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A new strap changes both the look and feel of your new Android watch So you have Android strapped to your wrist with your new LG G Watch or Samsung Gear Live. Pretty cool, isn't it? We know both devices are far from perfect, and Android Wear is still in its infancy, but chances are you'll be sporting your new watch daily and putting it to good use — that's why we bought the things,...
Project Tango may not have been conceived in a galaxy far, far away, but on July 11 with the aid of NASA, Google's 3D sensing phone will be sent into space. The 3D sensing phones will be the brains that control and power NASA's Synchronized Position Hold, Enage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites, or SPHERES, robots aboard the International Space Station. Thanks to Project Tango's...
Your smartwatch can count your strides, with no setup required I love the idea of having a step-tracker. But I loathe having to carry yet another device on me. And to that end, I'm loving the integration tracking built into the first around of Android Wear smartwatches. It's a very basic integration for now — steps and only steps — but you can't beat the ease of use. Just wear your...
Slowly but surely, Android 4.4 KitKat is on the rise. The most recent version of Android saw an increase of 4.3 percentage points, according to the latest numbers released by Google. The results include devices that have pinged the Google Play Store over the past seven days, ending July 7. Here's how it breaks down: Android 4.4 KitKat: 17.9 percent, up from 13.6 percent at the...
Following the rise of the ISIS militant group, or Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, in the Middle East, NFC-based mobile payment service ISIS, which is formed out of a joint venture between AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile, will be re-branding its services. Though the decision was made for a rebranding to distance ISIS from the ongoing violence in the Middle East, the...
The research firm Gartner is predicting that the total number of PC, tablet and mobile phone shipments will go up 4.2 percent worldwide in 2014, with traditional PC shipments starting to recover while tablets slow down. Gartner believes that shipments of traditional PC desktop and notebook sales will total 276.22 million units in 2014, while shipments of what it calls "Ultramobiles"...
If you ordered a new Android Wear smartwatch — that'd be the LG G Watch or the Samsung Gear Live — you should see it very shortly, as early shipments are reaching doorsteps today. And on one hand (erm, wrist), these watches are simple creatures, devices on which to display the Android Wear software. But on the other hand (OK, OK, wrist), this is an entirely new platform for Android. It'...
Doodle Jump is one of the most successful mobile games of all time, with well more than 10 million installs on Android alone. The original game continues to do big business on Android, and developer Lima Sky has recently released Doodle Jump SpongeBob SquarePants as a paid Android app as well. 2014 marks the fifth anniversary of Doodle Jump. We recently met up with Igor Pusenjak, co-...
While most leaks concerning the Lumia series fall under the purview of Windows Phone, a recent rumor by @evleaks suggests that Microsoft may be considering launching a Lumia branded handset that runs on Android. There is no further information regarding the handset, when Microsoft intends to launch it. Nokia had previously launched Android powered handsets under the X series, but...
Samsung is not unfamiliar with intense and sometimes clever marketing techniques and its latest Galaxy S5 adverts certainly fall into both categories. If you're a proud Galaxy S3 owner but are wanting something more from the phone, Samsung is lending a hand by showing consumers exactly how much is improved in its latest flagship Android smartphone, the Galaxy S5. Various new...
After slashing roaming costs earlier this year, Vodafone is now rolling out a new deal that allows customers to continue using their plan while abroad for £5 a day. Dubbed WorldTraveller, the deal lets you use our current allowance of texts, voice and data when you travel to the USA, India, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, Ghana, Qatar and South Africa. Should you exceed your quota...
Bentley and Vertu, two iconic British brands, have teamed up in an exclusive five-year partnership to produce a new series of luxury smartphones. The first handset will launch in October and will be followed by a further four units, encompassing authentic Bentley design elements. Since Vertu has done Android in the past, it's not far-fetched to imagine the company releasing rather...
Amazon UK has launched a dedicated store that features various wearable devices across categories like activity trackers, smartwatches, smartglasses, wearable cameras and more. With over a 100 different products already listed, Amazon's wearable technology store currently offers the largest selection of wearable devices. The store features several guides on the different kinds of...
Sony is getting set to launch a new smartphone that makes it easier to capture selfies. While initial details on the device are scant, a leak from earlier today revealed that the device will feature a front-facing LED flash module. A picture shared on Sony's social media accounts shows a group of people posing for a selfie with the hashtags #GetTheFullPicture and #Tomorrow along with...
Google had recently added a feature to its back end that allows for the occasional reminder when using Google Now. Now, when you set up a reminder, you can set up recurring alerts, one-time alerts based on time or location, and the occasional reminder that occasionally pops up to nag you about tasks. This would be great for things like chores, which may not really have an expiration...
Wear Aware is a simple app for your Android Wear smartphone that serves as a leash for your smartphone. When you walk away from your phone, Wear Aware will vibrate and play an audible alarm on your wrist so that you know that you've left your phone behind. This is useful for those times when you've set your phone down on a table at a cafe or restaurant and forget to pick it up when you...
As part of new security protocol at foreign airports, the United States Transportation Security Administration will require cell phones and select electronic devices to be fully charged with the ability to be powered on when going through security screening. The TSA says that devices that won't power on will not be allowed on flights headed to the U.S. The increased security measure...
QR Codes are one of those things where you either love using them or they just don't seem to actually add any convenience to your life. The tech has been around for ages, and every time someone tries to breathe new life into this quick glance data delivery mechanism it seems to gain more and more of a following. The most recent attempt at using QR Codes in apps on phones or as a WiFi...
Amazon is currently offering the Samsung Gear Fit for just $99. That's a 50% discount from the strap-style wearable's normal price of $199. The Gear Fit has a 1.8-inch curved Super AMOLED display, Bluetooth LE connectivity, a heart rate monitor, and is dust and water resistant. It packs a 210 mAh battery, which is supposed to last three to four days per charge with typical usage, or...
If you're on Sprint and making use of a Galaxy S5, you might have an update waiting for you. Although it's a simple, small update it adds one feature we're sure at least a few folks will love to finally see arrive and that is Wi-Fi calling. The update is noted to be software version G900PVPU1ANE5 and will be rolled out in batches so if you're not seeing it as of yet, well you'll...