Samsung Cloud — which is exclusive to the Note 7 — isn’t a full-fledged Dropbox, Google Drive, or iCloud Drive competitor. It’s name is a bit misleading, because it really only does one thing: back up your phone. It’s a huge relief for Android users who often turn to third-party solutions for backing up and …

Now playing: Watch this: Everything Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 can do 2:03 Your fingerprint is no longer the reigning champ of phone security. Iris scanning on the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is fast, secure and undeniably futuristic. In fact, using it makes you feel like a CIA agent gaining access to a top secret device. Or at least, I …

Apple’s FaceTime is incredibly simple to use, but only allows you to call fellow iOS or Mac users. Google’s latest app, Duo, attempts to recreate the simplicity of FaceTime but works across Android and iOS. As a refresher, Duo was first announced at Google I/O earlier this year, alongside Allo, yet another messaging app from Google. While Duo is available …

Now playing: Watch this: Moto Mods transform your Moto in crazy ways 1:18 Motorola is the second company this year to launch a phone alongside a series of modular accessories. Unlike the LG G5, where you had to physically remove the bottom of the phone with battery attached to swap out modules, Motorola’s implementation on the Moto Z leverages magnets …

The day has come, Apple made good on its promise and released an improved Apple TV Remote app. It’s an entirely different app from the rather old Remote app Apple that has been available for several years now. Effectively, your iPhone is now capable of replacing the Siri Remote that comes with the newest Apple TV. Setup is a breeze …

This Friday, August 5, the 2016 Rio Olympics will officially kick off in typical fashion with an over-the-top opening ceremony. With so many different competitions and so little time to view everything, NBC is doing its best to put live events and highlights at your fingertips, no matter which device you’re using or where you’re at. How to watch it …

In June, Facebook announced it was adding a favorites section to the main screen of Messenger. Instead of opening the app to find only your recent conversation list, the home view is no broken up by a row of profile pics for your favorite Messenger contacts followed by an active now section. Thankfully, you can hide either section and go …

Get hyped. According to the official Star Wars Twitter account, “Episode VIII” has finished shooting. The announcement came via a tweet that shows a short clip of the final slate clapping together for the final shot. And director Rian Johnson proclaims, “Cannot wait to share it with you all!” “Episode VIII” is currently scheduled for a December 15, 2017, release, …

Through the new Early Access section, you can install apps and games that are still in development and not quite ready for a full public release. It’s a useful workaround if can’t wait for an app to be available, or you just like helping developers improve their final product. But be warned: you are going to experience bugs, crashes and …

Twitter on Tuesday announced it is now accepting requests to verify a specific Twitter accounts. You can request verification for a personal account, in addition to one belonging to a brand or company. Previously, there was a mysterious process for getting verified. Before filling out the form, Twitter requires an account has the following: A verified phone number A confirmed …