Drop-tests are always fun to watch, but I’ve always felt that the reliability of most of them is suspect simply because there are so many variables. Most involve someone dropping a phone by hand, and the distance is often as imprecisely measured as ‘waist height’ or ‘head height,’ making it hard to be sure both phones experienced exactly the same force. Dropping a phone from a hand can result in differences in initial angles, and releasing one side of the phone a fraction of a second before the other can impart a rotation to the device. In short, most drop-tests are more entertainment than science. But this drop-test competition between the iPhone 6s and Samsung Galaxy S7 is done properly, using professional equipment designed to ensure that both phones are released in exactly the same way from exactly the same height. Sure, you’d still ideally want to do it a few hundred times and average the results, but that could get a little expensive....

We got to know the BlackBerry Priv first as “ Venice .” As word of an follow-on to the company’s first Android device came about, we also heard of “Vienna.” then the first image of the BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition, originally leaked as "Oslo". And now, its about some renders of supposedly new phones: one with an on-body keyboard and the name “Rome” attached to it; the other an all-touch device called “Hamburg.” BlackBerry has this uncanny knack for keeping itself in the news year after year, despite its smartphone market share fading away into oblivion. But already this week we’ve heard about the latest software update to hit a BlackBerry phone, as the Android-based Priv gets its big Marshmallow release, and now we find ourselves checking out a possible leak that might just reveal the next generation of BlackBerry’s handset lineup, as a set of renders and pics attempt to reveal the phones codenamed Hamburg and Rome. Company CEO John Chen has already co...

The HTC 10's sharp design and impressive camera could make it a much-desired device. Truth to be told, it is not far-fetched to call the smartphone as one of the world’s worst kept secret as most of the leake d information that we have heard prior to the launch today turned out to be rather accurate. So, what does the HTC 10 bring to the table? First of all, we have a rather major name change: it's called the HTC 10, unlike HTC's former top-end phones, which boasted the "One" lineup designation, followed by "M". While it might be a bit confusing for HTC die-hards, we welcome the change. It's a good marketing move on HTC's end. Now, to the more exciting stuff. DESIGN First and foremost, the physical design of HTC 10 is rather different from the company’s previous flagship smartphones although it is nowhere near the iPhone-like design from One A9 as some might have expected. Still made from metal as per its predecessors,...

With so many amazing smartphones with stunning cameras, gorgeous looks, and useful features available in all different shapes and sizes, it's an exciting time to be in the market for a smartphone! It also means you have more choice than ever, which could complicate your final decision. Here's our ranking of the best phones you can buy. But keep in mind that we're expecting one more big hitter to come out in April, so you may want to hold off on buying anything this second. Note: All prices below indicate how much the phones typically cost without a carrier contract.   #20 BlackBerry Passport The BlackBerry Passport may look strange, but a lot of BlackBerry fans seem to love it. It has a really nice physical keyboard, but the key feature is its unique square design. Price: Click here for Prices of BlackBerry Smart Phones>>   #19 BlackBerry Classic If you were a BlackBerry fan back in the company's heyday, you're going to love th...

Facebook and WhatsApp's jumped ship earlier this month, announcing that it would end support for its apps later this year.  The world's biggest social network and its Messenger app will stop working on the BlackBerry OS, including BB10, by the end of 2016. In a blog post on the company's website, the app team said: " Recently, Facebook made the decision to discontinue support of their essential APIs for BlackBerry and WhatsApp announced they would end support for BlackBerry 10 and BBOS at the end of 2016. We are extremely disappointed in their decision as we know so many users love these apps. We fought back to work with WhatsApp and Facebook to change their minds, but at this time, their decision stands (but let them know how you feel on social media, using the hashtag #ILoveBB10Apps ). Despite this, we have worked hard to ensure our end users have the best experience in light of this decision, and a...

Apple has conducted what is probably the last event in its Town Hall room, a memorable place where it first unveiled the iPad and other signature products, and if you've missed the carefully prepared and well-orchestrated event, you can now watch a recording of the event on the official Apple webpage. Let us quickly remind you that Apple announced the following things: 1.  4" iPhone SE with Apple A9 and 12MP iSight camera with support for Live Photos and 4K video (but missing 3D Touch)   2.  9.7" iPad Pro with support for Apple Pencil, the new Apple A9X chip and 12MP iSight camera   3.  A new nylon band for the Apple Watch , as well as new colors of existing bands. Base model price is now slashed by $50 to $300   4.  iOS 9.3 with Night Shift mode and password-protected notes   5.  Apple TV update that will bring expanded functionality to Siri and more Tim Cook takes the center stage and explain all the p...

One of the main reasons Samsung has been so successful alongside Apple in the past several years was by matching Apple’s advertising campaigns and promoting the crap out of these phones. Samsung has already been promoting the Galaxy S7 a lot even before it launched. Samsung started by throwing in a Gear VR with a pre-order of the new phone. Then, Samsung released three new ads a couple of weeks ago, next, a man with a jetpack flew alongside the Dublin River in a stunt coordinated with Samsung Ireland to promote the Galaxy S7. And finally today, Samsung released three new ads all featuring Lil’ Wayne, the most notable of which shows Lil Wayne pouring a bottle of champagne all over a Galaxy S7. Samsung really wants to make sure viewers KNOW this phone is fully submersible in water. Check out the ads released featuring Lil’ Wayne: Lil Wayne even tests the water resistance of the Galaxy S7 by dunking it inside a fish tank. Meanwhile, one of his friends starts pouring champa...

Not sure where to start in your quest for a new phone especially in this Nigeria where different mobile technology introduces various types of devices to the market from countries outside the nation and they are all accepted by Nigerians? Whether you're seasoned buyer or are looking to buy your first smart phone, here are a few pointers to help you get started. How much should you spend on a new smartphone? While flagships seem to be getting more expensive by the year, laying your hands on a good smartphone is actually cheaper than ever. By all means splash the cash on a show-stopper like the iPhone 6S or LG G4 if you want to, but bear in mind that some crackers like the the 4G-enabled Motorola Moto E (2015) cost a fraction of the price and are brilliant phones in their own right. It's also worth considering last year's top phones. The LG G4 and S6 now available for much less and are better than many new mid-range phones. What size smartphone should you ...

A young man who sold his newborn baby and used the funds to buy an iPhone and Motorbike has given himself up recently. “A Duan,” (pronounced ‘ah dwahn’) as he is identified in news reports, sold his 18-day-old daughter to a stranger one year ago, receiving 23,000 yuan (about $3,520) after bargaining, according to the Xiamen Daily News on March 1. The events took place in the city of Tong’an, in the eastern coastal province of Fujian, China. The biological mother, Xiao Mei (a pseudonym), worked temporary jobs and was below the age of consent when they conceived the child. A Duan, who had not completed high school, spent most of his time in Internet cafes. Once A Duan discovered he could sell the baby, he elected to do so—without the mother’s consent. He found a buyer on QQ, a popular online social media platform, who purchased the child for his sister. Soon after the baby was sold, the distraught mother left the city. Xiao Mei was eventually tracked down b...

Study Helper records your studying time by subject and blocks access to most obstructions, such as push notifications, games, multimedia, messages, and whatever else might disrupt your task. It's up to you to select which apps you have installed are necessary for study. The rest of your smartphone will be completely locked for a period of time specified by the user. The application also has a statistics segment that lets one view their study records measured in seconds. Additionally, it provides daily, weekly, and monthly statistics. There's also 'Hard mode' which completely locks the smartphone for a set time, and might not function correctly on all devices. Helpful as it is, Study Helper might be a bit of a pain in the rear to uninstall from your smartphone. The app requires phone administrator access to operate, and must be unlocked to remove. Look for the ‘phone administrator for deletion' button within its settings, and tap on it before yo...