Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Samsung Gear S2 Now Available In U.S., But Some Models Will Take 3-4 Weeks To Ship
The Samsung Gear S2 officially went on sale in the U.S. just as expected, with one model ready to ship within the next few days and the others set to ship in 3-4 weeks. Samsung is only selling the Bluetooth variants for now, with the 3G models still listed with a 'coming soon' label.
iOS Ad Blockers Help You Browse Faster And Save Money, NYT Study Finds
A new study from the NYT reveals that iOS ad blockers can actually help users save both time and money when browsing online. With ad-blocking software enabled, websites load faster and consume less data, thus allowing for lower data costs.
Dell XPS 13 Refresh Taps 6th Generation Intel Skylake Processors
Dell has spilled the beans about its upcoming XPS 13 refresh through an early listing on its website, briefly revealing exciting upgrades. The new Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook will get sixth-generation Intel Skylake processors, USB Type C and notable boosts in RAM and SSD capacity, among other improvements.
Apple Watch Availability From Target: Online Or In-Store: Here's The Deal
Target has just announced that it will start selling the Apple Watch this week, becoming the second big retailer in the U.S. to offer Apple's first smartwatch. A wider rollout online and in all Target physical retail locations nationwide will follow shortly, but the retailer will not offer the most premium Apple Watch models.
Boost Mobile 'Growing Data' Plans Offer Up To 3GB Of Free High-Speed Data: Here's The Catch
Boost Mobile has announced new 'Growing Data' plans, allowing customers to get up to 3GB of high-speed data added to their monthly plan at no additional cost. The amount of bonus data grows over time, but customers will have to meet one condition.
iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus Randomly Shutting Down: Smaller Model On iOS 9.0.1 Seems More Affected
Some owners of the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have reported that their device shuts down for no apparent reason, and a poll indicates that iPhone 6s users and those on iOS 9.0.1 are the most affected.
Android TV Adds More Apps: HBO Now, Showtime, Disney, CBS All Access And More
Google has added a number of new apps to its Android TV platform, including HBO Now, CBS All Access, Showtime, Epix and others. At the same time, the Android TV family also welcomes new members such as Hisense, TCL and other TV makers.
Xbox Live Goes Back Up After Outages That Brought Xbox One Console Offline
Microsoft has officially announced that its Xbox Live service is now back up, following several hours of downtime. The outages affected the Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles as well, leaving gamers unable to sign in and play anything online.
Skype Real-Time Translation Baked-In: Skype Translator Works With Windows 10, Windows 8, And Windows 7
Microsoft is finally expanding the availability of its Skype Translator, rolling out the tool to all Windows users starting October 1. The real-time translation technology will hit the Skype for Windows desktop app in the following weeks, offering six voice languages and 50 messaging languages.
Nexus 6P Rocks Latest-Generation Samsung AMOLED Display, 'P' Stands For 'Premium'
The Nexus team has revealed more details regarding the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P in a Reddit AMA, further adding to the hype. Among other things, the team noted that the 'P' in 'Nexus 6P' stands for 'Premium,' and that the new Huawei Nexus phablet boasts the latest-generation Samsung WQHD AMOLED panel.
OnePlus X Budget Smartphone Tipped To Launch In October At $249: Snapdragon 801, Fingerprint Scanner And More
A budget OnePlus X smartphone will reportedly debut in October at a $249 price point, sporting a 5-inch display, a Snapdragon 801 processor, a fingerprint scanner and more neat specs on a budget. This leaked image shows the purported handset's dual camera setup and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow: Top 5 Features You'll Love
Android 6.0 Marshmallow has officially made its debut with all the bells and whistles, bringing a slew of improvements and new features for a better OS experience overall. Here are the top 5 features users will likely find most useful.
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Expands Retail Availability, Now On Sale In More Countries
The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact has officially expanded its availability, going on sale in a number of countries. The 'mini' smartphone offers high-end specs and features, including a powerful 23-megapixel rear camera and an octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor, while retaining a small form factor for easy one-handed use.
Huawei Nexus 6P Special Edition Rocks Gold Avatar, But It's Exclusive To Just One Market
Google has officially unveiled the highly anticipated Huawei Nexus 6P, but announced the phablet in just three color options. As it turns out, a fourth one - gold - is in the mix as well, but it's a very exclusive Nexus 6P Special Edition.
Your Phone Password Is Protected By The Fifth Amendment: Authorities Can't Make You Unlock It
A federal court has ruled that the U.S. Constitution and Fifth Amendment protect all smartphone passcodes. Authorities cannot force people to unlock their devices to grant them access.
HTC Confirms Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update Coming This Fall: Here Are The Eligible Smartphones
HTC has officially announced which of its smartphones will receive an update to the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The company will start pushing the new OS update by the end of this year, so here's the list of eligible handsets.
Lumia 950 And Lumia 950 XL Flagships Now In Microsoft Store: No Price, But Some Specs Confirmed
Microsoft seems to have accidentally listed its upcoming Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL smartphones, confirming some high-end specs for the Windows 10 flagships. The listing is for unlocked models, but no pricing is available yet.
OS X El Capitan Rolling Out On Sept. 30: What You Need To Know Before Upgrading
OS X El Capitan (version 10.11) is officially ready to start rolling out Wednesday, September 30, arriving as the last update to Apple's operating system. Here's what you need to know before proceeding with the upgrade.
HTC Debuts One M9+ 'Supreme Camera' Version With 21-Megapixel Shooter: Here's The Deal
HTC has announced an updated version of its One M9+ smartphone, introducing a new 'Supreme Camera' model. This variant boasts a 21-megapixel rear camera, OIS, laser AF and other neat features for photography enthusiasts.
Microsoft Announces Upcoming Windows 10 Update To Family Features And Activity Reports
Microsoft has announced that it will change the way it handles activity reports in Windows 10, based on user feedback. An upcoming update to family features in Windows 10 will default to settings appropriate for teenagers rather than young children.
iOS 9 Apple Maps 3D Flyover Adds New Cities, Castles And Countries
Apple has expanded the coverage of its 3D Flyover feature in Apple Maps on iOS 9, adding more cities, castles and countries across the world. Important metropolitan cities and popular tourist destinations such as Paris, New York or London, meanwhile, get Apple Maps 3D Flyover guided tours.
U.S. Government Issues New Web Design Standards To Make Federal Websites Easier To Use
The U.S. government has issued new guidelines and web design standards to make federal websites more easily accessible.
'Google Fortunetelling' Is Not What You Think: It Won't Predict Your Future, But Here's The Deal
A fake 'Google Fortunetelling' website tricked a lot of people touting that it could predict their future, but in fact it is about something else. It is not a scam, but it does not tell fortunes either. It raises awareness of a real and current issue and urges people not to think only about themselves and their own future.
Windows Store Now Has Nearly 700,000 Apps, Boasts Microsoft: 'Hundreds More Added Each Day'
Microsoft has officially revealed that it has 669,000 apps currently available in the Windows Store, marking an important step forward for its platform and app ecosystem. Moreover, the company touts that hundreds of more apps become available each day.
Xiaomi Mi5 To Launch This Year If Qualcomm Delivers Snapdragon 820 In Time: What To Expect
The Xiaomi Mi5 smartphone powerhouse has reportedly not made its debut yet because it's still waiting for the Snapdragon 820. If Qualcomm delivers its latest chip in due time, the Mi5 smartphone could launch by the end of this year.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow And Sense 7.0 Update Tipped For 15 HTC Smartphones: Here's The List
A list of HTC smartphones allegedly expected to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow and HTC Sense 7.0 has leaked online. If this turns out to be accurate, 15 HTC devices will get the treat.
iPhone 7 Could Be Waterproof, Sport 'Completely Flat' LCD And Non-Metal Design
The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus have barely hit the market, but details about the next-generation iPhone are already here. The iPhone 7 will reportedly be waterproof and dustproof, have a 'completely flat' LCD panel and sport a new, non-metal build.
BlackBerry Better Ditch BB10 OS Altogether And Go Full Android Instead, Says Analyst
BlackBerry has been struggling for a long time now to stay relevant in an increasingly-competitive smartphone market and one analyst thinks he has the answer. Daniel Chan of Scotia Capital claims BlackBerry should abandon its operating system altogether and shift to Android for all its future devices.
Moto X Pure Edition Vs. LG G4: Camera Comparison On Auto
The Moto X Pure and the LG G4 smartphones have gone head-to-head in a set of camera tests on auto mode, showing what they can do in various scenes and environments. Here's a quick comparison.
US And China Reach Cyberespionage Truce: Both Nations Promise Not To Hack Each Other
The U.S. and China have reached an agreement to solve their cyber issues, with both nations committing to making efforts to curb economic cyberespionage. U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a cyber truce, but the new commitments don't solve all cyber woes.
