Blackberry is developing a new smartphone with slider keyboard that will run Google Android, instead of Blackberry 10. Industry insiders are alluding that Samsung will be making the phone, with a keyboard and Blackberry will be providing a fleet of apps. The leaked images and details of the Blackberry Slider, code-named Venus shows a new slider handset comprising of … [Read more...] about Blackberry Developing an Android Smartphone
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Apple App Store is Battling Paid Review Services
Apple has realized that there are a large number of companies that pay app reviewers to get their apps on the App Store bestseller lists. One of the most popular ways they do it is to pay Chinese ranking manipulation farm who download, install, and uninstall specific apps over and over again to boost their App Store rankings. This all might change as Apple is shifting from … [Read more...] about Apple App Store is Battling Paid Review Services
Top 7 E-reading Apps for the Sony Z3
Once upon a time, the dilemma facing bibliophiles was where to store their latest page-turner so they could sneak in a read on the go. Then came e-readers, which let bookworms carry all their favorite reads on one device the size of a small paperback. Just when you thought reading couldn't get any more portable than a Kindle or Nook, e-reading apps debuted, transforming cell … [Read more...] about Top 7 E-reading Apps for the Sony Z3
The Yotaphone 2 has a Unviable Business Model
Yota Devices, the company behind the YotaPhone 2 has an unviable business model in trying to break into the lucrative North American market. The smartphone's creator has launched an Indiegogo campaign to fund the handset's entry into the US market, with American backers able to pre-order the YotaPhone 2 for as little as $500. The campaign goal was a cool $50,000 and less … [Read more...] about The Yotaphone 2 has a Unviable Business Model
iBooks Receives New Features on iOS 8.4
Apple is the only major online bookseller that actually sells content on the iPhone and iPad. Amazon, B&N and Kobo all make readers visit their websites and sync the content, which is a barrier for mainstream adoption. This summer a new version of iOS will be released and it will add a bunch of new content to iBooks. The publishing industry has been embracing audiobooks … [Read more...] about iBooks Receives New Features on iOS 8.4
Chinese Smartphone Companies to get Worldwide Exposure from Qualcomm
Qualcomm is setting up a new business unit that will help Chinese smartphone makers with getting worldwide exposure. Huawei and Xiaomi are getting a fair amount of attention in the Americas and Europe. Innovative new offerings have encouraged people to forgo mainstream brands like LG, HTC, Sony and Samsung. Qualcomm is betting that it could find companies who have a … [Read more...] about Chinese Smartphone Companies to get Worldwide Exposure from Qualcomm
Blackberry Leap Previewed in New Video
The Blackberry Leap smartphone is a departure from the most recent products, such as the Classic and Passport. It is a fully touchscreen model, similar to the Z10 and Z30. The formal ID number is the Z20 and it actually just arrived at the FCC seeking approval. What is this phone all about? Well, if you are still loyal to the Blackberry brand, its fairly exciting. It has a … [Read more...] about Blackberry Leap Previewed in New Video
How to Install Flash on your Kindle Fire or Alternative Android Tablet
Adobe has discontinued Flash support and many modern tablets do not have Flash enabled, instead rely on HTML5. Many websites such as Twitch and others depend on Flash to play video and music. The Amazon line of Fire tablets do not have Adobe Flash support by default and users must install it themselves. Today, we take a look at how you can install it on your tablet. Kindle … [Read more...] about How to Install Flash on your Kindle Fire or Alternative Android Tablet
YotaPhone 2 is Coming to the US – With A Catch
The Yotaphone has the dubious distinction of being the first one to have e-ink on one side and a full LCD on the other. The first generation model suffered from a non-responsive e-ink screen and fairly woeful specs. The second generation model which is fairly new added a touchscreen and beefier specs. It has only been available in the United Kingdom so far and is coming to the … [Read more...] about YotaPhone 2 is Coming to the US – With A Catch