Microsoft recently revealed the latest end-user data request figures in its Law Enforcement Requests Report for the first six months according to which it received 37,196 global requests for user data from…
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Google to boot noncompliant Android app developers starting next week
The 30 day time limit that Google gave to Android app developers in late August is almost up and it will soon start banning them if they don’t comply with two key…
Hackers bypass Apple iPhone 5S TouchID
Hackers over at the Chaos Computer Club have claimed successful bypass of Apple iPhone 5S’ TouchID using traditional means of defeating fingerprint security systems through the use of easily available everyday material…
BlackBerry Messenger for Android, iOS rollout suspended
BlackBerry has announced the suspension of global rollout of BBM for Android, iOS possibly because of too many registrations in the first eight hours of the opening up the servers and that…
2013 Haswell MacBook Pro Launch Clue in $300 Student Incentive
Apple might not be willing to confirm the 2013 Haswell MacBook Pro release date, but as far as evidence the thing is at least on its way, we’re spoilt for choice. Following…
Microsoft is taking big financial loses on Surface and Windows 8
There was never going to be any good news in the latest figures filed by Microsoft and one area in particular, that is more than struggling, is the whole of the smartphone…
Downsizing is a good thing. Especially if your HTC One does not fit in your pocket. Ity bity Mini.
Many smartphone manufacturers have been on the big is better roller coaster of late, blurring the lines between smartphone and tablet, creating the phablet even. When you have reached the practical physical…
All new Google Maps 2.0 iOS App finally available for the iPad.
When Apple unceremoniously removed the wires that connected Google maps data to all the location services on iOS, it caused more than a bit of a stir. Firstly, users get used to…
Verizon announcement: Will it be the Moto X or Droid Ultra building on iPhone 5 and Galaxy S4 momentum?
Mobile carrier, Verizon, has more contracts, for more mobile phones in America, than any other carrier. It is, for this reason perhaps, that it is known by the nickname ‘Big Red’. It…
HTC to enter the phablet market with the HTC One Max.
The sub 7 inch tablet, or Phablet, as they are being referred to, is looking to be the device of choice for consumers at the moment and the manufacturers are all vying…
Google Nexus 7 does have its uses, even for a Mac lover.
If you own an Apple computer the chances are, if you own a 7 inch tablet or are in the market to buy one, it will be an iPad Mini. The belief…
Apple maybe facing delays to the rumored iPad Mini Retina display upgrade.
On the face of it, the iPad Mini will of course get an upgrade in September, by tech lover’s favorite Cupertino resident, Apple Inc. at the WWD conference. This is because, the…
Tesla S, Roadster way out in front of Leaf, RAV4 EV in long distance electric care race
Why are we not all driving electric cars by now? If you listen to the manufacturers advertising we should all be driving them? There is however one reason (apart from the sky-high…
Want a 7 inch tablet? Buy now of wait? Updates to Nexus 7, iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HD Coming Soon
If you are in the market for a smaller sized tablet, say with a screen around seven inches, you currently have a great selection. The Nexus 7 from Google, running the companies…
Samsung rolls out update to the Galaxy S4.
There should always be a twinge of excitement when you see the ‘an update is available’ message on your device. This hopefully means there is something new coming to your device and…