The Nextbit Robin now works on Sprint too. Jessica Dolcourt/CNET Nextbit, the startup founded by former Google and HTC executives, can now claim that its upcoming smartphone will support all the major US carriers. The startup said on Wednesday that the Verizon version of its Robin smartphone, notable because it taps into the cloud for …

The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus go on sale on Friday. James Martin/CNET If you’re a New Yorker, Pope Francis may be the reason why your new iPhone may be a day or two late. The world’s second-largest smartphone maker sent out emails to New York residents who have ordered a new iPhone 6S or 6S Plus via the online …

Enlarge ImageApple’s iPhone 6S is poised for change. Josh Miller/CNET Apple’s new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus will emerge from their darkened boxes, blinking, into a US marketplace that’s dramatically changed from the one that iPhone has known before. It’s a vast and blossoming landscape of consumer choice where carriers are losing their stranglehold on rigid contracts, and even on …

Not everyone who considers an iPhone 6S or 6S Plus is a diehard fan. In fact, we know plenty of on-again, off-again iPhone users who comfortably switch from Android to iOS and back again, and maybe some new Windows 10 fans who may even want to take the plunge on Microsoft’s new mobile operating system. This group of on-the-fencers cares …

For savvy wireless shoppers, Apple’s new iPhone Upgrade Program offers the freedom to shop for the best deal on wireless service. But before you make any commitments, let me take you through the details. Two weeks ago, Apple announced that it will sell unlocked iPhones through a new monthly installment plan. The plan lets customers upgrade to a new iPhone …

With less than a week to go before Google formally unveils its latest Nexus creations, we’ve come to learn just about every thing there is to know about the upcoming smartphones. Yet another piece of the puzzle falls into place today as Android Police reveals the alleged colors of the Huawei Nexus 6P. The annual launch of Nexus phones, Google’s …

Google is about to fire up Android Marshmallow on two new Nexus phones. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Google is expected to reveal the next flagship Nexus phones — but several leaks published on various sites appear to be spilling the beans early. Watch CNET Update below to learn about what to expect at Google’s event, along with the main new …

This week, Office 2016 arrives for Windows and the software is a major upgrade to the previous versions of Microsoft’s productivity suite. If you’re eager to use the new apps, they are available now, but first, you have to figure out how you’ll purchase them. Long gone are the days of grabbing a box of CDs at the store — …

Enlarge ImageApple’s iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus arrive this week. James Martin/CNET Each year, Apple’s iPhones get better, and each year, I find it harder to resolve my Apple-vs-Google smartphone dilemma. Despite the appeal of the new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus arriving this week, though, it looks like Google will win out for another year. Switching back to …

If you have a Note 5, or you’ve checked out our review of the device, you may have come across the screen off memo feature. This is a setting that will let you write on the device screen as soon as you remove the stylus, without having to unlock it or open a note-taking app. XDA user Xperiacle saw this …