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Samsung Reveals New Durable Device
MobileSoftware Reviews January 31, 2013
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Xcover 2 – its latest durable mobile device with smartphone capabilities. Hot on the heels of Sony’s new flagship water-resistant ‘super-phone’, the Xperia Z, Samsung’s latest model is also designed to endure the most rugged outdoor conditions and protect against the elements. Like the... Read more
Could Blackberry 10 Be the Comeback Kid?
Mobile January 31, 2013
Could Reseach In Motion become a relevant company once again? As it has been heading downward something has begun to happen and it’s all due to the buzz surrounding the new Blackberry 10. Out of Touch RIM has appeared to be out of touch with consumers for some time... Read more
Does The Phone Unlocking Ban Mean Higher Tariffs?
Mobile January 31, 2013
With the news of Phone Unlocking being made illegal in the US earlier this week, we look at the potential impact on consumers. Many people enjoy the freedom provided by an unlocked phone. Perhaps you want to be able to switch carriers and not be tied down to one... Read more
Two international government agencies which investigated a popular smartphone app for violating privacy laws, say the matter is still only partly resolved. Cross-platform instant messaging application WhatsApp, recently came under fire by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Dutch Data Protection Authority. Both parties formed... Read more
Apple iPad 128GB to go on Sale February 5
Mobile January 29, 2013
The Apple iPad 128GB has debuted with a Retina Display. The new size option was recently rumored and is now confirmed for the fourth generation iPad model. Apple will offer the 128GB tablet PC in both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular models starting on February 5. Apple will make... Read more
Strong sales of smartphones have helped Korean tech giant Samsung boost its fourth-quarter profits. The electronics specialist sold an estimated 63 million smartphones in the three-month period ending December 2012, helping company profits rocket by 76 per cent, compared to a year earlier. Net profit for the final... Read more
A ban making it illegal for Americans to unlock their smartphone, so it runs on more than one mobile network, has gone into effect. Smartphone users in the US now officially have to get permission to unlock their smartphone, following a ruling handed down by the Librarian of Congress... Read more
Forget Expensive Fitness Trackers With Moves
MobileSoftware Reviews January 29, 2013
Fitness trackers have been the rage in the past months, what with people with dispensable income becoming more aware of their fitness needs. Of course, the fact fashion dictates that people pay more attention to health and exercise – not to mention gadgets and software that are supposed to... Read more
Samsung to Announce ‘Fonblet’ in European Markets
MobileSoftware Reviews January 28, 2013
Reports from industry insiders suggest that Samsung is preparing to launch a new Galaxy device for European markets. The announcement for the rumored 5.8-inch screen device is expected to be made shortly. Samsung has been on a roll, releasing new devices left, right and center. With recent releases in... Read more
Global technology giant Apple has unearthed more than 100 cases of child labor after an internal audit peeled back the layers of its supply chain. Apple’s 2013 Supplier Responsibility Progress Report, which highlights its 2012 findings from 393 audits at all levels of its supply chain, found 11 facilities... Read more
Xperia Z is Sony’s Flagship Phone
Mobile January 28, 2013
It’s thin, it’s bright, and it’s dunkable? No, we’re not talking about a new rival to the Oreo cookie. We’re talking about Sony’s new Android smartphone, which is certain to be a rival to all other smartphones on the market. Sony’s new flagship phone caused quite a splash at... Read more
Who is Zora Ball? While you may not recognize the first grader’s name now, chances are you will be hearing it again, as she is currently the youngest person to have created a mobile game app. While computer programming is perhaps not a typical school activity for an average... Read more
Research in Motion (RIM) offered a $100 incentive to app developers and hosted two Port-a-thons, where BlackBerry and Android developers ported their previously written apps to BlackBerry 10. The result was a whopping 15,000 apps in just two days. The Portathon was held on 18th and 19th January and... Read more
Lenovo Ready To Purchase Research In Motion?
Mobile January 27, 2013
Research In Motion has been the root of many acquisition rumors ever since the company started bleeding money and losing smartphone market share. This week the newest rumor comes directly from Lenovo’s CFO Wang Wai Ming. Speaking to Bloomberg at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Ming explained that Lenovo... Read more
LG Optimus G Pro Phone Unveiled
MobileSoftware Reviews January 26, 2013
LG has recently unveiled LG Optimus G Pro. The powerhouse smartphone is set to be released in Japan this April. It is being speculated that it will be globally released shortly thereafter, but nothing has yet been announced in this regard. The LG Optimus G was well received by... Read more
Antivirus Software to Protect Today’s Gadgets
MobilePrivacy and SecuritySoftware Reviews January 26, 2013
Anti-Virus protection is important no matter what type device you are using. Despite what you may have heard, smartphones and tablets also need protection from viruses and malware. So it’s important to make sure that you have the right kind of anti-virus protection for your device. Several companies offer... Read more
Will Samsung Compete With the Apple iPad Mini?
Mobile January 26, 2013
Samsung has become the top challenger to dethrone Apple on smartphones. Is it ready to take on the tablet market with its own version of the iPad Mini? According to sources involved with Samsung, Samsung is supposed to announce a new tablet called the Galaxy Note 8 next month.... Read more
Just like a new born baby takes attention away from older siblings, Apple’s iPad Mini has been the centre of attention for Apple fanatics, while iPad 4 sales have reportedly gone down. Reuters has recently reported that Sharp has significantly reduced production of full-size iPad screens. The production of... Read more