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Android is the world’s most used mobile platform today, says Google CEO Larry Page. In a blog post last week, Page quickly shared a few numbers supporting his statement that Android is the current King of the Hill. What do you think about global partnerships with over 60 manufacturers;... Read more
The Windows Phone 8 OS was more well received than its predecessor but come July 2014 users better be ready to upgrade. Microsoft has announced that both Windows Phone 7.8 and Windows Phone 8 will lose official support in mid-2014. Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 8 in July 2013... Read more
In an effort to curb drunk driving, a new smartphone app breathalyzer is promising to revolutionize the way people make decisions about whether or not to call a cab. It is literally putting the data you need right into your hands. The Breathometer is a tiny, keychain-sized, portable breathalyzer. The... Read more
35% Of Google Android Apps Steal User Data In China
InternetMobileNewsPrivacy and Security March 16, 2013
The Data Center of China Internet (DCCI) is warning users that almost 35 percent of Android apps downloaded in the country secretly steal user data. The organization says the apps perform data searches that are not mentioned in their functionality. The DCCI examined 1,400 apps that were downloaded from... Read more
Automatic App Helps Perfect Your Driving
MobileSoftware Reviews March 16, 2013
A new driving app, complete with a syncing tech gadget for your car, could save you gas, extend your vehicle’s life and even save the planet. Though computers have been present in cars for a long time, there has never been a way for the average driver to access... Read more
The Official Samsung Galaxy S IV Features Announced
Mobile March 15, 2013
So we have the details. Finally. The Samsung Galaxy S IV event has come and gone, and what have we gotten from it? Perhaps totally unrelated to the actual product people have been waiting for, the production was somehow out of this world. The LA Times described the show... Read more
Thread App: The New Caller ID for Android
MobileSoftware Reviews March 14, 2013
Generally speaking, when you receive a call on your smartphone, all you see is a screen with a number and perhaps a picture of the caller. A new startup has set out to revolutionize your Caller ID screen. This new startup, Thread, has seen the opportunity provided by that... Read more
Smartphones now have a vast array of apps from entertainment and information to the contact of services in case of an emergency. But, your Smartphone is worthless if it is not charged and you have no electricity available to recharge it. Features of the SOS Ready Charger A company... Read more
Best Accessories for the iPad Mini
Mobile March 13, 2013
If you have an iPad Mini then you are probably already aware that there are a multitude of accessory options available for the device. However, sifting through the many choices can be difficult. There are so many stands, cases, and other accessories that it can be hard to choose... Read more
Last-Minute Samsung Galaxy S IV Rumors
Mobile March 13, 2013
There’s but one more day left before the world finally receives the official word on Samsung’s latest device from the Galaxy S range. Tomorrow, March 14, Samsung is slated to hold the official launch of the Galaxy S4 at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Unsurprisingly, the speculations... Read more
The Chinese development team at Goophone have made it their business to rip off Apple designs with a Google Android feel. On Tuesday the company announced the Goophone i5S, the company’s Apple iPhone 5 ripoff. The Googephone i5S is a surprisingly accurate take on the Apple iPhone 5 design... Read more
PAR Works has launched a new platform based on augmented reality to help users find information about many everyday items. This application has many practical uses. For instance, a user may create an augmented reality for a shopping center and identify where a specific store is located. It could... Read more
The recently held Mobile World Congress in Barcelona brought many interesting things to the forefront, Mozilla’s Firefox OS being one of them. There is a glut of mobile phones in the market, ranging from the cheapest to the ridiculously expensive, but I am sure that having an alternative mobile... Read more
Snoox, a site that allows you to post and search recommendations, was launched last November, and is now available on Android and iOS for mobile use.The company’s plans to bring Snoox to mobile has been in the works since the launch of the site, and now after raising $2... Read more
Google on Thursday announced the release of Google Adverapp, a new concept that re-imagines the digital advertising space for mobile app platforms. Google announced the new platform in 2012 but today announced a broadening of its scope with the Art, Copy & Code project. According to Google that project... Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S IV Unveiled on March 14
Mobile March 7, 2013
One of the most anticipated devices of the year was notably absent at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. While many people who would have loved to get a glimpse of the Samsung Galaxy S IV at this year’s Mobile World Congress may have been disappointed, it has now... Read more
Educational Apple iMac 21.5-Inch Model Revealed
Mobile March 7, 2013
Apple has unveiled a new version of its popular iMac series. The new Apple iMac is a 21.5 inch educational offering available to schools and universities. The new model features all of the basic options available via consumer devices, however it scales down the processor to a dual-core Intel... Read more
From humble beginnings in 2008, Airbnb has expanded its operations worldwide, adding new features and hiring people on a regular basis. With the exposure that Airbnb has had, it seems safe to say that the startup has made a significant impact on how people deal with their travel bookings.... Read more