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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Android users held to ransom for 'viewing illegal porn'

Fri, 9th May 2014
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Android users face ransom demands after malware, hidden in porn sites, locks their phones. Pay $300 to unlock, warns Bitdefender.
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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.
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Microsoft signs Android patent deal with Motorola Solutions

Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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Microsoft has signed a patent licensing agreement with Motorola Solutions for worldwide coverage of its patent portfolio.
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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.
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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.
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Android App Review: Duolingo

Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Duolingo's free app gamifies language learning, offering bitesize lessons in European languages, making it fun yet educational.
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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.
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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.
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Microsoft bags crucial green light for Nokia deal

Wed, 9th Apr 2014
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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.
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Hacking: Not if, but when...

Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Some things in life are pretty much nailed on. You pay taxes, you die and you watch the All Blacks smash the Wallabies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Skype update won't 'negatively affect' Android battery life

Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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Skype's new Android update pledges all-day app usage without draining your battery, addressing previous performance issues.