The YotaPhone breaks a lot of new ground with its dual display design, opening up a lot of new opportunities for users. With a regular LCD display on one side and an e-ink panel of equal size on the other, the YotaPhone could well be the ultimate smartphone device for many out there; well, theoretically at least. The device isn’t exactly cheap either, having already gone on … [Read more...] about The Dual Screen YotaPhone: Not Quite The Magical Device it Promised to be
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The Coming of Age of Flexible Displays
There has been no dearth of prototypes of some form or the other showcasing displays exhibiting varying degrees of flexibility. However, it’s only now that bendable display technology seems to have matured enough to make the transition to a commercial entity. Both Samsung and LG have come up with smartphone which they claim to incorporate flexible displays. Of course Samsung … [Read more...] about The Coming of Age of Flexible Displays
Jolla Sailfish OS to be Made Available on Android Smartphones
Jolla, the Finland based company that developed the Sailfish operating system has stated they wish to see the operating system being installed on Android smartphone devices now being used. The company further stated Sailfish is compliant with Android apps which should provide the impetus for individuals to port Sailfish on their devices, which again, as per the Company CEO Tomi … [Read more...] about Jolla Sailfish OS to be Made Available on Android Smartphones
Microsoft Student Advantage Launched, Offers Free Access to Office 365 ProPlus
Microsoft announced free access to its Student Advantage program for all school and educational institutes that already have subscribed to Office 365. This makes the program to be available in over 35,000 schools which will now be eligible to use Office Professional Plus for free. Microsoft explained the move as a means to enhance the student’s prospect of landing up a job, … [Read more...] about Microsoft Student Advantage Launched, Offers Free Access to Office 365 ProPlus
Send in the Drones – Meet Amazon Air Prime
One of Amazon's greatest strengths has been the massive expansion of their warehouses and fulfillment centers all over the world. Â They are spread out geographically so when you order a product, its shipped from the nearest one in your State or one close by. Â Shipping out packages quickly and effectively has won the Seattle based company acclaim and one of the benefits of a $79 … [Read more...] about Send in the Drones – Meet Amazon Air Prime
Google Releases Edu Device Setup App For Syncing Nexus Tablets With Google Play for Education Program
Google has come up with a new app aimed at optimizing the use of tablets in classrooms in sync with its Google Play for Education program, introduced earlier in the month. The Google Edu Device Setup app is meant to be used exclusively by the administrators to help them make the most of the Nexus tablets in the classroom. Also, the app is compatible with the Google Education … [Read more...] about Google Releases Edu Device Setup App For Syncing Nexus Tablets With Google Play for Education Program
Kisai Rorschach Smartwatch Uses Cryptic Inkblot Marking to Depict Time
Tokyoflash Japan is the newest entrant to the rapidly emerging smartwatch segment. However, the Kisai Rorschach smartwatch is unlike any other smartwatch currently available in the market. While the others in the game are busy wooing buyers with tech bits or the unique features that their smartwatch devices are capable of, the Kisai Rorschach stands out miles away from the rest … [Read more...] about Kisai Rorschach Smartwatch Uses Cryptic Inkblot Marking to Depict Time
How to Load APK Files on the Blackberry Z10, Q10, Q5 and Z30
Blackberry 10 phones have always enjoyed a basic Android Emulator that allowed users to convert APK to BAR files and install them on your phone. This was often very complicated and warranted using our online convertor and then another piece of 3rd party software to load apps on your phone. Needless to say, this was quite the barrier to the vast majority of phone users that just … [Read more...] about How to Load APK Files on the Blackberry Z10, Q10, Q5 and Z30
New Apple Minisite Shows Six Intuitive Uses of the iPad
Apple is highlighting six stories that depict the use of the iPad in scenarios never originally envisioned. These have been compiled in a new page that forms the newest addition to the company’s official website. The page, dubbed "Life on iPad," can be the source of inspiration for many owners to explore new possibilities with their devices, and highlights ways the iPad has … [Read more...] about New Apple Minisite Shows Six Intuitive Uses of the iPad
Blackberry to Allow the Installation of APK Files with New Update
Blackberry has been hit with hard times the last few years, as diminishing financial returns and flip flopping of management has made the vast majority of corporations losing confidence in the brand. There has always been a very loyal base of Blackberry users that have stuck with the company in the hopes things will turn around. According to a recently leaked OS, things seem … [Read more...] about Blackberry to Allow the Installation of APK Files with New Update
Google Newsstand Launches on Android
Google has just launched a Newsstand app for Android which basically replaces Google Magazines and Google Currents. This app will allow you to add RSS feeds and customize your reading experience while on the go. It works mightily fine on both tablets and smartphones and should be a boon to people who want to read most things Google offers in a singular app.In order to get … [Read more...] about Google Newsstand Launches on Android
YotaPhone With a Secondary eInk Display Set For Market Debut in December
The Yota smartphone, which comes with a secondary e-ink display, is all set to arrive at markets in December, just in time to make the most of the coming holiday shopping frenzy. The device breaks new ground in that, apart from a regular 720p color LCD display at the front, the Yota smartphone also includes an e-ink panel along the rear which can be used to read or hold images … [Read more...] about YotaPhone With a Secondary eInk Display Set For Market Debut in December
FAA’s New Standards for In-Flight Electronic Devices
Ever since the advent of e-readers and tablets, those devices have been forbidden during certain times in air travel, notably during take-off and landing, due to long-held fears that the devices would somehow interfere with guidance systems, plane control, and the sending and receiving of messages between the flight crew and the tower.Sadly, the initial fears that led to … [Read more...] about FAA’s New Standards for In-Flight Electronic Devices
Sony PRS-T3S e-Reader Review
Sony will be releasing the PRS-T3S e-reader in the next few weeks and the big news about this device is the integrated back plate. The original PRS-T3 reader that came out about a month ago has a built in cover. You simply needed to always have the cover on because once you removed it, the back internals were showing. Many readers demanded a reader that did not force them to … [Read more...] about Sony PRS-T3S e-Reader Review