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Microsoft Edge Browser Out of Preview for Android and iOS

Tim November 30, 2017 23

Back in October, Microsoft launched its Edge browser in a preview for iOS and Android devices. This week, Preview is being dropped from the title and the app is getting an official launch for both operating systems. To provide a quick breakdown, the Edge...

Google Assistant Will Now Help You Find a Local Tradesman

Tim November 30, 2017 6

Need the help of a local electrician, plumber, or house cleaner? Well, thanks to a sweet update for Google Assistant, the service can now help you pinpoint the perfect helper. For example, you can say, "Ok Google, I need a plumber." With that, Assistant will...

LG Replaces Head of Mobile Business as Struggles Continue

Tim November 30, 2017 35

Here's some numbers for you. Last quarter, LG Mobile reported a $331 million loss. Samsung, on the other hand, made $3 billion from its mobile business. Even with LG producing improved hardware with the G6 and V30, there's still something wrong, and to help...

Verizon Pencils in 5G Residential Launch for Next Year, California Capital First in Line

Tim November 29, 2017 22

Announced today, Verizon intends to launch its 5G residential wireless broadband service in 2018, with Sacramento, CA the first named city in line to receive it. Since early this year, we've heard about Verizon testing 5G in markets across the US, as well as...

Verizon Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, and Note 5 Receive KRACK Fix

Tim November 29, 2017 8

Four devices in the Samsung Galaxy lineup on Verizon are receiving security updates, all of which address the KRACK vulnerability. Specifically, the Galaxy S6 (Build - G920VVRS4DQK1), Galaxy S6 Edge (G925VVRS4DQK1), Galaxy S6 Edge+ (G928VVRS3CQK1), and Galaxy...

Massive Waze Update Brings ‘OK Waze’ Voice Command, Motorcycle Vehicle Option, and HOV Lane Support

Tim November 29, 2017 10

If you use Waze over Google Maps, be on the lookout for a huge update that is rolling out this week. Inside, there are three big changes, all of which I will detail for you below. As announced, users can now utilize an "OK Waze" voice prompt, which can then be...

The New Snapchat Separates Social Media Into Social and Media

Tim November 29, 2017 6

Snapchat discussed a completely reworked experience back when its awful quarterly numbers were disclosed earlier this month. Today, Snapchat has begun the process of introducing what this experience is all about. To sum it up, they're taking social media and...

OnePlus 5T in Lava Red Available for China, No Word on US Availability

Tim November 28, 2017 10

The OnePlus 5T is the latest phone from OnePlus, available to US buyers only in Midnight Black. However, for buyers in China, they're being treated to the OnePlus 5T in Lava Red, too, which we want right now! For those lucky enough to buy this Lava Red model,...