Last week, Mozilla has teased us with a tweet that promised “something BIG” as coming this week for Firefox on Android. Some have expected a tablet optimized version of the mobile browser, but that proved to be just speculation.
That big thing coming is actually an update to Mozilla’s Firefox for Android mobile browser. According to the developers, the new Firefox brings a “screaming fast and personalized upgrade to mobile browsing that lets you take your Web experience everywhere you go”.
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You may wonder if bone conduction earphones really work. In fact, they do, and it’s not exactly witchcraft. After all, sound is just vibrations of the air. By vibrating your bone instead, these earphones let you listen to your music whilst keeping your ears free.
It’s comfortable, and it’s game-changing.
MyAirtel is the ‘selfcare’ app of India’s largest carrier, Airtel, that allows customers to manage their accounts, billing plans, subscriptions, and pay bills.
With the latest update, the company has transformed the MyAirtel app into a digital gateway that offers access to other Airtel apps and services, as well as to a curated list of third-party services as part of a new ‘Airtel Apps’ section. This includes Ditto TV, Hike Messenger, and Juggernaut as well as Wynk Music and Wynk Movies.
Real, fake, or somewhere in-between? Only time will tell.
HTC has been around for quite some time, having made a host of portable devices before the current “mobile wars” began; some were running its own OS, some Windows Mobile. In the early days of Android however, the Taiwanese company quickly became a household name with the fantastic HTC Desire (itself a modified HTC Nexus One) and subsequent releases such as the Desire HD, Droid Incredible, and EVO 4G.
In a bit of a surprise move, NVIDIA has filed patent infringement complaints against Samsung and Qualcomm through both the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. District Court in Delaware. Although NVIDIA is no stranger to the courtroom, they call this an “important day,” marking the first time they have initiated a patent lawsuit.
As a part of the filing, NVIDIA is seeking a block on shipments of infringing devices into the U.
There have been quite a few good years in the smartphone industry, with 2014 being cited as arguably the best year. It’s easy to see why, with the Samsung Galaxy S5, LG G3, and HTC One M8 all being released in the same year.
What about the worst years for the industry though? We could definitely think of a few disappointing or even bad years for smartphones. Was there any particular year that stood out above (or below) the rest?
While the LG G5 never quite caught on quite like the OEM had likely hoped, it still remains a solid, generally underrated device. This is especially true if you can find it for the right price. In the past we’ve seen the LG G5 as cheap as $409.99. The latest offer might not be quite as impressive at $479, but when you factor in the added $170 in freebies, it’s actually a pretty solid offer.
With its elegant design, fantastic camera, and smooth performance, Huawei checks all the right boxes with the P8, a device that can go toe to toe with the current crop of flagship smartphones. Huawei has been on a solid run lately, with various fantastic smartphone offerings that cover the price spectrum. With their latest flagship, Huawei decided to drop the Ascend moniker, while retaining what defines the company’s P-series of smartphones: style, beauty, and great performance.
Even though smartphones have gotten much sturdier in the last five or so years, it is never a bad idea to have phone insurance. Smartphones often are among the most expensive things we own, and they contain a lot of sensitive information. Additionally, with insurance you will receive a replacement device or a payment even for accidental damage, theft or loss. We have looked through the various options offered in the UK and picked the best for you to choose from.
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Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7The Samsung Galaxy S7 was the outstanding flagship a couple of years ago, receiving a nine-out-of-ten score and Editors’ Choice as part of our review.