iSkin unveiled two different case series and headphones for the hot-new Samsung Galaxy S III. First come the sexy lookin’ iSkin aura cases which are touted to provide “outstanding protection in a slim and lightweight package.” Made of rubber coated polycarbonate accented with aircraft grade aluminum, these cases come in three different color options, including…
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Jawbone JAMBOX gets a software update: enhanced speakerphone, silent mode and Android companion app
Jawbone released a new software update for its JAMBOX portable speaker. Version 2.2 is free to download from Jawbone’s MyTALK platform, packing a ton of new feature such as: Enhanced speakerphone that makes JAMBOX’s speakerphone “Type 1” compliant for even crisper and clearer calls. Jawbone Companion for Android app – with the update, JAMBOX supports…
New mobile malware detected in Google Play
Symantec has identified a new malware called Android.Dropdialer in the official Google Play market. The threat was posted as two popular titles, “Super Mario Bros” and “GTA 3 Moscow City,” on June 24 and since then have generated between 50,000 and 100,000 downloads. It’s kinda scary to think that these two apps managed to stay…
The Clash of Ecosystems infographic
In today’s mobile space, it’s all about who (which company) has a bigger ecosystem. Apple is still leading the way with its iOS platform, though Google’s Android is catching up. Microsoft’s Windows Phone is also a contender but it’s still far away from the two leading operating systems. That said, we also have few losers…
Nearly 80% of U.S. women find their mobile video viewing increasing
The largest independent mobile video service Vuclip announced the results of a recent survey of women with 2,700 respondents from the U.S. The results suggest that 78% of women believe their time spent viewing content on mobile is increasing. Moreover, it found that approximately 55% of women are spending more than 30 minutes per day…
Deals of the Day – July 13: HTC One S (T-Mobile) $24.99
Today, $24.99 will get you the HTC One S from T-Mobile (for new customers and two year contracts renewals). This deal takes $175 off the normal contract price for this phone, a savings of 88%! The HTC One S is T-Mobile’s variant of the HTC One X, with a slightly smaller screen at 4.3 inches…
Hack subverts iOS in-app purchases, lets you get stuff for free
Just when you thought iOS security was super secure, think again. It looks like someone has figured out how to penetrate the iTunes walled garden. A Russian developer by the name of ZonD80 has published a loophole or trick to bypass Apple’s in-app purchase system, allowing users to “buy” items without paying in iOS. So…
DOJ concerned about cable TV competition in Verizon’s cable spectrum
Remember that huge $3.6 billion spectrum deal Verizon tried to orchestrate with the cable companies (Cox, Time Warner, Comcast, and Brighthouse)? Well, after battling with T-Mobile, the FCC and Department of Justice for almost a year, the number one wireless provider in the United States is one step closer to getting its wish. The only…
Google confirms Nexus 7 tablets are shipping as expected
Google posted an automated message on its customer service line that confirms the Nexus 7 tablets are shipping as expected. TechnologyTell has a recording of the greeting, which was confirmed by Android Police and Ars Technica. The delay that was hinted at by an email from electronics retailer ABT is apparently an error, and customers…
Tiny Post app combines I’d Cap That with social aspects of Instagram
Tiny Post is a brand new iPhone app already featured by Apple that lets its users caption their lives through meaningful photos and text. I’m instantly reminded of I’d Cap That, but instead of focusing solely on humor, Tiny Post users can write their own caption and share it with other social networks as well…









