TechSpot News
Mobile Computing News
Eventually most of our computing efforts are expected to go mobile and come and go with us (or remain in the cloud), but in the meantime we dedicate this section to the latest smartphones and innovative mobile platforms, tablets, laptops and wireless technologies.
Microsoft Surface Power Cover extends battery life by 70 percent, shipping next week
- Microsoft’s refreshed Surface 2 and Surface 2 Pro tablets launched late last year and at the time, the Redmond-based company promised to provide battery-extending Power Covers in the not-too-distant future. That time is now upon us as Microsoft has revealed…
Apple Maps adding transit data in iOS 8, indoor maps further ahead
- Apple has been on a mapping-related acquisition spree in recent months as it works hard to erase the stigma earned after Maps’ botched launch in late 2012. Although accuracy has improved since then and the app has received new data…
Verizon believes phone subsidies are still their best bet
- T-Mobile sent the mobile world into a tailspin when it announced the first-of-its-kind early upgrade program last summer. The move forced all of the other major players to launch similar offerings and has led some, like AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson,…
Apple releases iOS 7.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with new features, visual tweaks and more
- As expected, Apple has released an updated version of its mobile operating system just one day before the annual iTunes Festival kicks off for the first time ever at SXSW. iOS 7.1 includes a number of new features, interface tweaks…
Samsung launches free streaming service Milk Music with help from Slacker Radio
- The next big thing in music is here according to Samsung. The company on Friday announced a new streaming music service called Milk. It’s a bit unique in that it is free to download, free to use (no ads) and…
Popular trivia game Quizup now available on Android
- Quizup, a trivia app that lets you compete against friends and other users, is now available on the Google Play Store. Developed by Plain Vanilla Games, the app made its iPhone debut last November, and quickly became a smashing hit. …
HP quietly launches budget-minded 8-inch Android tablet
- HP has quietly launched a new low-cost 8-inch tablet simply known as the HP 8. Unlike many of the other 8-inch slates we’ve seen as of late, HP’s latest is powered by Android (4.2.2 Jelly Bean) instead of Windows 8.1…
Privacy groups ask FTC to block Facebook-Whatsapp deal
- Last month, Facebook acquired the world’s most popular instant messaging service. And it seems not everyone is delighted with the move. Fearing that the social networking giant might use Whatsapp's user data for advertising purposes, two consumer privacy groups on Thursday…
Lenovo Miix 2 8 Review: Good, Affordable 8-inch Tablet With One Major Flaw
-
The Miix 2 8 isn’t geared up for high performance tasks, nor does it have top-end features, but its use of an Intel Atom x86-capable processor and 1280 x 800 display present very decent value for the tablet’s $240 asking price.
The use of aluminum as part of the Miix 2 8’s slim design is great to see, and its overall size is quite comfortable, striking a great mix between portability and usability. All of this is complemented by Windows 8.1 itself, which may not have the greatest selection of touch-enabled apps, but does have a fantastic range of built-in features for power users.
Jawbone launches UP Coffee app to help track your caffeine addiction
- Despite the fact that it is often overlooked, caffeine has been described by many as the most addictive drug in the world. It’s found in a variety of consumables including sodas, coffee, select types of tea and even in over-the-counter…
FreedomPop announces The Privacy Phone, a modified Galaxy S2 with built-in encryption
- At first it was apps like Wickr and Silent Circle designed to keep users’ communications safe but now we’re seeing more solutions baked right into handsets. Blackphone is perhaps the most popular example but low-cost mobile provider FreedomPop is now…
.jpeg)
Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard combines Harmony remote with QWERTY keyboard
- Set-top boxes and game consoles geared toward watching television have come a long way in terms of form and function. But when it comes time to search for a show or enter a password with a remote control, all of…
Android outshines iOS to become the top operating system for tablets worldwide
- Google's Android has effectively overtaken Apple's iOS in terms of worldwide tablet sales. According to research conducted by Gartner last month, Android tablets collectively dominated the tablet market in 2013 with sales of 120.9 million units and a market share…
Oppo's Find 7 smartphone rumored to have a 50-megapixel camera
- Oppo's Find 7 is already rumored to have some crazy specifications including a 5.5-inch, 2560x1440 resolution display, brand-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, and more. But if that wasn't enough, the upcoming Android device may also sport a 50-megapixel rear shooting…
Verizon introduces rollover data with new AllSet prepaid plans
- Verizon recently unveiled a new set of plans for prepaid customers that add a bit more flexibility for those on a budget (or those that simply don’t want to submit to traditional contract-laden plans). Pricing for the AllSet plans start…
Samsung Galaxy S5 to arrive with more than $500 worth of app subscriptions
- In the wake of being partially responsible for the world’s most retweeted tweet and debuting the first commercial for the Galaxy S5, Samsung has revealed that the upcoming flagship handset will ship with more than $500 worth of premium app…
Samsung Chromebook 2 gets faux leather lid treatment, improved display and more
- Chromebooks are approaching the level of popularity that netbooks hit during their prime before the tablet takeover but manufacturers are hoping they won’t see the same steep drop-off in sales. To make sure that doesn’t happen, these notebook alternatives will…
The yet-to-be-announced HTC One (M8) appears in a 12-minute video
- Just a couple of weeks after noted leaker @evleaks posted images of the new HTC One "M8", during the weekend a kid from Schaumburg, IL uploaded an exhaustive 12-minute hands-on video review of the device (developer version).
Karbonn's upcoming smartphone will run both Android and Windows Phone
- Karbonn Mobile might not be a household name outside of India, but the company is looking to do something no other smartphone manufacturer has done yet: produce a handset that dual-boots both Android and Windows Phone.
Galaxy S5 ad debuts at Oscars; Note 3 selfie with celebrities breaks record for most retweets
- Samsung debuted its first Galaxy S5 ad during the Oscars yesterday. The commercial focused on the built-in heart rate monitor, which is placed just below the S5’s camera. The device, which sports a 5.1 inch full HD display, is expected…
California court okays reading maps on phones while driving
- In a significant ruling, the California appeals court on Thursday declared (PDF) that it is perfectly legal for drivers to read digital maps on phones, even though state law restricts the use of phones while driving.
Samsung's Tizen looks and works like Android, but lacks app support
- While Samsung is Android's biggest OEM, it's no secret that the company has been working feverishly on its own Linux-based mobile operating system Tizen for quite some time. And now, with Tizen-powered smartwatches and phones coming later this year, it…
Most Popular
| Trending | Featured |
-
Valve has just started the PC games race to zero
-
Popcorn Time allows you to stream torrent movies for free
-
Galaxy's new GeForce GTX 780 Ti Hall of Fame graphics card is a thing of beauty
-
Apple reportedly working on native 4K display support in Mavericks
-
Katie Couric to debut as Yahoo's global news anchor on Friday
Subscribe to TechSpot
Receive a weekly update of our best features and tech news you don't want to miss:
TechSpot on: