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Samsung previews new Wallet app, shares similarities with Apple Passbook

by Russell Co on Mar 01, 2013 | No Comments

Samsung unveiled its Wallet app for Android during its Developer Day at the Mobile World Congress. The app allows users to store event tickets, boarding passes, membership cards, and coupons in your virtual wallet, similar…

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Google Settings app quietly appears accompanying G+ Sign-In system

by Russell Co on Feb 28, 2013 | No Comments

Are you an Android user? You may have noticed a new green Google app that might have quietly popped up on your phone. Accompanying Google’s roll out of Google+ sign-in support for both apps and…

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HP unveils 7-inch HP Slate 7 Android tablet, starts at $169

by Russell Co on Feb 27, 2013 | No Comments

MWC isn’t only for phones, as HP unveils the 7-inch HP Slate 7 tablet. HP’s previous attempts into the tablet market have failed to make a splash, so the company is looking to foray into the…

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Fujitsu brings senior-friendly Stylistic S01 Android smartphone to the international market

by Russell Co on Feb 19, 2013 | No Comments

At times, the older generation has difficulties working with newer technology, such as smartphones. Now, Fujitsu is announcing its first step into the smartphone market outside of Japan with its 4-inch senior-friendly smartphone starting in France with…

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Bandai brings Tamagotchi to your Android

by Russell Co on Feb 15, 2013 | No Comments

When 90s kids crack open their drawers, they’ll find a treasure trove of knickknacks that include the ubiquitous Tamagotchi. You didn’t even have to own one to know about it, with its unforgettable needy beeping noises.…

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Google could fork over $1 billion to stay default search engine on iOS

by Russell Co on Feb 13, 2013 | No Comments

Google and Apple have been at odds for quite some time now, with Steve Jobs famously going “thermonuclear” on Android, while Google partners are busy in court with Apple for patent infringement. But the fact…

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Nexus 4 wireless charging orb appears in US Google Play store for $59.99

by Russell Co on Feb 12, 2013 | No Comments

Google has finally released the Nexus 4 wireless charging orbs for sale in the Google Play store for $59.99, though it’s only available in the US. No news when it will be available internationally yet.…

Posted in Accessories, News, Smartphones
Wine goes mobile: Windows apps on your Android in the near future

by Russell Co on Feb 06, 2013 | No Comments

Running Windows apps on your Android device could be a reality pretty soon as Wine for Android is coming. Wine (WINdows Emulator or Wine Is Not an Emulator) is an open source program that allows…

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Android malware apps on the loose, listens in on you

by Russell Co on Feb 06, 2013 | No Comments

Inexpensive Android smartphones are taking over the market and most users look for ways to speed up their devices, usually by freeing up memory. As more and more demand software that provides a speed bump,…

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Android Key Lime Pie coming this Spring?

by Russell Co on Feb 04, 2013 | No Comments

Looks like we’ll be getting a major Android update this spring if rumors are to be believed. The folks at Android Police managed to get hold of some documents from Qualcomm showing that the next major…

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