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Some people like it really small. Others like it ginormous. Whatever “it” is, there is always a market for the “just right” size, and the smartphone niche is no different. There are people who like phones that they can wrap their hands around. There are those who yearn for... Read more
The Apple iPhone line of devices will not receive display size upgrades in the near future. Speaking to investors during the company’s fiscal Q2 financial conference call CEO Tim Cook took a jab at competitors over their user of larger display sizes. The company’s leader claimed during his speech... Read more
The traditional QWERTY keyboard is one of the few key tech components that have resiliently survived all attempts to be transformed or replaced entirely. But that may be set to change soon, at least for mobile devices, as scientists discovered a new keyboard layout they say will help users... Read more
Developers are playing around with the new Google Glass platform and that experimentation will last for at least the next year. Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt revealed on Monday that Google Glass is “probably a year-ish away.” With developers currently testing the Google Glass platform time is needed to... Read more
Could the Google Nexus 4 from LG be preparing for a Verizon Wireless or Sprint Wireless launch alongside a 4G LTE data connection? That appears to be the case according to a new rumor. Tech website Sidtech is claiming that the semi-popular Google Android phone will see double the memory capacity... Read more
Sharing media between devices is something that has become easier as mobile technology developed. Sharing between the same brands and platforms is one thing, but sharing between different platforms is a totally different story, isn’t it? Even the simple act of connecting via Bluetooth between an Android device and... Read more
With Google Glass taking the tech world by storm over the last year you would think more details about the product would have leaked. As it turns out we weren’t even really sure what OS the Glasses would carry. Google CEO Larry Page put that question to rest during... Read more
Amazon Acquires Siri Competitor Evi Technologies
Mobile April 19, 2013
Amazon is making a play for the voice-controlled devices market. The e-commerce giant on Wednesday was rumored to have completed the acquisition of voice-assistant app developer Evi Technologies. The deal is believed to have cost in the vicinity of $26 million. Amazon likely purchased Evi Technologies because of its... Read more
We’ve all been through those moments of sheer panic when we pat our pockets or go frantically through our bag and can’t seem to be able to locate our wallet or phone. And the dread you experience when you realize you can’t remember where you left two of your... Read more
A new discovery in the field of prosthetic technologies gives increased hope of a normal life to amputees. A UK-based company has developed a bionic hand that can be controlled via a smartphone application. The i-limb ultra, developed by prosthetics developers Touch Bionics, is the first bionic hand that... Read more
Chrome for iOS was updated early this month, with some features that users will find useful. The browser wars are still ongoing, with no signs of abating any time soon. With Internet browsers being the main thing people use – whether on their laptops or on their mobile devices... Read more
Did you ever imagine that a simple smartphone app could become a deadly instrument used to hijack a plane? As impossible as it may sound, know that the necessary software has already been developed. An experienced IT specialist, security analyst and commercial pilot, Hugo Teso created the app in... Read more
Blackberry Q10 Arrives At FCC, Prepares For US Launch
Mobile April 18, 2013
The Blackberry Q10 has passed mandated FCC testing, the final step in the US release process. The FCC revealed its final approval on Wednesday morning. The Blackberry Q10 is the company’s newest smartphone to feature a QWERTY keyboard alongside a touchscreen based Blackberry 10 OS. The Q10 is already... Read more
Verizon CEO Is The Guy To Thank For LTE On The iPhone
Mobile April 17, 2013
Are you using LTE on the iPhone yet? I’ve been on the iPhone 4 for a couple of years now, and I am still waiting for the right time (read: my contract to end) to get the iPhone 5. While rumors abound that the iPhone 5S is on its... Read more
The First Samsung Galaxy S IV Ads
Mobile April 16, 2013
As bizarre as the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy S IV was, it does not take away from the fact that those who are due for a new phone in the next months are highly anticipating the latest Samsung phone’s release. The Samsung Galaxy S IV has been... Read more
Would you like to play your favorite PC game on a tablet or another mobile device without turning down graphics quality? This may happen sooner than you think, thanks to the new Kepler mobile graphics chip from Nvidia. The video chip manufacturer has been investing big bucks into adjusting... Read more
Mobile malware increased by 163% in 2012 with 32.8 million Android devices now suspected of carrying some form of data mining technology. The team at mobile service provider NQ Mobile released a study on Monday that found 65,000 different forms of app repackaging, SMS phishing, and malicious URL hacks.... Read more
Microsoft Planning Touch-Enabled Smartwatch?
Mobile April 16, 2013
You may already have a Windows phone or tablet, but what would you say about running your favorite applications on a highly wearable Windows device, such as a wristwatch? As the market for gadgets you can actually wear is expanding, Microsoft is reportedly looking to build a touch-enabled smartwatch.... Read more