Starbucks iPhone app adds digital tipping

Starbucks has updated its iPhone app to support digital tipping, said by the coffee shop to be one of the most-requested features from its users, while Android support will come … Continue reading

Google’s Acquisition Of Green Throttle Games Could Signal Better Native Android Gaming

Google has acquired Green Throttle Games – or at least what was left of the company after it essentially shut down late last year, according to a new report by PandoDaily. The startup followed Ouya, GameStick and others in providing an Android-based gaming experience designed for the living room, but it also had considerable talent thanks to founder Charles Huang, who created Guitar Hero,… Read More

Google buys Green Throttle Games leftovers

Google has a massive stockpile of cash sitting around that it often uses to buy firms that have tech or talent that it wants. Google has reportedly stepped up and … Continue reading

Google sued by mother of child spending $65 in virtual currency

This week a woman has sued Google, suggesting that because her child spent precisely $69.95 USD on a phone on an app, the search giant is responsible. This case was … Continue reading

Flappy Bird developer considers reissue with disclaimer

In his home town of Hanoi, Vietnam, Flappy Bird developer Dong Nguyen has this week suggested that he may – possibly – bring the app back from the dead. While … Continue reading

Instagram for Android updates for speed boost

Instagram for Android has been updated with a new UI and faster performance, including making the app fit more comfortably on smaller-screen handsets. The app should now load twice as … Continue reading

GamePop Review: The Android Gaming Console Gets Another Iteration, Still Disappoints

There’s a rush on to be the first Android console maker to strike the right chord with consumers, and there’s no shortage of contenders. Bluestacks is one such contender, and their GamePop is finally ready to ship to consumers. It’s a unique take, packing 500 top Android games into the console pre-loaded and ready to go, all for $6.99 per month. But can it avoid the pitfalls of… Read More

Jawbone UP24 for Android released

Jawbone has released the much-requested UP app for the UP24 fitness tracker, with version 3.0 of the software finally adding support for the Bluetooth wearable. Fresh to the Google Play … Continue reading

Samsung Galaxy S5, Gear 2, Gear Fit features detailed in official hands-on videos

If you have been slightly confused by all the marketing talk and technical specs regarding Samsung’s latest smart devices, then this pair of videos might be for you. These official … Continue reading

New HTC One Ultrapixel camera teased to be more awesome in the dark

HTC seems to be getting the hang of creating these teaser videos for its All New HTC One. This time, the video heads off into a topic that is near … Continue reading