Motherboard investigated a $100 fake iPhone X that one of its writers purchased in China. The counterfeit iPhone X looked like the real thing, but it was discovered to be filled with malware and backdoors.
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The Google Phone app for Android has been updated to better handle spam. Users are now able to activate a feature that will automatically send suspected spam calls to voicemail without any notifications.
Google July 15, 2018
A Huawei customer service representative in Poland may have leaked the Android P name, which has been kept under wraps. Android P is expected to be released in several weeks, but the Android P name speculation will likely not stop.
Google July 12, 2018
Reports confirmed that the iOS version of 'Super Mario Run' earned more than the Android version. Analysts point out a similar trend for all other games published by the company.
Business Tech July 4, 2018
Gamers are still falling for fake 'Fortnite Mobile' for Android apps, despite previous reports on the malware-laced apps. Instead of learning, impatient Android gamers are still installing suspicious APK files that claim to be 'Fortnite' for Android devices.
Video Games June 26, 2018
Google introduced the Google Podcasts app for its Android phone users. The app allowed customers to listen to their favorite podcasts and introduce them to recommended and trending podcasts.
Google June 20, 2018
Following its launch on the Nintendo Switch, 'Fortnite' will hit Android platform soon. According to the publisher, the target launch date for the Android version is sometime in summer
Video Games June 19, 2018
The web client for Android Messages is now slowly rolling out to every Android user. Sending, receiving, and reading messages can now be easily done through the browser.
Google June 19, 2018
On June 16, Android users were experiencing outages on the Facebook app. The previous day, the Facebook Messenger app crashed on iOS platforms due to a new update.
Apps/Software June 16, 2018
Insiders claim the Google Pixelbook is slated to receive an upgrade that allows it to dual-boot operating systems. Development documents reveal that the machine will undergo certification from Microsoft and soon run Windows 10.
Computers June 15, 2018
Essential has announced that it's releasing a new accessory for the Essential PH-1. Called the Audio Adapter HD, it will bring back the 3.5 mm headphone jack to the Essential Phone.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech June 7, 2018
Fake ‘Fortnite’ APKs started showing up online ahead of the game’s release on Android devices this summer. These fake versions of the popular survival game are infecting devices with spyware.
Apps/Software June 6, 2018
No more opening up Google Assistant or Google Photos just to use Google Lens. You can now download a standalone version from the Play Store.
Apps/Software June 6, 2018
The tablet section on the official Android website suddenly vanished, prompting speculation that Google is done selling tablets. It turned out that it was just a bug and the page is back online, with three slates available.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech June 4, 2018
OnePlus has revealed the new Silk White OnePlus 6. As the name suggests, it's a white version of its flagship, and it boasts light rose gold accents to match.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech June 3, 2018
Tablets are dead, at least for Google. The company has quietly removed the tablets section from the official Android website, thinking no one would notice.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech June 2, 2018
LG has rolled out the G7 ThinQ, and it's now available at carriers and retailers here and there. To no one's surprise, the flagship has been put up for sale along with plenty of promotions and discounts, including BOGO deals.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech June 1, 2018
An image of the Motorola One Power had leaked to the internet, giving the first glimpse and first mention of the new Android One-based smartphone. Is this a new lineup?
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech May 31, 2018
'Jurassic World Alive,' described as 'Pokémon GO' with dinosaurs, is now available for iOS and Android. Players will be able to collect DNA from augmented reality dinosaurs and create hybrid dinosaurs to battle with other players.
Video Games May 31, 2018
Android users have uncovered a weird glitch. When typing 'the1975..com' into the Google app, they'd get search results that displayed their recent text messages, similar to the 'show me my text messages' command.
Apps/Software May 31, 2018
Avast Threat Labs said that 141 Android phones have been pre-installed with malware called Cosiloon. It will cause popup ads when users are playing games or searching websites.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech May 25, 2018
Essential has reportedly scrapped development of the successor to the Essential PH-1. Andy Rubin has responded to the claim, but he did not comment about the smartphone startup being put up for sale.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech May 25, 2018
Google just announced more features coming to Google Photos. Soon, users will be able to compile their favorite photos in one album or like photos shared by their contacts.
Apps/Software May 23, 2018
The OnePlus 6 has finally been released, and it's giving users a lot of reasons why it's considered as a flagship killer. Compared with the likes of the iPhone X, though, how does it fare?
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech May 23, 2018
No more seeing blank boxes when using emoji on the Twitter app for Android. Twitter has now implemented its own custom Twemoji library for the app, but that doesn’t solve Google’s fragmentation problem.
Apps/Software May 22, 2018
LG has announced the Q7, Q7a, and Q7+, its new midrange lineup and successor to the Q6 family. Touted to offer 'features typically found in more expensive flagship smartphones,' the three comes with an FHD+ display, USB Type-C, and more.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech May 21, 2018
The OnePlus 6 features an all-glass design, a larger 6.28-inch screen with a notch, a dual-camera lens and top-of-the-line hardware. Here’s what the critics have to say about OnePlus’s latest offering.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech May 21, 2018
Teen phone monitoring app TeenSafe suffered a major data breach that leaked thousands of Apple ID usernames and passwords.The app allows parents to monitor their kids' phone activity, including text messages, phone logs, location, and web browsing history.
Apps/Software May 21, 2018
'Fortnite Mobile' will finally launch on Android this summer, but Epic Games did not provide a specific release date. The developer also revealed new features and improvements for the mobile game, including voice chat.
Video Games May 18, 2018
Hulu has detailed what the next update is going to bring to its iOS and Android apps. The new features will give users better control over recommendations, a new portrait player, and more.
Apps/Software May 17, 2018
Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom revealed on social media that Instagram would be installing a 'Usage Insights' feature. The announcement came after a report was released of a piece of code in the app’s Android application.
Apps/Software May 16, 2018
Google announced a host of new features coming to Chrome OS. The Chrome OS 69 update will arrive in mid-September and will bring Picture-in-Picture mode, SD card support, and more.
Apps/Software May 16, 2018
When the Android P beta removed the Clear All button from Recents, users asked for it back. Now an Android engineer has confirmed that it will come back in a future beta.
Apps/Software May 15, 2018
Google announced Android P at Google's annual I/O 2018 conference on Tuesday, May 8. Now, the official public beta of the operating system has arrived and can be installed on 11 compatible smartphones.
Apps/Software May 11, 2018
Valve announced the Steam Link app, which will allow players to stream Steam games to iOS and Android devices. The app, which will support the Steam Controller and MFi controllers, will launch on the week of May 21.
Video Games May 10, 2018
Microsoft is one of the major tech companies without its own smartphone, but it is still looking for ways to stay in the smartphone arena. It announced the launch of a new app called Your Phone that connects smartphones with PCs.
Microsoft May 9, 2018
Earlier this year, Google combined and rebranded most of its payment services into Google Pay. Now, the company confirmed that the payment platform is on its way to desktops and iOS devices.
Google May 5, 2018
A deal offered by Verizon and Best Buy appears to be a great deal for buyers who want to upgrade their handsets. The discount gives consumers a total of $500 off the Google Pixel 2 XL with a few caveats.
Business Tech May 4, 2018
Industry insiders reported that Huawei already has a backup OS in the works just in case. An export ban could be imposed, depending on the findings of the U.S. court on the company's alleged violation of trade sanctions against North Korea and Iran.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech April 30, 2018
Google’s in-development Fuchsia operating system will be able to run Android apps, as shown in leaked codes. It’s a critical feature if Google intends to fully replace Android with Fuchsia.
Google April 29, 2018
The iOS 11 adoption rate is up to 76 percent after seven months since launch, while the Android Oreo adoption rate is still below 5 percent after eight months. Why is Apple not experiencing the same fragmentation problem as Google?
Apple April 26, 2018
Google updates Android’s gun emoji to look like a water pistol years after Apple did the same thing. Google is one of the later companies to adapt the new design into its software.
Google April 26, 2018
Without even realizing it, you are probably damaging your cell phone on a daily basis. Here are 20 ways you might be destroying your cell phone and the ways you can protect it.
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech April 24, 2018
There are over 2 million apps on the market, and some of them are more useful than others. Here are 20 free underrated apps everyone should download.
Apps/Software April 24, 2018
Google just released the latest Android Auto update, which now lets users see their full contact list on the phone. It is now the fourth way to contact someone with Android Auto.
Car Tech April 24, 2018
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