Android stories - Page 21
Android App Review: Reading Log
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Perhaps there's some irony writing about it as an app reviewer, but encouraging children to read books can be a difficult process.
Android App Review: Villains RPG
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Villains RPG misses the mark, offering more admin than adventure in its lacklustre portrayal of villainy, despite a promising premise.
Android App Review: Writer
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Writer is a quick and clean word processing app. It has limited features, but what it does it does reasonably well.
Samsung tests the water with first Tizen smartphone
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Samsung has unveiled the Samsung Z, the first commercially available smartphone powered by the Tizen platform.
Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues
Thu, 29th May 2014
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Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.
Apple and Google call patent war truce
Mon, 19th May 2014
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For those managing to keep up with the growing complexity of patent lawsuits, a truce has been called; between warring rivals Apple and Google.
Android users held to ransom for 'viewing illegal porn'
Fri, 9th May 2014
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Android users face ransom demands after malware, hidden in porn sites, locks their phones. Pay $300 to unlock, warns Bitdefender.
Android App Review: Phyzicle Sandbox
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Dive into Phyzicle Sandbox, an imaginative playground where physics meets creativity. Ideal for kids and adults alike, it's pure fun.
Microsoft signs Android patent deal with Motorola Solutions
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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motorola solutions
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licensing
Microsoft has signed a patent licensing agreement with Motorola Solutions for worldwide coverage of its patent portfolio.
Android App Review: Pixel Animator: GIF Maker
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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The straight-forwardly named Pixel Animator: Gif Maker lets you make your own pixel animations and save them as gifs.
Android App Review: Norton Security Antivirus
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Norton has been a household name in antivirus software for as long as I've been old enough to care about such things.
Android App Review: Duolingo
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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e-learning
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Duolingo's free app gamifies language learning, offering bitesize lessons in European languages, making it fun yet educational.
Android App Review: Crash Cam
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Crash Cam app transforms your smartphone into a dashcam, offering peace of mind and evidence in the event of a road accident.
Samsung's Galaxy S5 leads the way with improved durability
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Samsung's Galaxy S5 scores 6/10 on SquareTrade's Breakability Score, showcasing enhanced durability in drop and water resistance tests.
Microsoft bags crucial green light for Nokia deal
Wed, 9th Apr 2014
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technology gifts
Microsoft's USD $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services business gets a crucial green light from China's Ministry of Commerce.
Hacking: Not if, but when...
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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cybersecurity
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ios
Some things in life are pretty much nailed on. You pay taxes, you die and you watch the All Blacks smash the Wallabies.
Samsung seeks solace in Apple's 'Holy War' on Google
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Steve Jobs declared a 'Holy War' with Google in 2011, according to emails revealed in the Apple vs. Samsung patent-infringement case.
Android App Review: Zomato - Restaurant Finder
Sun, 23rd Mar 2014
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Whether you're looking for a particular dish or cuisine, or just want to know what's open closest to your house at 3am, Zomato can help you with that.
Android App Review: Gurk, the 8-bit RPG
Sun, 23rd Mar 2014
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Gurk, the 8-bit RPG, hits nostalgia but misses depth, ideal for those longing for simple, old-school gaming. Not for the modern seeker.
Skype update won't 'negatively affect' Android battery life
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Skype's new Android update pledges all-day app usage without draining your battery, addressing previous performance issues.