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Apple’s annual WWDC is just around the corner and we are in little doubt that somewhere within the walls of the Cupertino offices, there some people who have shiny new devices already running the new version of iOS. The guys over at PhoneArena have uncovered a selection of images that are... Read more
Not that we haven’t seen so many signs over the years, have we? While Nokia is one of the most iconic mobile phone brands in the world – who does not have fond memories of clunky old Nokia handsets? – its time may really be over. According to a... Read more
Facebook is introducing a new mobile feature called Nearby Friends. It can tap into the steady stream of location information that your phone gives out, so your friends will be able to track each other and thereby know where they are, in real time. This new feature will not be... Read more
Who doesn’t remember Microsoft’s “assistant” back in the day? Clippy, the paper clip that never got affected by the downs of life, the bouncing thingy on your screen that always gave you a smile when no one else would. Obviously, with the advancements in software over the years, Clippy... Read more
Almost all of BBC iPlayer users that use an Android device are now able to download BBC content to watch offline. The British Broadcasting Corporation issued an update for their immensely popular app this week. Following an initial rollout on 11 devices in September of 2013 and then a careful... Read more
Meet The Mini Mobile Printer
Mobile April 20, 2014
Printing things can be a real pain sometimes if you are frequently on the go. Sure, most smartphones now have the capability to send something to a printer to print, but what if there’s no printer available? What do you do if you really need to print something, but... Read more
Did you know that according to one study, some smartphones and tablets harbour more germs than a toilet seat and flush handle? Disgusting I know but the research indicated that this germ fest is due to our busy lifestyles that often leave us snacking on sticky and greasy food... Read more
At the beginning of last month Google released its Chromecast Software Development Kit (SDK) and API, meaning that the inexpensive HDMI dongle is about to get a whole lot more apps. Add the fact that Chromecast is now available in another eleven countries, including the U.K., Canada, Italy, Sweden,... Read more
Facebook Will Soon Force You To Use Facebook Messenger
Mobile April 18, 2014
Mobile Facebook users in some European countries got a little surprise last week as they were notified that in two weeks time they’d no longer simply be able to use Messenger from the mobile Facebook app. Instead, they’d have to have both the Facebook app and the Facebook Messenger... Read more
By July 2015, Smartphones Can All Be Bricked Remotely
Mobile April 17, 2014
Giant phone manufacturers Apple, Google, HTC, Huawei, Motorola, Microsoft, Nokia, and Samsung have come together – along with U.S. carriers – to take one step closer to protecting stolen smartphones, and maybe even deter thieves from stealing the devices in the first place. Several states and municipalities in the U.S.... Read more
Microsoft’s Office 365 service is one of the things that put off some users, due to the subscription requirements. Yesterday, however, Microsoft made things more appealing by introducing Office 365 Personal, which is more affordable than usual. Office 365 Personal is priced at $69.99 per year, or $6.99 per... Read more
Last week on TechBeat we reported on the lethal Heartbleed bug, which has allowed hackers to steal user names, passwords, emails, credit card information and more, all without detection for the past two years. Hopefully by now you have followed the advice to change all of your passwords as... Read more
I love the iPad Mini, and so does countless other users who appreciate the perfectly sized tablet. While it’s not as big as the regular tablet, it more than makes up for that fact with its weight and portability. Now we know Microsoft hasn’t exactly been excelling in the... Read more
Last week we told you about Piriform‘s new CCleaner Android app that moved from private to public beta. A new update has now been published to the Play Store and includes the following improvements: Added CCleaner version number in navigation drawer Improved storage graph Improved system information accuracy Improved... Read more
White House Angry At Obama Selfie
Mobile April 14, 2014
We all know that selfies are the thing to do right now. After Ellen DeGeneres’s record-breaking selfie at the Oscars, everyone seems to be wanting to get in on the action – including Major League baseball players and the President of the United States. (In fact, if the rumors... Read more
Emu App Makes Texting Smarter & Easier
MobileSoftware Reviews April 13, 2014
I’ve said it before, and I’m sure I’ll say it again at some point, but I love to send text messages. I don’t know what it is about it, but there’s just something fun about sending digital messages and not having to talk on the phone (or use a... Read more
Prototype Battery Can Fully Recharge A Phone In 30 Seconds
Mobile April 13, 2014
An Israeli startup company claims to have created a smartphone battery that can charge in just 30 seconds, thanks to the use of nanotechnology. StoreDot revealed its prototype battery at Microsoft’s Think Next conference on Monday. They showcased how a smartphone that has 0% battery, can be revived to... Read more
Scam App Virus Shield For Android Removed From Play Store
Mobile April 11, 2014
Virus Shield, the popular anti-virus app for Android, has been found to be a scam. In response to the discovery, Google has removed the bogus app from its Play Store. The app had previously held the top spot in the Play Store’s apps chart but has since been labelled... Read more