In the beginning, Google gave users a full 24-hours to regret an app purchase. In 2010, they updated their policy such that users only had 15-minutes to change their minds (which is a little tight, especially if you like to shop on your desktop and have apps downloaded onto your device from there --this method of shopping can add a few extra minutes to complete installation). … [Read more...] about Google Offers 2-Hour Refund Window for Paid Apps
Samsung Launches Apple Bashing Campaign
Before I begin, let me assert: I do not hate Samsung and I do in fact like many of their products. Heck, in many ways I actually think that their new Galaxy Note Edge is prettier to look at than Apple's new iPhone 6 Plus. What I do find disappointing is that the day after Apple's big announcement, Samsung responds with a series of ads that do little more than bash their … [Read more...] about Samsung Launches Apple Bashing Campaign
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Takes Aim at iPad
It almost seems like tablets can be lumped into two distinct categories these days: "iPads" and "other tablets"; so if you don't have one, you have the other. Those in the know will tell you this isn't true, and that there are plenty of quality contenders in the tablet game --whether you are interested in an iPad or not. To this end, Sony has released their latest contender, … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Takes Aim at iPad
Dell Launches Ultra-Thin Venue 8 7000 Tablet
I'm impressed with any manufacturer willing to release a new product the day after a major Apple event. This go-around, Dell has announced that they have the "world's thinnest tablet" in their new Venue 8 7000 device. Featuring an 8.4" screen-size, the profile of the Venue 8 7000 is only 6mm thick (thin). There are other tablets that come in close: Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S … [Read more...] about Dell Launches Ultra-Thin Venue 8 7000 Tablet
Apple Watch: The Amazing Wearable I Hate to Love
So it happened: Apple entered the wearables market (or at least they promised to, with a release date slated for 'early 2015'). From the moment I heard it was a watch, I wanted to hate it. I was ready to hate it. I was ready to stand up tall and declare that I don't wear watches and will never wear this watch. Not long afterward, I was left wondering how I lived without a … [Read more...] about Apple Watch: The Amazing Wearable I Hate to Love
Apple Keynote Cues Launch of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
And so begins the longest 10 days of my life (at least so far this month). Bringing an end to dueling industry expectations, Apple has announced the release of two new versions of the iPhone: the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. The screen size may be dimensionally larger, but both models are delightfully thinner than previous versions of the iPhone (coming … [Read more...] about Apple Keynote Cues Launch of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
U2 Makes Musical History: New Album Launches Free to .5B iTunes Customers
Okay, it's official --Apple not only knows how to generate hype for one of their signature product release events, they also know how to close out a keynote address: with a performance by a legendary rock band and the release of a major studio album... for free. As long as you are an iTunes subscriber (or become one), U2's new album is ready and waiting for you to download. … [Read more...] about U2 Makes Musical History: New Album Launches Free to .5B iTunes Customers
Amazon Prime Instant Video Available on Android
In an update that has been a very long time coming, Amazon has made their Prime Instant Video service available to Android users on-the-go! All you need to get started is the core Amazon shopping app, giving you instant access to the entirety of Amazon's online retail catalog. As an added incentive, users are also being offered 5GB of free photo storage using Amazon's Cloud … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Instant Video Available on Android
Google Play Movies & TV Adds Offline Playback for iOS
Google Play users on Android have had the ability to save television shows and movies for offline viewing for a while now, but thanks to a new update, iOS users can experience the same convenience. Whether you are frequently on-the-go and find yourself away from an Internet connection or suffer with slow download speeds, being able to save content for later is extremely … [Read more...] about Google Play Movies & TV Adds Offline Playback for iOS
Twitter Goes Commercial With New “Buy” Button on Mobile
Rumours are now a reality: Twitter has released their first commerce product. Following the hiring of former Ticketmaster CEO, Nathan Hubbard, mock-ups of a "Buy Now" button have been leaked all over the Internet; today rumours become reality. The official launch announcement from Twitter reads: "Today we are beginning to test a new way for you to discover and buy … [Read more...] about Twitter Goes Commercial With New “Buy” Button on Mobile