Articles by Sumit Passary
Samsung Pay Update For Verizon Devices Starting To Roll Out
Verizon has started rolling out Samsung Pay and Stagefright software updates to the Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge and more. After installing the latest update, customers will still have to download Samsung Pay once it is available on Google Play.
Cablevision And Viacom End Feud, Settle Long-Running Lawsuit
Cablevision and Viacom have settled a long-running lawsuit. The Cablevision lawsuit alleged that Viacom forced Cablevision to carry weaker channels with its key channels in a bundle.
DARPA Developing Tech To Keep Squadrons Connected Even With Jamming Attacks
DARPA is developing technology that will keep pilots connected when there is a jamming attack. The technology will be used on manned as well as unmanned combat aircraft.
Lenovo Outright Refused To Help Microsoft Sell The Surface Pro 3
Lenovo's top official refused to sell Microsoft Surface Pro in 2014. However, other PC makers such as Dell and HP will be selling Surface Pro tablets.
Preorders For Google's Nexus 5X Now Being Charged: Shipments Finally Being Prepared?
Customers who preordered the Nexus 5X are now being charged, but the handset will not start shipping before Oct. 22. The delivery dates for the Nexus 6P remain unknown.
Developers Can Now Work On Custom ROMs For Xperia Devices Ahead Of Android 6.0 Marshmallow Launch
Sony has announced that developers can now work on custom ROMs for Android 6.0 Marshmallow for Xperia devices. Sony also announced that AOSP for Xperia Z5 is also included in the latest package.
BlackBerry Priv's Rear Camera Rumored To Pack A Sony IMX230 Sensor: 21MP, Not 18MP?
The rumored BlackBerry Priv may pack the Sony IMX230 sensor and a 21MP - not 18MP as previously thought - rear-facing camera. The Priv will be BlackBerry's first Android-powered smartphone.
WhatsApp For Windows Phone Finally Gets Middle Finger Emoji
WhatsApp for Windows Phone has been updated, which brings new emoji including the middle finger emoji. The iOS and Android version of the app included the middle finger emoji for months.
Samsung's Game Tuner App Can Make Games Look Much Better For The Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+ And Note 5
The Samsung Gamer App can improve battery efficiency of Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy Note 5 and more. The app is straight forward and simple to use.
2016 Ford Focus RS Horsepower Now At 350HP From 315HP
The 2016 Ford Focus RS will have 350HP instead of 315HP as previously estimated. Ford will start production of the new car in late 2015.
Images For ZTE Nubia X8 Reveal Touch Volume Controls And Fingerprint Scanner
Images of the ZTE Nubia X8 that suggest the handset will have touch volume buttons and a fingerprint scanner have been leaked online. The smartphone may be unveiled on Oct. 15.
Have You Noticed? Facebook Shows A Weird Picture After Users Log Off
A weird image appears on Facebook's page after a user logs off. The image does not seem on par with the design aspects used by the social media network.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow Has A Built-In File Manager: Here's How To Access It
Android 6.0 Marshmallow has a built-in file manager that allows users to copy and share files. However, users cannot rename or cut files using the file manager.
Safari Mobile's Google Search Now Supports App Indexing On iOS 9: How Will Users Benefit?
Google Search now supports app indexing that will allow users to get app content into the search results page on Safari in iOS 9. Google is also getting away from app indexing support on iOS 8 and iOS 7.
AT&T Upgrading Samsung Galaxy Note 4 And Galaxy Note Edge To Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge on AT&T get Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. AT&T has not released a changelog, but the software update may not bring a fix for Stagefright.
HTC One A9 Dummy Unit Images Leak: Best Look At The Device Until Oct. 20 Launch
Image of the HTC One A9 dummy unit leaked online. The phone may come running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and it will have some design aspects similar to that of the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6s.
Clash Of The (Smartphone) Titans: Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs. Apple iPhone 6s Plus
The iPhone 6s Plus and the Lumia 950 XL are two of the latest phablets in the arena. Here is a comparison of some specs of the two smartphone titans.
Amazon Fire TV (2015) Review Roundup: Worth It Now, Or Wait Another Year?
The Amazon Fire TV has received mixed reviews on the market. The price of the set-top may attract some customers, but those looking for a more versatile streaming box may want to wait another year for the improved version of the Fire TV.
Sorry, Retro Gamers: No More Game Boy, SNES Games Coming to Nintendo's Virtual Console
Game Boy or Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) games will not be coming to Nintendo's Virtual Console. Many gamers may think that re-releasing a game for VC is very straight forward but it is not.
Elon Musk Backtracks And Says 'Yo, I Don't Hate Apple'
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, stated that he does not hate Apple. Musk is also glad that the iPhone maker is developing an electric vehicle.
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL And Google Nexus 6P: A Head To Head Look
The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and Google Nexus 6P come with many common features and run on the latest operating systems. However, the price may be critical for the sales of the smartphones.
HTC Shooting To Roll Out Android 6.0 Marshmallow For One M8 Google Play Edition This Month
the HTC One M8 Google Play Edition is expected to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow as early as this October. The handset was one of the first devices to get the Android 5.0 Lollipop update.
Shots Fired: Elon Musk Called Apple The 'Tesla Graveyard' And Scoffed At Rumored Apple Car
Elon Musk takes a dig at Apple's plans of developing a car. The Tesla CEO suggests that Apple is hiring Tesla employees who are not important to the electric carmaker.
Apple Begins Selling Unlocked SIM-free iPhone 6s, 6s Plus
Apple has started selling the SIM-free unlocked models of the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus. The SIM-free model of the iPhones allows customers to use their handset on any carrier.
Microsoft's Lumia 950 Will Launch With AT&T - But Not Exclusively
AT&T has confirmed it will offer the Lumia 950 but the handset will not be exclusive to AT&T and may be available from Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile. There is no news on which carriers will carry the Lumia 950 XL.
Jimmy Iovine Blasts Freemium Strategies: That's You, Spotify
Apple executive Jimmy Iovine blasts freemium music streaming services such as Spotify. Iovine says that freemium strategies are killing the music industry.
Want The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge? 64GB Model Is Yours For Only $549.99 On eBay Deal
Factory unlocked Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (64GB) available via eBay at a discounted price for $549.99. The smartphone will work on GSM networks such as AT&T and T-Mobile in the U.S.
Windows 10 Mobile Will Roll Out To Windows Phone Devices By December
Microsoft confirmed that Windows 10 Mobile will be rolled out in December this year. Most of the Lumia devices running on Windows Phone 8.1 are expected to get the latest software update.
Ever Wondered How Many Solar Panels Are Needed To Power Up The World? Here's The Answer
Land Art Generator calculates the number of solar panels needed to provide renewable energy to the entire Earth. Currently, only 0.39 percent of the overall energy in the U.S. comes from solar energy.
Chromecast 2015 Teardown Reveals Gobs Of Baby Blue Paste: What's That For?
Many users of the original Chromecast complained of overheating issues with their device. The new Chromecast 2015 and Chromecast Audio has blue thermal paste to address the heating issues.
