Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
10-Inch Huawei MediaPad M2 Finally Hits UK, Available Now Via Currys
The sleek and powerful Huawei MediaPad M2 finally hit retail in the UK, available now at Currys. Only one model is on sale for now, but hopefully more options will land soon.
Fitbit App Now Tracks Fitness Activity On Nexus 6P Or 5X Even Without A Wearable
Fitbit released a neat new update for its Android app, and Nexus 6P and 5X owners are in for a cool treat. The app can now automatically track basic activity data even without a dedicated wearable, and it won't drain your smartphone's battery.
Apple Bets More On India With Hyderabad Maps Development Office
Apple announced plans to open a new office in Hyderabad, India, which will focus on Maps development. The venture will create up to 4,000 jobs, according to the company.
Motorola Changes Under Lenovo: Moto X Line Becoming Moto Z?
Lenovo has been planning some changes for its Motorola subsidiary, and it seems the flagship Moto line is up for a rebranding. According to leaked marketing material, the Moto X line will become the Moto Z.
It's Official: Microsoft Selling Feature Phone Business To Foxconn For $350 Million
Microsoft officially announced that it's selling its feature phone business to Foxconn. The deal is worth $350 million and should complete sometime in the second half of this year.
Samsung Update Lets You Schedule Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge Always On Display Times
Samsung rolled out a useful update to the Always On Display feature of its Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, allowing users to set for how long the feature stays enabled. The update also brings a couple of other neat tweaks and changes.
Lenovo Moto G4 And G4 Plus Officially Debut: Specs, Price And Options
Motorola officially announced its new Moto G4 and G4 Plus smartphones, and they definitely sport notable improvements over their predecessor. Here's what you need to know in terms of specs, features, pricing and availability.
AT&T Offers Free Roaming In Mexico And Canada, But Only To Select Subscribers
AT&T announced a new roaming upgrade, offering free voice and data roaming in Canada and Mexico. However, the deal is available only to select customers.
WhatsApp Video Calling Feature Currently In Testing In Latest Beta For Android
WhatsApp is edging closer to supporting video calls, as it's currently testing the feature. WhatsApp Video Calling rolled out with the latest version of the beta program for Android, albeit it's not yet active for all users.
New iPhone 7 Leaked Image Hints At Laser AF, Plastic Antenna Bands Still Visible
The purported iPhone 7 leaked again, with a new image allegedly showing the final design of the handset. If this turns out to be accurate, the iPhone 7 may sport laser autofocus, but it will still have plastic antenna bands.
Xiaomi Mi Max Preorders Now Open Globally, Including The US: Prices And Options
The huge Xiaomi Mi Max just went for preorder globally, shipping to nearly any corner of the world, including the United States. Three configurations and two color options are currently available, so here's the deal.
Sony Xperia C And M Series Reportedly Discontinued, Xperia X Line Taking Over
Some intriguing slides from a Sony Mobile presentation have surfaced online, revealing big changes to come. Opening a new chapter, Sony will reportedly ditch the Xperia C and M series as well, aiming to focus exclusively on the Xperia X line.
Don't Text And Drive! Experts Warn Texting Is The Worst Of All Driving Distractions
Researchers have found that texting behind the wheel is the worst form of driving distraction. While a 'sixth sense' ensures that drivers stay on track even when they're emotional or absent-minded, it does not kick in when texting and driving.
Huawei P8 Lite Android Marshmallow Update Rolling Out Now, Starting In Europe
European Huawei P8 Lite owners, rejoice! Huawei officially announced the release of Android 6.0 Marshmallow for the handset and the update is rolling out now.
Motorola Gets FCC Certification For Two Handsets: Moto G4 And G4 Plus?
Two Motorola handsets recently passed through the FCC, and they're likely the Moto G4 and G4 Plus. Motorola is expected to unveil the devices on May 17, and the FCC clearance suggests an imminent U.S. launch.
Samsung Galaxy A8 Marshmallow Update In Tow, Spotted At Wi-Fi Alliance
The Samsung Galaxy A8 was spotted at the Wi-Fi Alliance with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on board, suggesting an imminent update. It usually takes a week or two for a device to get the software update after receiving Wi-Fi certification.
Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge Poised To Rule US Market In Q2: Kantar
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge had a strong start and are expected to soar to the very top. Samsung's latest flagship will likely become the top-selling smartphone this quarter, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
Blizzard 'Overwatch' Open Beta Trumps Even 'Destiny' And 'The Division,' Scoring Record 9.7M Players
The recent 'Overwatch' open beta is a new record-setter for Blizzard Entertainment, topping even 'Destiny' and 'The Division' betas. A whopping 9.7 million players joined the 'Overwatch' beta, clocking 81 million hours of gameplay and more than 37 million matches.
Unlocked HTC 10 Hack Makes It Run On Verizon's Network
The lucrative XDA team is at it again, this time hacking the unlocked HTC 10 to work on Verizon's network. The process is pretty straightforward, requiring only S-OFF, root and a Verizon SIM.
Google Releases Informative Ad On Android Marshmallow And Google Now On Tap Magic: Instant Answers Anywhere [Video]
Google just released a new demo video to illustrate just how Google Now on Tap works its magic. If you have Android Marshmallow, you may want to check this out.
You Can Now Sign In With Slack On Other Platforms, As Work Chat App Challenges Rivals
Slack just added a neat new feature to its platform, allowing users to sign into other apps with their Slack credentials. The new Sign in with Slack option will allow the workplace chat platform to better compete against rivals.
Uber Launches UberWAV In London, Promising Affordable Rides With Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Uber is expanding the availability of its wheelchair-friendly service, UberWAV, to the UK. Uber's wheelchair-accessible vehicles are hitting London on May 10, promising affordable rides for disabled people.
Huge Xiaomi Mi Max With 6.44-Inch Display Officially Debuts: Specs, Prices, Options And Configurations
The enormous Xiaomi Mi Max made its official debut, rocking a massive 6.44-inch display. Here's all you need to know about specifications, prices and available configurations.
WhatsApp For Android Gets Formatting And More: How To Write In Bold Or Italics And Do Other Tricks
WhatsApp for Android got a cool new update, adding new features and formatting options. You can now write in bold, italics or strikethrough, use Quick Reply and manage your chats more easily, among others.
AT&T Starts Selling Samsung Galaxy J3: Pricing And Options
AT&T officially started selling the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016), just as it promised back in April. Interested customers can get the handset either outright or with monthly installment plans, so here are the available prices and options.
Opera VPN App Lands On iOS: Free, Unlimited VPN For More Browsing Control [Video]
Opera officially released its new VPN app for iOS, offering free and unlimited VPN access. With Opera VPN, users can now bypass geo-restrictions, firewalls and ad-tracking cookies, with five locations currently in the mix.
Microsoft Surface Book 2 Tipped For June: 4K Display And USB Type-C Reportedly In Tow
Microsoft has reportedly been working on a Surface Book successor that could debut as soon as next month. According to reports, the Surface Book 2 will rock a 4K display and a USB Type-C port, in addition to other powerful specs.
Nexus 7 (2016) Tipped To Debut This Month, At Google I/O Conference: Rumored Specs And Features
Google recently removed the Nexus 9 from the Google Store, suggesting that a new Nexus could hit the scene soon. The Nexus 7 (2016) is now tipped to debut at the Google I/O developer conference later this month.
Apple May Skip iPhone 7 Smart Connector After All: Report
Not too long ago, rumor had it that the iPhone 7 would boast a smart connector. That may not be the case after all, however, as a new report claims that Apple ultimately ditched such plans.
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Lite To Rock Snapdragon 820, 4 GB RAM And More
An exciting new rumor hit the scene, heralding a Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Lite variant. While it would not sport the beastly specs of the flagship Galaxy Note 6, the purported specs of the Lite version suggest it will be a powerful phablet nonetheless.
