Mobile Devices

Android O is Oreo -- unless Google is trolling - CNET

CNET Google's Android O reveal is now officially timed to Monday's solar eclipse. What does that say to you? Google's Android O reveal is now officially timed to Monday's solar eclipse. What does that say to you? 27 minutes

Samsung hints hard about dual Galaxy Note 8 cameras in its latest ad - CNET

CNET VIDEO It's clear when you know what you're looking for. It's clear when you know what you're looking for. 27 minutes

TouchArcade iOS Gaming Roundup: Six Ages, Miracle Merchant, Dungeon Raid Eulogy, and More

MacRumors We're only a few days away from a major solar... We're only a few days away from a major solar eclipse in the USA, and I suspect tons of people will be spending quite a bit of time this weekend either driving to the path of the eclipse on the... 28 minutes

The built-in app locker in OxygenOS isn’t all that secure, OnePlus working on a fix

9to5Google OxygenOS — the Android ROM that’s... OxygenOS — the Android ROM that’s present on OnePlus phones — comes outfitted with a lot of exclusive features and customization options that you won’t find on stock Android. One of OxygenOS’s most useful additions is a built-in app locker,... 1 hour

Best Buy's 50-Hour 'Black-Friday like' sale returns tonight - CNET

CNET Last year's 50-year anniversary sale was such a hit Best Buy is bringing it back for 2017 with deals on iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Windows PCs and more. Last year's 50-year anniversary sale was such a hit Best Buy is bringing it back for 2017 with deals on iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Windows PCs and more. 2 hours

iOS 11 ‘cop button’ also helps users w/ Medical ID protect their data if unconscious

9to5Mac iOS 11 beta 6 (released earlier... iOS 11 beta 6 (released earlier this week) includes a new feature to quickly disable Touch ID from the lock screen. Tapping the lock button five times to access the SOS screen or opening a Medical ID will cause the... 2 hours

3 ways to reuse your old tablet video - CNET

CNET Do you have an old tablet lying around your house? Repurpose it as a remote, a second screen or a digital photo frame. Do you have an old tablet lying around your house? Repurpose it as a remote, a second screen or a digital photo frame. 2 hours

Here's What the iPhone 8 With Edge-to-Edge Display Looks Like in a Case

MacRumors VIDEO The upcoming "iPhone 8" features super slim bezels at the... The upcoming "iPhone 8" features super slim bezels at the top and the sides, effectively introducing an edge-to-edge display, raising the question of how cases will look on the device. Though the iPhone 8 is still unannounced and weeks away... 2 hours

Galaxy Note 8: Brochure leak confirms final specs and design ahead of next week’s event

9to5Google We’re less than a week away... We’re less than a week away from the official announcement of the Galaxy Note 8, and if you’ve been following our updates on Samsung’s upcoming flagship for the past couple months, you’ll know that the device’s design, specs, and more... 3 hours

Google to livestream Android O launch event timed for total solar eclipse

TechCrunch Google is using a astronomical event to debut its newest Android operating system update: Android O is set to arrive on August 21, with... Google is using a astronomical event to debut its newest Android operating system update: Android O is set to arrive on August 21, with a livestreamed unveiling event timed for 2:40 PM ET in NYC – which is roughly when... 3 hours

Google leak may have just confirmed Android Oreo

THE VERGE It’s been a long, confusing road, but a file attached to a Google+ post announcing the newly announced Android O... It’s been a long, confusing road, but a file attached to a Google+ post announcing the newly announced Android O eclipse teaser may have finally revealed that Android O will in fact be called Android Oreo. The file’s name was... 3 hours

Google essentially just confirmed that Android O will be ‘Oreo’

9to5Google While Google has yet to officially confirm the name of the upcoming version of Android, Android... While Google has yet to officially confirm the name of the upcoming version of Android, Android O, it’s been widely speculated that it will be Oreo. After all, there aren’t many other desserts that start with an O, so it... 3 hours

Android O is Oreo -- unless Google's trolling - CNET

CNET Google's Android O reveal is now officially timed to Monday's solar eclipse. What does that say to you? Google's Android O reveal is now officially timed to Monday's solar eclipse. What does that say to you? 3 hours

Apple Insists It's Not Responsible For Distracted Driving Accidents Involving iPhones

MacRumors Apple appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday to argue that it shouldn't... Apple appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday to argue that it shouldn't be held liable for iPhone-related distracted driving accidents, in response to a lawsuit filed against the company earlier this year. California resident Julio Ceja filed a... 3 hours

Microsoft brings some Cortana magic to Skype Preview for Android

Windows Central Microsoft has brought a little bit of Cortana magic to the Skype Preview app on Android. If you use the Skype Preview app for Android, then you can... Microsoft has brought a little bit of Cortana magic to the Skype Preview app on Android. If you use the Skype Preview app for Android, then you can now interact with Cortana alongside all of your other chats — so... 4 hours

Google teases Android O announcement with countdown to Monday, August 21st event

9to5Google VIDEO Three weeks after the release of Developer Preview 4, Google today launched a teaser site for an Android O announcement this coming Monday. This countdown... Three weeks after the release of Developer Preview 4, Google today launched a teaser site for an Android O announcement this coming Monday. This countdown is coinciding with the solar eclipse that is happening on Monday, with a livestreamed event scheduled... 5 hours

Google starts counting down to Android O with a new eclipse-themed teaser

THE VERGE Android O has been in developer beta for months, and it looks like the final version might be ready to launch soon, with Google... Android O has been in developer beta for months, and it looks like the final version might be ready to launch soon, with Google launching an eclipse-themed teaser website counting down toward August 21st. Along with the countdown, the site... 5 hours

T-Mobile is taking up to $500 off a second LG G6 or V20 phone - CNET

CNET If you add a line, you'll get a rebate for the second phone. If you add a line, you'll get a rebate for the second phone. 5 hours

Google Docs has finally made working from my iPad possible

THE VERGE In the seemingly never-ending debate over whether or not the iPad is a computer, there is... In the seemingly never-ending debate over whether or not the iPad is a computer, there is always something that prevents some people from adopting it as a full-time laptop replacement. For some, it might be the multitasking constraints, while others... 6 hours

Apple hypes iOS 11 with new iPad Pro videos

THE VERGE VIDEO With Apple preparing to release iOS 11 in the coming weeks, it's starting to show off some of... With Apple preparing to release iOS 11 in the coming weeks, it's starting to show off some of the new features in a series of how-to videos that highlight some of the major additions to the iPad coming this fall.... 6 hours

Google Home now supports free Spotify accounts

THE VERGE Google Home can now stream music from free Spotify accounts, as spotted by Android Police. Google promised to make its Home speaker... Google Home can now stream music from free Spotify accounts, as spotted by Android Police. Google promised to make its Home speaker compatible with more music and video streaming services back at I/O in May, with a list included Deezer,... 6 hours

Chime in: What's the best way to fix a cracked Windows phone screen?

Windows Central Accidents happen. Should you drop your phone and damage the screen, there are a few options available to you for fixes Even... Accidents happen. Should you drop your phone and damage the screen, there are a few options available to you for fixes Even if you pay extra attention when taking a mobile device from your pocket, there are times when you... 6 hours

Sprint's BlackBerry KeyOne will stop reinstalling its bloatware

THE VERGE Sprint says the BlackBerry KeyOne’s horribly annoying behavior of constantly reinstalling bloatware apps, even when owners remove and disable them,... Sprint says the BlackBerry KeyOne’s horribly annoying behavior of constantly reinstalling bloatware apps, even when owners remove and disable them, is a bug and shouldn’t be happening. But it doesn’t have a perfect fix yet. In a statement to Phone... 6 hours

Likelihood that top Googlers use Android Wear in their normal life, rated (w/ evidence) [Gallery]

9to5Google Android Wear has been a rollercoaster... Android Wear has been a rollercoaster of emotions for Google fans. The initial teasers showing the Moto 360’s beautiful circular display pretty much gave butterflies to green robot fans everywhere, but since, the platform, and smartwatches in general, have struggled to... 6 hours

Some official Apple accessory colors seemingly being quietly discontinued in run-up to new models

9to5Mac VIDEO It appears that Apple is quietly discontinuing some... It appears that Apple is quietly discontinuing some color options for its own iPhone cases and other official accessories around the world. Japanese site Macotakara noticed a whole range of options have disappeared from both Japanese retail stores and the local... 6 hours

The making of Andy Rubin's 'Essential' phone - CNET

CNET Essential, led by Android's co-creator, used its very own machine shop to help develop the phone, fast. Essential, led by Android's co-creator, used its very own machine shop to help develop the phone, fast. 6 hours

Essential Phone PH-1 Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

CNET When one of the guys who co-created Android makes a phone, we pay close attention. When one of the guys who co-created Android makes a phone, we pay close attention. 6 hours

Apple takes on Netflix, HBO, Amazon with $1B budget (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 96) - CNET

CNET VIDEO Apple gets serious about original content. The Apple Watch will have LTE... Apple gets serious about original content. The Apple Watch will have LTE but no direct phone calling. McDonald's uses an iPhone 8 mock-up in a promotional email. 6 hours

Apple takes on Netflix, HBO, Amazon with $1B budget (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 96) video - CNET

CNET Apple gets serious about original content. The Apple Watch will have LTE... Apple gets serious about original content. The Apple Watch will have LTE but no direct phone calling. McDonald's uses an iPhone 8 mock-up in a promotional email. 6 hours

Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 kickoff: What to expect - CNET

CNET VIDEO The next Note is nearly here. The next Note is nearly here. 6 hours

See the brains of Andy Rubin's Essential Home - CNET

CNET The pieces are coming together for the Echo competitor from the founder of Android. The pieces are coming together for the Echo competitor from the founder of Android. 6 hours

T-Mobile's new spectrum, Facebook targets clickbait videos video - CNET

CNET The biggest news in tech include Reddit's new feature that lets users upload videos, T-Mobile's new spectrum going live in some areas and Facebook targeting clickbait videos. The biggest news in tech include Reddit's new feature that lets users upload videos, T-Mobile's new spectrum going live in some areas and Facebook targeting clickbait videos. 6 hours

Chipotle's Order-Ahead App Will Accept Apple Pay Later This Year

MacRumors Deloitte this week announced it has been selected to redesign Chipotle Mexican Grill's mobile ordering app... Deloitte this week announced it has been selected to redesign Chipotle Mexican Grill's mobile ordering app for iOS and Android. Chipotle plans to launch the new apps in the fall of 2017, and one of the key new features will... 6 hours

Hands on with Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone

TechCrunch It’s a pretty captivating pitch: Andy Rubin, one of the guys who founded Android (and who lead the project within Google for... It’s a pretty captivating pitch: Andy Rubin, one of the guys who founded Android (and who lead the project within Google for 8 years!) has a new company… and he’s building an Android phone. The “Essential Phone”, as it’s known.... 7 hours

Company launches Bluetooth fidget spinner for gaming to keep the trend alive

THE VERGE A company called Fidgetly, which describes itself as the "premiere fidget spinner company," is launching a Bluetooth-connected fidget spinner specifically designed for its new... A company called Fidgetly, which describes itself as the "premiere fidget spinner company," is launching a Bluetooth-connected fidget spinner specifically designed for its new smartphone game. It's describing the product, called the FidgetlyCTRL, as the first-ever gaming fidget spinner. The... 7 hours

Galaxy Note 8: Hands-on photos reveal our clearest look yet at the phone [Gallery]

9to5Google Samsung’s upcoming Note 8 flagship has been leaking... Samsung’s upcoming Note 8 flagship has been leaking left and right leading up to its official announcement on August 23. Following the first-ever hands-on photos of the phone that popped up a little over a week ago, we now have... 7 hours

Photos of a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 dummy phone have leaked

THE VERGE New photos of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 8 have surfaced on Chinese social... New photos of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 8 have surfaced on Chinese social networking site Weibo, as spotted by BGR. The photos show quite a thin device — rumored to be 8.5mm — with a huge infinity display, and... 7 hours

Blurry Images Allegedly Depict A11 Processor Set to Power 'iPhone 8'

MacRumors Images purporting to show the A11 series chip that will power the upcoming "iPhone... Images purporting to show the A11 series chip that will power the upcoming "iPhone 8" emerged online today, suggesting that Apple's processor is already making its way through iPhone assembly plants. All iPhone models coming in the fall are expected... 8 hours

Verge Editor’s Choice: Garmin Fenix 5s

THE VERGE The Garmin Fenix 5S isn’t the sports watch for everyone, given how expensive it is and how granular its activity-tracking features are. But for... The Garmin Fenix 5S isn’t the sports watch for everyone, given how expensive it is and how granular its activity-tracking features are. But for people looking for a specific kind of smartwatch — one that’s more focused on fitness than... 8 hours

Foxconn’s U.S. plant passes second vote; WSJ backtracks from iPhone display claims

9to5Mac The $3B tax subsidy package needed to persuade Foxconn to open a display plant in Wisconsin passed its second hurdle yesterday as the Wisconsin state... The $3B tax subsidy package needed to persuade Foxconn to open a display plant in Wisconsin passed its second hurdle yesterday as the Wisconsin state assembly voted to approve the deal. This follows a vote by the jobs & economy committee... 8 hours

Hacker Releases Firmware Decryption Key for Apple's Secure Enclave

MacRumors A hacker released what he claimed to be a firmware decryption key for Apple's Secure Enclave on Thursday,... A hacker released what he claimed to be a firmware decryption key for Apple's Secure Enclave on Thursday, initially sparking fears that iOS security had been compromised. Apple's Secure Enclave Processor (SEP) handles all cryptographic operations for the Apple Watch... 8 hours

Immersv raises $10.5M to shake up mobile advertising with some VR flair

TechCrunch While VR has shown consumers a great deal of what’s possible when it comes to immersive experiences, the world of potential that VR opens... While VR has shown consumers a great deal of what’s possible when it comes to immersive experiences, the world of potential that VR opens to advertisers has not been explored so heavily, Immersv, a mobile 360 VR ad network, wants... 9 hours

Monster headphones now have a voice assistant you don’t need

THE VERGE Monster, the company known for its ridiculously expensive HDMI cables, has teamed up with Speak Music... Monster, the company known for its ridiculously expensive HDMI cables, has teamed up with Speak Music to create a rather big, garish set of wireless headphones with a voice assistant called Melody (pun intended). The headphones come in black, grey,... 9 hours

The LG V30 has me more excited than the new iPhone

THE VERGE Call it a symptom of my tech journalist bubble, but somewhere over the past... Call it a symptom of my tech journalist bubble, but somewhere over the past couple of years, I’ve lost the ability to be truly excited about new iPhones. Apple has contributed to this feeling, having kept its design changes incremental... 9 hours

Apple Watch Shipments Could Reach 15 Million in 2017

MacRumors Overall Apple Watch shipments are expected to rise to 4.5 million units in the fourth quarter of this... Overall Apple Watch shipments are expected to rise to 4.5 million units in the fourth quarter of this year and could reach 15 million for the whole of 2017, according to sources in the upstream supply chain (via DigiTimes). Those... 10 hours

WATCH: Emergency SOS on your iPhone

ABC NEWS Apple adds safety feature to iOS 11 that gives users a quick way to contact emergency services. Apple adds safety feature to iOS 11 that gives users a quick way to contact emergency services. 10 hours

New Apple videos explain how iOS 11 and its multi-tasking features work on the iPad

TechCrunch iOS 11, the next version of... iOS 11, the next version of Apple’s mobile operating system, is quite the game-changer for iPad owners. We wrote that the software effectively turns an iPad into a mobile computer through a number of new features that go beyond previous limits... 13 hours

How to make Allo for web look identical to Google Hangouts

9to5Google While many in the Android and Google-fan communities used and loved (well, sometimes loved) Hangouts... While many in the Android and Google-fan communities used and loved (well, sometimes loved) Hangouts for messaging others from mobile and desktop, Google is now shifting the app’s focus to enterprise. In its place is Allo, which only started working on... 17 hours

Apple releases six new videos covering iOS 11 iPad features

9to5Mac VIDEO As we move closer to the public release of iOS 11, Apple tonight has shared a... As we move closer to the public release of iOS 11, Apple tonight has shared a series of new ‘how to’ videos for iPad features that come along with the newest software. more… 18 hours

Hands-on: Google Camera with HDR+ on non-Google phones [Video]

9to5Google VIDEO Back in the days of Nexus, Google phones were always criticized for having poor cameras, but all of... Back in the days of Nexus, Google phones were always criticized for having poor cameras, but all of that changed when the Pixel came out last year and soared near the top of smartphone camera rankings. A large part of... 18 hours

Apple Shares New Series of How To Videos Focusing on iPad and iOS 11

MacRumors VIDEO Apple today uploaded several iPad Pro how to... Apple today uploaded several iPad Pro how to videos to its YouTube channel, focusing on new features that are coming to the iPad in iOS 11. Each video is just under a minute in length and all of the videos... 19 hours

An iOS 11 feature could let you quickly disable TouchID and keep cops out

TechCrunch TouchID has always been a legal grey area... TouchID has always been a legal grey area when it came to cops and border patrol asking you to fork over your phone. But with the new update in iOS 11, that no longer seems to be a problem. Read... 20 hours

iOS 11 adds ability to disable Touch ID with 'cop button' - CNET

CNET A new feature lets iPhone users quickly tap the power button to call 911 and prevent unwarranted logins. A new feature lets iPhone users quickly tap the power button to call 911 and prevent unwarranted logins. 21 hours

Motorola has patented a smartphone display that can heal itself of cracks

9to5Google Smartphones are pretty expensive, but they’re also fragile. A simple drop can sometimes result in a shattered, unusable phone. Motorola has pushed forward in fixing... Smartphones are pretty expensive, but they’re also fragile. A simple drop can sometimes result in a shattered, unusable phone. Motorola has pushed forward in fixing this problem fir consumers by introducing a technology it calls ShatterShield on phones like the Moto Z2... 22 hours

Comment: An Apple Watch with LTE has the potential to be a true iPhone replacement

9to5Mac I’ve always been very skeptical when... I’ve always been very skeptical when it comes to Apple Watch. From the start I wasn’t necessarily convinced that I had a need for the device. Its price tag and early user interface bugs quickly wore thin on me and... 22 hours

iOS 11's SOS Feature Allows You to Temporarily Disable Touch ID and Require Passcode

MacRumors In iOS 11, Apple has added an "Emergency... In iOS 11, Apple has added an "Emergency SOS" feature that's designed to give users a quick and easy way to summon emergency services should the need arise. As it turns out, there's a secondary benefit to Emergency SOS -... 22 hours

Hulu for Android TV updated with improved watchlist and performance improvements

9to5Google As much as I love Android TV, I’ll also be the first to admit... As much as I love Android TV, I’ll also be the first to admit that its apps don’t get the attention they deserve. One major culprit of that is Hulu, but today the streaming provider is taking a step in... 23 hours

Android Instant Apps now work on 500 million devices across the globe

9to5Google Google first announced Android Instant Apps — the service that allows you to use partial apps via Chrome — back at I/O 2016. The... Google first announced Android Instant Apps — the service that allows you to use partial apps via Chrome — back at I/O 2016. The rollout has been a slow one to say the least, and following Android Instant Apps first... 23 hours

9to5Toys Last Call: Bose QuietComfort Wireless Headphones $300, iPhone SE $150, Apple Watch $70 off, more

9to5Mac Keep up with the... Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. more… 23 hours

Another Galaxy Note has its batteries recalled, but this time it isn't Samsung's fault - CNET

CNET A recall on some of the batteries found in Note 4 devices echoes last year's Note... A recall on some of the batteries found in Note 4 devices echoes last year's Note 7 recall. Here's what to do if your phone is one of them. 1 day

Gogoro’s sleek electric scooters are now available to rent in Paris

THE VERGE The Gogoro scooter-sharing service, Coup, has launched today in Paris. Announced back in May,... The Gogoro scooter-sharing service, Coup, has launched today in Paris. Announced back in May, 600 of the Taiwanese company’s slick electric scooters are now available for rent in and around the city’s center. The price has ticked up slightly from... 1 day

Apple’s ARKit could be huge for virtual car showrooms and online sales

TechCrunch Apple’s iOS 11 includes ARKit, developer tools that make it surprisingly easy to build great quality augmented reality experiences. This could have an impact... Apple’s iOS 11 includes ARKit, developer tools that make it surprisingly easy to build great quality augmented reality experiences. This could have an impact in the automotive world, since it makes it a lot easier to bring virtual showroom experiences... 1 day

Asus ‘will update’ the Zenfone 3 and 4 Series to Android O, eventually

9to5Google Asus releases a lot of phones every year, but not... Asus releases a lot of phones every year, but not many of them actually see long-term support in terms of major OS upgrades. After unveiling 6 more phones earlier today, the company confirmed that it has plans to push Android... 1 day

Skype Brings Next-Generation Mobile Experience to Desktop in New Mac Preview

MacRumors Skype today announced the release of a preview version of its next-generation desktop software,... Skype today announced the release of a preview version of its next-generation desktop software, which is designed to emulate the redesigned mobile experience that it released in June. The new version of Skype shares design elements with the mobile version,... 1 day

Reddit rolls out its own video platform

TechCrunch Reddit today is officially launching its own native video hosting across both desktop and mobile. The platform, still in beta, was one... Reddit today is officially launching its own native video hosting across both desktop and mobile. The platform, still in beta, was one of the company’s promised initiatives following its recent $200 million round of funding that valued its business at $1.8... 1 day

Instagram will now automatically turn photos you're replying to into a sticker

THE VERGE Instagram is rolling out a new feature today on its iOS and Android apps that'll clear up DM confusion. Users could already reply to... Instagram is rolling out a new feature today on its iOS and Android apps that'll clear up DM confusion. Users could already reply to photos, videos, and reshared posts sent to their DMs with their own photo or video, but... 1 day

Samsung’s 2017 TVs can now identify music with Shazam

THE VERGE Samsung’s removing a step in between hearing a good song you don’t recognize on TV and pulling out... Samsung’s removing a step in between hearing a good song you don’t recognize on TV and pulling out your smartphone to identify it with Shazam, Siri, or Google Assistant. That can take a few seconds — if your phone is... 1 day

Ring Video Doorbell Pro review: A smart doorbell for Windows 10

Windows Central Is the Ring video doorbell system still worth it in 2017? I take a look at the latest Ring Video Doorbell Pro and how well it... Is the Ring video doorbell system still worth it in 2017? I take a look at the latest Ring Video Doorbell Pro and how well it works with Windows 10. In early 2016, I took a close look at the... 1 day

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact: Device renders and specs reveal a powerful compact phone [Gallery]

9to5Google Yesterday, CompareRaja partnered with OnLeaks to provide full... Yesterday, CompareRaja partnered with OnLeaks to provide full device specifications and renders for Sony’s upcoming Xperia XZ1 flagship smartphone. Today, OnLeaks has buddied up with 91Mobiles to showcase the XZ1’s little brother, the Xperia XZ1 Compact. more… 1 day

Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile wireless plans arrive nationwide

9to5Google Following a soft launch in select markets, Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile unlimited wireless plans are now open to all users across the US. more… Following a soft launch in select markets, Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile unlimited wireless plans are now open to all users across the US. more… 1 day

Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile wireless plans arrive nationwide

9to5Mac Following a soft launch in select markets, Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile unlimited wireless plans are now open to all users across the US. more… Following a soft launch in select markets, Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile unlimited wireless plans are now open to all users across the US. more… 1 day

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Bose QuietComfort Wireless Headphones $300, iPhone SE $150, Apple Watch $70 off, more

9to5Mac Keep up with the... Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. more… 1 day

Skype’s new mobile design arrives on the desktop for Windows testers

THE VERGE Microsoft is testing out its new Skype mobile interface in a desktop preview of... Microsoft is testing out its new Skype mobile interface in a desktop preview of the company’s communication app. The new radical Skype mobile design debuted back in June, and the reception hasn’t been positive. Despite that, Microsoft wants to try... 1 day

Essential Phone available for preorder, after delays - CNET

CNET Android creator Andy Rubin's phone can be preordered online, including through Sprint if you want a discount. Android creator Andy Rubin's phone can be preordered online, including through Sprint if you want a discount. 1 day

Apple Watch Series 3 Enters 'Final Testing Phase' Ahead of Rumored September Launch

MacRumors Apple Watch Series 3 models have entered the "final testing... Apple Watch Series 3 models have entered the "final testing phase" in the manufacturing process, with mass production set to begin soon, according to a new Chinese-language Economic Daily News report [Google Translate]. The report, citing unnamed supply chain sources,... 1 day

How to photograph the eclipse with your iPhone (and how not to)

9to5Mac A total solar eclipse – the entire sun blocked by the passage of the moon – is one of the most awe-inspiring natural events... A total solar eclipse – the entire sun blocked by the passage of the moon – is one of the most awe-inspiring natural events you can experience. I travelled to Germany to view one in 1999, and I remember it... 1 day

Essential Phone is now available everywhere, after delays - CNET

CNET Android creator Andy Rubin's Essential Phone is now available online, and through pre-orders if you want a discount. Android creator Andy Rubin's Essential Phone is now available online, and through pre-orders if you want a discount. 1 day

Nintendo’s colorful Splatoon 2 Switch bundle is exclusive to Walmart

THE VERGE Neon pink-and-green Joy-Con controllers are finally coming to North America — but you’ll have to head... Neon pink-and-green Joy-Con controllers are finally coming to North America — but you’ll have to head to Walmart to grab some. Today, Nintendo announced a new bundle for its Switch console, which comes packed with a digital copy of multiplayer... 1 day

The Essential Phone will get two years of Android software updates

THE VERGE The Essential Phone is nearing shipment, and today company founder Andy Rubin published a... The Essential Phone is nearing shipment, and today company founder Andy Rubin published a blog post clearly meant to make customers feel confident with buying into a completely new and unproven electronics brand. He laid out Essential’s principles and pledges,... 1 day

iOS 11 has a ‘cop button’ to temporarily disable Touch ID

THE VERGE Apple is adding an easy way to quickly disable Touch ID in iOS 11.... Apple is adding an easy way to quickly disable Touch ID in iOS 11. A new setting, designed to automate emergency services calls, lets iPhone users tap the power button quickly five times to call 911. This doesn’t automatically dial... 1 day

Skype’s new mobile design arrives on the desktop for Windows 10 testers

THE VERGE Microsoft is testing out its new Skype mobile interface in a desktop preview of the company’s communication app. The new radical Skype mobile design... Microsoft is testing out its new Skype mobile interface in a desktop preview of the company’s communication app. The new radical Skype mobile design debuted back in June, and the reception hasn’t been positive. Despite that, Microsoft wants to try... 1 day

Skype starts testing revamped desktop experience

Windows Central The new Skype experience is finally now being tested on desktop, but it appears the UWP app is left out. A couple of months following its revamp on Android and iOS, Skype has now announced its... The new Skype experience is finally now being tested on desktop, but it appears the UWP app is left out. A couple of months following its revamp on Android and iOS, Skype has now announced its redesigned experience is now... 1 day

Essential Phone now available to order, ships soon to pre-sale customers

TechCrunch The Essential Phone has arrived, a bit later than originally announced. The first smartphone... The Essential Phone has arrived, a bit later than originally announced. The first smartphone from the new company founded by Android creator Andy Rubin is now available to order, via Essential’s own site, Best Buy, and Sprint. The phone is... 1 day

Comcast's Xfinity Mobile is now available in all the company's markets

THE VERGE Nearly three months after it first started rolling out, Comcast has now officially completed... Nearly three months after it first started rolling out, Comcast has now officially completed its release of Xfinity Mobile. The mobile phone service is available in all of Comcast's service areas, both through retail stores and online at XfinityMobile.com. As... 1 day

McDonald’s promo teases unofficial iPhone 8 design & app mock up

9to5Mac McDonald’s is getting some attention today for using an iPhone 8 mockup to display... McDonald’s is getting some attention today for using an iPhone 8 mockup to display screenshots of the company’s mobile app in a new promo email being sent to customers in Australia. The ad is using an unofficial rendering based on... 1 day

Sprint says you can preorder the Essential Phone now - CNET

CNET The exclusive carrier for the new phone from Android creator Andy Rubin will let you pay off the $700 cost over 18 months. The exclusive carrier for the new phone from Android creator Andy Rubin will let you pay off the $700 cost over 18 months. 1 day

Images Claim to Show Wireless Charging Pad Components Destined for the 'iPhone 8'

MacRumors Images claiming to offer a glimpse of the wireless charging... Images claiming to offer a glimpse of the wireless charging pad circuitry to be paired with Apple's upcoming "iPhone 8" have been shared on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo today by technology website ZEALER (via iClarified). The two photos show several... 1 day

Best Buy Planning 50-Hour Sale With Discounts on iPhone, MacBook, iMac and More This Friday

MacRumors Best Buy today announced the upcoming... Best Buy today announced the upcoming launch of a 50-hour sale filled with Black Friday-like deals in celebration of its 51st anniversary. The sale will kick off this Friday and will last through Sunday night. Best Buy's sale will see... 1 day

I love Uncharted: The Lost Legacy’s new smartphone

THE VERGE There I was, sweaty and tired, having just scrambled my way up a dangerously steep rock face. As soon as... There I was, sweaty and tired, having just scrambled my way up a dangerously steep rock face. As soon as I reached the top of the cliff I forgot about the trouble it took to get there: because, my god,... 1 day

Newton Mail finally comes to Windows for a cross-platform email experience

THE VERGE Newton Mail, a multi-platform email app that’s been available on Mac, iOS, and Android,... Newton Mail, a multi-platform email app that’s been available on Mac, iOS, and Android, is finally reaching the last major platform it had yet to be offered on: Windows 10. Aside from, you know, being offered on Windows, there’s not... 1 day

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 launch: Watch it live here August 23, 8 a.m. PT - CNET

CNET Samsung will soon launch the Galaxy Note 8. Watch it happen here on CNET. Samsung will soon launch the Galaxy Note 8. Watch it happen here on CNET. 1 day

Get a refurbished Fitbit Blaze fitness-band smartwatch for $99.99 - CNET

CNET Let's try this again. Plus: a top-rated folding keyboard and your chance to win some prizes! Let's try this again. Plus: a top-rated folding keyboard and your chance to win some prizes! 1 day

How to watch the Galaxy Note 8 Unpacked event - CNET

CNET Samsung's long-awaited answer to the controversial Galaxy Note 7 is just days away. Here's how you can watch the event as it happens. Samsung's long-awaited answer to the controversial Galaxy Note 7 is just days away. Here's how you can watch the event as it happens. 1 day

McDonald's Generates Buzz With Ad Showing iPhone 8 Mockup

MacRumors McDonald's is generating lots of buzz today after it used an iPhone 8 mockup in an ad promoting... McDonald's is generating lots of buzz today after it used an iPhone 8 mockup in an ad promoting its mymacca's mobile ordering app in Australia. McDonald's promotional email courtesy of MacRumors reader Amir T. The ad, emailed to many customers... 1 day

Android newbie HMD’s Nokia 8 flagship lets you livestream ‘frontbacks’

TechCrunch Rebooting the venerable Nokia smartphone brand has not been a rush job for HMD Global, the... Rebooting the venerable Nokia smartphone brand has not been a rush job for HMD Global, the Foxconn-backed company set up for the purpose of licensing the Nokia name to try to revive the brand’s fortunes on smartphones. But after starting... 1 day

These connected rings let you tap out sounds on any surface

THE VERGE Do you find yourself mindlessly tapping away sometimes? How cool would it be if... Do you find yourself mindlessly tapping away sometimes? How cool would it be if you could tap any physical object and produce different sounds? That’s the aim of a set of wearable rings named Specdrums (currently raising money on Kickstarter)... 1 day

Windows Central Newton for Windows makes its official debut today on the Windows Store. Newton, an extremely popular email client on iOS, Android and macOS, is... Newton for Windows makes its official debut today on the Windows Store. Newton, an extremely popular email client on iOS, Android and macOS, is finally coming to Windows 10 today with an official launch on the Windows Store. After being... 1 day

Supposed iPhone 8 wireless charging PCB component surfaces in new photos

9to5Mac Apple is expected to announce three new iPhones next month, the radically redesigned OLED... Apple is expected to announce three new iPhones next month, the radically redesigned OLED iPhone ‘8’ and two modest updates to the existing iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models, colloquially referred to as ‘7s’ phones. One of the flagship... 1 day

Images Claim to Show Wireless Charging Components Destined for the 'iPhone 8'

MacRumors Images claiming to offer a glimpse of the wireless charging circuitry included in Apple's upcoming "iPhone 8" have been shared on Chinese microblogging platform... Images claiming to offer a glimpse of the wireless charging circuitry included in Apple's upcoming "iPhone 8" have been shared on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo today by technology website ZEALER (via iClarified). The two photos show several assembled inductive charging... 1 day

Nokia 8 offers the 'bothie' to replace the selfie

Sky News HMD Global is hoping a reinvention of the selfie will help the Nokia brand regain its place in the forefront of the mobile market. HMD Global is hoping a reinvention of the selfie will help the Nokia brand regain its place in the forefront of the mobile market. 1 day