Here are this week’s 5 best new apps: Gotta Go!, Tack, News Pro, and more

This week's top new apps include an app that gives you excuses to get out of situations, an app that lets you schedule messages, and Microsoft's news reader app for iOS, among others. The post Here are this week’s 5 best new apps: Gotta Go!, Tack, News Pro, and more appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/u4qVHZ

Get out of here! Seriously. We’ve got the 15 best hiking apps to help you do it

If you're looking to go off-road and offline for an adventure, then you might want to check out some great hiking apps, and handy outdoors apps, to help you on your way. We've got everything from offline map apps, to apps that track the stars. The post Get out of here! Seriously. We’ve got the 15 best hiking apps to help you do it appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/EhlAcj

HTC Perfume Rumors and News Leaks

Rumors around the identity of HTC's flagship Android phone for 2016 are starting to heat up. The phone's known under the codename Perfume, and here's everything we think we know about it. The post HTC Perfume Rumors and News Leaks appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/aV2RwI

How to Create a Modern Homestead

Did you know that Hilary Swank raises her own chickens from eggs? She’s not the only celebrity getting into modern homesteading: Julia Roberts composts her kitchen scraps and chicken poop while Oprah has a 12-acre organic garden in Maui. Even the White House has a vegetable garden thanks to Michelle Obama! Anyone willing to give […] http://goo.gl/JS4Vxr

Apple’s iPhone is still king in the U.S. and China, despite slowing smartphone demand

Despite sluggish sales growth over 2015, Apple's iPhone has reclaimed the throne in the China, surpassing local rivals Huawei, Xiaomi, and ZTE. The iPhone 6S was the most popular device in the region, followed by the iPhone 6 Plus. The post Apple’s iPhone is still king in the U.S. and China, despite slowing smartphone demand appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/00PFeO

Want a Galaxy S7? Samsung might offer its own easy upgrade program when the S7 launches

Samsung might be planning its own upgrade program, similar to Apple's iPhone upgrade program in the United States, which may launch alongside the Galaxy S7 in March. The program is expected to start in South Korea and expand later on. The post Want a Galaxy S7? Samsung might offer its own easy upgrade program when the S7 launches appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/x5EIz1

LG just misses 60 million sales in 2015, mobile business struggles to reach profitability

LG's fourth quarter report shows the South Korean firm is still struggling to make its mobile business profitable, as it narrowly missed 60 million sales in 2015. Operating profit and sales were down on last year, but total sales were up slightly. The post LG just misses 60 million sales in 2015, mobile business struggles to reach profitability appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/ERjq2e

LG G5 rumors and news

New information about the LG G5 says that it will have a 5.3-inch display, as well as a second ticker screen like the LG V10. The V10's dual cameras will make an appearance, but for the rear camera instead. Here's what we know about the LG G5. The post LG G5 rumors and news appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/3sEqbh

Check out this week’s top five apps: Exploding Kittens, Movesum, Crashlands, and more

Explore a whole planet in Crashlands, or ring up a group of friends to play Exploding Kittens on iOS -- this week's list of engaging apps will keep you preoccupied. Check out the five top apps of the week. The post Check out this week’s top five apps: Exploding Kittens, Movesum, Crashlands, and more appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/ZNpywF

WhatsApp cozies up to Facebook: Beta app build offers to ‘improve my Facebook experience’

A new beta build of WhatsApp has an option that allows WhatsApp to share data with Facebook to "improve my Facebook experience." Screenshots also show a document manager is likely on the way. The post WhatsApp cozies up to Facebook: Beta app build offers to ‘improve my Facebook experience’ appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/u2m1FY

Court records reveal how much revenue and profit Google has made from Android

Google's revenue and profit for Android has been revealed in the Oracle copyright lawsuit, totaling $31 billion in revenue and $22 billion in profit. Oracle's attorney disclosed them as part of a $1 billion lawsuit against Google for using Java. The post Court records reveal how much revenue and profit Google has made from Android appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/Xjl4VA

Just $400 buys you the ridiculously thin Zenfone Zoom, with its 3x optical zoom

It has been more than a year since we first saw the Asus ZenFone Zoom, but the exciting phone is available to buy for $400. It's exciting because of its new optical zoom technology, which keeps the body slim and manageable. Here's everything you need to know about it. The post Just $400 buys you the ridiculously thin Zenfone Zoom, with its 3x optical zoom appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/yrgUfs

10 troublesome Galaxy Note 5 problems and how to fix them

There’s plenty to recommend Samsung’s latest release in the Note series, but some owners have run into issues. Here are the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 problems being commonly reported online, with advice on how to fix them. The post 10 troublesome Galaxy Note 5 problems and how to fix them appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/1qe2fP

Everything you need to know about the BlackBerry Priv Android phone

BlackBerry's new phone is a slider called the Priv, and it runs Android. Its the company's first Android smartphone, but it still has a full keyboard. Here are all the specs, pricing, and availability info you need to know about the BlackBerry Priv. The post Everything you need to know about the BlackBerry Priv Android phone appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/v84O24

18 fast and fluid news apps for iPhone and Android

No matter how you spin it, the days of traditional newspapers and broadcast news are dwindling. Check out our top picks for the best news apps, so you can quickly catch up on the latest headlines from around the global or your local region on any platform. The post 18 fast and fluid news apps for iPhone and Android appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/mSkvN

Check out these 5 cool new apps for iOS and Android

Apps are a dime a dozen and it's hard picking new ones to try -- so we've done it for you. Check out these five apps of the week, ranging from a productivity app to a slick news reader that just landed on Android. The post Check out these 5 cool new apps for iOS and Android appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/BuAcgo

5 pesky LG V10 problems, and what to do about them

Is your new phone misbehaving? We’ve rounded up the most common issues reportedly plaguing the LG V10 , along with a few suggestions for working around or fixing them entirely. We cover everything from battery troubles to Wi-Fi issues. The post 5 pesky LG V10 problems, and what to do about them appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/9Y4nF7

Samsung patents a smartphone cover with a built-in S Pen

Samsung might be planning to release a smartphone cover with a built-in S Pen, allowing any smartphone to take advantage of the stylus. The pen has long been a standard feature of the Galaxy Note, but might come to more devices in the future. The post Samsung patents a smartphone cover with a built-in S Pen appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/M6POqL

How to block phone calls on your Android phone

Find out how to block unwanted calls on your Android smartphone as we run through some solutions to protect you from telemarketers and persistent exes. We also take a look at some handy call blocking Android apps. The post How to block phone calls on your Android phone appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/aJ1BX

LG G5 rumors and news

New information about the LG G5 says that it will have a 5.3-inch display, as well as a second ticker screen like the LG V10. The V10's dual cameras will make an appearance, but for the rear camera instead. Here's what we know about the LG G5. The post LG G5 rumors and news appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/3sEqbh

Oppo F1 smartphone news and rumors

Oppo has announced plans to launch a new range of smartphones, named Series F, dedicated to photography. The first smartphone is coming this month, named the F1, a midrange device with high-end photography capabilities. The post Oppo F1 smartphone news and rumors appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/kl1BRH

Best new smartphone cases at CES 2016

Smartphone case manufacturers took over a large section of a massive hall at CES 2016, so we scoured the huge booths to find our favorite new cases. It took a while, but we finally narrowed it down to five, which you can see here. The post Best new smartphone cases at CES 2016 appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/QLdTzg

Remix OS Hands-on: The dream of desktop Android realized

With excellent keyboard and mouse support, window resizing and management, and an advanced file explorer, Remix OS re-imagines Android as a desktop OS. The post Remix OS Hands-on: The dream of desktop Android realized appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/THuwRR

These 9 gadgets will improve your music, translate speech, and more

We scoured the halls of CES this year for the coolest accessories we could find. This list's the result: a charger that runs on salt and water, a dongle that improves your music, and more. The post These 9 gadgets will improve your music, translate speech, and more appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/k92KNm

Tom Brady turns Android Wear watch face designer for TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer has persuaded Tom Brady, Jeremy Lin, and Giancarlo Stanton to design personalized faces for its Carrera Connected Android Wear smartwatch. They'll be released before the end of January. The post Tom Brady turns Android Wear watch face designer for TAG Heuer appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/WybUvo

Polaroid arrives at CES 2016 with not just one, but two Android smartphones

Polaroid announced the Snap and Power at CES, two Android handsets that will be available in February and spring 2016, respectively. Both handsets will be offered unlocked when they go on sale. The post Polaroid arrives at CES 2016 with not just one, but two Android smartphones appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/BFCqxh

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy S7 Plus rumors and news

Samsung might introduce a 6-inch Galaxy S7 Plus to go along with a 5.5-inch Galaxy S7 Edge, and a 5.1-inch Galaxy S7. The post Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy S7 Plus rumors and news appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/V9g1FY

Hand size be damned: Alcatel’s new Pixi 3 and 4 smartphones and tablets are for everyone

Alcatel unveiled its new Pixi 4 line of smartphones and tablets, while the Pixi 3 8-inch tablet represents the company's first foray into the world of Windows, albeit Windows 10 Mobile. The latter will be available in April. The post Hand size be damned: Alcatel’s new Pixi 3 and 4 smartphones and tablets are for everyone appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/rT5Cho

Huawei P9 range rumors and news leaks

Rumors are gathering Huawei is working on the successor to the P8, it's gorgeous 2015 flagship smartphone. The P9 may also be joined by the P9 Max, and we've got all the rumors and leaks regarding the phones right here. The post Huawei P9 range rumors and news leaks appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/t6D5tC

Lt Col Niranjan Kumar was head of bomb squad

The body of Lt Col Niranjan Kumar of the National Security Guard, who was killed during “mopping up operations” on Sunday morning at Pathankot, will be brought back to his hometown near here on Monday for the last rites. http://goo.gl/MiZ9WF

That dirty picture on FB may be a honey trap: Army issues advisory to troops

Don’t watch porn on Facebook or any other social networking site and don’t accept friend requests from unknown people. This may sound like an advisory to an underage user of social networking sites but is in fact part of a 10-point detailed list of digital do’s and don’ts that the Army has issued to their personnel and their family members. http://goo.gl/bIU4ec

Govt wants collegium to share dissent notes

In the memorandum of procedure that would guide the apex court collegium in appointment of judges to the higher judiciary, the government is likely to mention that any dissent note within the collegium should be mandatorily shared with the executive. http://goo.gl/uI2Ysz

Integrate yoga into modern healthcare system: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday exhorted healthcare professionals to integrate traditional Indian medicines including yoga into the modern healthcare system to make wellness a part of life. http://goo.gl/omKhhS

Students giving up 'illegal' part-time jobs to stay in US

Fearing deportation by authorities in the United States of America, many students from the city, studying there have given up their part time jobs over the last three weeks, students and officials said. http://goo.gl/6VMyp4

Parties fail to honour tolerance when their own turn critics

Tolerance had been the most used word in politics and social media for a good part of last year. In a fashionable and contemporary evolution of the term ‘tolerance’, litterateurs returned awards given to them. Bollywood icons expressed their fear against growing intolerance. Political parties stalled Parliament to register their protest against intolerance. http://goo.gl/qfCAhl

Website releases papers detailing day before Bose plane crash

A UK-based website set up to chart the last days of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has released documents relating to the day before his plane crashed in August, 1945. http://goo.gl/xsGExv

PM Narendra Modi chairs meet on Pathankot terror attack, NSA Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar present

Soon after his return from Karnataka where he was on a two-day visit, Modi chaired a meeting of top officials including National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar. The meeting lasted for over two hours, the sources said. http://goo.gl/2W7eUa

Check out these five great new apps for to start off 2016 with a bang

Every week we parse through the various app stores so you don't have to go through the hassle. With the new year, take a look at Microsoft's Selfie app, or Neqtr, a new dating app for "socially conscious people," and more. The post Check out these five great new apps for to start off 2016 with a bang appeared first on Digital Trends. http://goo.gl/QADFbW

'What happened to 56-inch govt?' Yechury on Pathankot attack

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury today slammed the NDA government over the terror attack at Punjab's Pathankot air base questioning the role of the "56-inch government". http://goo.gl/75sn95

RJD to sue PM Narendra Modi for committing 'breach of trust'

RJD has decided to register cases of breach of trust and forgery against PM Narendra Modi for committing alleged fraud with people of Bihar by not giving the funds which he promised in the Rs 1.25 lakh crore special package to the state and also for reducing centre's share in Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY). http://goo.gl/1KC23D

Pathankot terror attack: PM Narendra Modi chairs high-level meeting

Soon after returning from his two-day visit to Karnataka, Modi chaired a meeting of top officials including National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and foreign secretary S Jaishankar. http://goo.gl/NZJyUG

Pathankot terror attack: PM Narendra Modi chairs high-level meeting, NSA, foreign secretary present

Soon after returning from his two-day visit to Karnataka, Modi chaired a meeting of top officials including National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and foreign secretary S Jaishankar. http://goo.gl/wVo4J6

Ajit Jogi seeks Sonia's nod to sue Chhattisgarh Congress chief Bhagel

Beleaguered former Chhattisgarh chief minister, Ajit Jogi, has sought the permission of AICC president, Sonia Gandhi, to file a defamation suit and register a criminal case against state unit chief, Bhupesh Baghel, for maligning him by dragging his name in the “unsubstantiated” audiotapes that indicate fixing for the Antagarh by-poll. http://goo.gl/aD1AvK

Foreign secretaries to draw dialogue roadmap for next 6 months: Sartaj Aziz

Underlining that there is "visible improvement" in India-Pakistan ties, Pakistan has said the foreign secretaries of the two countries will meet on January 15 to draw up a roadmap for the next six months to carry forward the bilateral engagement. http://goo.gl/JLhI36

Smart cities will tackle rapid urbanization: PM Modi

Terming rapid urbanisation as a challenge and critical for sustainability, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said smart cities would make the cities networked to become efficient, safe and better in delivery of services. http://goo.gl/irqbqS

Pathankot attack: Sushma meets ex-envoys to Pakistan

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday held a meeting here with six former envoys to Pakistan in wake of the terror attack on the Indian Air Force base in Pathankot in which at least seven Indian security personnel were killed. http://goo.gl/AP753v

PM calls for integrating yoga, Indian medicine in health care

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched for integrating Yoga and traditional Indian medicine more closely into the health care system and make wellness a part of life for all in India and rest of the world. http://goo.gl/291BH8

Pathankot terror attack: Operations under way to neutralize two terrorists, government says

The forces only came to know about the presence of two more terrorists during the combing operation on Sunday morning. http://goo.gl/KhBduI

Pathankot attack: BJP indicates peace process may get stalled if Pak's role confirmed

BJP had on Saturday indicated that if the terror attacks in Pathankot are found to have been supported by the Pakistani establishment, making it clear any evidence of complicity of Pakistan’s state actors in the attack, will adversely impact the fresh peace initiative that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken with the neighbouring country. http://goo.gl/n8xm2R

Alerted by Pathankot terror attack Kashi cops recall SOPs

Biting dust in police record rooms for long time the files containing standard operating procedure (SOP) to tackle situation in case of terrorist attack were recalled by the district police on Sunday. http://goo.gl/oJy6a7