There’s little doubt that Samsung is growing in more than just smartphone sales, and it would appear that the company is setting out to prove it. A recent tipped hire of a former Apple Store designer suggests that the company is ready to bring on the heat to full-fledged retail stores, likely in a fashion […]
After a bit of a delay earlier this year, the folks responsible for bringing on software updates to the Samsung Galaxy smartphone universe have re-started the push for Android 4.3 Jelly Bean to the Galaxy S III. This release will bring a number of feature updates and improvements to the hardware and – for some […]
A couple of Italian newspapers are reporting that Amazon acquired a mobile payment startup, Gopago, something reportedly taking place amidst work on an “ambitious project”. What this project is wasn’t detailed, but it reportedly is the basis for Amazon’s interest in Gopago — namely, in the startup’s technology. Amazon and Gopago haven’t announced the business […]
Samsung has released “GamePad”, a gaming controller that attaches to a smartphone or tablet for a console-like mobile gaming experience. The GamePad has a telescoping cradle that accommodates mobile devices turned sideways for devices ranging in width from 4 inches to 6.3 inches. The GamePad connects wirelessly to the mobile device via Bluetooth, so physical […]
The newest wave of Google Glass Explorer Edition units are set to be distributed by mail, with Google sending out word that they’re fully prepared to do the switch with boxes of their own. Users that’d signed up over the last few weeks will be seeing a box sent to their residence through the mail […]
While the Android Nokia Lumia device dreamed of by hackers and lovers of crossovers alike has been a subject of rumor for some time now, today’s news appears to dismiss the final product altogether. What we’re to understand now is that the group inside Nokia’s devices division that would have released an Android device – […]
The world of Samsung smartphones runs the gamut from one size to another. Want a phone that doubles as a small tablet? There’s a Galaxy for that. Not everyone finds phablet-sized smartphones of adequate size for a tablet, however, and so they opt for a larger dedicated tablet and, conversely, a smaller smartphone to complement […]
This article was written on July 16, 2012 by CyberNet.
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Apple’s In-App Purchases Hacked
Someone has found out a way to hack in-app iOS purchases so that you are able to get them for free. No jailbreak required.
Digg Sold to Betaworks
A company called Betaworks has swooped in to snag Digg at a reported $500k. Some sources are saying the amount is much higher than that though.
Yahoo Voices Leaks Credentials
Last week Yahoo had a data breach stating that approximately 400,000 email addresses and passwords were leaked in plain text. There is a site set up by a third-party that lets you check to see if your email address was part of the leak.
Amazon Enhances Kindle Fire Gaming with GameCircle
Amazon announced that their new GameCircle service will allow developers to add achievements and leaderboards to their games. It can also track a user’s game progress so that they can pick up where they left off on any device.
Ouya: Android-Based Game Console Breaks Kickstarter Records
Ouya, and Android-based video game console, has been breaking Kickstarter records by pulling in nearly $2 million the first day and $1.7 million the second day. Pledges have been dropping off the last few days though but is still bringing in around $100k per day.
Next Issue: Dozens of Magazines on Your Tablet for a Monthly Subscription
iPad and Android tablet owners can take advantage of a new app called Next Issue that gives you access to dozens of magazines at just $9.99/month.
Dropbox Offering Double Storage for Paying Customers
Dropbox users who are paying for storage are now receiving twice the amount of storage for the same price.
Windows 8 to RTM in Early August
Microsoft announced that Windows 8 will RTM in early August, and will be available to customers at the end of October.
Advanced Gmail Search with Regular Expressions
With a little help from Google Docs you can actually search through your emails in Gmail using regular expressions.
Mint QuickView app for Mac Users
If you use a Mac and Mint.com then the new desktop app by Intuit will provide an easy way to get an overview of your finances.
Download Torrents in Chrome
There is a new “OneClick” Chrome extension that will let users download torrents from within the browser.
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There’s another relatively massive beast of a smartphone in town – over the sea, actually – with the name LG GX here near the end of 2013. What we’re looking at here is a device that’s extremely similar to what was presented with the LG G2, only here we’ve got a bit more of a […]
A lot of people, especially parents, don’t like the fact that any content they or their kids post on traditional social media sites can be hard to remove if needed. You can delete pics from a Facebook profile you own, but it can be difficult to remove any shares of the photos by other users. […]
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