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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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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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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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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Apple did not enjoy usual warm coverage by the press this year with more negative pieces being churned out against what is usually the tech media’s darling. There’s no denying that Apple is maturing or as some would have you believe – already matured. The biggest question in mind is – what can Apple do …
In today’s picks from around the web – How to properly clean your spectacles may it be glasses or plastic lenses. Stoke City #10 Michael Owen may face action after landing a ‘punch’ on Arteta. Read a first hand account of what it is like to fly the world’s most iconic military aircraft that outran …
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The walled garden of iOS is not something new but developments between Microsoft and Apple brought the massive 30% cut that Apple takes from every transaction back into the spotlight. Apple takes not only 30% of every app sold but also any transaction done within the app. Let’s say you bought a game for $0.99. …
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Its the time of the year again and here’s a short round up of tech gifts that will bring a bundle of festive joy for your loved ones. The picks here are safe picks that won’t go wrong. Pricey? Yes, but there will be nothing but joy etched on the faces of your recipients. Recommendations …
Sinofsky’s departure from Microsoft nearly mirrors Forstall’s move away from Apple. Both of them played key roles in Windows (7 & 8) and iOS (1 to 6) as leading visionaries and process driven leaders. Like it or not, both of them were control freaks and marginally psychotic in their approaches to leadership. But this was …
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The key takeaway from Apple’s event was the iPad Mini. The interesting part of the Mini’s launch was its size and pricing which demonstrated the market segment that Apple was targeting. During its presentation, Apple went nuclear on Google’s Nexus 7 but the Mini’s product placement doesn’t specifically match the Nexus 7. So, what exactly …
Apple’s marketshare has been shrinking since its highs of the last decade. Sure, it is not a zero sum game at the moment but their growth rates are also lower than their Android counterparts. This is a worry. I am an Android user at the moment, but I have no desire to see a competing …