2017.

Mobile News

June 18, 2018

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Houzz takes the crown as the Best App at the Google Play Awards

Google live-streamed the first-ever Google Play Awards yesterday at Google I/O. The company picked 10 winners across varying categories.

Mobile News

May 20, 2016

Rawr looks to animate conversations by bringing virtual avatars to messaging

Rawr is a messaging app that has a personalized avatar in the backdrop of conversations. You can trigger these avatars to perform actions via hashtags.

Mobile News

May 19, 2016

Recapping day one at Google I/O 2016

Google I/O is almost upon us, and you can be sure to see more details on the upcoming version of Android, Android VR, an Amazon Echo competitor, and more.

Mobile News

March 25, 2022

Android N has no name (yet), but it does have VR, split window, and more

Android N's latest developer preview is rolling out now, and it includes a new 3D rendering API, launcher shortcuts, and support for Emoji Unicode 9.

Mobile Guides

May 18, 2016

You can now say ‘OK Hound’ in SoundHound to trigger voice searches

You can now ask SoundHound to play a song, or identify a song, with just your voice.

Mobile Features

May 17, 2016

Sony’s newest Xperia X member is a phablet with a 16-megapixel selfie camera

Sony just announced a fourth device to its Xperia X lineup -- the Xperia XA Ultra. The 6-inch phablet has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies.

Mobile News

May 11, 2019