Many of us, when out and about, use more than one digital device at a time, and whether we're necessarily aware of it or not, there's an invisible pecking order. The smartphone is usually the most important, and the tablet, invariably, the least crucial to the running of our digital errands. It stands to reason, then, that the smartphone would run out of battery a lot quicker than the tablet, and one IndieGoGo group has created a product which allows you to transfer battery to your priority iOS device(s) from another, less important device. If your iPad is sitting in your bag, fully charged, and yourself (and perhaps your friend) are running out of iPhone battery, the ChargeBite ensures that dormant battery doesn't go to waste. Sounds awesome? Read on for more details.
The launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 last week was something of a relief following the months of rumor and speculation, but while many Android fans will have eagerly anticipated the Korean company's latest smartphone, it's certainly not going to enjoy a completely unchallenged release. HTC looks to have put together a very strong challenger to Android's most-lauded device in the form of the questionably-entitled 'One'. With a beautiful aluminum unibody nicely complimented by a Gorilla Glass 2 front panel, it certainly looks the part, and according to an official press statement from HTC itself, it will be heading to the United States by the end of April. More details right after the jump.
Some of the best apps that we have seen for mobile platforms like Android, iOS and Windows Phone have shown us time and time again that you really don't need to reinvent the wheel to produce something great and usable. Developers are often guilty of trying to go a little too far with their creations and tagging features on left right and center purely for the sake of having an app that does just that little bit more. Thankfully, some developers maintain a sense of perspective and remain true to their original purpose of their creation, which is extremely evident with the simplicity of the full!screen app for Android tablet devices.
We should all realize by now that the consumer technology industry is usually greatly influenced by trends in the market, with companies always rushing to be the first to launch the next innovative product.
Back in October, iOS leader Scott Forstall was, along retail SVP John Browett, removed from Apple. It was a surprising decision, even after the nightmare iOS 6 Maps issue, but it quickly emerged that Forstall, in particular, had stepped on more than a few toes within the Cupertino executive ranks. Jony Ive, head of Industrial Design and credited with molding the vast majority of the company's recent success stories, was said to strongly disagree with Forstall's rampant skeuomorphism within the iOS UI, and since the Englishman has taken on the role as leader of Human Interface following Forstall's departure, it now looks as though he plans to remove all remnants of the former iOS Senior Vice President.
When it comes to testing the speed of one's internet connection, few do it better than Speedtest.net for obvious reasons. The site has long since been a portal for providing accurate speed tests, and in more recent times, its mobile app has helped those on-the-fly to detect the speed of their cellular data or connected hotspot. Today, the iOS Speedtest.net app has been given a significant update, and as well as belated support and optimization for Apple's iPhone 5, there's now the option to remove the ads by means of a 99 cent in-app purchase. Details, as well as the download link, are coming up right after the break.
As a music fanatic, I am always looking for new ways to enjoy my favorite artists on my mobile devices. For me, it's all about minimalism and functionality, and it's a motif to which the awesomely-named developer WhazCool also appears to subscribe. Its MorningTunes app is not only striking in terms of UI, but actually proposes a very intuitive system which purports to understand your collection of music.
Most smartphone users really turn to their device’s home screens as a way to get to their everyday tasks done. Many have attempted to change the way we get to these tasks over the years, and now there is another alternative home screen in town: Chameleon Launcher for Android phones, which has just hit the Play Store, after being massively popular on Android tablets.
Google's Eric Schmidt appears to have pointed the finger at Apple over the lack of a Google Now app on the Cupertino firm's iOS devices during a recent Q&A session. More details right after the jump.
All users of Android, and definitely most readers of this website, are likely familiar with Google Play Store, Android’s online directory that connects users with a vast library of Google-approved third-party content, ranging from music and video to third-party apps and e-books. If a newly leaked video today is any indication, Google is getting ready for a major refresh for Google Play, with enhanced features and a much-improved design.
