I eagerly anticipated WWDC 2013 because Apple really needed something new to lift an image that is fast becoming stale. I think Apple largely delivered on the premise of visual change in iOS 7. WWDC 2013 probably showcased less features than the preceding year but Apple addressed the question that it was posed. It delivered […]
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It is a foolish time to buy almost anything within the technological sphere. As the tech geek among my family and friends, I have been asked many times whether it is a good time to buy a new phone, or a desktop, tablet, etc. The answer has not been as easy as it is right
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Google IO 2013 was heavily targeted at developers unlike the IOs of the past. There was no real new consumer hardware and glasses did not make an appearance in the keynote. What Google did this year was to tighten the bolts and iron out the chinks. Google has a massive list of products and Larry Page’s appointment
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Viber broke away from what most competitors have done out there by creating a desktop client for its messaging and voice call app. Viber was originally a simple communications app launched on iOS and later Android. It differentiated itself from Whatsapp by providing the ability to make calls over the internet via WIFI or a
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Facebook Home has just been launched and it is basically an Android home screen replacement. In mobile operating systems, the screen of apps and icons is basically an app in itself. That is called a launcher or a home screen. Those unfamiliar with Android should be informed that you can change your launcher without needing to root. Unlike
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Asia might be the continent that grabs all the headlines in 2013. China Sea island disputes have been compounded by a heated Korean border. It is not surprising that PM Lee is worried that Asia is shooting itself in the foot. How do you compare Android, iOS and Windows tablets in performance? Well, GLBenchmark has
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I finally did it. My warranty is due in a week and it was time to try something new with my close-to-a-year-old phone. As I mentioned in an update a few days back, my HTC One X began facing reduced battery life after the Jellybean update. Also, many at XDA were encouraging users to root
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The most comprehensive head to head analysis of Samsung’s Galaxy S4 and the HTC One is out and the verdict is… there is no clear winner. Bitcoin is gaining increased popularity and you should read all about it. NATO has condemned the Stuxnet attack on Iran as illegal and deems it an ‘act of force’. Too bad
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Watch out Evernote, Google has revamped Notebook into the new Keep. The app is now available and here is how you can make most of it. Simon Cowell has joined a growing list of YouTube only content and he’s here to make and destroy artistes on YouTube. Android has a new launcher. The kickstarter funded
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Windows Phone has been constantly reviewed as a great operating system by tech writers and journalists. However, adoption rates have been low and Microsoft is currently battling Blackberry (formerly known as RIM) for a distant third spot. Many are quick to point out that the lack of apps is the main reason for its low adoption
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Google’s Search can make or break your site – here’s an introduction to how it all works. Android’s key strength is customization and great flexibility for tweaking. These 40 utilities will help you squeeze more out of your device at no cost. If you are out hunting for a new graphics card, you might want
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The Galaxy S4 has been launched and this caps the Android flagship line up for 2013. Oh yes, it does look a lot like the S3. Keeping with the Android wave, some Apple die hards and tech journalists are switching camps. Andy Ihnatko details his reasons for dumping Apple. In more personal articles, learn how to manage
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North Korea is making a lot of noise but what message is it trying to send? The HTC One undergoes reviews and surprise surprise, it’s 2012 all over again. Age of Empires 2 was a game that took the gaming world by storm in 1999. It will be back in ‘full HD glory’ come 9
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The very first cure for HIV has been confirmed and that’s a huge cause for celebration. Samsung’s Galaxy Note II’s lockscreen ain’t as secure as you think it is. Here’s how to bypass it for a short period of time. Google Chrome has been a geek’s favored browser but it has dipped to a 17
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There’s a new area in which you can buy and sell stock. Look no further than the mirror. Firefox OS is daring but the big question is if it can clean up the messy glut of web apps. Everyone thought that the Avengers was a bunch of green screen work in real life New York.
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Google is the one unique tech company that can claim to have the largest user base in the world. You can break things down in any way you like, traditional PC and Mac users or mobile consumers, young and old, businesses and individuals. These categories go on and Google is front and center of the
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Have you often thought that most visuals you saw in movies were fake? Well, yes they are. However, VFX artists are protesting against the decision to cut off a thank you speech directed at them during the Oscars yesterday. Maybe these guys should start getting the credit they deserve. Google and Samsung are supposedly best
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Be prepared to be flooded with mobile tech news this week as the Mobile World Congress kicks off. First on the plate are the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and HP Slate 7. You would have thought the internet would never come to North Korea under its current government but surprise, it has – well only
New tablets launched, Internet comes to North Korea, WP’s own population paper Read More »
An operating system used to be the first thing that came to a user’s mind when asked what kind of computer he / she runs. After all, the OS defines the software end of any computing system. May it be the more consumer friendly desktops, laptops, tablets and phones or industrial machines or even tiny
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Do you have fond memories of the tamagotchi? Relive it for free if you have an Android device. Staying with smartphones, a familiar bug occurs again on iOS. Version 6.1 allows anyone to easily bypass the lockscreen, make calls and send messages. The LAPD officer who turned into a killer sparked a statewide manhunt and
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If you are buying a smartphone, you might want to wait till April for a reputable Korean firm. Call of Duty has landed North Korea in YouTube hot soup as Activision (and not the United States) takes its video down. Arsenal’s site has gone through a massive revamp but do you remember the very first
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