Long Awaited First Ubuntu Phone
Want to try something different from the iPhone, Android or Windows Phone? Then feast your eyes on the BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition, the first-ever Ubuntu Phone. Ubuntu has long been known as an alternative operating system to Windows or Apple Mac computers. It's open source and has a thriving…
Three New Android One Phones Launched, Complete with an Android 5.1 Lollipop Surprise
First revealed in June during Google’s annual I/O developer conference, Android One phones run a stock version of Android, and are designed for emerging markets. Google stays in control of the update process, ensuring the devices are kept up-to-date in the future, and each phone comes loaded with…
Microsoft’s Next Lumia Processor Could Edge Samsung’s Galaxy S6
A new chip could be all it takes for Microsoft's next flagship Lumia smartphone to best the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy S6. Rumors that Samsung is dropping Qualcomm's most powerful processor from its flagship phone due to fears of overheating dovetail with a statement of support indicating that…
Is Apple Planning its Own Search Engine?
What is Apple Search? That's a question a lot of people will be asking over the coming months, after Cult of Mac spotted a job ad that references the as-yet-unknown service. The job summary calls for a project manager to work on "a search platform supporting hundreds of millions of users" and "play…
The Apple Watch will Go on Sale in April
Apple unveiled its quarterly earnings report on Tuesday — and the numbers were huge — but in the follow-up conference call, CEO Tim Cook revealed another bit of much-awaited information. The Apple Watch is "right on schedule," and Apple expects the device to begin shipping in April. Plenty of hype…
It May Just be Everything that Windows 8 Should Have Been
Microsoft's Windows 10 event gave us a deeper look at the next generation of its operating system. At once panacea and prescience, it's a remedy for Windows 8's identity-crisis that reworks Microsoft's bold vision of creating a single, universal experience for all of our devices. A new build of the…
Swyp Enables a Smarter and Sleeker Wallet of the Consolidated Future
High-tech cards that store all your credit, gift and loyalty card info haven't exactly made it big yet, but the competition's already heating up. The newest entry in the race is called Swyp: a metallic device with a screen that transforms into the card you want to use when you need it, so long as…
Huawei Talks up Wearables Launch at MWC, Teases Round Android Wear Smartwatch
Huawei has announced it will hold a press conference just before the doors open at MWC 2015, saying it will reveal “surprises that will empower you to set your dreams free.” That’s some impressive marketing speak, which gives absolutely nothing away about its plans. Luckily, there are several…
Apple Just Had The Most Profitable Quarter Of Any Company Ever
The iPhone 6 didn't just supersize the phone's screen size. It also supersized Apple's financial results. The Cupertino, Calif., electronics giant on Tuesday reported the best sales quarter in its 38-year history, as demand for its newest smartphones, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6…
Next Asus ZenWatch Could Blow Away the Competition with 7-day Battery Life
Battery life is currently the bane of a smartwatch’s existence. However, it might not always be such a huge issue, hints Asus CEO Jonney Shih. During a recent event, Shih hinted Asus’ next smartwatch may last an entire week on a single charge. Currently, the first-generation ZenWatch, which runs…