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Garmin Vivoactive 3 GPS smartwatch (Source: Garmin)

IFA 2017 | Garmin Vivoactive 3 smartwatch now official

The all-new Vivoactive 3 GPS smartwatch is Garmin's first device to come with Garmin Pay support for both Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards. It can be acquired already starting at US$299.99.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Sep 2017 22:20

The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is all set to roll out starting October 17

IFA 2017 | Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will officially roll out starting October 17 along with a slew of Windows Mixed Reality headsets

At its IFA 2017 keynote in Berlin, Microsoft announced that the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will start officially rolling out starting October 17. Microsoft's partners will also start shipping affordable Windows Mixed Reality ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Sep 2017 16:01

Insiders can now test drive full Office 365 apps directly from the Windows Store. (Source: Windows Central)

Microsoft invites Insiders to test drive Office 365 from the Windows Store

Microsoft is inviting Insiders to test out Office 365 programs from Windows Store. These are the original Win32-based programs converted using the Project Centennial desktop bridge that can now call UWP-specific APIs and services.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Sep 2017 13:24

Apple's Special Event keynote will be live on September 12, 10 am PDT. (Source: Apple)

It's official: Apple's iPhone 8 event will be held on September 12

Apple has sent invitations for its iPhone 8 launch event, which will be held for the first time in the Steve Jobs Theater inside Apple's 'spaceship' campus.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Sep 2017 12:24

Xiaomi Mi A1 leaked image spotted on Weibo, some details also surfaced

Xiaomi Mi A1 surfaces on Weibo

This handset is supposed to launch as the first Xiaomi smartphone with stock Android on board. The details are not available yet, but the leaked images reveal a Galaxy S8-like slim-bezel design.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Aug 2017 19:10

WhatsApp will soon enable verified business numbers as a medium for customer interaction. (Source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp will soon allow you to chat with verified businesses

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has started a pilot program to verify business numbers. This allows customers to directly chat with businesses for quicker updates and problem resolution.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Aug 2017 15:32

Google's ARCore aims to bring AR capabilities to all Android handsets. (Source: Google)

Google announces the availability of ARCore Augmented Reality SDK

Google has announced the availability of an early preview of the ARCore API for developers to create AR experiences for qualified Android devices. The initial preview is restricted to the Pixel phones and variants of the Samsung G...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Aug 2017 11:55

Verizon is one the first US carriers to roll out the new Android Oreo OTA update. (Source: Verizon)

Verizon starts rolling out Android Oreo to Google Pixel handsets

Contrary to popular notion, Verizon has started to seed the Android Oreo update to Google Pixel phones on its network much before any other major US carrier has initiated the process.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Aug 2017 09:30

Google has culled nearly 300 malware infected apps from the Play Store. (Source: Google)

Google pulls 300 Play Store apps infected with WireX botnet malware

Google has removed nearly 300 apps from the Play Store after researchers identified that they were infected with malware. Around 70,000 users in over 100 countries have been affected.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Aug 2017 14:23

Blackberry was able to stop their decline after dropping BlackberryOS and adopting Android. (Source: Braddye)

Blackberry set to licence their android build to other manufacturers

Blackberry is in talks with device manufacturers to license their security enhanced Android build, according to the India Times. Blackberry already has three brand licensing deals, and this move would increase the market coverage ...

Craig Ward, 27 Aug 2017 16:36

You won't be forgetting its IP68 rating anytime soon.

Blackview BV8000 Pro camera bug fixes released

The BV8000 Pro sports a 5" FHD display, 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, a Helio P25, and a 4180mAh battery. Being a rugged phone, it also comes with an IP68 certification.

Ricci Rox, 27 Aug 2017 13:34

OnePlus 3T Android flagship gets OxygenOS 4.1.7 update

OxygenOS 4.1.7 now available

In addition to the latest security patch, this new firmware for both the OnePlus 3 and 3T brings battery optimizations, performance improvements, as well as multiple minor tweaks and fixes.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Aug 2017 18:55

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, Lumia YouTube channel deleted at the end of August 2017

Microsoft removes the Lumia channel from YouTube

One year after shutting down its regional Lumia accounts and its support account on Twitter, Microsoft removes the official Lumia channel from YouTube. Its phone business' revenue in the second quarter has fallen to US$5 million f...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Aug 2017 11:45

Samsung Bixby finally available worldwide

Although this virtual assistant is now available virtually everywhere, the only two languages supported remain US English and Korean for now. Additional languages and devices should get Bixby support in the future, but the details...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Aug 2017 22:55

Nintendo Switch console gets PayPal support late August 2017

Nintendo Switch gets PayPal support

Nintendo accounts can now be linked to PayPal so their users can easily pay for future purchases using the Nintendo Switch or on the company's website. Sadly, this update is not available for Wii U or Nintendo 3DS.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Aug 2017 18:45

Hacking your phone through the touchscreen? Yes, it can be done. (Image: Shattered Trust)

New research paper demonstrates smartphone security hole in replacement hardware

A research team has successfully compromised a smartphone by injecting malicious code into the drivers for the touchscreen. The code allows full access to the device, including the ability to alter files, use the phone's camera, d...

Sam Medley, 22 Aug 2017 23:36

Apple iOS 11 unveiling event, new beta builds available as of late August 2017

New iOS 11 beta builds now available

Next to the sixth public beta, Apple also unleashed the iOS 11 beta 7 aimed at developers. The anticipated release date of the final version remains in September when the next-gen iPhone should arrive.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Aug 2017 17:40

Paranoid Android 7.2.3 comes with new languages

The latest release of the popular custom ROM known as AOSPA to its users brings new customization options to the stock launcher, including app labeling, as well as support for Russian, Dutch, French, German, and a few other langua...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Aug 2017 16:00

Android 8 released, O is for Oreo

Android O has finally been released, with O standing for sweet, tasty Oreos. Updates have started rolling out for those in the Beta program, and users should be able to download factory images soon.

Ricci Rox, 22 Aug 2017 09:31

Android 8.0 Oreo robot leaked image via Evan Blass

Android 8.0 to launch as Oreo, reveals Evan Blass

Although a few other names surfaced in the Android 8.0-related rumors we heard so far, it seems like the next major iteration of Google's mobile operating system will be named Oreo after all.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2017 18:30

Motorola Moto 360 Sport Android Wear smartwatch gets 2.0 software update

Moto 360 Sport gets Android Wear 2.0

About a year after receiving Android Wear 1.5, Motorola's smartwatch is finally ready to get the features and improvements that other wearables such as the Asus ZenWatch 3 or Huawei Watch already got thanks to Android Wear 2.0.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2017 16:55

Action Launcher 27.1 Android launcher now available for download

Action Launcher 27.1 now available

A few weeks after receiving Google Now integration, Action Launcher gets a new update that delivers a weather widget for handsets that run Marshmallow or later, as well as new customization options.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2017 10:59

Bing market share at 33 percent in the United States

Infographics from the Microsoft Bing team show market share is higher than you may have expected with many countries in double digits. International market share is at a much lower 9 percent.

Craig Ward, 20 Aug 2017 01:35

Android 8 'O' is coming. (Source: Google)

Android 8 'O' releases on Monday 21 August

Google has confirmed on the Android website that Android 8 'O' is releasing on Monday 21st August via a live stream during the eclipse.

Craig Ward, 19 Aug 2017 20:51

YouTube TV on mobile, service available in 14 more areas as of late August 2017

YouTube TV now available in 14 more areas

Thanks to the latest expansion of this service's availability, US customers in 29 heavily populated areas can now enjoy it via multiple platforms - Android, iOS, Apple Airplay, Chromecast, as well as in a web browser.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Aug 2017 16:50

Google Search Lite experimental app now in the works August 2017

Google Search Lite app in the works

This upcoming version of Google's most used mobile app aims emerging markets, where low-end handsets are very popular. The official announcement still has to arrive, but the app is already in testing.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Aug 2017 12:55

Ransomware Locky and Mamba have started rearing their ugly heads again. (Source: 2-Spyware)

Beware! Ransomware Locky and Mamba on the prowl again

Variants of ransomware Locky and Mamba have resurfaced and are more lethal than ever. Those unfortunate to be infected, risk encryption of the entire HDD and need to cough up a huge sum of money for decryption and recovery of thei...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Aug 2017 07:55

CloudMagic's beautiful Newton email client now available for Windows 10

After a several months long closed beta test, CloudMagic has released their Newton email client for Windows 10 via the Windows Store. Newton has some powerful email features, but costs US$50 per year and is competing against paid ...

Craig Ward, 17 Aug 2017 23:54

TAITO Famicom "classic" Takeshi's Challenge now available on Android and iOS

Ever wanted a game where you play a middle-aged Japanese businessman experiencing a midlife crisis? The infamous Famicom title "Takeshi No Chousenjou" ("Takeshi's Challenge" in the West) is now available on Android and iOS.

Sam Medley, 17 Aug 2017 23:28

Microsoft's new Chrome extension brings unified sign-in to organizations

A new chrome extension from Microsoft allows single sign-in authentication to users who log in to Windows 10 using their Microsoft account and access their organizations Azure Active Directory content, or who deal with conditional...

Craig Ward, 17 Aug 2017 21:08

Samsung Galaxy S8 flagship, Samsung to get US$3.5 billion from Google to keep it as default search engine

Google to pay Samsung US$3.5 billion to remain the default search engine

A few days after we heard that the internet search giant wants to pay US$3 billion to Apple to remain the default search engine on iOS, we find out that Samsung is going to receive US$3.5 billion to keep Google as the default sear...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Aug 2017 15:25

Google buys AIMatter

This AI startup based in Belarus is behind Fabby, a mobile app for Android and iOS with more than 2 million downloads so far that uses artificial intelligence to detect and process images.

Codrut Nistor, 17 Aug 2017 14:10

Google Nexus 6 Android handset gets 7.1.1 Nougat once again

Nexus 6 gets Android 7.1.1 for the second time

After releasing this update back in January and then rolling back to Android 7.0 due to various bugs, Google finally upgrades the firmware of the Nexus 6 to Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Codrut Nistor, 17 Aug 2017 11:30

Google Allo client for desktop now available - getting started instructions

Google Allo is finally available for desktop

Although iPhone users are not able to use Allo on the desktop yet, those who own Android handsets can finally use the messaging app on the desktop. However, quite a few features remain exclusively available on mobile.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Aug 2017 15:45

Ubuntu Linux with GNOME GUI, GNOME GUI is now 20 years old

The GNOME Project is now 20 years old

Although its archrival KDE has been around since 1996 and its initial release only arrived in 1999, GNOME can be considered to be two decades old now, since the GNOME Project was born on August 15, 1997.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Aug 2017 13:55

Microsoft buys Cycle Computing to accelerate Big Computing in the cloud

Microsoft acquires Cycle Computing

Thanks to the addition of the cloud computing orchestration market leader Cycle Computing to its long list of assets, Microsoft hopes to ease the process of using High-Performance Computing and other Big Computing capabilities in ...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Aug 2017 09:50

Google Contacts app Suggestions screen, app now compatible with Lollipop and Marshmallow

Google Contacts finally available for older devices

Although there are many contacts apps for Android around, the Google Contacts app only worked for Pixel and Nexus users until recently. Now, all devices running Lollipop or later can run it as well.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2017 19:05

HTC U11 Android flagship to get Bluetooth 5.0 with the next major OS update

HTC U11 to get Bluetooth 5.0 with Android O

Next to the Alexa support and full HD 60 fps video recording capabilities that have been introduced since its launch, HTC's latest flagship will also get full Bluetooth 5.0 support as soon as it receives the Android O update.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2017 15:50

Opera Max app on smartphone and tablet, Opera Max discontinued mid-August 2017

Opera discontinues Opera Max

Opera Max has been delisted from the Google Play store catalog but those still using this service will be able to do so "for a period of time" that has not been revealed. Opera promised to announce the termination of server-side s...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2017 10:10

Colorful Balloons vs. Facebook Moments, Facebook coming to China in disguise

Facebook hits China via Colorful Balloons

Although Chinese regulators have something against social networks and foreign search engines, it seems that Facebook has just found its way to the local market via a photo-sharing app that launched via a local partner.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2017 07:35

Google voice typing gets support for 30 new languages, 119 supported total

Google's voice typing now supports 119 languages

The latest expansion of Google's speech recognition brings 30 new languages to Gboard for Android and Voice Search, as well as to the Cloud Speech API. The Google Translate app and other Google products are also expected to get th...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2017 20:55

Two methods of obtaining Windows 10 for free appear to still be open

Two methods which were detailed back in January 2017 which allowed users to upgrade from Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10 for free still exist now, even though the free upgrade period ended over a year ago. One method involves takin...

Craig Ward, 14 Aug 2017 20:09

The OnePlus 5 was released last month but the recent events have dampened public perception of the company. (Source: GSMArena)

Android O to be last major OS update for the OnePlus 3/3T

The OnePlus 3T was released in November last year but will not be getting any major OS updates after Android O. O is expected to be released within the next few weeks.

Ricci Rox, 13 Aug 2017 22:03

Steam Link hardware no longer required if you have a 2016 or 2017 4k Samsung Smart TV. (Source: Valve)

Steam Link app for Samsung Smart TVs is now available in 55 countries

Samsung has released the stable version of the Steam Link app for their smart TVs. This app allows users to stream games from a gaming PC elsewhere in the house without needing to purchase additional hardware.

Craig Ward, 13 Aug 2017 18:02

Dropbox two-factor authentication now available via WiFi connectivity only

Dropbox gets two-factor authentication via mobile app

When in need to access an account while located in an area where no cell signal is available, but WiFi is at hand, Dropbox users can now take advantage of the mobile app to verify their identity.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Aug 2017 19:20

MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM Rolling Out banner (Source: MIUI)

MIUI 9 global beta hits Xiaomi Mi 6 and Redmi Note 4/4X handsets

The global beta of Xiaomi's custom ROM based on Android Nougat is now finally rolling out to three handsets, but a second (and larger) batch of devices scheduled to get the new firmware has been announced as well.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Aug 2017 15:50

suhide-lite can bypass Google's SafetyNet, allowing rooted phones to run apps that would otherwise be restricted. (Source: XDA-Developers)

It's now easier to hide root on your Android phone with suhide-lite

A new SuperSU package by developer Chainfire allows users to hide root status from specific apps, which can enable the use of certain apps on rooted devices that would otherwise be blocked via Google's SafetyNet API.

Sam Medley, 11 Aug 2017 22:47

Google Camera 4.4 settings screen, new features include selfie flash and double-tap zoom

Google Camera update brings double-tap to zoom feature

Version 4.4 of Google's camera software is now available via Google Play and comes with a new toggle for switching between camera functions and the ability to double-tap to zoom.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 18:55

Samsung Contacts update reveals possible Bixby global launch (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung Bixby might go global

Without any official confirmation of a Bixby global launch yet, Samsung updated its Contacts app and added "Bixby English global launching" to its changelog. For now, the US remains the only market where Bixby is available with En...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 17:00

Lenovo Phab2 Android phablet will not receive Nougat update

No Nougat updates for the Lenovo Phab lineup

Although not upgrading the software of the original 2015 Phab handset anymore is something one would expect, Lenovo has decided to leave the Project Tango AR-enabled Phab2 Pro without an Android Nougat update as well.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 15:45