Take a look at Google’s mini-golf pop-up in New York City
Google has kicked off a new pop-up experience in New York City. What is it? Well, it's a mini-golf course, with each hole inspired by a different room in the home. The experience is built to promote Google's slate of smart home products, including the Google Home and different Nest products.
Apple’s iPad Smart Cover could one day have a display that shows notifications
It looks like Apple is working on ways to make its Smart Cover a whole lot more functional. The company has filed for a patent that would involve future iterations of the Smart Cover with displays for showing notifications, or transparent portions of the cover for allowing the user to see notifications.
At WWDC 2018, Apple to show off its latest software innovations
Apple has revealed the dates and location for WWDC 2018, which is where we'll see the latest and greatest software that Apple has to offer. According to Apple, WWDC 2018 will be held from June 4-8 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. And we will be on the ground covering it.
Qualcomm targets ‘premium midrange’ phones with the Snapdragon 710
Qualcomm unveiled the first chip in its new 700 series -- the Snapdragon 710. The chip is aimed at combining some of the high-end features in the 800 series, with a more affordable price -- making it perfect for budget high-end phones. We don't yet know what phones will feature the new chip.
The OnePlus 6 is now available: Here’s where to buy it
OnePlus has finally unveiled the new OnePlus 6, boasting flagship specs like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and up to 8GB of RAM, as well as a new design with a nice big display. If you're interested in getting it for yourself, you may be wondering where to buy it. Here's how to buy the OnePlus 6.
Here’s the best security news Android users have ever heard
Google could be taking steps to ensure Android security updates are taken a lot more seriously. The company said at one of its sessions at Google I/O that it would start requiring manufacturers to push security updates, which would help Android devices remain a whole lot more secure as they age.
Facebook Messenger now lets businesses show off products in augmented reality
Facebook has announced a few new features for Facebook Messenger, including the ability for businesses to show off their new products through augmented reality in Messenger. On top of that, Facebook is updating its digital assistant, M, to be able to translate for businesses in Marketplace.
Google Play Awards nominees are in … and amazing
Google has announced the nominees for this year's Google Play Awards, including the likes of Pokemon Go, PUBG Mobile, and more. There are a range of categories -- including a new category for AR and VR apps. The winners for the Google Play Awards will be announced on May 7, at Google I/O 2018.
New patents suggest Microsoft Band fitness tracker may still be on track
Microsoft has been awarded a few new patents that suggest it's still working on new iterations of the Microsoft Band. The patents describe ways to estimate the wearer's blood pressure, and the use of an electrically conductive skin sensor to track things like the wearer's stress levels.
Xiaomi buddies up with U.K. carrier Three to sell its phones in Europe
Xiaomi has partnered with U.K. carrier Three's parent, Hutchison. The partnership will result in Xiaomi phones being sold not only in the U.K., but also in Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, and Sweden. Xiaomi's phones are already being sold in Spain, so the news represents a renewed push into Europe.
Google will reportedly kill Play Music when it launches YouTube Remix
Google is reported to be planning to launch a new streaming service called YouTube Remix later this year -- and when it does it will reportedly put an end to Google Play Music, its current most-used music streaming services. The existence of YouTube Remix has been rumored since the end of last year.
Verizon, AT&T under investigation for allegedly colluding to block eSIM tech
The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly investigating possible collusion between Verizon and AT&T, who have been accused of trying to block the development and implementation of eSIM technology. The tech allows consumers to quickly and easily switch carriers without having to obtain and insert a new SIM card.
Google patent could replace your contacts’ profile pictures with animations
Google has been awarded a new patent that could replace the profile pictures in your Android contacts with animated images. How? The animations could be captured in video calls, then reused in other parts of Android. Of course, just because Google has been awarded the patent, that doesn't mean we'll see it soon.
Yahoo Mail is about to make RSVPing to an event a whole lot easier
Yahoo has announced a slew of updates to Yahoo Mail that includes not only new features, but also a ton of performance improvements. New features include the likes of Photo Themes, allowing you to customize your inbox, and RSVP cards, which allow you to respond to an event quickly and easily.
T-Mobile slapped with $40 million fine for playing fake ringtones on rural calls
T-Mobile has agreed to pay $40 million after the Federal Communication Commission found that despite promising to end the practice, T-Mobile was still playing fake ringtones on calls to rural areas in an effort to make customers believe that the call had been connected -- when in fact it had not.
The ultra-affordable LG Fortune 2 is now available from Cricket Wireless
Cricket Wireless has a new ultra-affordable phone on offer -- the LG Fortune 2. The device offers 16GB of storage, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, and it comes at only $99.99. Of course, it doesn't come without competition -- like the ZTE Blade X Max, which is also available from Cricket Wireless.
Google could soon let you sync smartphones for music playback
Your Android phone could soon be usable in a network of others if Google's latest patent is anything to go by. The patent describes the use of a mesh network for using multiple smartphones to listen to music -- which would be perfect at a picnic or where there aren't any other speaker systems.
Some Android manufacturers lie to customers about installing security updates
According to a recent report, some Android manufacturers aren't just not installing the latest security updates, but they're lying to customers by saying that their phones are fully up to date. There are plenty of reasons why a manufacturer might skip an update -- but lying about it is sure to raise questions.
Be our guest: Wire now lets customers communicate securely with their clients
Secure messaging service Wire has gained a new feature -- the ability for customers with accounts to communicate with clients without accounts. Not only that, communications are still safe and secure in these so-called guest rooms, and things like file sharing and video calling are still supported.
Apple slapped with $502.6 million in damages in ongoing battle with VirnetX
Apple has been ordered to pay $502.6 million to a company called VirnetX for infringing on four patents related to online communications. VirnetX is largely considered to be a patent troll -- meaning its business relies on owning patents it won't use and going after companies that do use them.