Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Apple To Argue First Amendment Rights To Fight Government Requests For iPhone Unlock And Weaker iOS
The FBI has been putting great efforts into forcing Apple to weaken its software encryption and help hack into the iPhone of a San Bernardino suspected shooter. Apple is vehemently opposing and reportedly plans to argue First Amendment rights in court to counter the government's requests.
Xiaomi Mi 5 Officially Breaks Cover At MWC 2016: Snapdragon 820, 4 GB RAM, '3D Glass' Body And More
Xiaomi officially introduced its new Mi 5 powerhouse at MWC 2016 and the hype was not in vain. The new flagship smartphone rocks a sleek design with '3D Glass' and packs powerful specs all around, including a Snapdragon 820 processor, Adreno 530 GPU, 4 GB of RAM and more.
Sony Xperia X Series Smartphones Unveiled At MWC 2016 Already Up For Preorder In Europe
Sony introduced its new Xperia X series smartphones at MWC 2016 and two of them already popped up in Europe. Amazon Germany is now taking preorders for the Xperia X and XA, but the price tag is not exactly appealing.
Oppo Rocks New Battery Technology That Fully Fuels A Smartphone In Just 15 Minutes
Oppo showcased an intriguing new battery technology at MWC 2016, introducing its 'Super VOOC.' This low-voltage fast-charging solution can fully charge a smartphone with a 2,500 mAh battery in just 15 minutes or less.
Google Fiber Gigabit Internet Taps Municipal Broadband Network In Huntsville, Alabama
Google Fiber scored an agreement with Huntsville, Alabama, to bring its gigabit Internet onto the municipal broadband network. The service should roll out by mid-2017, but it may take a while longer to become available throughout the entire city.
5.5-Inch HTC One X9 Showcased At MWC 2016, Boasting 'New Metal Design Techniques'
HTC showcased its new One X9 smartphone at the MWC 2016, noting that it drew inspiration from 'new metal design techniques.' The 5.5-inch handset will hit retail in North America and EMEA late this month, so here's what it has to offer.
Huawei Sides With Apple In Encryption Matters As Government Keeps Pushing For iPhone Unlock
Apple is in hot water over its pro-encryption stance, but a number of technology companies have its back. Huawei is the latest to side with Apple in this encryption debacle, arguing that privacy protection is of utmost importance and the government asks vendors to do things they can't do.
WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger And Gmail Drain Your Mobile Data While Running In The Background, Warns Opera Max
Opera Max has introduced Smart Alerts to help with background data drain, notifying users when data-hungry apps go overboard. WhatsApp, Gmail and Facebook Messenger reportedly drain the most data while running in the background.
Samsung Galaxy S7 In-Store POS Banners Tease Early Access For Preorder Customers
Carriers already started gearing up for the big Galaxy S7 launch and Three UK has an exciting in-store display to boost the hype. The POS banner teases early access for preorder customers, who can get the latest Galaxy S7 and S7 edge three days early.
US Justice Department Asks Federal Court To Force Apple To Help The FBI Hack Into iPhone
The Department of Justice filed a motion to force Apple to help the FBI unlock the iPhone of a San Bernardino shooter suspect. Apple's recent open letter mentioned the threats of government back doors into devices, but the DoJ says it was just a marketing ploy.
Compact iPhone 5se/ 6c Could Have The Same Apple A9 Chip As The iPhone 6s/ 6s Plus
Apple moved to larger screens with its latest iPhone generations, but is widely expected to bring back the small form factor as well. The 4-inch iPhone 5se/ iPhone 6c should debut in March and will reportedly pack an Apple A9+M9 CPU combo just like the current iPhone flagships.
Microsoft Mexico Announces Feb. 29 Windows 10 Mobile Update Rollout, Later Admits It's Not True
Microsoft Mexico announced that Windows 10 Mobile would start rolling out to existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices later this month, on Feb. 29. The news stirred lots of excitement, but it now seems it was not accurate.
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Drops To $530 In US: Limited-Time Deal
Retailer B&H Photo just dropped $100 off the regular price of the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL in the United States. The Windows 10 powerhouse is now available for just $530, but the deal will not last for long.
Rugged CAT S60 Smartphone Rocks Built-In Thermal Imaging Camera From FLIR
There's a new rugged smartphone in town, and it sports something really special. The latest Cat S60 boasts thermal imaging technology from FLIR to complement a hefty list of impressive and highly durable features.
Archos Preparing High-End Oxygen Tablets For MWC 2016: What To Expect
Archos announced three high-end Oxygen tablets set to debut next week at the MWC 2016, boasting powerful specs and sleek metal designs. Android 6.0 Marshmallow is also in the mix, and the slates come with competitive prices.
Google Fiber Wins Another Round In Battle With Time Warner Cable And AT&T
Time Warner Cable and AT&T tried to prevent Google Fiber from crossing their turf, forming an alliance to throw legal hurdles Google's way. The scheme failed, however, and Google Fiber got the green light to expand its reach.
Android Marshmallow Reaching Xperia Z5, Z4 Tablet And Z3+ From March 7: Sony Mobile UK
Sony Xperia UK has announced that Android Marshmallow should start rolling out from March 7 to the Xperia Z5 lineup, the Xperia Z4 Tablet and the Z3+. We're taking this tentative timeframe with a grain of salt, but the news is still exciting.
Microsoft Lumia 650 US Launch: Affordable Windows 10 Smartphone Headed To Cricket Wireless
Microsoft has unveiled its latest Lumia 650 as a budget $199 smartphone, ready to rock Windows 10 for the affordable segment. In the U.S., the handset will be making its debut on AT&T subsidiary Cricket Wireless.
Unlocked Sony Xperia Z5 And Z5 Compact Already Get Price Cuts In US
The Sony Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact only reached the U.S. last week, but they're already seeing notable discounts. Amazon sliced up to $60 off the original price tags of the unlocked models, but the fingerprint scanner is still not an option.
Waterproof Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Takes A Shower In New Teaser Trailer [Video]
Samsung Indonesia posted a new teaser video ahead of the MWC 2016, showing off the waterproof capabilities of Samsung's next flagship. The trailer shows the Galaxy S7 edge getting soaked in the rain, but it suffers no damage whatsoever.
Instagram Bug That Exposes Personal Notifications Might Make You Think Twice About Shared Accounts
Instagram lately introduced multi-account switching, but a big oversight poses some privacy issues. If you're sharing an Instagram account with someone, they will also see the notifications you receive on your personal account, even if that one is not shared.
Microsoft Lumia 650 Officially Breaks Cover, Rocking Sleek Metallic Build And Windows 10 On The Cheap
Microsoft officially introduced its latest Windows 10 smartphone, unveiling the sleek and affordable Lumia 650. The handset is set to launch soon at $199, so here's what it has to offer.
LG V10 Fingerprint Vulnerability Lets You Bypass Security In Just 30 Seconds [Video]
The LG V10 raised plenty of interest since its debut, but security may not be its strongest suit. A video demonstrates how you can bypass the smartphone's security and add your own fingerprint in no time, and you don't even need mad skills to do it.
BitTorrent Rolls Out $4.95 Annual Subscription Tier That Removes uTorrent Ads
BitTorrent launched a new annual subscription tier that will remove all ads from uTorrent, and it comes at an affordable price. Unlike the Pro tier that costs $19.95 per year, this new ad-free option costs just $4.95 per year.
Teen Arrested Over DHS And FBI Data Hack
Police have arrested a 16-year-old teen in connection to the recent FBI and DHS data breach. The job positions, email addresses and phone numbers of 20,000 FBI employees and roughly 9,000 DHS employees surfaced online following the hack.
Xiaomi Mi 5 Camera Sample Teases 'Incredible Details' In HDR: Hugo Barra
The Xiaomi Mi 5 is set to launch on Feb. 24 and excitement is definitely building up. Xiaomi vice president Hugo Barra now adds to the hype with a new Mi 5 camera sample, showing off the smartphone's HDR treats.
Microsoft Launches Windows Insider Release Preview Ring For PC And Mobile: What Does It Bring?
Microsoft just added a new 'ring' to its Windows Insider program, offering a safer way of staying ahead of the curve. The new Release Preview ring offers an early taste of new features without posing many risks, so here's the deal.
'GTA: Liberty City Stories' Now Available For Android, 40 Percent Off Limited Time
Following the iOS release back in December, 'GTA: Liberty City Stories' is now finally available for Android as well. The game currently boasts a limited-time 40 percent discount, but the offer will not last for long.
Microsoft Boasts 74 Device Partners In 25 Countries Preloading Its Apps On Android Hardware
Microsoft just announced that it now has 74 hardware partners ready to pre-install its apps on Android smartphones and tablets. With the new Agreements with Device Partners, Microsoft Services will now reach more devices than ever.
HTC One M10 Tipped To Hit US Retail In May: Too Late?
The HTC One M10 will reportedly hit U.S. retail in the second week of May, significanly later than rival devices such as the LG G5 or the Samsung Galaxy S7. Is HTC committing suicide?
