It may not have all the fancy whizz-bang features of some of the new crop of high-end smartwatches from the likes of LG and Motorola, but the Pebble smartwatch is still very much loved by those that own one. Granted it may be a little on the monochrome side when it comes to its screen, but we can't have everything now can we, especially considering the device's rather accessible asking price.
One of the reasons why Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and several other infotainment-based services are currently emerging is due to the issue of road safety. Sure, our smartphones offer a wealth of information at our fingertips, but when we're driving, we can no longer use them. Of course, some folks like to flout the law and put the lives of themselves and others at risk, but for the most part, the tech industry is looking for a middle-ground whereby folks and digitally engage without compromising safety. An interesting new dashboard-ready gadget attempts to achieve exactly this, beaming notifications and other useful info to drivers who can still maintain focus on the road.
With the iPhone 6's announcement imminent, Samsung is said to be coming through with a contingency plan in the form of the Galaxy Alpha. Although not entirely comprised of metal, the outer edges are said to consist of some metallic composition, and as such, those with an eye for design are rather excited about it. Over the past week, a couple of leaks have given us some high-quality glimpses of said handset, and for a sense of perspective, has just been compared with Apple's flagship iPhone 5s.
After years of trying to make airlines and everyone involved with the aviation industry realize that mobile phones on planes weren't a recipe for disaster, it seems that once again we may be banned from using them in the air.
Even though Samsung has successfully competed alongside the Apple iPhone over the past few years in the battle of the high-end smartphones, there are definitely strengths and weaknesses on both sides. For while critics of Apple have pointed out the lack of display real-estate, NFC and other such features, the Samsung Galaxy line-up has not yet offered fans of premium, metallic build anything to write home about. The Korean outfit looked on as the likes of HTC and compatriot LG began churning out these more substantially-crafted devices, but according to a new leak, the supposed "Galaxy Alpha" may include chamfered metal edges akin to the Apple iPhone.
Sometimes we just start writing something and then have to stop to make sure we're not going completely crazy. This story is one such effort, and we're sure you'll understand why when you read the next sentence: Al-Qaeda prefers Android over Apple's iOS as its mobile operating system of choice.
Samsung's Galaxy S5 has, like previous Galaxy S releases, been among the most popular Android devices of the year, and although the MWC showcasing was rather underwhelming, the actual products boasts a spectacular display and camera. If you're in ownership of this device and wish to root, you can do so via the towelroot tool, and below, we're going to run you through the steps to achieve root access.
Apart from the myriad of changes that accompanied Android KitKat, one of its highlighting feature was the Google Now Launcher, which had a unique look and feel from all app launchers we’ve seen from Google to date. Granted, it’s a complete stock offering, and its bare minimum features assure that everything is there when needed without being hungry on resources. But why should only KitKat users cherish all the benefits of it? Well that’s about to change, as from today, Google’s app launcher is now compatible with devices running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and up, bringing its support to millions of devices worldwide.
As if the reports of NSA spying over all your mobile phone and Internet activity weren’t enough to make customers all the more paranoid, a recent major security flaw discovered in Android and BlackBerry devices (and some iPhones as well) can basically put millions and millions of customers worldwide at the risk. The vulnerability can basically allow an attacker to assume the highest level of control of an affected cellular device and enable theft of personal data and more. Details past the break.
Flappy Bird made a dramatic exit from the iTunes App Store and the Google Play Store, leaving users scratching their heads as to when it will make its dramatic return. Though its developer - Dong Nguyen - had promised that it will make a comeback, with gameplay slightly toned down as to prevent frustration among players, but now, the game has returned, but there’s a catch.
















