A smartphone (or smart phone) is a mobile phone with more advanced computing capability and connectivity than basic feature phones. Smartphones typically include the features of a phone with those of another popular consumer device, such as a personal digital assistant, a media player, a digital camera, and/or a GPS navigation unit. Later smartphones include all of those plus the features of a touchscreen computer, including web browsing, Wi-Fi, 3rd-party apps, motion sensor and mobile payment.
Amazon’s Fire phone was an unmitigated flop, as evidenced by the $83 million worth of unsold handsets the company can’t unload. But there are reasons to believe the company could take… Read more »
Microsoft just reported it sold 9.3 million Nokia Lumia sales over the last three months. New phones, however, will be branded as Microsoft Lumia devices. The company will still use the… Read more »
A new app lets you ask strangers multiple choice questions. Although it’s not anonymous, using it feels more than a little bit like confession apps like Secret and Yik Yak. Read more »
Tablets have turned into Verizon’s big of source of growth, which means Verizon might be vulnerable as the iPad Air 2 goes on sale. Verizon is the only major carrier incompatible… Read more »
iOS 8.1 is ready for download and Apple Pay is the main feature. A quick look at the change log, however, shows some welcome updates, fixes and features such as return… Read more »
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus can make their first Apple Pay transactions starting October 20, as more than 500 banks have signed on to participate. The new iPad Air 2 and… Read more »
Google’s new Nexus devices, the first to run Android Lollipop, will go on sale in the next two months. In a change from previous years, carriers will sell the Nexus 6… Read more »