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Smart T-shirt Reads Vitals
Mobile May 29, 2014
A t-shirt that can read vital signs? Now that’s wearable technology! OMsignal from Montreal has developed a t-shirt that can read vital signs, check how much calories you’ve burned and even see how stressed you are. The shirt is connected to an application on the iPhone. The sensors in... Read more
Magic Phone Stand Makes Your Phone Levitate
Mobile May 29, 2014
If you peruse the pages of Kickstarter, you’re always sure to find at least one thing that really stands out and captures your attention. This week for me, that “thing” was the Magic Phone Stand. It is exactly what it sounds like – a magic phone stand. While charging... Read more
Samsung is hoping to move into the future by going into the past. They’ve recently announced that they’ve developed a set of new flip phones aimed at the older generation. I’m not sure what all research they’ve done that showed them older folks prefer flip phones, but I’m sure... Read more
Guidecentral is a mobile app that enables you to create and discover projects on your favourite DIY topics. These can be anything; handmade crafts, homemade recipes and home décor to name a few. The Guidecentral app allows members explore and share craft projects and DIY tutorials. Currently the firm... Read more
New In-App Payment Feature For TimmyMe App
Mobile May 27, 2014
The first time I went to Canada, it was to visit my girlfriend (now my wife). As soon as I arrived we went for coffee at Tim Hortons. It was there I tried my first medium double double and I fell in love. The coffee was pretty good too!... Read more
A new feature will be released on Facebook’s mobile app that is similar to Shazam, which will allow your music and Television shows to be ‘listened’ to. Users will be able to share what they are listening to quickly, allowing the information to be published on their profile or... Read more
The Evolution Of The Smartphone Camera
MobileSocial Media May 22, 2014
I remember getting my first camera as a kid. It was a big bulky basic Ricoh camera that needed a traditional film roll to be inserted before you could take any pictures. Of course at the time I thought it was wonderful, despite the fact that half the time... Read more
If you decide that it’s time to get rid of your old smartphone, tablet or PC, then it’s important to prepare the device before handing it over to its new owner. Making a few small preparations will prevent anyone from gaining access to your personal data and save you... Read more
Nowadays when planning a trip abroad, packing your smartphone is as essential as remembering sun cream and swimwear, yet there are some things to consider before you jet off. Here are a few pointers to make sure you don’t get caught out on your trip. Roaming Charges Before you... Read more
Flappy Bird is Coming Back in August!
Mobile May 20, 2014
If you’re like many mobile gamers, you played the phenomenon known as Flappy Bird. Many times. And you probably got so frustrated by it that you wanted to “flap” your phone across the room. The game became so popular it was earning its creator, Dong Nguyen, somewhere around $50,000 a... Read more
Sports giant Adidas has just tantalised folks with their, yet to be released, Photo Print app. The app will allow you to custom design the Adidas ZX Flux trainer with your own Instagram photos. The app will be made available on both iPhone and Android. It will let you... Read more
Smartphone Kill Switch Law Passed in US State
Mobile May 19, 2014
The first US state to make it illegal to sell a smartphone without the inclusion of a “kill switch” is Minnesota. The kill switch is a piece of software that remotely disables the device if the device is stolen. This new law will come into place from 1 July... Read more
Google Now Helps You Get Your Shopping Done
Mobile May 16, 2014
The folks at Google must be putting in some overtime lately, as there have been several key updates to their personal assistant within the past few weeks. Last week, Techbeat reported that thanks to a new update Google Now would remember where you parked your car in case you... Read more
Light Up iPhone Notification Case
Mobile May 15, 2014
If you are an iPhone owner, then no doubt you have case for it? I started off with a rubber case. Then I moved on to hard plastic. I really liked ‘the band’ cases that were popular a couple of years back. I tried dout the wallet case too. ... Read more
Sprint To Begin Slowing Down Speeds Of Data Users
Mobile May 15, 2014
It turns out folks on the Sprint network in certain areas are dealing with clogged up data networks thanks to some users who consume a heck of a lot of mobile data. In fact, this is becoming such a big problem for Sprint that they are taking some drastic... Read more
I take a lot of pictures with my iPhone. If while I’m out and about I see something that I think would make a nice photo, I don’t hesitate to take a picture of it. This habit gets on my wife’s last nerve, but I just can’t seem to... Read more
Motorola Launches Smartphone For Under 150USD
Mobile May 14, 2014
Motorola has yet again launched an affordable smartphone, competing with Chinese and South Korean manufacturers. The Moto E handset will set you back £89 or 149USD! Obviously aimed at first-time buyers of smartphones, this device is a decent Android model with a decent price! Senior vice-president of Motorola products,... Read more
How Useful Are Waterproof Smartphones?
Mobile May 14, 2014
Just recently my toddler managed to get hold of my smartphone and quick as a flash it was being held over a rather large bucket of water. At first I was rooted to the spot, frightened that any sudden movement would cause my little “angel” to let go. Thankfully... Read more