A new report released in court have shown that Google’s Android phones were meant to have a very different look. Until the iPhone was released in 2007, and it became clear that changes would be needed if they were to compete. Originally, the Android OS was going to be like […]
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Google increases security for Android devices
Google has announced that they will be increasing their security features for Android run smartphones and tablets. These new measures will include a new app verification service that extends past the initial download, and continues to monitor its source and content. It was only of days ago that Google had […]
Dropbox announces Mailbox email app for Android and desktop Mac users
Dropbox announced today that the popular Mailbox email app is now available for Android and Mac desktop users. Another cool thing Dropbox announced is the Auto-swipe feature, currently available only for the Android app. For those who don’t know, Mailbox is an email app launched nearly 3 years ago that […]
Microsoft officially retires Windows XP support
Microsoft has officially retired Windows XP after twelve years, no longer offering support or updates to the system. They have urged users to switch to more modern versions of the software. But it might be a more difficult upward battle than many expected. Windows XP is perhaps the most beloved […]
Microsoft announces Windows Phone 8.1 with Cortana assistant at Build 2014
Microsoft has shown off their new updates for both the Windows 8.1 desktop and mobile OS during their Build 2014 keynote. The reveal is an effort to hook developers that have so far been far from enthusiastic about the latest Windows version. They have shown off the 8.1 updates at […]
Amazon aims to change the TV business with Fire TV set-top box
Amazon have just announced during a live event their first video streaming device: Fire TV set-top box. The event started with Peter Limp on the stage saying that Amazon is looking forward to solve three major issues of current video streaming devices: search, performance, and “closed ecosystem”. On a first look […]
New report shows apps remain a dominant force in mobile web
The number of people who use their smartphones to access the web has been steadily increasing for years. Now a report from Flurry shows that a great deal of that online mobile interaction is being done through apps, not browsers. No one who has been watching the steady increase in […]
