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I’m pretty sure we’ve all had our share of time-wasting Tetris madness back in the day. So you’ll probably be glad to find out that the man who brought us the Tetris blocks is now looking into marbles. Marbly is Alexey Pajitnov’s first game designed exclusively for mobile devices... Read more
Evil Phone Charger Will Hack Your iPhone
Mobile June 5, 2013
Who would have thought that something so simple as plugging your phone in to charge, could leave you vunerable to hackers? Well according to researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology, that is exactly how your iPhone could be hacked. They claim that they have created an iPhone charger... Read more
Quick Reference (QR) codes are practically everywhere and anywhere, we all know what they do, but don’t really use them much. But now, German car manufacturer Daimler AG is planning to incorporate QR code stickers to its Mercedes-Benz automobiles, as part of a push to support rescue operations in... Read more
Tattoos & Electronic Pills to Replace Passwords?
Mobile June 3, 2013
As more and more of our lives is moving on the Internet, the need to protect our privacy with the help of unbreakable passwords is ever stronger. But what can you do to actually remember all the different passcodes you use for your different online operations and accounts? Telecom... Read more
Facebook have launched adverts on the Facebook Mobile page telling users that if they need alone time, turn Home off. This appears to be a desperate bid to convince Android owners to give it a try. The post said ” Cover feed on the HTC First keeps your friends... Read more
June may mean weddings for many couples, but for Apple fanboys and fangirls enthusiasts and critics alike, this June marks the huge conference that sold out its tickets faster than the San Antonio Spurs swept the rug under the NBA championship dreams of the Memphis Grizzlies. The Apple Worldwide... Read more
Android To Overtake Apple
Mobile June 1, 2013
Ok, so they aren’t completely taking them over! (I thought it would grab your attention though!) They are however predicted to supercede Apple when it comes to tablets. Apple have dominated this market ever since the tablet was launched. However the tech research company ABI Research think this is about... Read more
Nokia EOS to Have Giant Image Sensor
Mobile June 1, 2013
Any rumors related to smartphones tend to get blown out of proportion. However, this one might actually have some substance. There is no doubt that the Windows Phone 8 failed to capture the people’s imagination and mobile devices running on it didn’t manage to sell strongly. That may change... Read more
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Confirmed & Specs Revealed
Mobile May 31, 2013
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini has been confirmed by the team at Samsung. As expected the Galaxy S4 Mini keeps close to the S4 but with a small display and mid-range hardware options. According to Samsung the S4 Mini features a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display and a 1.7GHz processor that supports 1.5GB... Read more
How would you like to take a tour of Mount Everest without having to leave the comfort of your own house? Okay, this may not be something passionate mountain hikers would be pleased about, but it sure sounds appealing to the rest of us. A new iOS app called... Read more
Pet owners who always worry about what their cat or dog are doing all alone at home will be thankful for this new gadget. The Petcube is a cube-shaped device with a built-in webcam and speaker that lets you check in on your pet and talk to it, wherever... Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is a beautifully crafted smartphone and for the most part buyers have been pleased with Samsung’s new focus on software that can be used to interact with everyday life. One area of concern for many users however has been the company’s implementation of auto-correct standards.... Read more
Get 4G On A 30-Day Rolling Sim With EE
Mobile May 30, 2013
The network provider Everyone Everywhere (EE) has announced that they will be giving customers the option to have 4G on sim-only options, allowing even more people to access the first super-fast mobile broadband service in the UK reaching speeds of up to 10 Mb/s. Indeed some trials in Cardiff... Read more
iPhone 6 Rumours And News
Mobile May 29, 2013
Rumours for the next iPhone are flying around, with much speculation surrounding when it will be released and what the new features will be. Perhaps the first question to consider is what will the next model be? Some say the iPhone 5S will be released first and the iPhone... Read more
Samsung Galaxy S3 Battery Bursts Into Flames
Mobile May 29, 2013
A Samsung Galaxy S3 is believed to have burst into flames and the results were shared by a Reddit user through several photos. According to the Reddit user the Galaxy S III started to smoke as its battery began inflating. Damage started with melted and burning plastic but quickly caused more... Read more
Scentee: Smell-o-vision for Smartphones
Mobile May 27, 2013
We’re not sure if this little invention can actually take off, but it’s definitely one of those cool, sort of useless ideas we like to geek out about. A Japanese company called ChatPerf has come up with a gadget that offers smell-o-vision for smarthpones. While the jury’s still out... Read more
Google chairman Eric Schmidt has fired back against claims that the search giant is dodging taxes. Speaking this week about the company’s low tax rate payments in the UK Schmidt proclaimed: “If the British system changes the tax laws, then we will comply. If the taxes go up, we... Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will soon begin testing mobile medical apps before they are allowed to be sold. While the agency currently tests major health care related apps it does not closely monitor all medical apps that are released for public consumption. FDA officials currently focus... Read more