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Charging Nokia smartphone explodes and kills teenager in India

HMD Global has responded

By Rob Thubron, March 20, 2018, 9:59 AM 3 comments

Gaming Mobile

Google Play Instant Apps lets you try games without downloading them

Updates to the Play Store on all platforms

By Greg Synek, March 20, 2018, 9:11 AM

Security Mobile

GrayKey iPhone unlocker poses serious security concerns

By Thomas Reed, March 20, 2018, 7:14 AM 5 comments

Mobile

Even with thicker glass and stronger metal, the Galaxy S9 will probably break when dropped

While stronger than the Galaxy S8 and iPhone X, it still breaks on the first drop

By Shawn Knight, March 19, 2018, 4:40 PM 17 comments

Google Mobile

Google is receiving police requests for data from all mobile users near crime locations

GPS can be turned off but users can still be tracked through Wi-Fi and cellular network usage

By William Gayde, March 19, 2018, 12:19 PM 7 comments

Gaming Mobile

ARK: Survival Evolved is coming to iOS and Android devices this spring

The port is available to iOS closed beta testers now

By Cohen Coberly, March 16, 2018, 5:31 PM 11 comments

Software Mobile

SwiftKey 7.0 adds quick access toolbar for rich media, stickers, location sharing, and more

It's the first major update to SwiftKey since Microsoft's 2016 acquisition

By Shawn Knight, March 16, 2018, 12:40 PM 5 comments

Security Mobile

DoJ says four alleged associates of crime-linked phone modding company are on the run

Phantom Secure's CEO was recently arrested

By Rob Thubron, March 16, 2018, 8:59 AM

Industry Mobile

BlackBerry CEO John Chen gets five-year contract extension

$128 million as thanks for saving the business

By Greg Synek, March 15, 2018, 2:34 PM

Google Mobile

Google opens up Maps API to mobile AR game developers

The next Pokémon Go could be on the way

By Cohen Coberly, March 14, 2018, 3:50 PM

Mobile Electronics

Samsung partners with uBreakiFix to bring in-person device repairs in the US

All repairs will use 'genuine' Samsung parts

By Cohen Coberly, March 14, 2018, 3:05 PM

Mobile

Sony reveals its strange reason for abandoning the headphone jack

Has Sony been taking lessons from Apple?

By Rob Thubron, March 14, 2018, 9:55 AM 24 comments

Mobile

Samsung Galaxy S9's dual aperture camera spied in iFixit teardown

The S9 features mechanical aperture blades

By Shawn Knight, March 13, 2018, 3:21 PM

Mobile The Web

YouTube's 'Dark Mode' feature arrives on iOS devices

Android users will receive the feature 'soon'

By Cohen Coberly, March 13, 2018, 2:39 PM

Mobile

Samsung Galaxy S9 holds its own in durability test

Most people will still probably use a phone case

By Shawn Knight, March 12, 2018, 4:30 PM

Mobile

Samsung Galaxy S9: When and where can you buy it?

The Galaxy S9+ could see a $200 drop by June, or you could opt for a discounted S8 instead

By Stephen Slaybaugh, March 12, 2018, 12:02 PM 4 comments

Mobile Software

WhatsApp is giving users an extra hour to delete their shameful messages

More time to undo your terrible mistakes

By Rob Thubron, March 12, 2018, 10:35 AM

Six Mobile Tech Trends to Watch in 2018

FEATURE By Tim Schiesser, March 12, 2018, 12:00 AM TechSpot Mobile

We're a few weeks into 2018, MWC is now behind us, and we're starting to get a good look at the trends in mobile technology that will dominate discussion throughout the year. Based on what we've seen from announcements, trade shows and product launches so far, here are six trends to watch in 2018.