It’s been more than two years since we originally ran Ron’s epic 40,000-word history of the Android operating system, and in that time Android has continued to evolve and add version numbers. Ron has updated the piece with almost 11,000 additional words, bringing the history up to date with info ... Read More »
The September release of Apple’s iOS 10 fixed a flaw that was allowing unscrupulous third-parties to replace genuine mobile apps from the App Store with their own malformed, yet seemingly authentic, software programs. However, iPhone users with devices running on iOS 9.3.5 and earlier remain vulnerable to this so called ... Read More »
Our favorite iPhone and Android apps of the year We’re increasingly reliant on the smartphones in our pockets to keep in touch with friends, watch movies and TV shows, and get work done. But the phones themselves would be meaningless without the software that, almost like magic, imbues them with ... Read More »
Android has had some exciting new additions to its device line-up this year. From Google’s new Pixel phones to Kodak’s first moveinto the smartphone market, Android is continuing its dominance as a leading OS. Android does, however, seem to have a security problem – even if its reputation isn’t entirely ... Read More »
In academia, you’ll often see a paper end with a simple, unsatisfying conclusion: More research is needed. So it goes with the latest Hillary Clinton news. More information is needed. The text of FBI Director James Comey’s letter to Congress is very simple. During the course of another investigation — ... Read More »
Just over three months ago, I was having a casual conversation with an acquaintance about a few rumors surrounding Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 7. At the time, Samsung’s sixth-generation phablet was one of the most hotly anticipated smartphones of the summer. He knew what I did for a living and asked if I ... Read More »
Dozens or even hundreds of paid iPhone and iPad apps go on sale for free every day, and we always try to select the best of the bunch to share with our readers. Today’s list might be the best one we’ve had in quite some time though. It’s packed full ... Read More »
Looking to get up to speed on the top apps we checked out this week? We’ve got your back! In a week in which China finally overtook the U.S. as Apple’s most profitable market for apps, some great apps, and app updates, found their way onto our mobile devices. Whether ... Read More »
The Pixel is the first Google phone built from top to bottom, and the company thinks it’s finally made the Android device that can conquer the iPhone. It’s a valiant effort, but is it enough? On previous Nexus-branded devices, Google contributed Android software and let manufacturers like LG, HTC, Samsung, ... Read More »
Android people, please step forward. Good news! Your next phone-buying decision just got a heck of a lot easier. The Google Pixel is now the best Android smartphone you can buy. The other leading contender was disqualified due to spontaneous combustion. iPhone people, it’s your turn. Ask yourself: Why do ... Read More »
