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In a recent study conducted by Xyologic, results show that in 2012 Apple will no longer have the advantage when it comes to app downloads, the Cupertino-based company will be surpassed by Android. The study was taken last month, showing Apple holding its lead with 1.45 billion app downloads in that month vs 0.64 billion…
Apple wins another round in the fight against Samsung. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is officially banned from being sold in Australia. Apple originally sued Samsung for infringing two patents regarding multi-touch gestures and controls. Back in August, Samsung had originally agreed not to sell the tablet in Australia anyway until the judge made a verdict.…
It looks like the rumors were right, as Samsung and Google have just sent out invitations for an event Oct. 19 in Hong Kong. This should be the unveiling of the Nexus Prime (or whatever it’s called) and the first time we get a good look at Android Ice Cream Sandwich. The Nexus Prime and…
Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto series is one of those series that could easily be as recognizable as any other game series that include an Italian plumber from Brooklyn or a large, blue hedgehog that has an obsession with gold rings. The games started off as a top-down open-world action title, which Grand Theft Auto:…
After updating its iPhone application, online video game rental service GameFly is releasing a new Android app, too. Available for both smartphone and tablet users, the application allows users to: Create a profile page and browse profiles of other gamers Find new people to play with on Xbox LIVE, PSN and Wii Post updates and…
Towards the end of the summer Samsung announced several Android devices, but more importantly they also introduced a completely new naming scheme. Devices likes the Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy S II fell into the “Super Smart” category, devices such as the Galaxy R, which is the Galaxy S II, but with a less capable…
If you’re looking for a “different” budget Android smartphone, maybe O2 UK has something for you. The Telefónica-owned operator is now offering the Samsung Galaxy Ace Purple, which as you can imagine is a version of the Galaxy Ace in purple. Not sure why the name change was needed, but hey – God knows what…
T-Mobile updated its VoIP service Bobsled with new features. The new functionality provides users with an easy way to call Facebook friends from most desktop browsers, Android-powered smartphones and tablets, as well as Apple iOS devices. In addition, the service now provides users with free calls to any mobile or landline phone number in the…
Last time I talked about my essential Android apps, this time I’ll try to come up with a general list of must-have apps, pointing only to those applications that we all need. What’s more I’ll divide the applications in few groups to make it easier for you to find the app you really need. Let’s…
AT&T and Samsung will most likely release another Android update for the Captivate smartphone, or at least a new Gingerbread leak suggests so. The UCKJ1 build won’t make your Galaxy S outperform the brand-new Galaxy S II, but it will certainly make things run smoother. Not sure how smoother, but you can test for yourself…