The Angry Birds collection of games have not only taken an unknown company and propelled it to world domination in the form of Rovio, but it has also proved iOS and Android gamers with hours upon hours of bird flinging fun. Throw in the countless versions of the game that have made their way to other platforms, and Angry Birds really is quite the phenomenon. After all, with more than 2 billion downloads, Angry Birds is possibly the biggest success story of the App Store.
Not that Apple's first iPhone needed any more publicity to that massive success it has evolved into, but did you know that Barack Obama was one of those lucky few people who got a sneak peek at Apple's then-prototype? Read on after the jump what the American President's opinion was on the unreleased smartphone that would go on to change the whole industry.
How to find out if your iPhone or Android phone will work on other carriers in US, Canada, Japan and other countries around the world. More details can be found right here.
Cyber security is a big thing these days and it's only going to get even bigger as we increasingly blur the lines between our digital and physical lives. A particular set of security researchers know that too well, so when they start to warn of malware targeting iOS devices that don’t need to be jailbroken, it's worth listening to them.
It's a long road to the place where our smartphones can even remotely close in on the performance of handheld cameras, let alone DSLR ones. We've seen smartphones tackle that with the support for additional snap on lenses, like the Sony QX, but that's been a notable dismal experience at best for many. Enter - Olympus Air A01 lens camera, which can mount or simply connect to your smartphone for taking some spectacular photos.
If you've had even a passing interest in the world of Apple over the last few years then you'll be all too aware that rumors surrounding a possible Apple television simply refuse to go away. Things have been a little quieter than usual over the last few months, but Apple is still apparently working to drag the television industry into the 21st century.
Android 5.1 Lollipop update for select devices released. Complete details on features and everything you need to know can be found right here.
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Last year's cycle of Apple keynotes followed a fairly recognized pattern, with the Worldwide Developers' Conference in June swiftly followed up by the iPhone (and Apple Watch) event in September and the iPad refreshes shortly thereafter. But with a new smartwatch on the horizon, one which, as Tim Cook mentioned last week, is on track for April release, we know that there'll be at least one major event before this summer's developer gathering, and according to a new report, the Cupertino is planning to hold a major announcement at the end of this month.
Last year, Apple acquired Beats Electronics for the sum of $3 billion, and since, the Cupertino company has overseen a handful of new hardware releases. Yet while the headphones and speakers have become an iconic part of popular culture, the future of the Beats Music streaming service has remained the subject of much speculation, particularly given the small matter of iTunes Radio. But now, some new information has come to light detailing Apple's plans in this regard, and it would appear that a concerted assault on Spotify et al is nigh.
















