Alongside the 10 smartphone, HTC today announced the Ice View Case. This case is similar to the Dot View Case, but makes big improvements in usability. HTC said it found the Dot View Case offered limited resolution and, worse, was practically unreadable outdoors. The company reimagined the case with a semi-transparent front surface that can […]
In order to protect consumers, Amazon said it will no longer sell USB Type-C cables that don’t conform to the published spec. Specifically, Amazon stated that its retailer partners are not allowed to list “any USB-C cable or adapter product that is not compliant with standard specifications issued by ‘USB Implementers Forum’.” The USB-IF is […]
AT&T today announced the Unite Explore, a mobile hotspot that’s been ruggedized to withstand abuse. The hotspot has earned the mil-spec 810G and IR65 ratings for protection against shock, temperature extremes, vibration, water, and dust. The device boasts dual-band WiFi and some LTE-Advanced features to provide the fastest speeds available. Owners can manage the device […]
The latest Apple Watch band styles are now available for personal pickup from Apple’s online store, letting users arrange to pick them up from their local Apple retail store, if available at their location. In some cases, bands that are not yet available for purchase from the online store are available in retail stores. Among […]
One of the few genuine surprise during the various announcements made today at the “Let Us Loop You In” event in Cupertino was a permanent price cut to base model of Apple Watch Sport, which will now be reduced by $50 to a new entry point of $299 for the 38mm version, down from its […]
AT&T customers interested in the LG G5 can preorder the modular smartphone starting today. The device will reach AT&T stores on April 1. AT&T is offering the G5 for $22.97 on an AT&T Next 24 installment plan (30 payments). Customers who want two LG G5 handsets can score the second for free as long as […]
Casio has revealed that the WSD-F10, its rugged and weatherproof Android smartwatch, will be available starting March 25. The wearable costs $500 and can be purchased from Amazon, Google, REI, and Casio.
On Monday, Apple updated its various OS platforms to a sixth developer beta for most of its respective systems, with public-tester betas of OS X 10.11.4 and iOS 9.3 also seeded simultaneously. As usual, Apple has not listed any notable changes from the previous beta, though small updates, tweaks and other changes are usually reported […]
Facebook is pushing an update to its Messenger app for Android today that adopts Google’s Material Design. Facebook Messenger chief David Marcus revealed the new version of Messenger on his personal Facebook page. Marcus called the refreshed app a “major redesign” that was “painstakingly hard.” The new Facebook Messenger app should begin reaching users later […]
Apple today made iOS 9.3 Beta 5 available to both developers and public testers. The beta can be downloaded and installed over the air. Apple didn’t call out any changes in the new beta, though it likely includes bug fixes and general performance improvements. The company also pushed out new betas of watchOS 2.2, tvOS […]