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Samsung Sends Out Unpacked 2014 Press Invites, Likely To Announce Galaxy Note 4

Ben Reid·August 5, 2014

On the first week of September, with the IFA tech gathering looming, Samsung usually showcases the latest addition to its phablet 'Note' series, and although we've heard several reports with regards to the Galaxy Note 4, it's now certain that Samsung Unpacked will be held on September 3rd. The Korean outfit just passed out invitations to the special event, and although it cannot be confirmed that we'll be seeing the Note 4, the timing leads us to believe that this will, in fact, be the case.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha To Feature iPhone-Like Chamfered Edges [Photos]

Ben Reid·August 5, 2014

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.

Al-Qaeda’s Mobile OS Of Choice Is Android, Not iOS

Oliver Haslam·August 4, 2014

Popular Media Center Software XBMC Rebranded As “Kodi” With Release Of Version 14

Paul Morris·August 4, 2014

The owners and developers behind the popular XBMC software have announced a name change that will see the software rebranded as 'Kodi'. The name change has been a long time coming in fairness, with the outgoing title suggesting to users that the powerful software is capable of being installed and invoked on Microsoft's Xbox gaming consoles. That may have been true once upon a time, but XBMC hasn't been capable of running on an Xbox since the original hardware release, with no compatibility being offered with Microsoft's 360 or One offerings. The rebrand will see the software welcome in its third name change in the last 12 years and should also provide some much-needed clarity on the Xbox compatibility issues.

How To Root All Galaxy S5 Variants Running Android KitKat

Ben Reid·August 3, 2014

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.

Google Now Launcher Officially Available For All Devices, Download It Right Away!

Uzair Ghani·August 2, 2014

How To Post Self-Destructing Photos To Facebook, Twitter, Google+, More

Oliver Haslam·August 2, 2014

Self-destructible photo messages are nothing new. After all, Snapchat set the ball rolling and then the likes of Facebook and Instagram jumped on for good measure. If you need your photos to go bye-bye automatically, then you're not exactly short of options right now.

Major Flaw In Android, BlackBerry Can Compromise Your Data Using Carrier Installed Tools

Aatif·August 2, 2014

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.

Official Flappy Bird Game Is Back, With Multiplayer And All, But There’s A Catch

Uzair Ghani·August 2, 2014

Unlocking iPhone And Other Smartphones Now 100% Legal, Thanks To Obama

Aatif·August 2, 2014

If you’re a cellular customer in the United States, today marks a very important day for you. As of today, cellular unlocking is legal in the U.S. again - which basically means you can now unlock your mobile phone, including the iPhone or any Android smartphone, to work on any carrier in the country. According to the White House, President Barack Obama is signing the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act today.

Download 30 Android Apps Worth More Than $100 For FREE, Here’s How!

Ben Reid·July 31, 2014

Towards the end of June, Amazon ran a giveaway of Android apps worth over $100, offering a total of 31. Today, the online retail giant is back with another similar deal, and below, we've got the details.

Samsung Sees Alarming Drop In Smartphone Market Share; Blame The Chinese Competitors For It

Oliver Haslam·July 31, 2014

Smartphone Battery Life About To Double In Power Thanks To This New Technology

Oliver Haslam·July 30, 2014

As our smartphones, watches, tablets and even cars have begun to make ever-increasing use of battery power, those batteries haven't quite managed to keep up. We're charging our smartphones at least once a day, and the new smartwatches on the market don't do much better. Cars need recharging at worryingly short intervals, and at this point it's arguable that we've been held back by the amount of juice we can give things. Something has to change.

Instagram Launches Bolt App, Its Snapchat Rival, Download It Now For iOS And Android

Ben Reid·July 30, 2014

Even though we presumed that all of the avenues for a popular IM app had already been explored, the guys at Snapchat had other ideas, and over the past couple of years, particularly among the younger, college-age generations, it has continued to thrive. With Facebook having already made the purchase of Instagram and, more recently, WhatsApp, it's clear that Mark Zuckerberg and his social company wants to flex its considerable clout in this industry and go head-to-head with a new app by the name of Bolt.

Android Fake ID Security Flaw Allows Hackers To Completely Take Over Your Device

Ben Reid·July 30, 2014

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