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Security Lapses In Mobile Apps Can Ultimately Lead To Expensive Phone Calls

Paul Morris·August 23, 2014

Andrei Neculaesei, a full-stack Copenhagen based developer, has thrown his hat into the mobile app security debate by expressing concern regarding poorly implemented security relating to URI schemes within many popular apps. Neculaesei believes that the fact that many developers neglect to implement vital security measures within their apps could potentially lead to unwitting users falling victim to malicious services that could, in theory, invoke expensive phones calls on the device being used.

Factory Reset Is Not Enough, Here’s What You Must Do Before Selling Your Used Android Phone

Oliver Haslam·August 23, 2014

We're all tech lovers at heart here, and given the fact that you're reading this then we're going to go out on a limb and assume you are, too. That assumption means that you're probably guilty of buying and selling your fair share of smartphones too, just like the rest of us.

Samsung Gear VR Headset Leaked In New Set Of Photos, Shows Off Cool Factor

Ben Reid·August 22, 2014

Galaxy S5 Takes The Ice Bucket Challenge, Nominates iPhone 5s, HTC One M8, Lumia 930 [Video]

Aatif·August 22, 2014

It appears that the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is all the rage these days, with not only the rest of the world taking part in their own willful dunking, but big names in the tech industry in particular. Our interest, being a tech news outlet, of course, extends more to the latter, and we always have a keen eye out for more and more top tier people taking the challenge. The latest participant, although most definitely top tier, is not a person - it’s Samsung’s Galaxy S5 flagship smartphone.

This Smartphone Case Can Detect If You Have A Heart Problem

Ben Reid·August 22, 2014

As consumers of mobile tech products, we're often focused on features like resolution, camera capabilities and processors, but while strong tech. specs enable us to enjoy a better overall experience with apps and games, the technology at our disposal could also serve as guardians of our health and wellbeing. Given the smartwatch boom and the introduction of several fitness-related initiatives right from the top, we're going to be seeing a lot more emphasis on this particular sector, and although the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S5 already include basic-level heart rate monitoring systems, a new $200 case can gather such intricate details that it's able to diagnose a number of heart conditions.

This Fashionable Bracelet Doubles Up As A Portable Charger For Your Smartphone [Video]

Ben Reid·August 21, 2014

Flappy Bird Successor Swing Copters Released For iOS And Android [Download Link]

Ben Reid·August 21, 2014

Dong Nguyen, whose .GEARS Studio developed the famed Flappy Bird title for iOS and Android, has come through with a follow-up title that, on first play, seems every bit as tedious and frustrating as Nguyen's smash-hit title. Rolling out for iOS and Android, Swing Copters is not so much tricky as infuriating, and given that Nguyen claimed to have pulled Flappy Bird due to the stress it was causing gamers, this new title looks set to raise heart and blood pressure levels all over again.

This Call Recording App For Android Is Robust, Feature-Rich, And Free To Download

Ben Reid·August 20, 2014

Given the vast tool set brought to our fingertips by the modern-day smartphone, we often completely overlook the bread-and-butter features such as the ability to make calls and sending SMS messages. But while we have an abundance of utilities and services allowing us to stay connected with each other in ways we could only have dreamt about a few years ago, most of us still commonly engage in the same voice calls we were making long before the likes of Facebook and Skype took over our lives. As such, apps extending the basic phone feature remain abundant, and the app we're featuring here today not only offers business-level call recording, but arrives complete with a number of great features.

Swing Copters: The Spiritual Sequel To Flappy Bird Gets A Release Date [Video]

Oliver Haslam·August 19, 2014

Xiaomi’s MIUI 6 Is The Most Blatant Rip-Off Of iOS 7 Yet [Screenshots]

Oliver Haslam·August 18, 2014

If what they say about imitation and flattery is true, then the folks at Apple must be pretty darn flattered right now after Xiaomi showed off the new version of their particular flavor of Android - MIUI 6.

Apple iPhone 6 Vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha Compared In Beautiful Renders [Images]

Paul Morris·August 18, 2014

There's no doubt in our minds that Samsung's Galaxy Alpha smartphone will manage to capture a lot of consumer attention when it's released to market. Samsung's latest edition to the Galaxy smartphone range is a sleek and slender offering, and becomes the first Galaxy phone to ship with a high-quality metal frame. Great news for those who have previously shied away from Samsung smartphones due to their poor, plastic-infused build quality. It's great to see the Korean company finally upping its game from a manufacturing quality stance, but how does the new Alpha smartphone compare against Apple's purported iPhone 6? These beautiful, high-quality renders throw the two devices side-by-side in a battle for consumer adoration.

Moto 360 Smartwatch Price Revealed In Best Buy Leak

Oliver Haslam·August 18, 2014

Here’s How Researchers Can Eavesdrop On You Using A Smartphone’s Gyroscope

Oliver Haslam·August 16, 2014

Phones and tablets now routinely come with built-in gyroscopes, and our watches are well on their way to becoming sensor laden as well, so it's worth knowing what all these little sensors are capable of. That gyroscope for instance, did you know that it could also be used to steal credit card numbers?

Samsung’s Galaxy S6 To Feature Galaxy Alpha Like Metal Body

Oliver Haslam·August 16, 2014

Samsung is going right after Apple in its latest line of ads but it's in stores and sales figures that the pair will truly duke it out over the coming twelve months with the premium iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6 set to be the weapons of choice. Which company is deemed to have won this year's battle will very much depend on which makes the better job of this year's high-end smartphones.

Watch: 4 New Android Wear Videos From Google Show Off The Platform’s Prowess

Aatif·August 16, 2014

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