How Apple wants to empower iPhone users to track medical conditions with CareKit

CUPERTINO, California — When Apple launched ResearchKit over a year ago, the company believed letting developers create app tools for medical studies would be the end of its role. In theory, ResearchKit would let researchers collect data from study participants from nearly anywhe … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Apple, we seriously don't need an event for every iPhone

There’s no denying the fun and excitement of an Apple event. The tantalizing possibility of something special or unexpected is always there. Absent of that, the product announcements are interesting enough on their own.Even the dullest Apple events tend to be buoyed by the Apple … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Vizio's new 4K TVs come with Google Cast built right in

Google's Chromecast is one of the best (and cheapest) ways to turn a TV into a bonafide media-streaming beast. It's fantastic, except for one thing: It's yet another thing you need to plug into your TV.Vizio's new P-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display TVs (holy moly, that's … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

The Xiaomi Mi 5 is the best Chinese smartphone on the market

You've never seen a Chinese smartphone with this much polish before. Xiaomi's latest flagship phone, the Mi 5, is a cheap, high-quality phone available only in China.Read our full review: http://on.mash.to/1pYty2h Read more...More about China, Smartphone, Tech, Gadgets, and Mobil … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Samsung creates headgear prototype to help monitor concussions in sports

Samsung Australia has created a prototype for a device to be worn during contact sports, in an effort to monitor concussions. The BrainBand, of which ten prototypes have been created, is the culmination of a Samsung Mixed Talents initiative in which two people from different fiel … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Xiaomi Mi 5 is an incredible Chinese phone with an unbeatable price

Video: Mark Boyer, Rill Causey, Noah ThroopIn China, Xiaomi is a titan, second only to China's other giant Huawei. People go crazy for new Xiaomi phones the way fans go crazy for new iPhones.The company's latest flagship, the Mi 5, racked up 16.5 million pre-orders in the few wee … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

LG begins rollout of new X series phones this week

In February, LG announced a new line of "Specialist" smartphones, which come with mid-range specs but have one premium feature each. On Tuesday, the company announced it will be rolling out the first two phones in the series — the LG X cam and the LG X screen — this week, startin … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Other Australian mobile networks are capitalising on Telstra's outages

Poor Telstra. After a series of mishaps with its mobile network, its rivals are taking advantage of the situation to get a free kick against the company.Its mobile network experienced another outage on Tuesday, following recent downtime last Thursday, and also in February.SEE ALS … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Monday's Apple event wasn't the most interesting because it had bigger things on its mind

On Monday Apple announced the iPhone SE and a new, smaller iPad Pro. As a longtime Apple watcher, I can tell you that this was not the most exciting Apple event in the company's history.And at just over an hour long, it was one of the shortest product events I can recall. Part of … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Ex-Intel CEO Andy Grove dies at age 79

SANTA CLARA, California — Andy Grove, the former Intel Corp. chief executive whose youth under Nazi occupation and escape from the Iron Curtain inspired an "only the paranoid survive" management philosophy that saved the chip maker from financial ruin in the 1980s, has died. He w … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Another day, another Telstra outage

Telstra users are complaining of yet another outage on the company's network.From late morning Tuesday, customers of Australia's largest telecommunication network began voicing their dismay on social media about the inability to make phone calls.SEE ALSO: Telstra apologises after … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

How to use Apple's new Night Shift feature in iOS 9.3

Apple just released its biggest software update since iOS 9.0 rolled out last year.With it, Apple is making the highly anticipated Night Shift feature, which reduced the amount of blue light emitted by your display, available to everyone.See also: Apple's new 'Night Shift' featur … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

U.S. moves to postpone hearing in Apple vs. FBI case

The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday moved to postpone Tuesday's showdown with Apple in a federal district court, saying the FBI might have discovered a new way to hack into an iPhone even as officials were trying to force Apple to do it for them.Investigators want to break i … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Australia will be the first country able to order the Tesla Model 3

Australian Tesla fans should give thanks for the international date line. As Aussies live slightly in the future, they'll have the chance to be the first in the world to preorder Tesla's more affordable electric vehicle offering, the Model 3.If you line up at one of Tesla's Austr … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

New Apple iPad Pro 9.7-inch tablet first look

Mashable's Chief Tech Correspondent Lance Ulanoff gets an up-close look at Apple's new iPad Pro 9.7-inch tablet, breaking down all its features, including the A9X chip, 12-megapixel camera and a new feature called "True Tone." Pricing starts at $599 for a 32GB model. Read more... … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

What Apple's new iPhone and iPad Pro costs in Australia

Apple held its first event of 2016 in Cupertino, California, Monday, and, well, things got smaller. Both the iPhone and the iPad Pro got a reduction in size, and while the ongoing Apple versus the FBI fight over encryption coloured the event, there were still some exciting update … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Hands on with the Apple iPhone SE

CUPERTINO, California — If you’ve ever held an iPhone 5S, then you already know how the iPhone SE feels.It is the body of an iPhone 5S with the guts of an iPhone 6S. Think of it as a little, upstart brother for the big, bold iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, showing off with a 12-megapixel … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Apple finally ran out of ways to resell us the same product

It's a good thing that Tim Cook alluded to the company's pitched battle with the FBI at the beginning of Monday's keynote, and not just because it's an important issue.Bringing it up was the equivalent of holding a newspaper in a ransom photograph. It's about the only thing that … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Hands on with the iPhone SE: Touch ID, Live Photos and 12-megapixel camera

Mashable's Chief Tech Correspondent Lance Ulanoff gets his hands on the new 4-inch iPhone SE. Apple's latest device has faster touch ID, a 12 megapixel camera and supports Live Photos. Check out those details and more in the video above. Read more...More about Mobile, Gadgets, Ap … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

First look: The smaller, rose gold iPad Pro

Check it out, world — it's your up-close look at Apple's new iPad, the smaller, sleeker iPad Pro.At first glance, the new smaller iPad Pro looks a lot like, well, an iPad. Taking many of its design cues from the iPad Air 2, the smaller iPad Pro keeps the sleek profile and chamfer … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Everything you need to know from Apple's iPhone SE event

Following months of rumors, Apple has finally showed off its two new smaller devices: the iPhone SE and the smaller iPad Pro.But the new slimmed down gadgets weren't the only news to come out of Apple's event in Cupertino Monday. The company also showed off new software updates, … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Apple's iPhone SE spring event in under 90 seconds

Apple introduced a number of different devices at their latest event on Monday, including a new four-inch iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch bands and Liam the robot. Watch the event's biggest moments in the video above. Read more...More about Apps, Apple, Technology, Robots, and Iphones | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Is this strange-looking SUV the full-size Volkswagen crossover in disguise?

Driving around in Los Angeles, you see a lot of strange cars. But today we spied a small caravan of crossovers that left us scratching our heads.See also: Sorry, Tesla: The world’s fastest electric car is made in... Croatia?On Monday morning, Mashable snapped pictures of three od … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Apple iPad Pro 9.7-inch tablet vs. the competition

Apple attempted to give its line of iPads a shot of life by releasing a new device model on MondayThe 9.7-inch iPad Pro is Apple's answer to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and offers many of the features and power of the larger versionSee also: Apple unveils smaller iPad Pro, now in rose … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

How to password-protect the iPhone Notes app in iOS 9.3

Apple pushed out its iOS 9.3 update Monday, the release that brings the long-awaited "Night Shift" feature to iPhones and iPads. But other iOS features are getting some much-needed attention, too.Notes, an often overlooked app, also has a handy new trick: the ability to password- … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Proof the iPhone SE is the only 4-inch phone worth buying at this point

It's really slim pickings if you're in the market for a new small smartphoneApple's newly announced iPhone SE is the only real "small" smartphone with a 4-inch screen that's worth buying. All of the alternatives are basically junk.All of the major smartphone makers — Samsung, LG, … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

iPad Air 2 price drops to $399 after reveal of new iPad Pro

Apple announced its iPad Air 2 will be getting a price drop and start at $399 for the 16GB model, instead of the prior price of $499. The drop follows the reveal of the new, smaller iPad Pro.See also: Live blog: Apple's iPhone SE eventThe new iPad Pro has some significant advance … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

You can now use Siri to search the Apple TV App Store

Apple TV owners are getting major update.During a press event in Cupertino on Monday, Apple announced the latest version of tvOS, which is available now. The updated Apple TV software adds new voice search, dictation and support for Apple's Live PhotosSee also: Apple Watch gets t … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

A first look at Liam: Apple's massive robot that takes apart old iPhones

Mashable's Deputy Tech Editor Samantha Kelly recently visited Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, CA, to meet Liam: A large-scale robot with 29 mechanical arms that carefully disassembles your returned and damaged iPhone. Check out the latest innovation from Apple in our video abo … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Inside Liam, Apple's super-secret, 29-armed robot that tears down your iPhone

CUPERTINO, Calif — I’m standing in a warehouse parking lot at an undisclosed location just a few miles from Apple’s headquarters hereThe company, once known for keeping massive projects a secret, has recently been battling a string of product leaks. But as I try to figure out exa … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Apple unveils smaller iPad Pro, now in rose gold

The iPhone isn't Apple's only gadget getting a reduced-size makeover.Apple unveiled a new 9.7-inch iPad Pro at its press event in Cupertino Monday. The tablet has many of the same specs as its 12.9-inch counterpart, including a new Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil accessoriesSee a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Apple's iOS 9.3 will include Night Shift and much more

In addition to announcing a new iPhone and iPad Pro, Apple on Monday announced an availability date for iOS 9.3. It will be available later Monday.See also: iOS 9.3 will tell you loud and clear if your employer is monitoring your iPhoneiOS 9.3 has been in beta since January, and … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Apple shows off new Apple Watch bands, now in nylon

When the Apple Watch first launched a year ago, Apple made a big point of presenting the device as a fashion accessoryOn Monday, the company doubled down on that initiative by releasing a series of new bands that offer more options for the style consciousSee also: Live blog: Appl … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Apple expands on ResearchKit with user-focused CareKit

Apple announced at its spring event on Monday an expansion on ResearchKit called CareKit that focuses on the health and care of users. ResearchKit is an app for iPhone that allows people to easily participate in medical research used by doctors and researchers in several fields.A … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Apple unveils the new 4-inch iPhone SE

Apple isn't abandoning small iPhones just yet. The company just debuted the iPhone SE, a new 4-inch device with a design that largely resembles the iPhone 5S.Though the iPhone SE looks like the iPhone 5S, its internals have been completely overhauled to keep up with modern-day pe … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Apple Watch gets the price drop you were hoping for: Now starts at $299

One of the biggest issues many consumers had with the Apple Watch was the matter of cost: It was just a bit too priceyApple apparently heard some of those concerns and on Monday decided to drop the price of the Apple Watch. The new price of the entry-level Apple Watch is a more a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Don't call it a crossover: Volkswagen's Golf Alltrack is a tall, rugged wagon

Volkswagen's new Golf Alltrack is the wagon you so desperately want with the tall ride height that American roads require.See also: Sorry, Tesla: The world’s fastest electric car is made in... Croatia?The crossoverization (my word) of the American roadways the last decade or so h … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Tim Cook addresses Apple's battle with the FBI at its spring event

At Apple's spring event — where the company is expected to unveil a 4-inch iPhone — Apple CEO Tim Cook opened with some remarks about the ongoing case between the Cupertino giant and the FBI.See also: Live blog: Apple's iPhone SE event"For many of us, the iPhone is an extension o … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

It's impossible not to like this picture of Mark Zuckerberg on a toboggan

You're never too successful to enjoy a good toboggan ride.Mark Zuckerberg shared a photo of himself during his recent trip to China as he raced a toboggan down the Great Wall.SEE ALSO: Fashion icon Mark Zuckerberg inspired one designer's entire collectionImage: facebook, mark z … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

iPhone bursts into flames during flight, freaks out everyone onboard

An iPhone 6 suddenly burst into flames aboard a flight to Hawaii last week, prompting an investigation from the Federal Aviation Administration.Anna Crail, a college student on the Alaska Airlines flight, was reportedly watching a movie on her iPhone when it suddenly caught fire. … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

What if Apple called this keynote event just to hang out with everyone?

Hey Apple, why do we always only hear from you guys when you want to tell us some new thing you're working on?We'd be perfectly fine tuning in to a livestream just to hang out.SEE ALSO: The best Steve Jobs movies you've never heard ofOur latest sketch from Mashable Humor explores … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Apple store goes down ahead of iPhone SE event

Here we go, folks: Apple's online store went down — as is customary — hours before the start of Monday's event in Cupertino, which starts at 10 a.m. PT.The message on Apple Store currently reads: "We can't wait to show you what we have in store. Our virtual doors are just about t … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE is once again available on AT&T

After it was pulled from stores due to an unspecified hardware issue in November 2015, things did not look good for the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE. As it turns out, LG did not give up on its smartwatch, as it just made a return to AT&T's online store. There's still no precis … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

12 of the best tweets of all time

Twitter is growing up.Difficult as it is to believe, the social network just turned 10. While the company is celebrating with a look back at some of its most powerful moments, we wanted to mark the occasion with a list of our own.See also: Twitter at 10: It's not about youWhile n … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Older Kindles need to be updated by March 22 to stay online

If you own a Kindle e-reader from 2012 or earlier, you need to update its software by March 22, 2016, or else your device will lose Internet connectivity. The ominous-sounding update won't be a huge problem for most users, as Kindles normally update themselves when connected to t … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

How to watch Apple's iPhone SE spring event

Apple's latest unveilings are just around the corner, which means it's time to start preparing to follow along live.The company is expected to show off a new four-inch iPhone, a new iPad, new Apple Watch bands and there may have a few additional surprises in the works.See also: W … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Face-tracking software lets you make anyone say anything in real time

You know how they say, "Show me pictures or video, or it didn't happen"? Well, the days when you could trust what you see on video in real time are officially coming to an end thanks to a new kind of face tracking.See also: You can now use Donald Trump's voice to say just about a … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago

Twitter has grown up, and so has the Twitter bird

Twitter has been on a long journey since its inception on Mar. 21, 2006, and so, it seems, has the flying Twitter bird.To mark its 10th birthday on Monday, the social media platform released a video showing the logo's evolution. Much like man emerged from the primordial swamp, th … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 8 years ago