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You therefore have a number of choices: wear fingerless gloves or <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/agloves-touchscreen-gloves/16807/" target="_blank">special touchscreen-friendly gloves</a>, remove your gloves while using the phone, or desist from using your phone entirely when out in the cold. Or thanks to a new product called Glovys, you could fix the problem using technology.  <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/glovys-smartphone-gloves/36539/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="36517"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/wondercube-charging-storage-accessory/36517/">WonderCube accessory provides emergency charging and storage in one</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/author/chris-wood/">Chris Wood</a></div> <div class="date">March 12, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/wondercube-charging-storage-accessory/36517/pictures">7 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/wondercube-charging-storage-accessory/36517/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/wondercube.jpg" title="The WonderCube is a versatile keychain accessory that aims to provide emergency charging, ..." alt="The WonderCube is a versatile keychain accessory that aims to provide emergency charging, ..."/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> WonderCube is a 1-inch cube keyring that’s designed to function as a numerous accessories for your iOS or Android smartphone. The product, which is currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign, promises to function as an emergency charger, a storage solution, an LED torch and more.  <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/wondercube-charging-storage-accessory/36517/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="36487"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/iphone-6-vs-htc-one-m9/36487/">HTC One M9 vs. iPhone 6</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/author/will-shanklin/">Will Shanklin</a></div> <div class="date">March 10, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/iphone-6-vs-htc-one-m9/36487/#comments">4 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/iphone-6-vs-htc-one-m9/36487/pictures">27 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/iphone-6-vs-htc-one-m9/36487/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/iphone-6-vs-htc-one-m9.jpg" title="Gizmag compares the features and specs of the HTC One M9 (left) and Apple iPhone 6" alt="Gizmag compares the features and specs of the HTC One M9 (left) and Apple iPhone 6"/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> Is the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/htc-one-m9-details/36331/" target="_blank">HTC One M9</a> one of the biggest disappointments in mobile, or does its experience transcend its less than cutting-edge specs? We'll have to wait for our review to answer that, but in the meantime we can compare its features and specs to those of one of the best smartphones you can buy, the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/review-iphone-6/33940/" target="_blank">iPhone 6</a>.  <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/iphone-6-vs-htc-one-m9/36487/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="36468"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/android-5-1-update/36468/">Android 5.1 brings HD voice, dual SIM support and more</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/author/will-shanklin/">Will Shanklin</a></div> <div class="date">March 9, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/android-5-1-update/36468/#comments">2 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/android-5-1-update/36468/pictures">2 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/android-5-1-update/36468/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/android-5-1-update.jpg" title="Today Google announced Android 5.1, a minor update to Lollipop" alt="Today Google announced Android 5.1, a minor update to Lollipop"/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> It's been more than four months since <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/android-5-0-lollipop-review-google-nexus/34885/" target="_blank">Android 5.0 Lollipop</a> launched alongside the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/nexus-9-review/34545/" target="_blank">Nexus 9</a> tablet, and today Google officially announced the first (somewhat) significant update to it, Android 5.1.  <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/android-5-1-update/36468/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="36445"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-vs-galaxy-s6-edge-vs-iphone-6/36445/">Samsung Galaxy S6 (and GS6 edge) vs. iPhone 6</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/author/will-shanklin/">Will Shanklin</a></div> <div class="date">March 7, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-vs-galaxy-s6-edge-vs-iphone-6/36445/#comments">13 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-vs-galaxy-s6-edge-vs-iphone-6/36445/pictures">29 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-vs-galaxy-s6-edge-vs-iphone-6/36445/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/galaxy-s6-vs-galaxy-s6-edge-vs-iphone-6.jpg" title="Gizmag compares the features and specs of the Samsung Galaxy S6 (left), Galaxy S6 edge (mi..." alt="Gizmag compares the features and specs of the Samsung Galaxy S6 (left), Galaxy S6 edge (mi..."/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> As recently as a year ago, iPhone vs. Galaxy showdowns required you to choose between premium builds and big screens. But now that the iPhone has a spacious screen, and the Galaxy has a high-end build, you're going to have to base your decision on other factors. Let Gizmag lend a hand, as we compare the features and specs of the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-galaxy-s6-edge-details/36333/" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/review-iphone-6/33940/" target="_blank">iPhone 6</a>.  <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-vs-galaxy-s6-edge-vs-iphone-6/36445/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="36420"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-galaxy-s6-edge-htc-one-m9-hands-on-gallery/36420/">In pictures: Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and HTC One M9</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/author/gizmag-team/">Gizmag Team</a></div> <div class="date">March 5, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-galaxy-s6-edge-htc-one-m9-hands-on-gallery/36420/#comments">1 Comment</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-galaxy-s6-edge-htc-one-m9-hands-on-gallery/36420/pictures">69 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-galaxy-s6-edge-htc-one-m9-hands-on-gallery/36420/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/galaxy-s6-galaxy-s6-edge-htc-one-m9-gallery.jpg" title="Gizmag gives you a look at the three big smartphone flagships announced at Mobile World Co..." alt="Gizmag gives you a look at the three big smartphone flagships announced at Mobile World Co..."/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> Feast your eyes on what's sure to be three of the best-looking (possibly best, period) phones of 2015: the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-galaxy-s6-edge-details/36333/" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/htc-one-m9-details/36331/" target="_blank">HTC One M9</a>.  <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-galaxy-s6-edge-htc-one-m9-hands-on-gallery/36420/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="36414"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-vs-galaxy-s6-edge-vs-htc-one-m9/36414/">Samsung Galaxy S6 (and GS6 edge) vs. HTC One M9</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/author/will-shanklin/">Will Shanklin</a></div> <div class="date">March 5, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-vs-galaxy-s6-edge-vs-htc-one-m9/36414/#comments">2 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-vs-galaxy-s6-edge-vs-htc-one-m9/36414/pictures">28 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-vs-galaxy-s6-edge-vs-htc-one-m9/36414/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/galaxy-s6-vs-galaxy-s6-edge-vs-htc-one-m9.jpg" title="Gizmag compares the features and specs of the Samsung Galaxy S6 (far left), Galaxy S6 edge..." alt="Gizmag compares the features and specs of the Samsung Galaxy S6 (far left), Galaxy S6 edge..."/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> Samsung and HTC have each been launching their flagships at around the same time for the last few years, making Galaxy vs. One dilemmas an annual occurrence for smartphone shoppers. This year, though, Samsung is making it harder for HTC to keep up, as the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/galaxy-s6-galaxy-s6-edge-details/36333/" target="_blank">Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge</a> leap forward much farther than the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317013038/http://www.gizmag.com/htc-one-m9-details/36331/" target="_blank">HTC One M9</a> does. 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