Since the 64-bit Apple A7 processor came into play with the iPhone 5s, users have found instances of lag and disruption to be few and far between. But whereas software updates have still offered performance boosts for these newer devices, those in ownership of the iPhone 5 or earlier must dredge every little bit of extra speed they can get from continually improved editions of Apple's iOS. With iOS 8.1.3 having been closely followed by iOS 8.2 beta 5 download during the past week or so, we can now take a look at how these new builds compare with one another on two less recent handsets: the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4s.
Uber, the taxi company built for the Digital Age, has seen tremendous growth in the past few years, and despite a fair amount of opposition - no less from disgruntled preexisting taxi firms - continues to expand its reach and range of services. But while everything seems to be plodding along relatively smoothly just now, a new report suggests that the dark, shadowy and imposing figure of Google may be lurking in the background, and despite the Big G having pumped major investment into Uber over the past 18 months or so, could now be looking to build a directly-competing service.
Here's how you can disable Adobe Flash Player in Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Internet Explorer and keep your PC / Mac safe from major vulnerabilities like this latest 0-day. More details and complete guide can be found here.
WhatsApp, now owned by Facebook, is the most-used cross-platform IM app going, and since the acquisition last year, has been the subject to a number of changes and improvements. Towards to the tail-end of last month, for example, a WhatsApp Web Client was launched, and although it could do with a few feature enhancements, is pretty functional for a version 1.0. Now, though, it has emerged that the WhatsApp Web Client has brought a new privacy concern, with syncing issues between the app and the Web Client seemingly exposing users' personal pictures.
The life and achievements of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs seem made for a Hollywood movie, and with The Social Network's writer Aaron Sorkin at the the helm of a flick based on the official Walter Isaacson biography, there's a genuine feeling that this could be another tech blockbuster. But Sorkin and the rest of the team tasked with prepping the Universal Pictures-commissioned biopic haven't had an easy ride in assembling the cast, and only recently arrived at Michael Fassbender and Seth Rogen as Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Now, for the first time, we get a look at these two actors in character.
Free app giveaways are great and all, but often, it's those that aren't selling or are below expectations that lose their price tag as devs look to bump user figures. Sometimes, though, the great apps go completely free, and in these instances, we do our best to point you in the right direction. Now, you can download the wondrous Slow Shutter! app free on iOS, although there are one or two steps involved in claiming. More details below.
Samsung is all set to unveil the Galaxy S6 on the 1st of March, and the Korean giant has started dispatching some rather mysterious invites for its event. Head on after the break for further details on where it's all going down.
A new supercharged Raspberry Pi 2 has just been announced and it's the fastest and meanest one from the company to date. Oh and this matchbox-sized computer will be running Windows 10, for free. Yes, you read that right, so head on after the jump for further details on this exciting new development.
If you're a fan of portable gaming and have been craving to play some classic PlayStation Portable (PSP) titles on your smartphone or tablet, you've come to the right place. The famous PSP emulator, titled PPSSPP, has been released as v 1.0 for Android devices over at the Google Play Store, and brings almost all the goodness of its iOS counterpart to the mix.
The WhatsApp voice calling feature has been spotted running for a few users, and it is expected that the rest of us could soon be getting our hands on it. Head on after the jump for further information on this development.
















