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Swing Copters: The Sequel To Flappy Birds
Many people gasped when the craze that was known as Flappy Birds was taken off of the market. The game, where you had to make a bird flap through Mario-esque levels without hitting the familiar green tubes, was so popular at the height of its day that it made its... Read more
Get An iPhone 5c For Less Than $1
If you’ve been holding out to get your hands on an iPhone 5c or an iPhone 5s, there really has never been a better time than now. With September 9th and Apple’s big announcement just around the corner, it seems many stores are shuffling their inventory to make room... Read more
7 Texts To See Before You Die!
It’s time to grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy some of the funniest text messages ever to be sent! Share your text mishaps with us in the comments below, whether they be good, bad or just downright weird. Motivation enough for you? Image 1 of 7 Read more
Samsung Working on Three Sided Display
Samsung has been looking for ways to differentiate from other mobile businesses, testing out devices like the Galaxy Round to see if customers actually want to try out a different style. The next step in the madness could be a three sided display, something Samsung is testing internally. The... Read more
Blackphone Rooted in Under 5 Minutes
The Blackphone was previously hailed by people as the answer to all of our privacy concerns regarding smartphone use.  However, the reality is that although the technology used in the Blackphone was current and the smartphone aimed to provide high-end security at a consumer level, the device is not... Read more
Man Allegedly Used Siri To Help Him Commit Murder
I’ll be the first person to admit that I’ve tried to use Siri to do some stupid things. I’ve asker her to tell me jokes, if she’s single, what her favorite music is, what the answer to certain math problems are – heck, I even asked her to marry... Read more
Microsoft To Release Low End Phone Priced £15
There are still people out there that have no interest in technology but still need a handset or those who want a mobile device but can’t afford one.  Microsoft has announced the release of a dual-sim mobile phone.  The best part?  It will only cost you £15. For such... Read more
Lost Android Phones Can Now Call Their Owners
Parents teach their children to memorize their phone number(s) from an early age so that they can call them if they’re ever lost or have an emergency, and that’s definitely a wise thing to do. Now, smartphones can do the same thing – if they’re running the newest version... Read more
HTC One Running Windows Phone 8.1 Confirmed
HTC could be making a return to Windows Phone, after two years away from the mobile platform. Microsoft and HTC will be holding a press event in New York City on August 19, most likely to announce the HTC One running Windows Phone 8.1. This is the first time... Read more
Download iOS 8 On Your Android – Sort Of
While iOS 8 is Apple’s forthcoming operating system which will be available sometime later this fall, you can easily download a taste of it now. Here’s the catch: you have to be an Android user. Yes, that’s correct – if you want your phone to look like it’s running... Read more
Facebook Messenger Receives Thousands Of One Star Reviews‏
Facebook has officially rolled out their solo Facebook Messenger app, forcing users to make the switch or void all messages to friends. The new push has been hit with mostly negative responses from users, resulting in a 1.5 out of 5 star rating within the first week. Negative response... Read more
Solar Clothes That Can Charge Your Phone!
A fatal flaw in all smartphones (and other tech) is that they have to be plugged into something to be charged. I say “flaw”, but really it’s more of an inconvenience – technology is great – except when the battery dies and you’ve forgotten your charger at home. Oh,... Read more
Find My iPhone App Used To Track And Kill Thief
Apple has a very clever application called, Find My iPhone.  The app can be, and has been, used to help iPhone users locate their lost/misplaced or stolen devices.  Prior to now there have been many interesting stories of how the app was used and how the police got involved... Read more
iPhone 6 To Launch On September 9th?
After months and months (years, even) of speculation, it seems we now know when Apple will finally unveil the iPhone 6 to the masses. Thanks to Re/code, we know that Apple is planning to host a big-time media event on Tuesday, September 9th. And just what will they be... Read more
Original Bioshock Game Coming To iOS‏
The “big news” from 2K Games has been revealed, but it might not be what Bioshock fans were hoping. Original Bioshock will be ported to iPhone and iPad, allowing gamers on mobile to experience the 2007 video game that started the trilogy of games. 2K Games has been one... Read more
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Looks An Awful Lot Like The iPhone‏
Samsung is nearing the launch of the Galaxy Alpha, the new high-end smartphone sitting just under the Galaxy S5. Rumors say it will arrive at the same time as the Galaxy Note 4, at IFA 2014, but others believe the smartphone will be announced before the event in Berlin.... Read more
When Someone Doesn’t Text Back…Hilarious Responses!
In this day and age where the latest technology is literally at our fingertips, keeping in touch with people is a breeze. The invention of instant messaging, text messages and things like FaceTime mean we can contact whoever we want, whenever we want, just at the tap of a... Read more
Apple’s 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Set To Feature Higher-End Specs‏
Almost all reports claim Apple will launch two iPhone 6 models in 2014, one 4.7-inch and another 5.5-inch. This wouldn’t be the first time Apple looks to add a second size to the range; the MacBook, iMac, iPad, and iPod lines all offer variable sizes, the iPhone stands alone.... Read more