It was only a matter of time before social media found another use beyond sharing cute pictures of kittens and the grandkids along-side 140-character pearls of wisdom: cue Wakie. We all accept that alarm clocks are a necessary evil, with most of us using our smartphones to interrupt our peaceful slumber. What if I told you that a perfect stranger could take care of this for you … [Read more...] about Wakie App Turns Strangers Into Alarm Clocks
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Microsoft Adds Value with Updates to Next Lock Screen Launcher
For those of us who have been in the tech game a while, trying to figure out how Microsoft is going to survive long term has become a bit of a party game. They seemed to miss the boat on mobile hardware (despite their desperate attempts to the contrary), and the latest version of Windows was pretty much a flop, and the face of console gaming seems to be changing... but yet, … [Read more...] about Microsoft Adds Value with Updates to Next Lock Screen Launcher
Kabam Readies Marvel Comics Mobile RPG for Fall 2015
Gamers are already salivating over the upcoming Marvel: Contest of Champions, Marvel and Kabam are making more plans. This time it appears to be an RPG promising to feature a cast of our most beloved super-hero characters. Kabam COO Kent Wakeford had a few words to say about their relationship with Marvel: "The Marvel brand represents some of the most iconic and loved … [Read more...] about Kabam Readies Marvel Comics Mobile RPG for Fall 2015
Nokia Launches Their First Android Tablet, Aluminum-Shelled N1
The Slush conference in Helsinki brought news that Nokia hasn't been twiddling its thumbs in the seven months since their devices and services unit was sold to Microsoft (for a cool $7.2 billion). It appears the company was hard at work preparing to deliver the N1: a 7.9-inch, aluminum-shelled, Android tablet (running Lollipop OS). It looks a lot like Apple's iPad Mini … [Read more...] about Nokia Launches Their First Android Tablet, Aluminum-Shelled N1
Google SMS and MMS Messenger App Now Available
Google has had a very busy day, among which was the release of their new Messenger communications app. Built to basically send and receive both SMS and MMS messages, Messenger also lets you participate in group chats and send audio messages. In addition to the basic functionality, Messenger boasts a feature list that includes: faster sharing (taking and sending pictures, … [Read more...] about Google SMS and MMS Messenger App Now Available
ExaGear Strategies Delivers Desktop Applications to Mobile Devices
The cool thing about the developers at Eltechs is that they understand we have strong attachments to our old-school PC strategy games. They also understand that in this modern world, our mobile devices rule and we don't turn to games on those desktop systems the same way anymore. Now, with their ExaGear Strategies app, we can emulate these favourite games on Android … [Read more...] about ExaGear Strategies Delivers Desktop Applications to Mobile Devices
World of Tanks Blitz MMO Action Game Arrives on Android
Anybody who knows about MMO action games on the PC will be thrilled to hear that the developers at Wargaming have brought World of Tanks to Android and iOS. There are plenty of MMO options out there, but few are as successful as World of Tanks --boasting a roster with over 100 million players worldwide. The mobile game draws heavily from the PC version, with "over 100 massive … [Read more...] about World of Tanks Blitz MMO Action Game Arrives on Android
Recent comScore Report Places Android on Top in U.S.
According to the latest comScore metrics, Android is in the lead as the dominant smartphone platform in the mobile marketplace. With 52.1% of the market share, Android is a fair step ahead of Apple who is lagging behind at 41.7% (third place went to Microsoft at a pitiful 3.6%, with fourth landing in BlackBerry's lap at 2.3%). Android didn't lead every statistic, however... … [Read more...] about Recent comScore Report Places Android on Top in U.S.
HBO GO and MAX GO Updated for Lollipop and Hi-Res Playback
As Android's new release readies for official release, app developers are furiously updating their apps to support all of the new features and design cues: some of the latest being HBO GO and MAX GO. Along with support for Android Lollipop, the update for these apps now offer higher resolution feedback as well. It isn't yet known just what "higher resolution streaming" … [Read more...] about HBO GO and MAX GO Updated for Lollipop and Hi-Res Playback
Call of Duty Advanced Warfare Companion App Available for Android
Fans of the Sledgehammer Games created franchise have been waiting patiently for the release of the latest installment, Call of Duty Advanced Warfare, released this week. Whether you have already started playing or still have plans to grab your copy, be sure to download the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare companion app to help you in your quest for glory! Offering support to … [Read more...] about Call of Duty Advanced Warfare Companion App Available for Android