John Sculley, Apple Ex-CEO to Build Smartphone Firm in India
Apple Ex-CEO John Sculley plans to launch a new smartphone in India. The brand name is not disclosed yet, but its leader is already known - Ajay Sharma, former head of the smartphone division of Micromax and HTC India.
Apple-Samsung Patent War Update: Apple's Request Denied, Samsung Products Not Banned, But Will Still Pay Over $900M Damages
In the court fight between Apple and Samsung, Apple renewed its request for a permanent ban of Samsung products, specifically 23 smartphones and computer tablets. However, Judge Lucy Koh denied the request.
Oscars 2014: How Samsung Got the Best Product Placement and Won the Oscars, Big Time
Samsung was the big winner in the recent Oscars 2014. How it got the award was not a result of planning, but how things went out naturally. Though a major sponsor of the show, its best product placement was spontaneous, a result of last-minute decisions that uproared social media and made history.
Pugo - the Story Behind Flappy Bird Philippine Version
The Vietnamese Flappy Bird went home, and here comes one from the Philippines - the native bird Pugo!
What A Handy Keyboard It Would Be With Samsung Smart Glasses
A patent has emerged for Samsung seeking an augmented reality keyboard to appear in the hand of a smart glasses user.
Does Windows Phone 8.1 Find A Killer App In Cortana?
Cortana's photo, allegedly Siri's rival, has been featured online. But this has not yet been confirmed.
iPhone Wakes You Up To the Smell Of 'Bacon'
One of the best and "feel-good" innovations of the new iPhone can wake you up not with its sizzling sound, but with the real smell of bacon.
Apple iWatch To Have A Smarter Siri
Apple is currently working on a more intelligent Siri for the iWatch. The company wants that Siri can interact with third-party services and apps more closely. Apple has deals with some partners such as OpenTable for Siri and Yelp, but the goal is for the digital assistant to work with any app.
Geneva International Motor Show 2014: Apple CarPlay - From iPhone To iCar
Apple has announced the CarPlay infotainment service at the International Motor Show in Geneva will be held from March 6-16.
Windows XP Support Ends On April 8 But OS Will 'Live Long'
Microsoft Windows XP users have been warned by pop-up alerts and Web pages in the Internet that Microsoft will end its support for the venerable operating system by April 8. Also, there will be no security patches, bug fixes and software updates for the OS.
The World’s Richest in Technology: Bill Gates Tops Again, Zucherberg is 2013 Top Earner
Technology can produce wealth, when tapped rightfully. When Forbes gives its list of the world’s wealthiest people, topping the list is no less than a man from technology – Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Another figure from tech, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is the top earner of the year.
Oppo Finds a Monster 50-MegaPixel Camera for Android Phone Oppo Find 7 - Leaked Photo
Oppo Find 7 is seen again in a leaked photo uploaded in Chinese microblogging Weibo, this time revealing a 50-megapixel monster camera. A few days before its debut, this Oppo flagship smartphone is also heard to be released in two screen versions.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Pre-Registration Higher Than Galaxy S4, Expected Release Date Is April 11
Samsung Galaxy S5 is making waves in at least two pre-registration pages. It is making scores that soar higher than what the Galaxy S4 got during its infancy.
Galaxy Gifts: Samsung Galaxy S5 Is Giving Out $575-Equivalent Freebies
Samsung is adding sugar to Galaxy S5 with loads of freebies all worth $575. It announced on Monday March 3 that customers who will get their hands on Galaxy S5 will enjoy a bunch of freebies in the form of subscriptions to some apps that just make sense.
Microsoft Wants Xbox Live To Fuel Android and iOS Games
Microsoft’s plans with regards to Xbox Live were revealed in a job listing which the company confirmed later. The Xbox Live wants to make the social gaming service the ultimate platform mobile devices.
‘Amazing Things Happen’ - Samsung Galaxy S5 Swarmed By Hollywood Stars In Oscars
Samsung Galaxy S5 is a star in last night’s Oscars. It debuted its first ad and turns sponsorship into all-star selfies. It got for itself a taste of limelight again – for the second time after the mobile world congress 2014 in Barcelona.
The Next HTC Phone “HTC All New One” YouTube Navigation
The upcoming HTC All New One has another teaser. The video which is uploaded onto YouTube gives a software and a hardware tour of the smartphone.
Apple 2014 Release Roundup: iPhone 6, Apple TV, iOS 8, iWatch And iTV
With Apple iPhone 6, Apple TV, Ios 8, iWatch and iTV, its seems Apple has a lot up its sleeves for 2014.
How To Use Google Restaurant Menu In Search Result Pages
Google becoming more food-centric can provide practical assistance to many users. A new article from TechCrunch said Google will have a new feature to help food lovers choose a menu as it will try to showcase restaurant menus in the actual result pages.
Apple iOS In the Car: Making Your Vehicle Work Like An iPhone
Apple iPhone 5S still tops the list as the best handset of the month. After the recently concluded MWC 2014 in Barcelona Spain, the newly launched smartphones in the Mobile World Congress may make moves to catch up but mostly their availability will still be next quarter.
10 'Nice To Have' Boeing Black Phone Cool Features
Boeing Black smartphone highlights cybersecurity on governments. It has been reported that countries like the U.S. and other governments such as China conduct espionage activities on corporate and government networks to collect strategic information.
Windows with Bing – Microsoft’s Trial with Free Windows 8.1
Windows with Bing, is a free trial version of Windows 8.1 which is thought to be a placeholder when operating systems will become free in the future. Updates will be announced on April 2, during the Microsoft’s Build Conference.
New Google Chrome Beta Has Hands-Free Voice Search Feature
The new Google Chrome Beta is finally bringing the hands-free voice search feature that Google has been working on in the past few years. It can now handle voice searches on the search box of the Chrome browser.
Blippar Glass: Google Glass Gets New AR and Ads Perspective
Blippar has gone a long way in just a short time, bringing quick-as-lightning image recognition and AR to mobile ads. Today, it steps further ahead and goes into the wearables category, and landed first on Google Glass.
Boeing Android Black Smartphone is Champion for Data Security
Black is an Android smartphone which main purpose is for data security. This Boeing-made phone selects its market and cannot be repaired. Any attempt to tamper the phone will trigger it to self-destruct.
Google Project Ara Is Expected to Produce Cheaper Android Smartphone
Project Ara is developing a prototype of a modular smartphone which can be sold in the market at $50; but can be transformed into a high-end unit by its owners.
Sandisk MicroSDXC: Expanding Your Android Phone’s Storage Capacity
A recent innovation by Sandisk helps boost storage capacity of Android devices which may have issues of storage spaces being eaten up by OEM and carrier pre-loaded softwares that are difficult to remove.
HTC's Upcoming Smartphone May Be Named "All-New HTC One," Desire 816 and Desire 610 Launched at MWC 2014
There is a new teaser of the HTC One successor by HTC Corporation, which hints of what the next flagship phone’s name will be. Meanwhile, the Taiwanese phone maker launched two mid-range phones at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona – HTC Desire 816 and Desire 610.
MWC 2014: Motorola to Launch Moto X and Smartwatch This Year
Motorola is keeping up with the pace of other phone makers as it will launch another version of the Moto X handset as well as a smartwatch this year. The company promised that it will not slow down even with the Google-Lenovo deal, and when it will be under the new owner, Chinese company Lenovo.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Big Screen: When Smaller Is Not Better
Samsung Galaxy S5, the recently unveiled flagship smartphone, comes up with a 5.1 inch screen, slightly bigger (but still increasing) from its predecessor Galaxy S4 which has a 5-inch display. The company’s Galaxy S line never drop in its screen size since 2010 and the market is now clearly and strongly demanding for bigger screens. This trend is apart from the old adage in electronics that “smaller is better.”