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Best Apps To Make A Fresh Start
Best SoftwareMobile December 27, 2012
Year in and year out, we humans tend to strive to start over and make a new beginning. It’s human nature, perhaps. Whether we actually follow through with the good habits that we start is a different matter altogether. However, with enough motivation and determination, those new beginnings can... Read more
Projected iPhone 5 Slowdown Impacts Apple Stock
Mobile December 26, 2012
The year seems to be ending on a dour note for Apple. The tech giant recently failed to get some Samsung devices banned in the US as the judge passed the decision in the Korean firmās favor. This time round, Appleās stock has entered a downward spiral. It has... Read more
Path announces a new search feature in its mobile network.Ā This search allows users to revisit past information and it serves as a type of memory bank from other social networks. Path is a new startup designed to work in the mobile environment, a kind of social network that... Read more
Fifth-Generation iPad Rumored For March Release
Mobile December 25, 2012
Apple could release its fifth-generation iPad as early as March 2013 according to a new rumor that spread through the interwebs like wildfire on Monday. According to the rumor, which surfaced with only a few details, the fifth-generation iPad will be fashioned after the iPad Mini. The device will... Read more
The SpongeBob Diner Dash game was pulled back from the iTunes App store after complaints regarding privacy rights violation and a misleading promotional campaign. An advocacy group took the initiative of contacting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concerning the issues. The main point in the complaint was that the... Read more
The FCC has created a website to help users make their smartphones safer.Ā This allows users to feel more secure about what they do on their phones and to find ways to protect their private data. The website lists multiple operating systems along with general actions for any... Read more
Judge Turns down Appleās Demand to Ban Samsung Devices
Mobile December 23, 2012
The Apple vs. Samsung saga shows no signs of slowing down. Most experts felt that the case was closed when a billion-dollar fine was levied on Samsung, but the two parties are still going at it. The latest development in this historic case is that a judge turned down... Read more
The Rising Cost of Mobile Phones
Mobile December 21, 2012
Whatās not to love about having a smartphone?Ā It can do almost anything a computer can do and still provides old-fashioned communication with friends and family.Ā Unfortunately, the cost of a smartphone is much higher than other cell phones.Ā More and more people are accepting the cost as they... Read more
In a victory for its competitors the USPTO has invalidated Apple’s patent claim for a popular ‘pinch to zoom’ feature found on its iPhone and iPad devices. The USPTO will now undergo a lengthy review process for all 21 claims filed underĀ U.S. Patent No. 7,844,915. If the USPTO finds... Read more
Viber is the free mobile communication platform from the Israeli company.Ā The new version of the app, 2.3, includes additional features and works on both iPhone and Android devices and is called the āfunā app.Ā The question on everyoneās mind is if it is destined to be the next... Read more
Samsung to Launch Galaxy Grand Smartphone
Mobile December 20, 2012
The holiday season is the time of the year smartphone makers look forward to as they are virtually guaranteed huge sales. However, it is rare to see a company announcing the launch of a new smartphone this close to the end of the year. Leave it to Samsung to... Read more
Etsy Gifts For Apple Fans
Mobile December 20, 2012
I think that Etsy is a veritable treasure trove – of everything you could ever want. For sure, there are way too many options that you can easily drown in the Etsy ocean, but for the holidays, let’s narrow down those choices to Apple-related items. Needless to say, this... Read more
The yearās top stories have been an interesting mix of innovation and legal representation.Ā Here is a look back at what the year has brought us. Microsoft Windows 8 A major departure from previous versions, the new Windows 8 created a big stir even before its release.Ā Once it... Read more
Disney Mobile Gears Up For Christmas With New Games
Mobile December 19, 2012
The holidays are always fun because game companies seem to like spreading some cheer around. Earlier this week, I had a blast looking at Halfbrick’s games for iOS devices as the studio decided to have a zero dollar holiday treat. I am sure that some other development studios will... Read more
Best Photo Apps for Your Holiday Pictures
Best SoftwareMobilePhoto and Image December 19, 2012
Millions of cameras will be capturing special moments through this holiday season.Ā Thanks to technology, you arenāt stuck with the image exactly the way you captured it.Ā You can make edits, add or take away certain elements, and create something infinitely more from your humble photo.Ā Here are some... Read more
Apple is rumored to be in talks with location based services provider Foursquare, negotiations that could allow the tech giant to purchase locations based check-in data from Foursquare Labs. If the purchase is successful Apple will gain access to valuable data which could be applied to various apps in... Read more
Whether you are purchasing your very first smartphone or upgrading to a newer version, the choices can be daunting. There are many areas to think about to ensure you get a phone you will enjoy until the next upgrade. Carrier Obviously, the first decision is which carrier you want... Read more
Initial Reports Wrong – China loves iPhone 5!
Mobile December 18, 2012
Apple’s iPhone 5 is already being touted as the best selling iPhone yet, and it seems that launches in other countries are only adding to that statement. Over the weekend, Apple made a big announcement about its iPhone 5 launch in China. According to the press release sent out... Read more