Because both the Samsung GALAXY S 4 and the HTC One work with infrared-blasting hardware and they've both been grabbed by Google in the past few weeks, the next version of Android will likely have ...

Home universal remote controller Blumoo has gained a new Android app, spreading the multifunction controller to Google's smartphone and tablet OS, while at the same time giving its iOS app an update.

Back in the day, IR blasters were a common feature on Android phones. Samsung and HTC popularized this technology and it let you do all kinds of cool stuff like control your TV, air conditioner, and ...

The OnePlus 12 is expected to make its debut in December, and now we’ve got an early reveal that has confirmed the display, as well as the return of a long-lost favorite feature, the IR blaster. In ...

An IR blaster for controlling TVs, stereos and the like has been a somewhat treasured feature of some Samsung flagships up until recently. Starting with the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3, fans could use ...

Louis Pavlakos is a journalist based out of Montreal focusing on news at Android Police. Though he's primarily focused on pop culture, he's also a tech enthusiast at heart. Louis has previously ...

An infrared blaster (IR blaster) is a device that relays commands from a remote control to one or more devices that require infra-red remote control. It’s been a long, hard day and finally, it’s time ...

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A new Moto Z mod is in development that would give the handset an IR Blaster and wireless charging capabilities in a slim profile. The Ultimate Moto Z Mod is being designed for Motorola’s Transform ...

The dawn of the Internet of Things is upon us. However, even if household appliances and everyday objects are increasingly becoming connected, not all devices are already capable of connecting to the ...