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The Google Phone beta app can now be installed on most Android devices out there. One needs to join the beta program of the app and then use the direct app link to install it on their device.

Google is rolling out a new Verified Calls feature for the Phone app to help reduce spam and fraud calls. The Phone app can display the reason as to why a business is calling you using this feature.

iTools allows you to manage your iOS devices. Backup and restore your iOS device with a few clicks as well as transfer data between your iPad/iPhone/iPod without using iTunes.

EE has announced that the new Motorola Razr will come to its network as an exclusive. The phone will have a retail price of $1,500 or £1,170 so plans from EE will likely be quite expensive.

Fresh rumors seem to corroborate previous reports surrounding Samsung's plan to include an in-display fingerprint sensor and an in-screen camera in its future phones slated for launch next year.

With yet another bug to affect the Pixel 2 phones, Google has announced that it is rolling out an update to the Phone app, which fixes screen wake not working when a Bluetooth device is connected.

The privacy-oriented Librem 5 for Purism has smashed its crowdfunding goal of $1,500,000 with two weeks to spare. The phone is expected to begin shipping in January of 2019, with a dev kit in 2018.

According to a report from Politico, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly's personal phone has been compromised for months. The digital attack came to light after Kelly complained about glitches.

With less than 24 hours to go until WhartonBrooks' campaign for its Cerulean Moment Windows 10 Mobile handset ends, the company has only achieved 2% of its fixed $1.1 million funding goal.

The most leaked smartphone in recent history is finally here, and it has already shown itself to be a big hit with the masses. Let's see what's hot, and what's not with Samsung's latest.

The Light Phone is ready to be shipped to the wider public by the end of May. The handset is intended for those who want to free themselves from their demanding and vulnerable smartphones.

AT&T announced just yesterday that it shut down its 2G network on the 1st January. A move which had been announced 4 years ago, it paves the way for the LTE to 5G transition when it arrives.

Google's Phone app is set to be refreshed to version 5.1 with the launch of the new Pixel devices. The redesigned app was discovered from leaked system image files this past week.

A new Ubuntu phone could be coming from Meizu soon after a new device codename was mentioned on the Launchpad bug tracking website. The 'Midori' codename does not correspond to any known phone.

Microsoft seems to be backing away from its task-based Skype integration in Windows 10, as it says it will "streamline all Skype experiences" into a new Universal app, coming soon to Windows Insiders.

Despite thousands of firings over the past couple of years it looks like Microsoft is still not finished with its restructuring. Further job cuts are expected in its phone division.

Some Google Fiber users are reporting that they've been invited to beta test Google's potential telephone service, which has reportedly been given the name "Google Fiber Phone."

The co-founder of Chinese smartphone giant - Xiaomi - has confirmed that Mi 5 devices are being mass produced right now, in time for a February launch - sometime after the Chinese new year.

In 2016 we may finally see Ubuntu achieve its convergence goal. This will see the same OS run across phones, tablets and desktops. It's unclear if this functionality will arrive for the LTS release.

It looks like the "Surface Phone" has popped up after a long absence. The rumored flagship device made an appearance on a benchmarking website that could indicate its development.

Reportedly built by the Skype team, Dialer is said to include geo-search for local contacts and Truecaller-style caller-ID. Launching in December on Android, a Windows 10 Mobile version is coming too.

In the last few days, renders and photos of a new Nokia-branded Android smartphone have emerged, along with some details of its specs - but over a year ahead of its launch, can these be accurate?

Apple is expected to implement a new "Force Touch" experience on its next iPhone. A new report has surfaced that his display will be dubbed "3D Touch Display" and offer a third level of sensitivity.

Nokia's smartphones are known for their reliability but if any one of them stands out, it's the classic 3310. A YouTuber recently put it to the test - against a flaming hot ball of nickel!

A report from Strategy Analytics now claims that Huawei has overtaken Microsoft to become the third largest vendor of phones in the world, trailing only Samsung and Apple.

In a recent interview, a former head of Microsoft's Xbox division explained how he regretted not focusing on mobile technology and not creating the "Xphone", a game-oriented smartphone.

Gabe Aul announced that a new Windows 10 Mobile version is being tested internally and that it looks like a good candidate for a public preview release, which might arrive in the next few days.

Similar to what happened with the last earthquake in Nepal last month, Viber has taken the lead in making their services free for Nepalese users trying to contact others within Nepal and abroad.

A new patent, filed in 2010 by Microsoft, shows a subtle hinge that would enable a device to sit at 180 degrees without being noticeable ushering in a potential era of dual-screen devices.

Formerly available for $649 in most stores, the photo-friendly Nokia Lumia 1020 sees a noticeable price cut on AT&T and can now be purchased for $339. Does this make the 1020 a must-buy?