Articles by Aaron Mamiit
You Can Now Download Microsoft's Hub Keyboard For Your iPhone Or iPad
Microsoft has released the Hub Keyboard for iOS, which is an app that adds several useful functions to the traditional keyboard. The app, however, is missing a few features from the Android version released by Microsoft in February.
HTC 10 Rumored To Have Front Camera With Optical Image Stabilzation
Uploaded images apparently point to the upcoming HTC 10 smartphone having optical image stabilization technology applied to its front-facing camera. The feature has traditionally only been applied to the rear-facing cameras of smartphones.
Facebook Live Video Sets Eyes On YouTube, Twitter And Advertising $$$
The updates coming to Facebook's Live Video feature will make the battle for advertising dollars even more intense. The changes coming to Live Video look to foster engagement with users, which would increase the company's advertising revenue.
iPhonekestein! This Mod Turns iPhone SE Into iPhone 6 SE
The folks over at Computer Bild have created what it calls the iPhone 6 SE. The modded iPhone SE changes the chassis of the smartphone into one that more resembles that of the iPhone 6/iPhone 6s.
T-Mobile Enhanced Voice Services Now Available For Galaxy S7, S7 Edge And LG G5 Users
In a software update, T-Mobile has made the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge compatible with its Enhanced Voice Services technology. In addition to LG G5 users, T-Mobile subscribers can enjoy the technology's benefits of voice calls with improved reliability and quality.
Huawei P9 Is Official: Engineered To Challenge Apple iPhone And Samsung Galaxy S7?
Huawei has officially announced the Huawei P9, a smartphone that could challenge the high-end devices of Apple and Samsung. The Huawei P9 is the first smartphone to be co-engineered with Leica, but it offers more than just a powerful camera.
Nexus 5X 16 GB International Version H791 Model For $230 On Ebay
An eBay listing is selling the international H791 model of the Nexus 5X for only $229.99, which is a good price for the smartphone. There are only limited quantities available for the device though, so interested customers should hurry in taking advantage of the offer.
Space Action Game 'Eve: Valkyrie' Coming To HTC Vive This Year
Multiplayer space combat game 'Eve: Valkyrie' is coming to the HTC Vive virtual reality headset. The title shipped with the Oculus Rift, and is also coming to the Windows PC and PlayStation VR.
DOTA 2 Is About To Get More Immersive With VR Spectator Mode
On the official SteamVR website, Valve teased a VR spectator mode for 'DOTA 2.' The mode will allow players to watch streaming 'DOTA 2' matches in an immersive virtual reality environment.
OxygenOS 2.2.1 For OnePlus X Rolls Out: No Android Marshmallow, But Here's What's New
The OxygenOS 2.2.1 update for the OnePlus X, which has started to roll out, includes a variety of bug fixes and improvements. However, the upgrade still does not include Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Buy A Flagship Apple, Samsung Or LG Smartphone And T-Mobile Will Give You Up To $200 Discount For Any Tablet Of The Same Brand
T-Mobile customers that purchase a flagship smartphone by Apple, Samsung or LG could get up to a $200 discount on a tablet of the same brand. The carrier also launched a limited-time offer of four unlimited talk, text and data lines for a monthly fee of $35 per line.
Nest May Offer Revolv Owners Compensation On Case-By-Case Basis
Nest will be disabling the $300 Revolv smart home hub on May 15, which will make the device useless. The company said that it could be providing customers with compensation for the device on a case-by-case basis.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Is Perfect For Aquaman: This Smartphone Survives 16-Hour Underwater Torture Test
Samsung's Galaxy S7 Edge is IP68 certified, meaning that it can survive being placed underwater for 30 minutes at depths of up to 5 feet. Unbox Therapy tested the smartphone's waterproof feature by submerging it for more than 16 hours.
FCC Unveils Nutrition Label-Inspired Consumer Broadband Labels So You Know What You Really Get From Your ISP
The Federal Communications Commission has unveiled consumer broadband labels that are inspired by the nutrition labels of food products. The labels look to provide consumers with easy-to-understand information regarding fixed and mobile broadband Internet services.
Tesla Blames Supplier Shortages, Its Own Hubris For Model X Delivery Issues
Tesla Motors frankly admitted that it has its own hubris to blame for the severe shortages that it experienced from suppliers for Model X parts. The company, however, claims that it is still on track to meetl its target of 80,000 to 90,000 units delivered within the year.
The 5.5-Inch Apple iPhone 7 Plus Will Reportedly Come With Dual Camera
Well-connected KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus will feature a dual-lens camera set-up. The smaller iPhone 7, however, will not have the dual camera feature.
Xbox One $50 Price Cut On Consoles And Bundles Lasts Until April 30
Microsoft's Spring Sale, which offers the Xbox One and several bundles of the gaming console with a $50 discount, will last until the end of April. The prices of the bundles begin at $299, with the discounts also applied to several special edition consoles.
LG Home 4.0 Is A More Traditional Android Launcher For LG G5, Stylus 2 And LG K8
For users that are not enjoying LG's UX 5.0 interface, the company has released the LG Home 4.0. The launcher looks more like a traditional Android one, complete with an app drawer.
T-Mobile Subscribers Can Sign Up Until April 10 For Free Year Of MLB.TV
T-Mobile subscribers have until April 10 to avail free one-year membership to MLB.TV. The service is the league's official streaming platform, and it carries a value of $109.99.
Coalition Of Artists, Music Groups Call For US Congress To Reform Digital Millenium Copyright Act
A coalition that includes the Recording Industry Association of America is clamoring for reforms to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998. The law is said to be 'obsolete, dysfunctional and harmful,' as it has not been able to control the spread of pirated content online.
LG G5 vs. Apple iPhone 6s: Which Smartphone Is More Powerful?
LG's newest flagship smartphone, the LG G5, is shipping within the month. Setting aside aesthetics and making a comparison in terms of power, how will LG's new offering stack up against Apple's iPhone 6s?
Suspected MH370 Debris Found In Mauritius
Debris suspected to be part of the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 was discovered in one of the islands of Mauritius. If confirmed, it would be the first piece of interior debris from the missing aircraft.
New iOS 9 Exploit Can Infect Enterprise Devices With Malware: Here's How It Works
A new iOS 9 exploit can install malware into enterprise devices that are enrolled in a mobile device management system. Here is how attackers can take advantage of the vulnerability, which has been named the SideStepper.
Fitbit Bounces Back, Sells Over 1 Million Blaze, Alta Devices In One Month: What's Next?
Fitbit bounced back from a share price plunge by selling over a million units each of its new Blaze and Alta devices in their first month. What could be next for the wearable device industry leader?
Analyst: Apple Has A Lower Profit Margin For iPhone SE, Despite Recycled Parts
An analyst claimed that Apple's profit margin for the iPhone SE comes to about 35 percent, compared with the mid-40 percent for the iPhone 6s. This is despite the new model recycling parts made for other iPhones.
Mic Drop Prank Goes Horribly Wrong, And Google Says Sorry: Are You Seeing Your Mic-Dropped Gmail Messages Now?
Google once again issued an apology for its Mic Drop prank in Gmail for April Fool's Day. The company even listed what it learned, including the fact that it should have asked users first if they would like to activate the feature.
LG Taps Jason Statham To Star In G5 And Friends Ad: Weird And Quirky, To Say The Least
LG has released a new advertisement for the LG G5 and Friends that features a universe of infinite Jason Stathams. The 1-minute spot is weird and quirky, to say the least.
Reddit Removes 'Warrant Canary' In Transparency Report: What This Means In English
Reddit has 'killed' its 'warrant canary' in its 2015 transparency report. What does this mean for the security of the social networking forum's users?
Apple Wants A Slimmer iPhone 7 And Will Reportedly Use Fan-Out Packaging Technology
Rumors claim that Apple will be using fan-out packaging technology to make the iPhone 7 even thinner and lighter compared to the iPhone 6s. Apple is said to be the first smartphone manufacturer that will be applying the technology.
Windows 10 Soon To Have Android Notifications: Yes, You'll Be Able To Answer Text Messages Right From Your PC
At its 2016 Build Developer Conference, Microsoft revealed details on how Android notifications can soon be displayed on a Windows 10 PC. It is believed that the feature will be added through the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
