The “iPhone 8” could have wireless charging. While it has been previously reported that Apple will introduce wireless charging into its phones, Foxconn Technology Group, one of Apple’s main manufacturing partners, is making wireless charging modules for the 2017 iPhone, Nikkei Asian Review reports. Wireless charging has been around for a few years, and manufacturers …

After the Note 7 recall, Samsung has its work cut out for it to repair its reputation in the eyes of consumers. Does a stylish new color option for a completely different Samsung phone count towards that? You be the judge. The Galaxy S7 Edge will be available in Coral Blue. While the color is new for the S7 Edge, …

If you couldn’t justify spending the money to replace your old iPhone with an iPhone 7 ($190 at eBay), you’re not alone. And if you feel somewhat left out because of it, you’re also not alone. Giving your old phones an iPhone 7 makeover is reportedly on the rise in China. Are you jealous of that jet black, but not …

Get your thumbs ready. A recent rumor about the alleged Samsung Galaxy S8 claims that it will come with an optical fingerprint sensor built underneath the display, which would be a first for a Samsung phone. It might be goodbye to the home button. You have served us well. Jason Cipriani/CNET What’s more, it could ditch the physical home button …

If you use Uber enough, you’re bound to have a bad experience that made you give your driver a low rating. Maybe your driver keeps getting lost, maybe the car is dirty and falling apart, or maybe the driver won’t stop caterwauling while you’re trying to make a call. But did you know that you get rated, too? If you’ve …

Apple’s latest wireless headphones, the Powerbeats3s, are now officially available in the Apple store, after their initial unveiling at Apple’s iPhone 7 launch event. When Apple released the iPhone 7 and wireless AirPods in September, it was clear that the tech titan would make a big to-do about wireless headphones. This latest showing by Apple’s Beats brand is important because …

While the trick-or-treaters among you are out bagging real candy, you can also stock up on candy for your Pokemon. The popular mobile AR game Pokemon Go has announced its first in-game event. From October 26 to November 1, catching, hatching or transferring Pokemon will earn you double the amount of candy. This is the first in-game event for Pokemon …

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 has one more transportation agency against it. Amtrak announced on Twitter that it is prohibiting passengers from bringing the beleaguered smartphone onto its trains, joining the FAA in banning the device from planes. An Amtrak spokesperson told CNET this: “The safety of our passengers and employees is paramount. Effective immediately, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 cell phones …

Samsung is so serious about getting Galaxy Note 7 phones out of customers’ hands, the company has apparently opened an exchange booth in South Korea’s Incheon airport (the international outlet for its capital city, Seoul). There, Samsung reportedly swaps out Note 7 phones — which Samsung has now stopped producing following major flaws that have led to some units exploding …

The next Galaxy S phone keeps getting closer to reality. According to a new report, Samsung has already started work on the firmware of the Galaxy S8. Samsung’s been in the spotlight for the past few weeks for its Note 7 debacle as well as other unfortunate events. If the company wants to recover from its losses, it will have …