Ace of Diamond is coming to the end of season 1. But fans aren't disheartened, as just this week the announcement of a second season for the anime came in Weekly Shōnen Magazine. Yūji Terajima's manga about a high school baseball team began in 2006. It follows the trials of Eijun Sawamura, a left-handed pitcher who strives to become the ace of his team. He joins up with … [Read more...] about Second Season for Ace of Diamond
Microsoft Oddly Excited Over Low-End Windows Phones
Generally the news coming out an event like Mobile World Congress is buzz-worthy and exciting, filled with cutting edge hardware and software solutions... but leave it to Microsoft to break the mould, and good on them! Some people would argue that if you can't beat 'em, join 'em (speaking specifically about high-end hardware manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, and Huawei), but … [Read more...] about Microsoft Oddly Excited Over Low-End Windows Phones
Microsoft Introduces Foldable Universal Mobile Keyboard
It isn't very often that Microsoft creates a product that truly turns my head, but their introduction of a foldable keyboard at Mobile World Congress is a definite exception. While most of me wonders why people cling so desperately to the idea of having a physical keyboard for their touch-screen devices, another part has to admit there are occasions when having one would be … [Read more...] about Microsoft Introduces Foldable Universal Mobile Keyboard
Zuckerberg Doesn’t Want Telecoms to Fear Internet.org
Zuckerberg took the stage at Mobile World Congress to discuss the state of the union as it applies to his Internet.org initiative (with very little being said about Facebook at all). In an appearance that felt more like a public relations stunt than an actual interview (conducted by Jessi Hempel from Wired Magazine), Zuckerberg wasn't his usual awkward self... instead choosing … [Read more...] about Zuckerberg Doesn’t Want Telecoms to Fear Internet.org
Mortal Kombat X for Android Due in April
Okay, I'll admit it: I'm a sucker for any mobile game that inspires nostalgia. Mortal Kombat X is one of those titles, having been a gaming staple for one platform or another since the classic arcade days. It concerns me more than a little that I can scarcely remember what I ate for lunch yesterday, but I can hear in-game phrases like "Outstanding!" and "Finish him!" inside my … [Read more...] about Mortal Kombat X for Android Due in April
Tinder Remorse Available For a (Variable) Price
Did you mean to swipe left instead of right? The user interface on Tinder can move pretty fast, especially for those of us who are maybe a little quick to judge. Fortunately, Tinder's new "Rewind" feature is finally live... but it doesn't come free. Included in the premium tier of their service, the cost to change your mind seems to vary greatly depending on a number of … [Read more...] about Tinder Remorse Available For a (Variable) Price
Jolla Revives Potential With Updated Sailfish 2.0 OS
Lucky attendees at Mobile World Congress are getting the chance to get hands-on with the updated, security-conscious, Sailfish 2.0 operating system. Inspired by the desire for increased security on mobile devices, Sailfish is starting to mature into itself --becoming a more full-featured, open-source operating system. Married to the Jolla tablet (made by the Finnish company … [Read more...] about Jolla Revives Potential With Updated Sailfish 2.0 OS
Samsung Debuts Design-Focused Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge
After the underwhelming release of the Galaxy S5, Samsung proudly announced their new Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphones at Mobile World Congress this week. Unfortunately for the tech giant, the cheap plastic feel of the S5 overshadowed its diverse and considerable list of features --ultimately reflecting poorly on profits. Taking cues from the highly successful iPhone 6 and 6 … [Read more...] about Samsung Debuts Design-Focused Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge
Samsung Pay Makes Bid to Win Mobile Payments War
Samsung had a lot to talk about during their address at Mobile World Congress this week, not the least of which being a new mobile payment system. Designed to compete with the likes of Apple Pay and others like it, Samsung Pay promises to offer more choices to financial institutions interested in letting their clients pay using mobile phones. Much like the other options … [Read more...] about Samsung Pay Makes Bid to Win Mobile Payments War
Huawei Announces MediaPad X2 7-Inch Monster Phablet
On top of being a company whose name is rather fun to say, Huawei joined those making big announcements at Mobile World Congress. During their unveiling of a phablet-style smartphone, we learned that the new MediaPad X2 is a little hard to grip (literally)... with a screen measuring a mere 7-inches (somewhere out there Shaquille O'Neal is delighted that there is finally a phone … [Read more...] about Huawei Announces MediaPad X2 7-Inch Monster Phablet