By Adriana Lee |
Automatic’s new Smart Driving Assistant solution is forehead-slappingly brilliant. Not only can this combination mobile app–and–hardware unit turn your trusty device into an incredibly smart piece of automotive technology, but it could turn anyone with a vehicle and an iPhone into a bona fide car…
By Todd Haselton |
Facebook just launched an update to its Android application that offers twice the performance and a much needed speed increase. According to the company’s list of changes, the application now loads the Timeline and News feed much faster, photos open with a simple tap, allowing users…
By Todd Haselton |
Want to flame some developer on Google Play because you spent $0.99 and didn’t think the app was up to snuff? That’s fine, but know that your full name and picture will be published next to your review soon. Google’s move can be seen…
By Killian Bell |
Wondering what to get your friends this Christmas? Maybe they live in another town, city, or state and sending them a real gift won’t be easy. Well, if they’re music, TV, or movie lovers, how about sending them an iTunes gift card over Facebook? Apple…
By Brandon Russell |
Will.i.am, widely known for his involvement with the Black Eye Peas, is using his celebrity and passion for technology to turn the humble iPhone into a “genius phone.” According to The Telegraph, Mr. i.am is preparing to introduce a new accessory and iPhone app, fittingly…
By Killian Bell |
Facebook issued an update to its iOS app earlier this year, which greatly improved the experience on iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches. But the company is still working hard to perfect it. It just released another new update to iOS devices, which adds a number…
By Killian Bell |
Microsoft has released a preview version of its new Skype app for Windows Phone 8. Available to download now, the app is described as a “more complete incarnation” of Skype than that previously available to Windows Phone 7 users.…
By Brandon Russell |
Jon R. is back to tackle the biggest tech rumors of this week! It’s only been a couple of weeks since the iPad mini has hit store shelves, and there’s already rumors of an iPad mini 2 – this one packing a full pledged Retina…
By Killian Bell |
Apple has updated its Apple Store app for the iPhone and iPod touch, introducing the ability to check the latest store prices using Siri. The update also brings EasyPay to five new countries, and adds new payment options for customers in China. With the latest…
By Killian Bell |
Netflix has released a new app for the Amazon Kindle Fire for users in the United Kingdom and Ireland, following the tablet’s rollout in Britain on October 25. Like Netflix’s other mobile apps, the new release allows subscribers to stream movies and TV shows directly…
By Killian Bell |
With Windows Phone 8 now just hours away, Microsoft has launched a new app that will allow you to sync your shiny new smartphone with your Windows 8 or Windows RT computers and tablets, including the recently released Surface. It’s available to download now from…
By Killian Bell |
Apple has this morning hiked its App Store prices for customers located in Europe. Where the lowest price for an app used to be €0.79, it’s now €0.89. The changes have taken affect in the following countries: Italy Spain Netherlands Portugal Greece Poland Germany France…
By Brandon Russell |
Yet another study has concluded that code used in a small number of Android apps are vulnerable to leaking personal user data. According to security researchers at the Leibniz University of Hanover in Germany, about eight percent of Android applications in the Google Play store…
By Brandon Russell |
Jon R. is back to tackle the biggest tech rumors of this week! As we’re gearing up for the upcoming iPad mini announcement, rumors and leaks have been circulating about a 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro. There were also some talk of T-Mobile finally getting an…
By Killian Bell |
Having the opportunity to run Mac apps in fullscreen mode under OS X is great, especially when you’re using apps like iPhoto or Final Cut Pro, and you just want to focus on those and nothing else. However, if you have a multi-display setup, fullscreen…
By Killian Bell |
Starbucks introduced Passbook support to its iOS app earlier this month, but the feature was only available to users in the United States. Today, however, another update to the app brings Passbook support to Canada and the United Kingdom, but Starbucks continues to ignore the…
By Killian Bell |
A malicious Google Chrome application that claims to be a browser-based version of Rovio’s new Bad Piggies game has infected more than 80,000 computers with adware. Distributed through the Chrome Web Store, the app installs a plugin that displays advertisements while users are browsing popular websites. A…
By Killian Bell |
After announcing that Google Play had reached 15 billion downloads back in May, Google has today announced that its store has now surpassed the 25 billion downloads milestone, with more than 675,000 apps and games now available to Android smartphones and tablets. The celebrate this…
By Killian Bell |
The official Twitter app for iOS has received a massive new update today, introducing a number of new features and a brand new look for iPad. The app now boasts the same design across all iOS devices, and offers fancy new profiles with large header…
By Killian Bell |
Not too long ago, it looked like GAME Group, the retailer behind the GAME and Gamestation stores across Europe and Australia, was going to go bankrupt and close the doors of its 1,270 retail outlets for the last time. Thankfully, the company was saved by a…
By Killian Bell |
Following Apple’s keynote on Wednesday, the Cupertino company added the newly-announced iPhone 5 to its online store. For those in the United Kingdom, however, it only revealed the price of the entry-level model, which offers 16GB of storage. Thankfully, the Apple Store app for iPhone…
By Killian Bell |
Twitter has reportedly decided to kill off its official application for Mac OS X. The free download has gone without any attention for well over a year now, and although there is an update ready to go, reports say that there’s a good chance the…
By Killian Bell |
PayPal has issued a major update to its official Android application this morning, introducing an all-new look and lots of new features. It’s now easier than ever to keep on top of your balances, add credit cards to your PayPal account, and find local merchants…
By Killian Bell |
TomTom has announced today that it will be bringing a new navigation app to Android in October, and it’s previewing the software at IFA 2012 in Berlin this week. The app will launch with lifetime maps, intelligent route planning, lane guidance, and more. While services…
