The United States House of Representatives has taken the opportunity to unanimously pass a bill that finally declares the act of unlocking a cellphone to be perfectly legal. The bill, which passed through the Senate, overturns last year's decision to continue to make unlocking cellphones illegal, and is expected to be signed into law by President Obama's administration.
Although our mobile devices seem to offer an endless list of great features and perks that, even some five or so years ago, we could only have dreamed about, there remains a great deal that our much-lauded smartphones and tablets simply aren't capable of. Now thermal imaging isn't something that consumers are necessarily crying out for, but as anybody else who played Splinter Cell will be able to vouch, having such abilities in real life would be pretty darned cool. Thanks to one company, iPhone users will soon be able to experience thermal imaging by attaching a contraption known as a FLIR, or forward-looking infra-red device, to the back, and on first glance, we're certainly impressed.
Along with the many, many enjoyable new titles that manifest themselves over at the different app stores on a daily basis, developers have sought to appeal to nostalgic gamers with a series of remakes, spin-offs and ports of those older, yet still much-loved classics. The King of Fighters '98 is one such title, and in case you hadn't already guessed, has just been released for those rocking an iOS on an Android device. Details, as well as the information on where you can download the game, can be seen below.
We see all manner of video clips whereby some of our favorite gadgets are destroyed or otherwise irreparably harmed. Sometimes, there's a practical reason for the destructive behavior, such as to test the robustness of a particular product in a given situation. However, it's frequently the case that these coveted devices are trashed purely for entertainment, and the perverse pleasure of the on-looking tech world. Case in point, a new video demonstrating what happened when an iPhone 5s was run over by a train. Yes, you read that right - a train. Below, you can catch the video, and we're pretty sure that you won't want to miss this one.
If you're of the generation that used MSN Messenger through your teenage years, then you'll no doubt be familiar with the various fanciful, often hideous emoticons and images that came as a standard part of the conversation. Nowadays, things have been tidied up somewhat when it comes to instant messaging, although numerous app makers have tried to revert us to the glory days of endless possibilities in this regard, and at a time when many of us have become a little tired by the overuse of emojis at seemingly every opportunity, one app lets you turn any image into a conversation prop.
Some good things in life are truly free, or, at least, they tend to become free from time to time. From the Sims 2 Ultimate Collection to paid iPhone and iPad apps that go free, we’re always on the lookout for such deals. And bringing you paid apps that don’t cost a dime has become our pretty much the most regular feature, and today’s no exception either. Our findings today include 7 apps for the iOS platform, and you can catch them all right after the jump.
With the iPhone being such an iconic product in popular culture as well as the tech industry, the talk show hosts regularly latch onto it. In fact, Jimmy Kimmel regularly sets about mocking those with less than a clue about what's next out of Cupertino, and with the iPhone 6 well and truly on the horizon, fellow chat show host Conan O'Brien has taken a rather humorous swipe at the upcoming handset.
Apple's iOS is popular for many reasons, but one of the particularly enticing aspects of the Cupertino's mobile operating system is that it's incredibly easy to use. With that said, even the most experienced iPhone, iPad or iPod touch user probably doesn't know everything there is to know about iOS, and as such, you might just learn something from the neat compilation of tips provided below.
As the iPhone 6's announcement and release are drawing closer by the day, rumors have very much centered around screen sizes and the hardware that will encase Apple's bespoke internals. Today though, the aptly named 'The Information' has published a report that brings the news back to a story that simply will not die.
With the 2014 Comic Con upon us, there’s a lot to look forward to for geeks around the globe. As self-proclaimed geeks, we’re mighty excited as well. However, our daily routine, remains largely unchanged with respect to one key element - our goal of bringing you a daily dose of paid apps for free over at the iTunes App Store. Today, we have 6 such titles for you, including one that will find great appeal with comic book fans. Continue past the break to explore them all.












