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Android gets a lot of flack for having a malware problem and being generally more unsafe to use than iOS, however there is a significant circumstance according to a new report in which Android prevails in the safety department. Apparently, Android apps on average share less of your personal data than iOS apps might. This…
Oh Google Glass, how you will forever change our lives. Well, maybe. But if the video below is any indication, as soon as the new wearable tech is a little more, how can you say, not so dorky looking, we may be looking at dating becoming even more awkward than it already is. Google’s Project…
Google has updated the Android distribution numbers, and while Gingerbread is still the king in terms of one single version, Android 4.0+ has officially eclipsed version 2.3. Still holding onto a weighty 44.2% of the pie, Gingerbread likely won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. That said, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean both collectively consist…
Ultrapixel camera technology could be coming soon to lower end handsets, according to Omio. The technology which debuts on HTC’s new flagship device, the HTC One, is a new way of taking photos with smartphone cameras. Utilizing larger pixels, this technique means that more data can represent one pixel, making the extra data available to be intelligently…
Old school Final Fantasy fans and newcomers have access to an awesome deal today. In the honor of Final Fantasy Dimensions turning one year old, SQUARE ENIX is offering their throwback RPG for 50% off in the Google Play Store. The game, which is normally $19.99 is available today for only $9.99. This may seem like a substantial…
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 might have taken its sweet ass time to find its way to Verizon in a LTE flavor, but that time has finally come. This Thursday, March 7th, you’ll be able to grab the popular tablet with support for Verizon’ LTE network for $599. The Galaxy Note family is known for making…
The fashion-focused Nokia 720 has made its way to the FCC. This new Windows Phone offering has passed through the FCC’s approval stage, but it doesn’t include the LTE capabilities most of us in the United States have grown accustomed to. Therefore, it is hard to believe the device will come stateside anytime soon. Much…
Google Maps for iPhone just got updated with some new features today. Version 1.1 adds some polish to an already impressive application, including integration with Google Contacts so you can quickly search for friends’ addresses by name. Users also get better local places search for finding businesses around you with keywords like “restaurants” and “bars.”…
Amazon is slowly moving in on Apple’s tablet market share. According to a recent Yankee Group survey, Amazon is the second most desirable vendor among consumers planning to buy a tablet. Of course Apple still remains the tablet leader by a wide margin, with 47 percent of U.S. consumers citing the brand. Amazon, however, is…
Some people post to Twitter or Facebook about their favorite phones, but that wasn’t good enough for Ben-G, who decided to rap about his BFF phone — the Nokia Lumia 920. The YouTube rap video crows about all the major features of the Lumia 920 including its wireless charging, offline navigation and its touchscreen, which…