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Samsung’s Shares Hit Two-Year Low As iPhone 6 Does Some Serious Damage

Ben Reid·September 24, 2014

Samsung's share price had dipped to its lowest in two years, and although the continued rumor cycle and subsequent release of Apple's iPhone 6 was one of a number of factors outlined in a new report, there's no question that its Californian rival's decision to roll out two larger-displaying handsets has hurt the Tizen maker.

Samsung To Now Launch Galaxy Note 4 Early Amid iPhone 6 Popularity

Ben Reid·September 23, 2014

Samsung's Galaxy Note 4, which was announced prior to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus earlier on this month, has still yet to make general release, but with ten million units of Apple's new duo of devices sold over the first weekend alone, Sammy is now pulling out all the stops to ensure that its just-showcased handset reaches the end user as soon as possible.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 With 6-inch Display Announced, Here Are The Details

Ben Reid·September 23, 2014

This Chrome Hack Lets You Run Android Apps On Windows, Mac, Linux

Ben Reid·September 20, 2014

We've already seen how Android can be run on a PC or Mac via the BlueStacks app, and with the official App Runtime for Chrome extension having recently brought this power to Chrome OS, we got a glimpse into a future where the search giant's mobile and desktop operating systems join forces. The fact that it was limited to Chrome OS and only worked with certain apps was a bit of a bummer, mind, and so it has taken the dogged work of a hacker to give App Runtime for Chrome its customary license to roam. Thanks to the endeavors of this one individual, Android can now essentially be run on any desktop OS where the Chrome browser is present, and although it's a little rough around the edges, it's nonetheless very exciting.

Android Users Are Rapidly Switching To iPhone 6, According To Report

Ben Reid·September 19, 2014

It was offered by a number of analysts even prior to the iPhone 6's release that Apple's decision to enlarge the display would not only prompt a record number of upgrades - which pre-order numbers appear to back up - but that also, Android users would switch in their droves. Given that the general sale has yet to commence throughout the world as yet, it's hard to make any definitive judgments, but according to one report, quite a few Droidsters have ditched Google's platform for the iPhone 6 / 6 Plus on iOS 8.

Pebble Watch Firmware 2.5 Is Out, Supports iOS 8, Here’s Everything That’s New

Ben Reid·September 19, 2014

How To SIM Unlock HTC One M8 [Tutorial]

Ben Reid·September 17, 2014

Want to permanently SIM unlock your HTC One M8 Android smartphone and use any SIM card with it? Here's a complete step by step tutorial on how to do so.

Apple’s Official Guide Helps Android Users Switch To iPhone 6

Ben Reid·September 17, 2014

It was suggested in the build-up to the launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, particularly by analysts, that Apple's decision to increase the display real estate would prompt a surge in upgrades. The same reports also indicated that hordes of Android users would jump ship, and the 4+ million pre-orders of the Cupertino company's latest smartphone would appear to corroborate this notion. While, for existing iPhone users, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will seem familiar for the most part, those making the leap from Android mightn't be as seamless, and so, rather nobly, Apple has prepped a guide on how those switching allegiances can do so painlessly.

Microsoft Universal Mobile Keyboard Announced: Works With Any Smartphone Or Tablet

Paul Morris·September 17, 2014

This Shameless iPhone 6 Clone Costs $140, Runs Android [Video]

Paul Morris·September 16, 2014

The only surprise about the Chinese designed and manufactured Sophone i6 is that it's taken exactly a week after Apple's media event to get into the public eye. The Chinese smartphone industry has a reputation for being quick off the mark when it comes to producing copies of leading industry devices, so it's no surprise that this unapologetic iPhone 6 clone is now available. We can only imagine that the manufacturers behind the Sophone are the first in what will be a long line of Chinese companies to produce a similar offering in the coming weeks.

Official YouTube App To Enable Offline Video Playback On Select Android Handsets

Paul Morris·September 15, 2014

YouTube has just announced that it will be making some changes to how users can interact with video content in the next few weeks on Android, but only for users in India. As part of the improvement process, YouTube will afford Indian media lovers with the ability to download and save videos to view offline, meaning they can be viewed anytime without an active Wi-Fi or cellular data connection.

iPhone 6 And iPhone 6 Plus Announcement Fuels Trade-In Of Samsung Devices

Paul Morris·September 12, 2014

Viber For iPhone and Android Adds Video Calling, Download The Update From Here

Ben Reid·September 11, 2014

Viber, a fierce rival to Skype in the world of VoIP, has just added a neat video calling feature to its mobile apps' repertoires, and not before time. Having remained a voice calling and instant-messaging service for a number of years on mobile, it's now adding what most would see as a fairly necessary, if not critical feature, and with both the iOS and Android apps having been updated and rolled out simultaneously, we've got the details and download links right here.

Size Comparison: iPhone 6 Plus Vs Galaxy Note 4 Vs Lumia 1520 Vs LG G3

Ben Reid·September 11, 2014

Apple's announcement of the iPhone 6 Plus is not only significant in that it's a great deal larger than any smartphone the company has created before, but it also drafts the Cupertino company into the realm of the "phablet." A term derived from the combination of phone and tablet, these large handsets have taken the smartphone world by storm over the past few years, and while Samsung's Galaxy Note was the originator of this niche market, it now shares this space with several rivaling vendors. Below, you can take a look at how the iPhone 6 Plus stands up - in terms of size and specs, both - against the also-new Galaxy Note 4, Nokia's Lumia 1520 and LG's mammoth G3.

How To Display Owner Info On Your Android Device’s Lock Screen In Case It Gets Lost

Ben Reid·September 9, 2014

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