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Google Glass Has Been Banned In All Movie Theaters Across The U.S.

Ben Reid·October 31, 2014

The movie industry has long been concerned about the issue regarding moviegoers recording a movie using a smartphone, camera or other device. Google Glass, unlike most other camera-equipped gadgets, could be used to record a movie quite unsuspectingly, and as such, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) - the body that represents the major studios - has made a move to completely ban Glass and similar forms of wearable tech in cinemas.

Microsoft Health App Now Available For iPhone, Android, Windows Phone [Download Links]

Ben Reid·October 31, 2014

With Apple touting HealthKit and Google also joining the fold with Google Fit, it was inevitable that Microsoft would join the fold at some point, and having taken the wraps off its fitness-related Microsoft Band wearable, the accompanying health and fitness platform - aptly named Microsoft Health - was also launched alongside the wrist worn gadget. Designed for the Microsoft Band, there's an app for iOS, Android and Windows Phone right off the bat, and as ever, we've all of the details under one roof.

Samsung’s Profits Dip 74%; Low Cost Chinese Phones And Strong iPhone 6 Sales To Blame

Oliver Haslam·October 30, 2014

iPhone 6 / 6 Plus To Outsell Galaxy Note 4 10-to-1, According To Analyst

Ben Reid·October 30, 2014

The Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus haven’t just been popular smartphones among critics and consumers, but in terms of sales, they’ve already broken all kinds of records. Rivaling vendors in the mobile industry have sought to counter, with Google having recently taken the wraps off the Motorola-made Nexus 6 smartphone, but the rampant success of the iPhone 6 / 6 Plus won't have stung any competitor quite as severely as Samsung. The Korean outfit's Note series, considered flagship alongside the Galaxy S line-up, has been a saving grace for fans of handsets with large displays, but even with the Galaxy Note 4 announcement being bolstered by the intriguing Galaxy Note Edge, there's seemingly little that the Tizen maker can do to halt the dominance of its bitter rival.

Watch: Project Ara Modular Android Smartphone Seen Booting Up For The First Time [Video]

Zayed Rehman·October 30, 2014

Project Ara may seem like a pipe dream to many, but since, development has notched up some pace. And now, a video has surfaced showing the device booting up into Android, adding more fuel to the project, ensuring that it’s still alive and kicking.

This Could Be The Reason Why Apple Didn’t Name Its Smartwatch The ‘iWatch’

Ben Reid·October 29, 2014

Former Android VP On iPhone 6: ‘The Most Beautiful Smartphone Ever Built’

Zayed Rehman·October 29, 2014

Hugo Barra is a well-known figure in the world of Android and smartphones. At the WSJD Live event today, Barra - the ex-VP of Android and current VP at Xiaomi - stated that the iPhone 6 is the most beautiful smartphone ever built. Google literally must have heard the violins screech.

Google Fit App For Android Now Available To Download [Direct Link]

Zayed Rehman·October 29, 2014

When we saw Apple roll out HealthKit with iOS 8, it was only inevitable that Google will soon counter with an answer. Google Fit for Android has been released and serves somewhat the same purpose as Apple's HealthKit. Google Fit is the app that centralizes all your health goals and workout stats monitoring.

Meet Motorola DROID Turbo: A Monstrous Android Device With Super Specs [Video]

Zayed Rehman·October 29, 2014

Popular iOS And Mac App djay 2 Now Available On Android [Video]

Zayed Rehman·October 28, 2014

The popular iOS and Mac app djay 2 has has hit the Android platform. After almost four years of being offered as one of the best music mixing apps for users on iOS, the developers have finally released the app for Android users through the Google Play Store and the Amazon Appstore.

Facebook App For iOS, Android Adds Enhanced Multiple Photo Sharing Support

Ben Reid·October 28, 2014

Despite its purchase of image-sharing app Instagram a couple of years ago, Facebook remains dedicated to the task of encouraging users to upload their snaps onto the world's foremost social network, and as per an official blog post, the company is now adding a couple of useful new features for this very purpose. Notably, the update is dedicated to making it easier and quicker to upload multiple photos on mobile, and with users also able to select the order of the album in swift fashion, should prove a very useful enhancement for rampant photo sharers on both iOS and Android.

Apple’s iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus Is Squashing The Galaxy Note 4 In Samsung’s Home Ground

Zayed Rehman·October 27, 2014

Fitbit Announces New Cross-Platform Fitness Trackers And Smartwatch [Video]

Ben Reid·October 27, 2014

To say the smartwatch market is amid something of a boom would be a great understatement. But while Apple Watch and Google's Android Wear are both looking to take a considerable chunk of this new wearable category, it's worth considering the strong fitness-related features that vendors are packing into these gadgets. Fitbit is a company that has been churning out fitness-tracking apps for a while now, but with the big companies likely to crowd the smaller names out, is in something of a battle to remain relevant. As such, Fitbit has introduced two new devices today; one fitness tracker, and further device resembling a smartwatch.