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Legitimate Chinese developers used compromised Xcode that infected hundreds of apps capable of leaking personal information to hackers. Apple confirms it is in the process of removing “XcodeGhost” code embedded in hundreds of Chinese developed apps. Hackers cloned counterfeit version of Apple’s software for building iOS apps, then persuaded... Read more
iOS 9 which was released yesterday finally allows for 3rd party apps aimed at blocking advertisements to be installed on Apple devices running the latest software Anyone who read PageFair’s “Cost of Ad Blocking Software” report  back in August will not be surprised at just how quickly  content blocking... Read more
Office 2016 For Windows Set For September 22 Release!
NewsOffice Software September 2, 2015
Microsoft keep quiet but leaked memo all but confirms date. An internal memo obtained by WinFuture.de from Microsoft’s internal intranet last week confirmed what many in the industry long suspected: Microsoft Office 2016 will be released in September, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. While Microsoft have yet to officially... Read more
Your smartphone may very well become your greatest ally in terms of caring for your health, if researchers, doctors, and software developers have anything to say about it. As of the writing of this post, more than 75,000 people are enrolled in health studies that rely on the patients’... Read more
There are countless ways to communicate using your tech devices, and Viber just might be the most fun way. It’s free to use when making calls, chatting, or sending files to other Viber users, no matter where they are. You might be thinking, “Doesn’t Skype already do that?” and... Read more
LG G4 Launch Event Set For April 24
Mobile April 10, 2015
LG is planning to launch its newest flagship in New York City on April 28. The South Korean electronics giant announced the event with another teaser, showing the LG G4 camera with an f/1.8 aperture and dual-LED flash. LG also hints at a leather case or back, although that... Read more
Apple Preparing 4-inch iPhone 6C Comeback Later This Year
Mobile March 30, 2015
The iPhone 5C might be seen as a failure by many, but for Apple it is a means to stay in the “mid-range” smartphone market. Rumors are starting to float around that by the end of this year, we will have a new colorful plastic iPhone. Taking the moniker ... Read more
9 Ways to Repurpose That Old Smartphone
Mobile March 16, 2015
In the market for a new smartphone? Whether yours has taken a splash in the pool one too many times or you’re just ready to take advantage of the hottest new device releases coming up in the next few months, you may be wondering what to do with your... Read more
The two big smartphone announcements at Mobile World Congress were the Samsung Galaxy S6 and HTC One M9, both new flagships for the two companies. Even though it is an uphill swing for both companies, currently facing a drop in sales throughout 2014, both devices look to be contenders... Read more
HTC One M9 Announced: Same Design, Better Specs
Mobile March 2, 2015
HTC decided Mobile World Congress was where it would launch all of its new devices, including the HTC One M9, Vive VR headset and the Grip wearable. The One M9 is the biggest announcement as it will be the flagship for 2015, but in terms of upgrades the smartphone... Read more
Samsung Offers A Sneak Peek At The Galaxy S6
Mobile February 23, 2015
“Tomorrow, metals will flow…”. At least that’s what Samsung is telling us in the cruelest, shortest sneak peek at a new device we’ve seen in a while. The teaser video for the new Samsung Galaxy S6, slated to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress early next month and expected... Read more
Samsung has sent out press invites for Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on March 1st. Even though Samsung had a quiet CES 2015 in January, it is reportedly preparing to launch the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy Edge S at MWC to make up for it. Samsung faced a... Read more
Samsung has launched the Z1 in India, the South Korean company’s first Tizen OS smartphone, following an extensive delay to the platform coming to mobile. The Z1 features a 4-inch WVGA (800 x 480) display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 768MB RAM, 4GB of onboard storage (with 64GB of microSD expandable... Read more
Next Gen Gorilla Glass 4 Released
Mobile November 28, 2014
I’m sure its happened to many of you smartphone-carrying people! I recently dropped my iPhone and shattered the screen. I was horrified! I even had it in a case but it fell directly onto its front, causing a sickening and heart wrenching shatter (a bit dramatic, I know). Rendering... Read more
Although they are all about you, it is quite difficult to access your medical records. In fact, I had to pay approximately £30 to have a copy of them. However, the National Health Service of the United Kingdom has recently jumped on the app bandwagon, and hopes to begin working... Read more
By now it is common knowledge that Samsung’s profit took a considerable dive in 2014. The Korean manufacturer is still number one OEM on the planet, but Samsung’s competitors are closing the gap. The tech giant appears to be looking into new ways to approach the market and the... Read more
If you’ve noticed that your Android smartphone is not at its best, then we’re here to help you give it a check up. It may be that your handset is running slow or just not performing as well as it used to, either way, don’t put it off any... Read more
Woman Dies In Smartphone House Fire Rescue
Internet August 2, 2014
We all love our modern gadgets right? I mean who can live without your smartphone, tablet, PC, games console, etc. It feels sometimes like we are more and more reliant upon these technological marvels. What if you dropped your phone in the toilet? Or even somehow managed to drop... Read more