When did banking apps from the big finance giants suddenly get good? Lately I’m finding the various money-related apps on my phone (Bank of America, Citibank, Capital One) to be genuinely helpful and capable of things that they couldn’t do even a year ago. They’re even becoming intuitive. I can ... Read More »
The iPhone 7 has only recently been announced, but all we seem to be hearing are rumours about the iPhone 8. We think Apple might well be holding back some major updates and improvements for the iPhone 8, which will be launched on the 10th anniverary of the first iPhone. Here we round up ... Read More »
There’s no Nougat to be had this week for your Android device, but Shield Tablet users are getting some important patches that should improve their overall use and gaming experience. There’s also a strange case of missing Android dashboard numbers and hints the Galaxy S7 Edge may be on track ... Read More »
Phones are very big but not all humans or human hands are very big, and that presents some problems for some people trying to navigate a phone one-handed, especially when interface elements are located near the very top of a phone’s display. This is a problem I encounter day in ... Read More »
If you recall, BlackBerry Priv users who purchased their unit (factory unlocked) from AT&T were in for a shock when it came to light that their device won’t be officially receiving any updates unless it’s being used with an active AT&T SIM card. Offering some hope, BlackBerry – back in ... Read More »
Google has a developer preview of the next version update of Android, Nougat 7.1, available for Nexus devices. Google typically announces the next Android preview during its Google I/O developer conference held annually in May. This year – for the first time – the preview was made available early so ... Read More »
As mobile ownership continues to rise, the number of apps available grows — and many of those apps are geared at helping you find out more about the world around you, not the digital one at your fingertips. Some will help you identify the plants on your street or trees ... Read More »
Managing the App Store can be one of the most difficult experiences for new developers. Getting noticed is hard, the experience isn’t that great, and now Apple is allowing search ads. And to make things more interesting, there’s a lot of interest in different platforms beyond traditional apps — including messaging bots. ... Read More »
The last several days were supposed to be filled with anticipation for Apple. Instead, they were filled with worry and trouble that could have a profound impact on the company’s future. Apple AAPL 0.94% kicked off this past week in grand fashion by announcing that it would hold a press ... Read More »
Samsung had hit on its hands with the new Galaxy Note 7 by designing it to appeal to fans of its prior oversized phones while also drawing in new customers. But with increasing reports of serious battery defects, Samsung had to recall the hot-selling device at perhaps the worst possible ... Read More »
