Take a deep breath, a sip of wine, and ace Thanksgiving with these apps
Getting a late start on prepping for Thanksgiving? Here are a few apps to get you get a dish or two ready for dinner.
Mophie vs. Belkin vs. Anker vs. iOttie: Finding the best wireless charging pad for iPhones
Ever since wireless charging for the iPhone was introduced almost a year ago, an influx of different wireless chargers have appeared on the market. We tested the Mophie, iOttie, Anker, and Belkin wireless charging pads to see which one provided the best charging experience for the iPhone 8 Plus.
Palm review (Connected model)
The all-new, Verizon-exclusive, Palm syncs to your primary smartphone and acts as a secondary device -- with features to help balance smartphone usage. But after spending some time with it, its poor camera quality and awful battery life are only a few of the issues we have with the device.
Moto E5 Play review
The Moto E5 Play has a compact design, day-long battery life, and solid performance all for a little over $100 (or less, depending on the carrier it’s sold from). While there are some compromises, this may just be the best smartphone you can buy for this price bracket. We dive deeper in our Moto E5 Play review.
Fossil adds Noonlight’s emergency feature to its latest lineup of smartwatches
Fossil teamed up with safety platform Noonlight to bring an emergency feature to its fourth- generation lineup of Wear OS smartwatches. If there's ever an emergency, you can activate it by tapping on the watch face which will alert Noonlight's certified dispatchers to send help to your current location.
Your Bitmoji sticker can now include a friend with Friendmojis for iOS
Is your Bitmoji feeling lonely? Well, with the app's latest update it no longer has to. Using the new "Friendmojis" feature, you can send stickers that combine your Bitmoji with your friends'. Originally available in the Snapchat app, users now have access to Friendmoji within the iOS Bitmoji keyboard.
Sprint and LG team up on a 5G smartphone set for release in first half of 2019
Sprint and LG are teaming up to bring customers the first 5G smartphone in the U.S. The device will be available in the first half of 2019. The carrier didn't provide information in terms of device specifications, but says those details, along with an exact release date, will be announced later on.
‘Wingman’ matchmaking app makes dating less dreadful for you and your friends
For those who are still too hesitant to jump on the online dating train, we have an app that might give you the nudge you need -- with the help of a friend. Wingman isn't your typical dating app. Rather than signing up on your own, you get to recruit a friend to sign up and create your profile for you.
Google adds snooze button, Google Pay to Gmail for iOS
Google is officially rolling out a new update to its Gmail application specifically for iOS. With the new snooze button, you're able to put off emails that you aren't able to pay attention to at the moment. As for Google Pay, you're able to send money through Gmail to anyone that has an email address.
Spotify overhauls its free tier, adds on-demand streaming on mobile
At an event in New York City, Spotify announced a brand-new free version of its mobile app. The new features give users more control over how they listen to music with on-demand listening, a new playlist feature, and more. There's also a new low-data setting to reduce data consumption when using the app.
All the new features coming to the Facebook app and Messenger
At Facebook's F8 developer conference, the company introduced a variety of new features and updates users will see over the next few months. From a new dating app to more privacy controls, here's what you can expect to see on both the Facebook and Messenger apps in the near future.
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL: Everything you need to know
Last October, Google launched its latest smartphones the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Both provide an excellent camera, fast performance, and a colorful display. Impressed by its functionality and style, we named the Pixel 2 XL our best Android phone. Here's everything you need to know about the two devices.
The best Fitbit for any activity or sport
Fitbits are amazingly helpful tools for setting fitness goals and tracking progress, but there are so many models out there, it can be daunting to compare every feature and make a decision. To help, we've compiled a list of the best Fitbits for runners, swimmers, cyclists, triathletes, and weightlifters.
Fitbit Versa review
Fitbit’s new wearable goes beyond fitness trackers and into smartwatch territory. With a sleek look, iOS and Android compatibility, large LCD display, as well as a heart-rate sensor all for $200, we take a closer look to see if this watch can outshine the competition.
Facebook’s Clear History feature aimed at helping protect user privacy
Facebook announced its new tool to help protect user privacy. A new feature called Clear History will help give people more information and control over the data Facebook collects from other websites and apps. The control allows you to clear your browsing history on the social media platform.
Privacy’s virtual credit card service adds cash back for online transactions
Worried about all the places online your debit card information is stored? With Privacy, you can use virtual or "burner" cards for all your online transactions, making your financial details anonymous online. The company also launched a cash-back program, giving users a percentage back for purchases.
