Articles by Carl Velasco
Samsung Gear S3, Gear S2 Get Dedicated Spotify App: No Offline Playback Support Though
Spotify has now gone live for Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S2 devices, though it didn’t come along with the said devices. The app can now be downloaded via the Gear Manager app.
Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Set To Launch Via Sprint, Boost And Virgin Mobile On Jan. 6
Sprint is slated to release an upgraded Samsung Galaxy J3 on Jan. 6, 2017, under the Emerge moniker. The Galaxy J3 Emerge will be bumped to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage.
Xbox One Games With Gold December 2016: 'Burnout Paradise,' 'Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition,' And 'Outlast'
Two new games have been added for the Games With Gold lineup for December, as promised last month. 'Outlast' and 'Burnout Paradise' join this month’s free titles for Xbox Live Gold members.
Nintendo Switch Performance Faster When Docked, But Still Not As Powerful As The PS4
The Nintendo Switch surpasses the Wii U, but lags behind the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in terms of power, according to reports. The console is also reported to be 40 percent less powerful when undocked.
Google Pixel Audio Issues: Users Report Static Distortion At High Volume Levels
A growing number of Google Pixel or Pixel XL owners are reporting what seems to be an audio glitch with Google’s flagship pair. The issue seems to be software-related as suggested by comments from the Google Product Forums.
Nintendo Switch Preview Tour: Here's When And Where You Can Play The Upcoming Console Before Official March Launch
Nintendo has now announced dates and locations for the Nintendo Switch preview tour, beginning Jan. 13 and ending March 5, 2017. The tour kicks off after Nintendo’s Jan. 12 event, where it’s expected to reveal more Switch details.
Samsung Galaxy Game Pack Gives S7, S7 Edge Users In-Game Content: Free 'Hearthstone' Packs, 100 'Township' Cash, And More
Samsung is offering a treasure trove of in-game rewards and bonuses for 14 Play Store titles in what it calls as the Galaxy Game Pack. The bonuses, however, are only available for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge devices.
Nintendo Hands Out Free New 3DS XL Units With 'Super Mario Maker' Vouchers On Southwest Flight
Nintendo surprised passengers of a Southwest Airlines flight with free New 3DS XL systems and 'Super Mario Maker' vouchers. The early holiday gift is part of the Say Yes to Nintendo 3DS promotion with Southwest Airlines.
Verizon Deals For Free Phones: Moto Z Play Droid, Samsung J3 V, LG K8 V, And LG Stylo 2
Verizon has put up four free phones in time for the gift-giving season. Users can avail a free Moto Z Play Droid, Samsung Galaxy J3 V, LG K8 V, or an LG Stylo 2.
'Super Mario Run' Guide: How To Do Stylish Moves And Win Toad Rally Rounds
There’s a lot more to Super Mario Run than just running and stomping down enemies. Here are other moves Mario can pull off, which are very helpful stunts to secure a Toad Rally victory.
New Samsung Gear VR And AR Headset Similar To Microsoft HoloLens In The Works
Samsung is working on two new devices, one for virtual reality and another for augmented reality. The former is poised to succeed its present-day VR headset Gear VR, while the latter is supposedly able to project realistic holograms.
Best Samsung Gear S3 Apps And Games: Uber, 'Fruit Ninja,' Sleep As Android And More
Out for quite some time now is the Samsung Gear S3, the Gear S2’s successor powered by the company’s Tizen-based operating system. Here are some of the best apps for Samsung’s flagship smartwatch.
What To Expect From Sony's CES 2017 Conference: Snapdragon 820 Phones, SmartWatch 4 And More
Sony has now announced the official schedule of its upcoming press conference as part of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2017. On Jan 4, Sony is expected to reveal new smartphones, new 4K TVs and possibly a new smartwatch.
Nintendo Switch News Roundup: Specs, Possible Price, Launch Games, GameCube Virtual Console Support And Everything Else We Know
The Nintendo Switch has enjoyed plenty of rumors since its reveal late October, but all will be revealed come Jan. 12, 2017 during an event focusing on the console’s price, launch games and availability. Here’s what we know so far.
New Samsung Galaxy S8 Rumors Roundup: Bluetooth 5.0, Iris Scanner, Galaxy Note 7 Y-OCTA Display Technology And More
Samsung is inching closer to the reveal of its upcoming flagship, the Galaxy S8, poised to do right where the Note 7 didn’t. Here is everything we know about the smartphone so far.
iPhone 8 Rumors Roundup: Curved OLED Display, Wireless Charging, 3 Variants, And Everything Else We Know So Far
Apple’s next flagship could see some huge improvements over its predecessor, with the iPhone 8 touted to rock a curved OLED display, a faster A11 chip, wireless charging and more. Here’s every rumor about the iPhone 8 so far.
Samsung Already Knows Why The Galaxy Note 7 Exploded But Has Yet To Tell The Public: Report
Reports suggest that Samsung has completed its investigation over exploding Galaxy Note 7 units, having already submitted its findings to outside laboratories. Will the company disclose its findings to the public?
Sharp To Stop Providing LCD Panels To Samsung Starting Next Year: Report
Sharp will stop supplying Samsung with LCD panels beginning next year, according to reports. With Samsung to be cut off, Sharp and Foxconn’s joint TV venture, Sakai Display, will attempt to challenge the South Korean company in the TYV market.
Sony Xperia XA Successor Renders Leaked: Narrow Bezels, USB-C Port Revealed
New product renders for the Sony Xperia XA successor have now surfaced, featuring the same tight bezels and rectangular form factor from its predecessor. No word on specs, pricing and release date yet, however.
Nintendo Sold Almost 200,000 NES Classic Edition Consoles In The US In November, And The Craze Is Not Yet Over
According to industry-tracker firm NPD Group, Nintendo has sold 196,000 units of the NES Classic Edition in November alone. As it patches its supply problem, can it sell more this December?
Facebook Taps Fact Checkers To Combat Fake News: Snopes, AP, ABC News, And More
Facebook has now tapped third-party fact-checkers to fight the spread of fake news on the site. Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief, now calls the site 'a new kind of platform,' regarding Facebook as more than just a distributor of news.
'Super Mario Run' Now Available: Tips, Controls, Game Modes, And Everything Else You Need To Know
'Super Mario Run,' Nintendo’s first true game on mobile, has now been released on the App Store. Here are tips, tricks, and everything you need to know about the game.
Twitter's Mobile Apps Gets Live Video Broadcasting Feature: Here's How To Use The Periscope-Powered Function
Twitter has rolled out a new feature that lets users livestream right from the Twitter app, without bouncing to Periscope. The functionality is still provided by Periscope, although its integration puts it in an odd spot given Vine’s recent shutdown.
OnePlus 3 Receives Second Android 7.0 Nougat Beta Build: Battery Optimization, Expanded Screenshots, And More
OnePlus has now released the second Android 7.0 Nougat build for OnePlus 3 devices via OxygenOS Open Beta 9. The new build, which adds a plethora of optimizations and fixes, will be available as an over-the-air update.
Nokia Lumia 520 Running Android 7.1 Nougat Spotted: Much Love For The Phone That Never Got Windows 10
The Nokia Lumia 520, an aged Windows Phone 8 device from 2013, has been spotted running the latest version of Android’s software. The ROM, however, is unstable, according to the developer.
Amazon Prime Video Expands To More Countries: Should Netflix Be Worried?
Amazon has expanded its video streaming service, Prime Video, to over 200 countries and territories globally, standing as a fierce threat to Netflix in terms of market reach. But Netflix has a more important thing to worry about.
Amazon Drone Deliveries Start In The UK, But Not In The US: FAA To Blame?
Amazon has now started its drone delivery service, delivering its first-ever order via drone within 13 minutes. The service, however, is nested in the UK, and the FAA’s rules threaten implementation of the service in the United States.
Evernote Updates Privacy Policy, Lets Employees Read Users' Notes: You Can't Opt Out Of It Either
Evernote has recently updated its privacy policy that lets its employees look at user data, a prospect that has caused outrage among its users. The new policies take effect Jan. 23, 2017.
You Can Now Use Your New MacBook Pro's Touch Bar For Adobe Photoshop: Here Are The Functions
Adobe has now released a new update for Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 for Mac that adds Touch Bar support for the 2016 MacBook Pro. Let’s take a look at the things users can perform on Photoshop using the Touch Bar.
Destiny Update 2.5 Goes Live: Holiday Event 'The Dawning' Arrives
Introduced back at this year PlayStation Experience, The Dawning update for 'Destiny' has now gone live. The holiday-themed event brings a number of new additions, chief of which is the new Sparrow Racing League.
