Diego MaciasStaff Writer

Samsung launched an interesting tablet last year, it’s called the Galaxy View and it features a very large display that measures 18.4 inches and sporting a Full HD resolution. Its size might be questionable and its specs are nowhere near high-end, so it was clear that Samsung built this tablet for media consumption. The company […]

Samsung’s new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are two of the most anticipated devices of the year and they are not even widely available just yet. A small number of users who pre-ordered either of these phones have already started receiving them, and some users have been sharing their first thoughts along pictures and […]

Chrome Experiments are quite interesting, they are meant to showcase and test the powerful performance and capabilities of the Chrome browser by creating interactive and fun experiences. Additionally, there’s no need to install additional plug-ins. Now, a new experiment was created for anyone interested in learning a little something about music. It’s called Chrome Music […]

Samsung announced the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge towards the end of last month, and ever since, users from many regions have been able to pre-order both of the phones and make sure that they are one of the first to get their hands on them. Even though these phones are not set to be released […]

For those interested in seeing the internal components of Samsung’s Galaxy S7 without actually opening up their own device, there are already a few teardown videos available. But iFixit specializes in disassembling devices while providing a very detailed description of the process as well as the functionality of each of the pieces found inside them, […]

For quite a long time, Samsung has become known for integrating great camera sensors into their smartphones, particularly in their flagship Galaxy devices. For the first time ever, Samsung’s latest offerings feature a camera sensor with lower resolution than the one on their predecessors, as the Galaxy S7 phones feature a 12-megapixel camera while the […]

One of the features that Samsung removed on the Galaxy S6 was the water and dust resistant hardware found on the Galaxy S5 thanks to its IP67 rating. The company made such a move in favor of an improved design on the Galaxy S6 and for the first time, the company used premium materials on […]

The Galaxy S7 Edge already looks set to become one of the most popular devices of the year. Even if the overall design didn’t change that much compared to its predecessor, the new phone improves on many important aspects. The Galaxy S7 Edge features a larger screen and the phone is now water and dust resistant […]

Many users are still waiting for Android Marshmallow to be released for their own devices, and many others don’t even know when might that happen. Motorola was quite fast to release this version of the Android operating system for some of their recently released smartphones. Back in October, when the final build for Marshmallow got […]

Samsung is known for releasing tablets for almost every price segment through any year, and a few tablets of the company have been leaked in  recent images, so they are expected to be launched quite soon. A new 7-inch tablet with model number SM-T280 was believed to belong to the Galaxy Tab E series because […]

The number of devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system, will surely increase in the coming months as many new smartphones will be launched running this version out of the box. For older devices, though, it might still take some time before they get updated to Marshmallow. Samsung recently […]

One of the biggest issues with current mobile products is that batteries don’t last as long as most users would want. Some manufacturers are integrating batteries with larger capacities on their products, but those devices can get a little thicker and heavier than comparable options. Very few smartphones still feature removable batteries, so users can […]

Samsung announced the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge during MWC 2016. The two handsets integrate some of the most powerful components available such as the Snapdragon 820 processor and 4 GB of RAM. Even with very powerful hardware, software must be properly optimized to provide a smooth and enjoyable experience. Samsung has customized […]

There are many navigation apps available, but Waze differentiates from the rest because users can submit all kinds of road alerts to improve everyone’s driving experience. Last October, Waze got a whole new look and additional features, but those were only available for iOS devices. Android users were promised to receive all of these improvements […]

The LG G5 is quite an innovative smartphone, as it features a modular design that allows additional hardware to be attached at the bottom to provide extra functionality. During LG’s presentation at MWC 2016, the company focused on the experience brought by their new flagship phone and the accessories designed specifically to work with it, […]

For many years, some phones have integrated a small LED light that changes color to alert users whenever they get any kind of message, emails or calls. This is quite useful, as users don’t need to check their phones the whole time to know what they have missed. There are alternatives that provide similar functionality […]

After so many rumors and leaks, Samsung finally unveiled the Galaxy S7 Edge last Sunday during MWC 2016. It is a pretty solid upgrade compared to its predecessor as it now features a larger 5.5-inch display, protection against water damage and a microSD card slot to expand the internal memory on the phone. The company’s […]

LG recently took to the stage during MWC 2016, where they introduced their LG G5 flagship smartphone along with many accessories. The G5 features a modular design itself, so many accessories can be attached to its bottom. Yet, other accessories like the 360 Cam or the Rolling Bot are controlled wirelessly with the smartphone, so it […]

The collection of libraries that make up the Android Support Library are constantly updated to offer new features and compatibility for backward versions of APIs. The Support Library has now been updated to version 23.2 and among other features, it introduces a new mode to be used at night. This mode can make some elements […]

Last year, Google introduced an additional version of their popular streaming device, Chromecast. The new version was designed specifically for streaming music and as such, was called Chromecast Audio. Even its design emulates a vinyl record, so it can be easily recognized as the one which is audio-focused. This device plugs into a speaker and […]

Samsung finally unveiled the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge a couple of days ago. Both devices feature a similar design compared to its respective predecessors, but the glass on the back was curved to improve on ergonomics, and of course, the Galaxy S7 Edge is now larger. Samsung improved some aspects on these new […]

Samsung hasn’t been particularly fast when it comes to updating its devices to the most recent version of the Android operating system called Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Some users were able to install the beta version of the new software, so some of the changes that the company made could be seen in pictures. The Galaxy […]

The tablet market began struggling a while ago as sales declined quite rapidly. This might have happened because users didn’t see much innovation or significant changes in newer generations of products compared to their predecessors, so it wouldn’t make much sense to buy a newer tablet. MWC 2016 had some significant announcements of new phones […]

While most users are expecting news about when their devices will get updated to the most recent version of Android called Marshmallow, particularly those with a Sony Xperia device, there are some devices that aren’t even running the previous version which is called Lollipop. Let’s remember that the update process is quite complicated, and some […]

Google introduced the design language called Material Design with Android Lollipop and ever since then, the company has been updating their apps to follow these guidelines. Guidelines which they have also shared with third-party developers to get a more cohesive experience not only in the Android operating system, but also in other platforms like web […]

The two most anticipated devices of the MWC have already been announced, the LG G5 and the Samsung Galaxy S7. LG took a radically different approach with their new flagship, as it is built with a metallic unibody for the first time and not forgetting that the modular design allows it to feature a removable […]

Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge two days ago and they will become available on March 11th in many regions. Both phones feature very powerful specs and they improved some aspects compared to their respective predecessors. The company changed the design of the new phones just a little bit, but overall, […]

You might not be aware of the fact that using your mobile device at night (or really, any kind of screen) could be altering your sleeping habits, this is due to the blue light emitted by these devices. As it gets darker in the evening, your body starts producing melatonin, the hormone that makes you […]

LG and Samsung introduced their newest flagship offerings on Sunday as part of the MWC 2016. The LG G5 and the Galaxy S7 phones were some of the most anticipated devices from such event. Samsung’s new phones look quite similar to their respective predecessors but LG’s new flagship looks radically different to its predecessor (or […]

Even though it was known that Sony was holding a press conference during MWC 2016, the announcement of three new phones was quite surprising. There were a few leaked images of the phones that were introduced during the conference, and while the new phones don’t integrate the greatest specs, they are quite good. The names […]

Mobile security is extremely important nowadays, particularly if users plan to use their smartphones for making payments. There are several mobile payment platforms and many offer fingerprint support to authenticate users. Now, credit card company MasterCard will allow users to identify themselves using this method as well as taking selfies as part of a trial software […]

Samsung finally announced the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge, both phones feature very powerful specs and the company improved many aspects compared to their respective predecessors, so they will probably become very popular. Pre-orders for both devices will start soon and these handsets will be available starting March 11 in some markets, so […]

The latest version of the Android operating system, Android 6.0 or more simply, Marshmallow, isn’t running on many devices even though it was released almost 5 months ago. Some companies like HTC and LG worked hard to release the update as fast as they could, while others seem to have taken their time to customize […]

When Samsung announced the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge the devices might have felt a little familiar to some, largely due to the massive number of leaked documents and images that have emerged recently and highlighting most aspects of the phones. That’s not to say there are not improvements compared to their respective […]

Now that the Samsung Galaxy S7 phones and the LG G5 are officially announced, we can focus on everything else that MWC 2016 has to offer. One of the smartphone manufacturers that scheduled a press conference in the aforementioned event is Sony and we don’t quite know what to expect, because unlike those other phones, […]

In recent times, LG has been making very good mobile devices, so along Samsung’s new flagship devices, the LG G5 is considered as one of the most anticipated flagship smartphones of MWC 2016. The LG G5 will feature a very different design compared to the one of its predecessors, this time, the company apparently decided […]

Since Samsung’s flagships are always highly anticipated, the devices that will be officially announced in just a couple of days have been the subject of many rumors, leaked documents, and images. We pretty much know what to expect from them and only two variants are supposed to be announced, the regular Galaxy S7 with a […]

Garmin became known for the handheld GPS receivers they released for cars. Yet, they have created some wearable devices in more recent times. Now, the company is introducing the Vivoactive HR sports watch and an improved version of their entry level activity tracker, called Vivofit 3. The Vivoactive HR features a better design compared to […]

Samsung will finally unveil the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge in just two more days during the company’s Unpacked event. Without a doubt, these devices are among the most anticipated smartphones of the year. Following what seems to be a tradition with Samsung devices, these smartphones were the subject of many leaks, including […]

It’s very clear that smartwatches have been gaining in popularity, every tech company seems to be building one or, at least, thinking about building one. Software specifically designed for these devices is also getting better and more useful, so people are starting to see additional benefits of smartwatches. According to a report from Strategy Analytics, […]

It was reported that New York City would be replacing 7,500 public pay phones with modern kiosks to create a new communications network. The project is called LinkNYC and it would provide free services such as high-speed Wi-Fi, phone calls, charging ports for mobile devices among other services. The kiosks were also said to include tablets so […]

Google Fiber was launched back in 2010 and even though the service is expanding its coverage, it’s still quite limited. It was first introduced into the Kansas City metropolitan area and it was available in only 20 suburbs. The service is now available in cities like Austin, Provo, Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, Nashville, Salt Lake City […]

Google Translate is a very powerful and useful tool which has been getting better over time. The service can be used to translate text, spoken words or sentences and more recently, it can scan text from images or videos and translate it in real time. Google Translate is available in a variety of platforms, it’s […]

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and its version with a curved screen called Galaxy S6 Edge were considered among the most powerful smartphones released last year. Samsung finally used premium materials in the construction of those phones and overall, they provided a very good experience. Most people liked the revamped design of the phones, but others […]

Samsung wasn’t particularly fast to update their devices to the latest version of the Android operating system. The company released the software in beta form for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge back in December and just a couple of days ago, Samsung started rolling out Android 6.0 Marshmallow officially for these handsets. […]

Security is becoming an increasingly important issue for mobile products, due to their ability to store all sorts of personal data. While some might imagine a future where passwords are no longer needed to keep everything stored securely, passwords are used in apps to access our files or in websites to access most of our […]

HTC was one of the first companies to make public the list of devices that would be updated to the latest version of the Android operating system, Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Shortly after, the company announced the first non-Nexus smartphone to run this version of Android, the One A9. While the company has updated some variants […]

It’s no secret that Samsung is great at advertising their products. The Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge are among the most anticipated devices of the year and they will be officially announced on February 21 at Samsung’s Unpacked event, just a little before MWC 2016 begins. If you check your calendars, the day […]

Even though sales of tablets haven’t been good lately, it wasn’t totally hard to imagine Samsung working on new tablets. They basically have one for each price point and even some experiments to make their tablet portfolio more appealing. Back in November, it was rumored that Samsung might be getting ready to update their entry-level Galaxy […]

Smartwatches are becoming more popular every day, there are more options than ever and every company seems to be working on making these devices a little better. The first generation Moto 360, launched in 2014, was not only one of the first smartwatches to run Android Wear, but it was among the first ones to […]

An update to the most recent version of the Android operating system called Marshmallow is slowly becoming available for more devices. While HTC released this update for the unlocked version of the One M9 a while ago in the U.S., those who own a carrier-locked version of the smartphone had to wait a little longer […]

Samsung’s Gear S2 lineup of smartwatches has been available for a while now, and just when the company announced new color choices for the Gear S2 Classic, they are also releasing a substantial update to show them off. The update process takes place on the Gear App and then the software is sent to the […]

Samsung makes a lot of electronic products from mobile devices to home entertainment systems and then some home appliances as well. Now, it has become clear that the company is working on a “hearable” device called Earcle. This is not the first time we’ve heard about such device, as last December, a hearing aid device […]

Samsung announced their latest smartwatch just ahead of IFA last year, actually, there were three models integrating the Gear S2 lineup. The Gear S2 features a futuristic look and the company also announced a variant with cellular connectivity called Gear S2 3G. The Gear S2 Classic was designed for those who wanted a more traditional-looking […]

Sony is not known for updating their devices to recent versions of the Android operating system as fast as other manufacturers, but they keep giving support to a quite good amount of devices. For Android 6.0 Marshmallow, they selected some European users with a Xperia Z3 or Xperia Z3 Compact so they could install a […]

There was a time when Microsoft wanted to compete in the smartphone business with their own operating system. Even with the latest iteration of Windows Phone, which attempts to unify the platform between desktop computers and mobile devices more than ever, things don’t seem to be taking off as everyone expected. A major problem of […]

Google Forms is a very useful tool to collect information from a group of people. It can be used for planning future events, manage registrations, collecting email addresses and even making pop quizzes, among other things. The platform supports many formats of questions including multiple choice and dropdown. Forms creators get the information from these […]

Google Maps is one of the most powerful mapping services and the company is constantly updating the mobile app with new features to make it even more useful. Version 9.19 was released a few weeks ago, and it brought improvements such as a new Driving Mode which provides traffic updates and other relevant information based […]

Skype has always been about bringing people closer together, whether it’s just to say hi to distant relatives or doing some team work remotely. Recent updates to the mobile app include group video calling, better conversation management and an easier way to open Office documents. Sometimes, Skype includes some seasonal elements so they can be […]

One of the benefits of virtual reality technology is that it can transport users to remote places, they might be real but inaccessible sites or even places coming from someone’s imagination. Google’s Street View is one tool that could take you to distant places around the Earth such as the depths of the ocean or much […]