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[Readers’ Poll] Google Restricts Android Wear to Newest Android Phones – Bad Decision?
News July 3, 2014
When Google unveiled its Android Wear software for wearable devices, it was also revealed that Android Wear will only work with smartphones that are running Android 4.3 or newer. This means that the new software is limited to around 24 percent of the Android devices that are currently on the... Read more
Dulux Visualizer: VR Home Decorating
News July 3, 2014
I am the first to admit it, I am not the best when it comes to home décor.  I think my sister received the art/creative genes. I’m just no good at picking colours using tester paint pots and painting swatches to see what looks best on the walls.  Never mind, there’s... Read more
Mapping software is great isn’t it? You can plan journeys with multiple stops and  find the quickest, shortest and most fuel economical route to your destination with the variety of Map software available. You can do it the old fashioned way, with a map and some maths skills, but... Read more
Browsers are a huge part of our lives and are a daily feature, so you want to make sure that you are using the best one to suit your mobile browser needs. So let’s take a look at some of the best ones out there available on Android, who... Read more
Chromecast has been available for some time now but did you know that if you have an Android tablet or phone lying around then you can turn it into your very own DIY Chromecast for free? If you relish the idea of saving yourself $35 then the first you’ll... Read more
Super Secure Blackphone Arrives in 3 Weeks
Mobile June 18, 2014
We live in a world where security breaches happen on a regular basis. From data theft at chain stores to Pizza companies being blackmailed to release customer data that was hacked from their servers. Security is on everyone’s mind. To help us in this ever-changing battle against data theft,... Read more
If you are like me and use the Internet on a daily basis, then you need a good strong reliable connection. But what if you are out and about with your laptop/tablet and there is no WiFi connection? How do you get online?  Don’t panic, as no doubt you... Read more
I might as well admit it – even though I use an iPhone, I am pretty impressed with Google Now. Every few weeks it seems the service is updated to allow another awesome feature. I thought it keeping track of all of your favorite sports team’s scores was pretty... Read more
Piriform, the company responsible for the popular PC utility CCleaner, has today announced that CCleaner for Android is now out of Beta and available to download for free. Since the Beta was released, more features have been added and the performance has been improved. We love the fact that... Read more
The FIFA World Cup 2014 is almost upon us, with kick off starting in Brasil on June 12th. If you don’t want to miss a single moment, then keep up to date with these apps – they are all free and are available for both iOS and Android. FIFA... Read more
Most of us lose things all the time. And for many of us, we’re always guilty of losing the same thing day after day – our phone, our wallet, our keys, the checkbook – and it’s incredibly frustrating. There’s not many other ways to have a morning become more stressful than... Read more
Magic Phone Stand Makes Your Phone Levitate
Mobile May 29, 2014
If you peruse the pages of Kickstarter, you’re always sure to find at least one thing that really stands out and captures your attention. This week for me, that “thing” was the Magic Phone Stand. It is exactly what it sounds like – a magic phone stand. While charging... Read more
Flappy Bird is Coming Back in August!
Mobile May 20, 2014
If you’re like many mobile gamers, you played the phenomenon known as Flappy Bird. Many times. And you probably got so frustrated by it that you wanted to “flap” your phone across the room. The game became so popular it was earning its creator, Dong Nguyen, somewhere around $50,000 a... Read more
Smartphone Kill Switch Law Passed in US State
Mobile May 19, 2014
The first US state to make it illegal to sell a smartphone without the inclusion of a “kill switch” is Minnesota. The kill switch is a piece of software that remotely disables the device if the device is stolen. This new law will come into place from 1 July... Read more
Google Now Helps You Get Your Shopping Done
Mobile May 16, 2014
The folks at Google must be putting in some overtime lately, as there have been several key updates to their personal assistant within the past few weeks. Last week, Techbeat reported that thanks to a new update Google Now would remember where you parked your car in case you... Read more
Tesco To Release Hudl 2 & A Smartphone
Mobile May 10, 2014
The Tesco Hudl is a great, budget tablet. I’m not just saying that, I actually own one myself and for a budget piece of kit, it is a solid build, has a great screen and basically it does the job nicely.  Thety are not content with the sale of... Read more
It’s an unfortunate fact that a lot of us around the world suffer from various allergies. And, since Spring is in the air (at least where I live) it means the allergies are also getting in full swing. So, when the pollen (or whatever your poison is) increases in... Read more
When I’m on holiday, one of my pet hates is when someone doesn’t make any effort to speak or converse in the native language. I’ve lost count how many times I’ve seen and heard people talking slowly and loudly to some poor waiter who still has no idea what... Read more