Although many of those downloading games from the App and Google Play Stores are considered to be "casual games," there still remains a considerable number of "hardcore gamers," constantly seeking remakes of the classic beat-em-up's, RPG's and first-person shooters seen throughout many generations of console gaming.
Since Facebook can't always be relied upon to deliver with its mobile app, consumers frequently gravitate towards some of the many third-party offerings available at both the App and the Google Play Stores.
As if heatgate and possible Wi-Fi problems were not enough, now we are hearing reports of new iPad users finding their tablets unable to keep hold of a 3G cellular connection without a reboot. Not exactly ideal for a machine that is, in theory at least, never meant to be turned off!
Google’s Android OS for mobile devices offers a ridiculous amount of variety when it comes to alternatives to pre-included software. Whether it’s replacing the stock launcher, the music app, camera app, dialer, browser and keyboard, it’s basically impossible to not find a third-party alternative that doesn’t completely fit your needs.
Remember those murmurings about the possibility of the Mac getting a Cydia-like store? Well, considering the amount of time that has passed with no further updates about the legitimacy of the project, it would seem that we can put that idea in the 'nice but isn't likely to happen' pile. With that said, all hope should not be lost, especially if the release of the OS X HackStore in the next few months turns out to be a reality.
A certain amount of hysteria has arisen today after a report suggested that a security vulnerability in Facebook's mobile apps could lead potentially to identity theft.
Although Ice Cream Sandwich has been slated somewhat for lack of compatibility and very limited reach, the new design has been loved by many.
If you are one of the many people who believe that a Mac is incapable of falling prey to viruses and Trojans, then it is probably the right time for you to rethink your stance on the situation. In fact, if you are the type who panics easily, then you may want to read on with great interest and take note.
If you cast your minds back to last year, you may remember a little feature introduced by Google-owned YouTube, which allowed users to effortlessly convert standard videos to 3D.
Since killing off the Android Market in favor of the Play Store, Google has been pushing updates on an almost weekly basis in an attempt to plug any lingering issues.
