Google ordered to overhaul Android app store in landmark antitrust ruling
The tech giant plans to appeal
Kaspersky products have been removed from the Google Play Store
Kaspersky isn't giving up on mobile, though
Android's latest security feature will lock out devices when detecting "motion associated with theft"
The phone will quickly lock upon detection, keeping your data safe
Samsung bricked many Galaxy phones with boot-loop inducing update
Samsung's Korean support team can fix the glitch, but US support can't bother to pick up the phone
Google Pixel 9a might launch early to compete with the iPhone SE 4
Pixel 9a is expected to be slightly larger, powered by the Tensor G4 SoC, and run Android 15
You can now speak to Google Lens for more specific results
Google Lens now allows users to ask questions while capturing an image or video, delivering more specific search results. This voice interaction can also generate an AI overview based on the context of the inquiry.
Epic Games will extend free games program to mobile devices later this year
Up to 50 new titles are coming to Epic's mobile store, too
Apple to update iPhone SE with Face ID, Apple Intelligence, and OLED display
New iPad Air models are also incoming
This 15-pound laptop packs a desktop RTX 4090 and a Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Maintains full desktop wattage, performance, and cooling
WTF?! Flagship gaming laptops are expected to balance portability with high-end performance, usually with acceptable compromises compared to desktops. Throwing that idea out the window, one modder has responded to criticism of Nvidia's mobile RTX 4090 by installing the full desktop GPU into a "notebook" that, surprisingly, still fits in a backpack.
Epic Games sues Google and Samsung alleging collusion to block Play Store alternatives
"Allowing this coordinated illegal anti-competitive dealing to proceed hurts developers and consumers"
Vivo becomes the first to roll out stable Android 15, beating Google and Samsung
Late Android updates are becoming a thing of the past
Samsung debuts AI-capable Galaxy S24 FE and two new MediaTek-powered tablets
Flagship tablets and a mid-range smartphone with Galaxy AI features
MKBHD is getting cancelled over $12/month wallpaper app, ad overload, and excessive permissions
Marques has promised to address the complaints, but not the price
A hot potato: Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, has long been one of those rare tech YouTubers who remains universally liked by fans. But his popularity has been put to the test after he released a wallpaper app with a $12 per month/$50 per year premium option that users say has excessive ads and asks for too many permissions. Now, Marques says he will be addressing these issues; but the pricing isn't going to change.
Asus Zenbook S 14 featuring Intel's latest Core Ultra 7 debuts
The brand new Asus Zenbook S 14 features excellent build quality and impressive battery life, however according to reviewers it falls behind Snapdragon X Elite laptops in some performance metrics.
Necro Trojan resurfaces on Android, infects 11 million devices via popular apps
The latest version has new features and infiltration methods
New European Union charging standard threatens to kill the billion-dollar secondhand phone market
The directive could lead to an unintended surge of e-waste from old phones
iFixit demonstrates simplified iPhone 16 battery replacement process
Like dunking an Oreo in milk
iPhone 16 Pro Max passes durability tests but thin bezels pose risks
Apple's latest handset refused to bend
Android versions used to be named after dessert foods. They were also released...
Android 1.0 was released in September 2008 under the codename "Alpha," perhaps unsurprisingly, v1.1 was titled "Beta."
Mobile Arrow Lake leak reveals Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores and 5.5GHz boost clock
The first Arrow Lake Core Ultra 3 CPU may have also just leaked
T-Mobile's AI efforts aim to make 5G interesting again
T-Mobile teams up with OpenAI and Nvidia to drive 5G and AI advancements
Lenovo Yoga Lunar Lake laptop outlasts latest MacBooks, can run for nearly 24 hours
Apple's battery life bragging rights may finally be coming to an end
iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max receive first reviews, and the feedback is positive
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max offer better battery life than their predecessors, an improved ultrawide lens, and a new camera button. However, Apple Intelligence is still in beta, and charging speeds remain unchanged.
AirPods 4 with ANC debut – just grab the AirPods Pro 2 on sale
Apple's AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation offer good sound and call quality, but at $179, they come awfully close to the AirPods Pro 2's price when on sale. The Pro 2 provides better ANC, a more secure fit, and longer battery life.
Study suggests SEC visits as tracked by following mobile location data may be tipping off insiders
Tracking mobile data to uncover insider activity