Sony’s new Xperia Z4 tablet has a slick docking keyboard
Sony hasn't debuted a handset at this week's Mobile World Congress, but it does have a new high-end Android tablet coming in June. The Xperia Z4 tablet boasts a 2560 x 1600…
View ArticleSanDisk intros a small 200GB microSD card with a big price
Last year, SanDisk released 128GB memory cards for phones and tablets; this year, it's following up with a 200GB card. Called the Ultra microSDXC UHS-I, Premium Edition , the tiny card can…
View ArticleNow available: OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 beta with new Photos app
Apple released a beta version of its OS X Yosemite software on Monday, making it publicly available to all Mac hardware owners for the first time, says iMore. Aside from expected…
View ArticleGoogle backtracks on Android 5.0 default encryption
When the Nexus 6 handset arrived late last year, it came with full data encryption enabled out the box. Google also pushed its hardware partners to do the same at first, but…
View ArticlePebble Time Steel launches alongside new smart watch straps
Pebble said it would have a few surprises in store after it launched its new Pebble Time watch on Kickstarter last week. On Tuesday, Pebble shared two of them: A new…
View ArticleYour Android phone is about to get better with this update
One of the ways Google keeps Android fresh on a regular basis is by updating Google Play Services on handsets. This approach helps reduce fragmentation because it brings new features to both…
View ArticleHow House of Cards helped one phone app jump up the charts
Spoiler alert: In episode 5 of the Netflix original series House of Cards, the U.S. President plays the mobile game Monument Valley. I'm sorry to have ruined the series for you with…
View ArticleDouble vision: YotaPhone 2 with e-ink rear screen coming to US
Although the unique YotaPhone 2, with its front and back displays, can work with AT&T and T-Mobile's networks, you can't buy the phone in the U.S. just yet. That's changing soon but…
View ArticleApple iPhones outsell Samsung smartphones in last quarter of 2014
We had an inkling that the fourth quarter smartphone sales crown was close: Last month, Strategy Analytics suggested it was a dead heat between Apple and Samsung. On Tuesday, research firm…
View ArticleGot an Android 4.0 device? You might want an alternative browser
Google won't be updating its Chrome browser past version 42 for older Android devices, so it can better focus on its mobile browser for more current phones and tablets. The company…
View ArticleChrome Show: Remote Chromebook access arrives for all
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View ArticleWatch this: Hands free phone gestures from 2 meters away
Back in October, we saw how Elliptic Labs integrated ultrasound hardware and smart software to interact with phones and tablets though gestures. At the time, the company said its technology worked…
View ArticleHyundai car start here for Android Wear, coming for Apple Watch
Yes, the Apple Watch could replace your car keys, Apple CEO Tim Cook said in an interview with the Telegraph last week. It won't be the only watch to do so, though…
View ArticleWhy a new 12-inch MacBook Air could debut alongside Apple Watch
A 12-inch MacBook Air is in production for the second quarter of this year, reports the Wall Street Journal. That leads to a question about Apple's "Spring Forward" press event this coming Monday: Will…
View ArticleAcer’s newest Chromebox packs more power, 4k video support
When you think of using a computer with a 4k video monitor, a Chromebox probably doesn't come to mind. After all, those little boxes are just wimpy little browsers, right? Acer…
View ArticleGmail for iOS just got easier to use with this software update
Apple iPhone and iPad owners opting to use the official Gmail application have a compelling upgrade waiting for them notes The Verge. The newest version of Gmail for iOS takes advantage…
View ArticleReview: Mophie Juice Packs for iPhone 6, 6 Plus
To many iPhone owners, Mophie's Juice Packs are the standard when it comes to handset battery cases. No, Mophie isn't the only company in this market, but over the past few years, its…
View ArticleWhy Apple Watch apps should be usable in 10 seconds or less
As Apple reportedly prepares developers to ready the first batch of Apple Watch apps, the company is setting a guideline: Try to keep your app usable in 10 seconds. That tidbit comes from…
View ArticleNike+ moves from app to platform with four new device partners
After going it alone with health tracking hardware, Nike is expanding relationships to use its Nike+ app with non-Nike devices. The company announced four new hardware partners on Friday -- Garmin,…
View ArticleMobile recap: iOS Android Wear; Pebble Time Steel; Huawei Nexus
In the final run up before the Apple Watch launches, an interesting rumor made the rounds: Google is allegedly working on bringing Android Wear watch support to iPhones. On the surface…
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