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Here’s Why Instagram’s Hyperlapse App Is Not Available For Android Yet

Oliver Haslam·August 28, 2014

If you're carrying around an iOS device and have even a passing interest in video or the phenomenon that is Instagram then you'll probably want to check out its latest app if you haven't already. Called Hyperlapse, the iOS-only app can record time-lapse video that's ridiculously stable and looks, in all honesty, absolutely terrific.

Factory Reset Is Not Enough, Here’s What You Must Do Before Selling Your Used Android Phone

Oliver Haslam·August 23, 2014

We're all tech lovers at heart here, and given the fact that you're reading this then we're going to go out on a limb and assume you are, too. That assumption means that you're probably guilty of buying and selling your fair share of smartphones too, just like the rest of us.

This Call Recording App For Android Is Robust, Feature-Rich, And Free To Download

Ben Reid·August 20, 2014

Xiaomi’s MIUI 6 Is The Most Blatant Rip-Off Of iOS 7 Yet [Screenshots]

Oliver Haslam·August 18, 2014

If what they say about imitation and flattery is true, then the folks at Apple must be pretty darn flattered right now after Xiaomi showed off the new version of their particular flavor of Android - MIUI 6.

Moto 360 Smartwatch Price Revealed In Best Buy Leak

Oliver Haslam·August 18, 2014

Motorola's Moto 360 is undoubtedly the nicest smartwatch to look at, and coming a while after both LG and Samsung opened the Android Wear market with the G Watch and Gear Live, Motorola should have had enough time to learn from its competition's mistakes.

Android Catches Up With Year Old iPhone 5s By Getting Its Very First 64-bit Processor

Ben Reid·August 13, 2014

Newly Discovered Android Banking Malware Could Defraud Half A Million Users

Ben Reid·August 8, 2014

Android, being open source and all, is a prime target for makers of malicious software, and even though Google's ubiquitous mobile platform has become more and more secure through the generations, it still seems to encounter unwanted threats more frequently than iOS or Windows Phone. A new strain spotted by Russian security experts threatens more than 500,000 Android users by taking advantage of the way some banks process information through SMS, and with the ability to assume almost full control of an afflicted device, it's actually rather dangerous.

Al-Qaeda’s Mobile OS Of Choice Is Android, Not iOS

Oliver Haslam·August 4, 2014

Sometimes we just start writing something and then have to stop to make sure we're not going completely crazy. This story is one such effort, and we're sure you'll understand why when you read the next sentence: Al-Qaeda prefers Android over Apple's iOS as its mobile operating system of choice.

Major Flaw In Android, BlackBerry Can Compromise Your Data Using Carrier Installed Tools

Aatif·August 2, 2014

Smartphone Battery Life About To Double In Power Thanks To This New Technology

Oliver Haslam·July 30, 2014

As our smartphones, watches, tablets and even cars have begun to make ever-increasing use of battery power, those batteries haven't quite managed to keep up. We're charging our smartphones at least once a day, and the new smartwatches on the market don't do much better. Cars need recharging at worryingly short intervals, and at this point it's arguable that we've been held back by the amount of juice we can give things. Something has to change.

Android Fake ID Security Flaw Allows Hackers To Completely Take Over Your Device

Ben Reid·July 30, 2014

New 'Fake ID' security bug has now been found in Android that allows a malicious app to send faked credentials, disguising itself as a legitimate app. The security firm credited with discovering this new malware feels there's genuine cause for alarm.

Hilton Hotel To Let You Use Your Smartphone As Room Key

Ben Reid·July 29, 2014

This Tiny Projector Can Turn Any Wall Into A 80-inch Touch Screen [Video]

Oliver Haslam·July 29, 2014

Fancy projectors can run into the zone of thousands of dollars, especially if they're either made for movie watching or some sort of educational role that requires them to function similar to a touch-screen. It's the latter that we're most interested in here, because TouchJet's TouchPico projector may be about to offer something many could find a real use for, at a fraction of the price of existing solutions.

Show Us Your Phone’s Home Screen Setup

Uzair Ghani·July 27, 2014

We’re doing something really different today, and to make it more fun and interactive for everyone, we’d love to see some input from our readers on this one.

How To Speed Up Galaxy S5, HTC One M8, Nexus 5 In A Matter Of Minutes

Ben Reid·July 25, 2014

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