Articles by Chris Loterina
Google Pixel, Pixel XL On Verizon Bootloader Unlock Now Available
SunShine developers have easily cracked Verizon's security that protects the Google Pixel and Pixel XL bootloaders. The unlock tool called dePixel8 has been released and is available for free.
'Pokémon GO' Climbs The Charts Again Thanks To Halloween Event
The 'Pokémon GO' Halloween update catapulted the game to the top spot of the App Store ranking. The event involves increased spooky monsters spawn rate and as much as four times candies to be earned.
Lenovo's Project Tango Smartphone Phab 2 Pro To Launch On Nov. 1
Lenovo's Phab 2 Pro, the world's first device to showcase Google's Project Tango, is coming to the United States on Nov. 1. It will be equipped with camera sensors that can convey 3D space and bring virtual objects into the real world.
Harmful Bacteria Can Latch On Hospital Scrubs, Study Finds
A new study revealed that nurses' scrubs help facilitate the spread of pathogens that cause hospital-acquired infections. The scrubs' pockets, midriff and sleeves have been found as the most contaminated.
Humorous Video Pokes Fun At Google Pixel, Shows It Was Made From An iPhone [Video]
A new video posted in YouTube parodies the Google Pixel smartphone. It explains how Google made the device by cannibalizing the iPhone 7, merely throwing minor components to make the device its own.
Microsoft's Windows 10 VR Headsets Start At $300: Here's What You Need To Know
Microsoft's VR headset range are manufactured in partnership with Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo. Each device offers unprecedented flexibility because of its unique sensors and the requirement for conventional computing setup.
Google Allo Update 2.0 Brings Android 7.0 Nougat Features To The Table: Split-Screen, Quick Reply Support
The latest update to Google Allo introduces several new features that are designed to take advantage of Android 7.0 Nougat. These include split-screen mode and quick reply support.
T-Mobile CEO John Legere Drops Big Google Pixel Hint, Says 'It Works Great On Our Network'
John Legere, T-Mobile CEO, posted a mysterious post at Twitter suggesting a deal that will involve the Google Pixel smartphone soon. This has baffled observers because the Pixel line is being offered exclusively by Verizon.
OnePlus 3T Price Might Be $479, Rumor Says
A new leak revealed that the rumored OnePlus 3T will cost $80 more than the OnePlus 3. For the price, a consumer can possibly get a Snapdragon 821-powered device, along with other extra features.
Tim Cook Keeps Mum About Apple Car Plans But Says Technologies Could 'Revolutionize The Car Experience'
Tim Cook issued a vague statement that could point to a possible autonomous car plan during Apple's Q4 2016 earnings call. The statement received some attention because of previous reports that reveal Apple is shelving Project Titan.
Xiaomi Mi VR vs. Mi VR Play: What's The Difference?
Xiaomi announced the new Mi VR headset during the official unveiling of the Mi Note 2 last Oct. 25 in Beijing. It replaces the Xiaomi VR Play, the company's first VR headset released in August.
Cigarettes Account For About 30 Percent Of Cancer Deaths In The US
The American Cancer Society found that smoking caused 30 percent of cancer deaths in the United States. The rate hovered around this percentage for all states except Utah, which registered 22 percent.
Apple Launches Get Support Tool, Removes Support Profiles: You Can Only Get Info On Registered Devices Now
Apple introduced a new customer support service offered in its website. A number of the features provided in the old system has been carried over except for the fact that users can no longer manage multiple devices registered in different accounts.
Brain Changes In Children Who Play One Season Of Football Found
A new study has revealed that playing football for one season can affect a child's brain development. Researchers have found that cumulative hits lead to a change in the brain's white matter, a development associated with brain abnormalities.
Google To Beef Up Android Pay By Adding Support For Visa Checkout And MasterCard Masterpass
Android Pay gets new boost after Google successfully secured Visa and Mastercard into the mobile payment platform. This partnership will allow consumers to shop online with one tap, using fingerprint for authentication instead of username and password.
iOS 10.1 Brings Portrait Mode To iPhone 7 Plus: Pro Photographer Gary Yost Shows The Possibilities With Apple's New Feature
The new iPhone 7 Plus Portrait Mode uses the devices' dual camera technology to take images with 'bokeh' effect. This feature blurs the background in order to draw attention to the subject.
LG V20 Owners Are Reporting That Camera Glass Breaks Easily: Fragile Components Used?
This early, some LG V20 owners are reporting that the glass panel that covers the handset's camera easily shatters. LG has not issued a statement yet, but the company did not use sapphire glass for the covering component.
Xbox One Backward Compatibility Update: 'The Orange Box,' 'Joe Danger 2: The Movie' And 'Galaga Legions' In Tow
'Joe Danger 2: The Movie,' 'Galaga Legions' and the games in The Orange Box bundle can now be played on Xbox One because of the Xbox One backward compatibility feature. The titles will automatically show in the console's catalog.
'Destiny: Rise Of Iron' Player Beats Wrath Of The Machine Raid Boss Aksis Solo: Where's The 'I' In 'Team' Again?
A new video shows a detailed demonstration of how Aksis, Wrath of the Machine raid boss in 'Destiny: Rise of Iron,' got obliterated by only one Sunsinger Warlock. The feat has been thought as unthinkable.
Rowhammer Exploit Puts All Android Phones At Risk, Researchers Demonstrate
The severity of the Rowhammer threat is underscored by the fact that it targets hardware components. The only available protection to date is to disable the option to install from unknown sources in an Android device's Settings.
'Skyrim Special Edition' Release Times, Free Upgrade Requirements Revealed: Complete All The DLC Before Then To Get It Free
The 'Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition' gets unlocked free for Skyrim title owners in time for the title's fifth anniversary. The update features improved graphics, 4K support, Mods for consoles and more.
LG V20 Passed Through 60,000 Quality Tests Before Production For Good Measure
LG revealed that the LG V20 has been subjected to 60,000 tests to ensure its durability and quality. They involve numerous drop tests that meet the U.S. Department of Defense MIL-STD-810G standards.
Google Pixel Scratch, Bend And Burn Tests: Did The Phone By Google Survive? [Video]
The Google Pixel smartphone just went through the torture chamber. While it did not emerge entirely unscathed, the device held itself well despite getting scratched, burned and bent to become one of the most durable phones of 2016.
OnePlus 3T Spotted In The Wild: Snapdragon 821, Android 7.0 Nougat Could Be In Tow
An unidentified OnePlus designer has posted on Weibo using a device called OnePlus 3T. This has caused a flurry of speculations about the release of a new OnePlus handset that will precede OnePlus 4.
LG G6 Might Not Have Friends: Smartphone Maker Will Reportedly Scrap Modular Design In Upcoming Flagship
Reports reveal that LG is ditching the modular phone concept in the LG G6 due to its predecessor's poor market performance. The modular device is also said to be more complex to make, which eventually affected production yield.
Facebook Tones Down Censorship, Plans To Allow Graphic Posts That Are Newsworthy
Facebook announced a new policy that effectively surrenders its ability to censor offensive content in favor of newsworthiness. The move came after a series of decisions that has left the company open to public backlash.
Google Pixel Factory, OTA Images Go Up For Download
Google has made three builds available for both the Pixel and Pixel XL handsets. These files could provide insights regarding these devices difference with models of the Nexus line.
BlackBerry Mercury Visits Geekbench Sporting Android 7.0 Nougat, Snapdragon 625 And 3 GB RAM
A new Geekbench test result showed that BlackBerry could be developing a phone called Mercury. The device appears to be a midrange smartphone but will sport a physical QWERTY keyboard.
Google's Chromecast Ultra, Daydream View VR Headset Now Available: Price, Shipping Date And More
Google Daydream View VR and Chromecast Ultra are now available for preorder at the Google Store for $80 and $69, respectively. The VR headset could, however, get delivered earlier if purchased at Verizon at the same price.
LG V20 vs. Huawei P9 Plus: Battle Of The Dual Camera Smartphones
LG V20 and Huawei P9 Plus offer different approaches to their respective dual camera technologies. LG focused on its wide angle feature while Huawei reinforced a monochrome lens component claiming to reinvent smartphone photography.
