Apple has had a tendency the last few years to release a new television spot in the weeks leading to Christmas. In 2012, the company focused on the iPad and FaceTime. In 2011, the holiday commercial featured Santa using Siri on an iPhone 4s. The latest spot focuses on how the new iPhone 5S enhances the lives of everyone around the user.In the latest television spot the … [Read more...] about Apple Launches New Holiday Television Commercial
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Notion Ink Adam II Now On Sale in India
The Notion Ink Adam II has already been launched a few months ago though its only now that the tablet has gone on sale. However, this applies to only India as of now though company sources did mention they intend to reach out other world markets as well with the new Adam. The company didn’t reveal which markets they have on their sight or when it is going to be launched though … [Read more...] about Notion Ink Adam II Now On Sale in India
HP Launches Windows 8.1 Based Educational Hub Titled ‘The Buzz’
Here is some good news for those who might have been facing trouble getting started with Windows 8. HP has come up with an educational hub christened 'The Buzz' that is aimed at deciphering the intricacies of the latest iteration of Windows. The new site is designed to act as a single window mode of delivering all that one needs to have a low down of Windows 8 and all that the … [Read more...] about HP Launches Windows 8.1 Based Educational Hub Titled ‘The Buzz’
Google Holds First Player’s Choice Award, Lists Best Apps and Games
Google is for the first time holding the Player’s Choice Awards citing the apps and games that its users have liked the most all through the year. Never a bad idea for introducing some competition among app makers while this should also provide users with an idea of apps that are most sought after. The games section comprises of three categories: Most Addictive Game, Best … [Read more...] about Google Holds First Player’s Choice Award, Lists Best Apps and Games
Japan Surpasses USA in App Spending
Japan has emerged at the top when it comes to app revenue, beating the US in the process. The achievement is sensational as just about a year ago, consumers in Japan were found to have spent 40 percent less than their US counterparts in app spending. The trend has since been reversed as Japan has beaten the US by spending 10 percent more on apps in October, revealed app tracker … [Read more...] about Japan Surpasses USA in App Spending
Microsoft Considering Waiving Windows RT and Windows Phone Licensing Fees
Microsoft is said to be actively exploring the idea of dropping license fees for its Windows RT and Windows Phone operating systems. This they hope will help device manufacturers to ward off the twin challenges posed by the Apple iOS on the one hand and Google Android on the other. The above is still being deliberated upon though seems to be the only way to keep Windows Phone … [Read more...] about Microsoft Considering Waiving Windows RT and Windows Phone Licensing Fees
Apple’s “12 Days of Gifts” Now Open to US Residents
It's that time of the year again, time to celebrate Apple's annual "12 Days of Gifts" giveaway. This has been a regular feature in Apple's yearly calender, though surprisingly, the offer wasn't applicable in the US. That's all changed, and Apple fans in the US can now take part in the giveaway this year. Other regions that have been included are Japan, Canada, Europe, and a few … [Read more...] about Apple’s “12 Days of Gifts” Now Open to US Residents
Samsung, Philips Raided in EU on Suspicions of Indulging Unfair in Trade Practices
Some front line companies such as Samsung and Philips along with the biggest electronics retailer in Europe, Media Saturn, had to deal with unannounced guests from the European Commission. Neither of the companies divulged any details of the raid, though they did confirm their premises were subjected to scrutiny on suspicions of an unfair collusion to limit the sale of devices … [Read more...] about Samsung, Philips Raided in EU on Suspicions of Indulging Unfair in Trade Practices
Tablets Projected to be on the Decline in 2014
Over the course of 2012 and 2013 tablet sales have been steadily increasing with 45.2 million units being shipped out in Q1 2013 alone. The growth may be coming to an end as major display production companies are shifting their manufacturing might to smartphones.Taiwan-based makers together will ship 242.72 million smartphone touch panels and 51.81 million tablet touch … [Read more...] about Tablets Projected to be on the Decline in 2014
Tesco Plans Hudl 2 in 2014, Aldi Offers Competing Lifetab Tablet at an Even Cheaper £80
None had expected the UK based supermarket chain Tesco to come up with a tablet offering of its own; and if that wasn't enough, the company has now stated they are planning a sequel for launch soon. All of it started with the Hudl, whose biggest feature has been its affordable price tag. Tesco is claiming the Hudl, which went on sale for £119 (roughly around 195 USD), sold in … [Read more...] about Tesco Plans Hudl 2 in 2014, Aldi Offers Competing Lifetab Tablet at an Even Cheaper £80
Apple App Store Now Boasts of Million Plus Live Apps
The US Apple App Store has crossed one important milestone, that of playing host to over a million live apps for the first time ever. The above feat has been achieved in around five years’ time since the app store first came into being in July 2008. Apple had announced its worldwide app store has made it past the million approved app mark almost a year ago though back then; … [Read more...] about Apple App Store Now Boasts of Million Plus Live Apps
Apple Barometer Reveals Record November Sales
Apple has just had a bumper November for sales, which saw demand for its products rise 19 to 20 percent month over month. This is much higher than the normal six percent increase in sales during Novembers over the past several years. Sales are usually robust during the month which marks the onset of the holiday shopping season, though demand for Apple products seems to be … [Read more...] about Apple Barometer Reveals Record November Sales
The Dual Screen YotaPhone: Not Quite The Magical Device it Promised to be
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