One of the big problems with the Apple App Store is that there are a ton of opportunistic keyword-reliant garbage apps that swamp every possible search term. Unless you know the exact name of the app, you will likely run into a bunch of clones. Apple is hoping to solve this issue by developing a series of search algorithms that will aid app discovery.App rankings for … [Read more...] about Apple augments App Store to filter out garbage apps
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New Website Helps You Visualize Characters in a Novel
One of the great things about reading books is that you internally visualize how characters look. This is extremely subjective and everyone has a different prospective, or do they? A new website called Iflist has been developed that allows you to vote on famous people and actors who would perfect for the movie adaptation of the book you are reading. The best thing about it, is … [Read more...] about New Website Helps You Visualize Characters in a Novel
Top 10 Weird and Wonderful Personalised Gifts
Throughout the year, there are many different special occasions to celebrate, from birthdays and anniversaries through to Christmas and Easter and it can be hard to know what to buy those closest to you year in, year out. When you have known someone for many years, it can be tricky to come up with new ideas about what to buy and it is important to avoid repeating gifts - a … [Read more...] about Top 10 Weird and Wonderful Personalised Gifts
Mobile Friendly Casino Apps
Gambling first expanded beyond the traditional casino environment by taking the internet by storm in the 1990’s and once again innovations have changed the way we access online games. The desktop computer was the only way to make a friendly online wager but mobile devices have really taken the convenience factor to the next level by giving players the power to literally play … [Read more...] about Mobile Friendly Casino Apps
Amazon Coins Bundle Discounted by 20%
Amazon Coins is a virtual currency that you can use to buy apps or supported apps that use the Amazon SDK to make in-app purchases. The big different between Coins and just using your credit card is that you can always get discounts. Â Speaking of which, Amazon is currently running a promotion where you can save 20% of all Coin bundles for a limited time. … [Read more...] about Amazon Coins Bundle Discounted by 20%
Amazon Removes All Chromecast and Apple TV Listings
Amazon has followed through with their promise to remove all listings of Apple TV and Chromecast products on their website. This includes listings from third-party sellers, as well as used and previous-generation devices sold through Amazon’s marketplace.Amazon told 3rd party resellers earlier this month that it was going to discontinue the sale of both Apple TV and … [Read more...] about Amazon Removes All Chromecast and Apple TV Listings
New Apple TV Available in Stores this Friday
Apple stores all over Canada and the US are gearing up to promote the new Apple TV that will be available this Friday. The new Apple TV is available in 32 and 64GB configurations, with prices at $149 and $199, respectively. The device includes an A8 processor, a touch-based remote control that doubles as a game controller, a full App Store, universal search capabilities, and … [Read more...] about New Apple TV Available in Stores this Friday
Blackberry Priv costs $699 and Ships November 6th
Blackberry is going to be launching their first smartphone that doesn't use their own operating system November 6th. The Blackberry Priv runs the Android OS and pre-orders begin today.  Pricing is different depending in what country you live in, but its going to cost you $699 US, £559, or CA$899.Blackberry has also posted the official specs for their new flagship phone. … [Read more...] about Blackberry Priv costs $699 and Ships November 6th
Dell Unveils the XPS 12 a 2-in-1 Tablet with a 4K Display
Dell has just announced the first 2 in 1 convertible tablet with a 4K display. This should be quite appealing to anyone that is in the market for either a new laptop or tablet.Dell is using a 12.5-inch display with a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 and displays content in glorious 4K option. The tablet has two cameras: an 8-megapixel camera on the back and a 5-megapixel camera … [Read more...] about Dell Unveils the XPS 12 a 2-in-1 Tablet with a 4K Display
Apple is more valuable than Amazon
Apple has proven itself to once again be the worlds most valuable brand according to Interbrand's annual report. Apple has held the number one position since 2013 and they have demonstrated stronger brand loyalty and more sales than Amazon.Apple is currently valued at $170 billion by the consultancy, while Google's is estimated at $120 billion; the figures represent … [Read more...] about Apple is more valuable than Amazon
This is how you Live Stream Microsoft’s Surface 4 Event
Microsoft is holding a massive event today and they will announce the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 X smartphones. Likely, we will also see something about about HoloLens, Microsoft's augmented reality headset. The star of the show will be the new Surface 4 tablet, which is presumed to be thinner and lighter. You can live stream the entire show on Microsoft's website. The event will … [Read more...] about This is how you Live Stream Microsoft’s Surface 4 Event
The New Products Google Announced Today
Google announced plenty of new devices today at an exclusive event in San Francisco. The phones are made by LG and are dubbed the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. Likely, one of the coolest new offerings is a a 10.2-inch tablet with USB-C that starts at $499. And instead of running Chrome OS, the Pixel C runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow.Speaking of Marshmallow Google said they have made … [Read more...] about The New Products Google Announced Today
Good e-Reader APK to BAR Converter is Back Online
The Good e-Reader APK to BAR converter was the worlds first online tool to easily convert Android apps over to the Blackberry format. It tremendously simplified the process for developers who wanted to take their Android apps and see how they functioned on Blackberry devices such as the Playbook, Z10 and Q10. The average person could also use this tool to download Android apps … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader APK to BAR Converter is Back Online