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Wikipedia users, get ready to see a slew of new pictures on your favorite subjects soon. The Wikimedia Commons app has been released today for both Android and iOS, allowing users to upload pictures directly to the Wikipedia website, adding some much-needed vibrancy to the incredible Creative Commons knowledge base. The Wikimedia Commons app makes…
Mobile game company Gameloft announced that a lineup of its popular titles will be optimized for Samsung’s latest powerhouse, the Galaxy S4. The games will be customized for the best possible performance on the S4’s 5 inch 1080p display and 1.9GHz quad-core processor. The optimized versions will be available in both Google Play and the Samsung Apps application included on…
New rumors are suggesting that Samsung will be releasing three new tablets later this year, the next iteration of Google’s Nexus tablets, as well as one of their own design. With the recent announcement of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 3 and the release of the Galaxy S4, this news proves that the South Korean giant is…
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is easily one of the most exciting tablets to hit the market this year so far, and now it’s officially up for pre-order in the Sony Store. The ultra sleek and sexy tablet oozes style and power out of every port, making it possibly the best Android tablet option around.…
Smartphone drop tests are done to show the durability of one smartphone pitted against another, but they’re also pretty darn fun to watch. This time around, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 is put against Apple’s iPhone 5. The results may sound a bit obvious given the build materials on each device, but the results are…
In an attempt to curb stolen smartphone sales, San Francisco police officers are using a tactic that they hope will shock and awe those who buy stolen iPhones out of doing so. The SFPD is sending out plainclothes officers to some of the rougher areas of SF, offering “stolen” iPhones to unwitting civilians. When someone…
BlackBerry has always had a grip on the UK market, and if the release of the BlackBerry Q10 in the U.K. is any indicator, the company formally known as RIM still has a foothold there. The BlackBerry Q10 was released last weekend in the U.K., and retailer Carphone Warehouse saw an amazingly strong demand for…
Move over Siri, the new version of Google Voice Search for iOS is packing a few punches that may just lay you out. The new Google Search 3.0 app, released today for iOS is coupled with Google Now, a feature that has been available for Android users for some time now. Google Now uses predictive…
Samsung added another tablet to its Android lineup today — the Galaxy Tab 3. The latest in the Galaxy Tab series is a mid-range offering with a 7-inch WSVGA display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and storage options of 8GB or 16GB with microSD expansion up to 64GB. On the back is a 3-megapixel main camera and…
Microsoft has created what I consider a brilliant new Windows Phone ad that tells Apple and Samsung followers to stop arguing with each other all the time. It’s true that the Android vs. iOS battle has evolved nowadays into an Apple vs. Samsung battle. Microsoft says, “Don’t fight. Switch.” and just buy a Windows Phone…