The biggest news out of the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference this year revolved around the next version of their mobile operating system: iOS 8. Much anticipated, iOS 8 favours function over form by focusing on features instead of upgrades to the look and feel. As a developer, I have had the chance to test drive the beta version of iOS 8 since early June... for the … [Read more...] about Looking Forward to iOS 8: Highlights
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies Coming to iOS
If the idea of playing a courtroom adventure game on your Apple device sounds appealing, stay tuned: Capcom Unity has released Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies into the Japanese App Store --and all expectations are that it will be delivered to North America and Europe very soon (and in full HD)! Originally released in the Nintendo eShop for their 3DS gaming … [Read more...] about Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies Coming to iOS
Android Represents 85% of the Smartphones Shipped in Q2
Strategy Analytics has shared their research on global smartphone shipments in the second quarter of 2014, and the news is good for Android (but not so much for Apple). While overall shipments of smartphones grew by 27% (moving from 233M units in Q2 2013 to 295.2M units in Q2 2014), Android now enjoys having 85% of the total market share. Of course, it could be worse... … [Read more...] about Android Represents 85% of the Smartphones Shipped in Q2
Make Secure Phone Calls With Signal for iOS
Everyone is concerned about security these days, especially when our smartphones and tablets are so vulnerable (due in large part to their multitasking abilities and portability). You can put a passcode on your device to make it more difficult for the bad guys to gain access and you can transfer documents securely using encrypted apps, but how do you protect phone calls? Open … [Read more...] about Make Secure Phone Calls With Signal for iOS
App Businesses Not Making Enough to Survive
When the Internet really started to take off and companies were making e-commerce profits hand over fist, all it took to make money was an idea and just enough technical skill to hang a web-shingle. Many years later, in much the same way, app developers are popping up everywhere --every day there are hundreds of new titles fighting for our attention. Some are worth it, but … [Read more...] about App Businesses Not Making Enough to Survive
Google Search Results Warn Against Sites With Flash Content
In the early days of the Internet, using Oh Flash was a sign that a website was ahead of the times. It was impressive and sought-after. These days it is akin to a technologically-transmitted-disease --we've all heard about Flash content and we all know of websites that feature it, but for the most part we really just hope to avoid it. Thanks to Google, users searching from an … [Read more...] about Google Search Results Warn Against Sites With Flash Content
Dedicated Audiobooks App for Romance Fans Coming to iOS
Audiobooks.com, the streaming and downloading audiobook service for fans of the format, announced its new dedicated romance app that will put bestselling steamy titles in one easily found location. This app, available currently only for iOS, will contain thousands of new titles and best sellers, and a large and growing selection of audiobooks to choose from. Authors like … [Read more...] about Dedicated Audiobooks App for Romance Fans Coming to iOS
Sega Announces Sonic Jump Fever for Android and iOS
Once upon a time, in about 1991 (which may as well be the stone-age as far as modern video games are concerned), a young girl fell in love with a Sonic the Hedgehog game played on a (rather impressive for the time) Sega Genesis gaming console. Fast-forward to E3 2014 and you can imagine how exciting the news is that Sega is releasing an addition to the Sonic franchise with … [Read more...] about Sega Announces Sonic Jump Fever for Android and iOS
Final Fantasy 7 G-Bike Revealed for Android and iOS
Fans of the Cloud Strife will be excited to play G-Bike (on Android or iOS), a pleasing mini game straight from the Gold Saucer Amusement Park currently found within the full version of Final Fantasy VII. Not many details are known regarding the game-play, but the official announcement trailer makes it appear to belong to the endless runner platform-style genre: complete … [Read more...] about Final Fantasy 7 G-Bike Revealed for Android and iOS
Top 10 iOS Apps of the Week
One of the best parts of having a smartphone or tablet is populating it with the greatest of the great apps. To help you choose your next favourite, take a look at our picks for the top ten iOS apps this week! TwoDots (Free) The App Store is filled with games that are designed to capture our attention and fill our time (or steal it away), but few games do it better than … [Read more...] about Top 10 iOS Apps of the Week
Android vs. iOS – How Do They Compare Now?
Few battles throughout history have been as bloodied and brutal as the one fought between Android and iOS. Opinions are heated. Loyalties are fierce. As we look ahead to the release of iOS 8, armed with a fresh list of features and enhancements, let's see how the two operating systems really compare. Notifications When Apple released iOS 7, they started to rival the … [Read more...] about Android vs. iOS – How Do They Compare Now?
Reading Rainbow More Than Triples $1M Kickstarter Goal
Last week we heard about Reading Rainbow launching a Kickstarter campaign to bring literacy to all children, everywhere. The project aimed to raise $1 million dollars before the July 2, 2014 deadline --a goal some may have considered lofty. Today, with 29 days still to go, Reading Rainbow has more than tripled this amount and sits at over $3.3 million dollars (and climbing … [Read more...] about Reading Rainbow More Than Triples $1M Kickstarter Goal
The 25-Cent Tour of Today’s Apple Keynote Announcements
I don't care where your brand loyalties sit, there is one fact that cannot be disputed: nobody does anticipation like Apple. Even if you were living under a rock for the past fewweeks, I am sure you are aware that Apple's Developer Conference (WWDC) began this week --kicked off by the now-legendary keynote by the top names at Apple. Speculation over the possible announcements … [Read more...] about The 25-Cent Tour of Today’s Apple Keynote Announcements
Disney Karaoke: Frozen App Lets You Sing Along With Your Favourite Songs
Even if you haven't seen Disney's Frozen, I'd be willing to bet that you can sing along to at least one song from the film. If you have a child under the age of 10 (or you are a child at heart), you can likely remember the words to the entire soundtrack. With the new Disney Karaoke: Frozen app for the iPad you can take your regular 'in the car' or 'in the shower' singing a step … [Read more...] about Disney Karaoke: Frozen App Lets You Sing Along With Your Favourite Songs