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Play Store vulnerability allows app installs without users knowledge

Apps, Google, Tech NewsAugust 30, 20190Comments

Google has had many malware issues over the past several weeks that are targeting Android devices but it seems like its own software, the Google Play Store also has some serious issues. Tod Beardsley, engineering manager at Rapid7 warns that an X-Frame-Options flaw which when combined with a recent Android WebView (Jelly Bean) bug (more about that…

Chromecast vs Fire TV Stick specs comparison

Gadgets, Google, Mobile, Tech NewsAugust 28, 20190Comments

Amazon has just announced its new Fire TV stick, the new HDMI streaming device will go head to head with Google's Chromecast. Amazon claims the new Fire TV Stick gives an identical experience to using its Media Streaming device the Amazon Fire TV (which is almost $60 more expensive), you can play games with it,…

Full list of iOS 7.1.1 changes and improvements

Apple, Mobile, Tech NewsAugust 28, 20190Comments

Apple has just released iOS 7.1.1 (build number 11D201) for the iPad 2 or later and iPhone 4 or above. All though the update doesn't bring as much change as iOS 7.1 did, it brings some mayor bug fixes and stability improvements making the overall experience much more pleasant. Here is a full list of the…

We can expect more $25 smartphones running Firefox OS in 2014

Internet & Software, Mobile, Tech NewsAugust 28, 20190Comments

At MWC 2014 in Barcelona Firefox revealed its first handheld device created by Spreadtrum that will cost just 25$. The Spreadtrum SC8621 is a low-end device and isn't meant to compete with for example Apple's flagship smartphone the iPhone 5S.It is very interesting to see how Spreadtrum has created this cheap device, Firefox OS is a…

First smartphone running Windows Phone 8.1 available late April

Events, Microsoft, Mobile, Tech NewsAugust 28, 20190Comments

Microsoft has officially revealed the new version of its mobile operation system Windows Phone 8.1 at the Microsoft Build conference, version 8.1 will include many new features, improved UI and most importantly Cortana, Microsoft's own voice assistant. Lets take a look at some of the new features:Action Center: Is the long awaited Notification center where you…

Sony Hackers troll FBI in new released video

Internet & Software, Tech News, TechnologyAugust 27, 20190Comments

Sony Hackers have released a new video on Youtube making fun of the FBI. The video which was posted on Pastebin titled "you are an idiot" is as the GOP reports: "The result of investigation by FBI is so excellent that you might have seen what we were doing with your own eyes."In the video…

New streaming service Shomi to compete with Netflix in Canada

Internet & Software, Tech News, TechnologyAugust 26, 20190Comments

Two of Canadian biggest internet Providers, Rogers and Shaw are creating a Netflix competitor which will soon launch in Canada. The service which is called Shomi will become available this November for $8.99 a month.The service will give users access to TV shows with apps for tablets, phones, web, Xbox gaming console and set-top boxes at…

The Rise and Fall…and Rise…of the Modern Banking Branch

Internet & Software, Tech News, TechnologyAugust 26, 20190Comments

Standing both proud and inviting, a prominent and seemingly permanent feature of the economic landscape, our local banking branch has become something that most of us in the west take for granted.A fixture of towns, cities, and even some remote areas across the developed world, we’ve all known that our nearest branch will be there…

Galaxy Tab S overheating is causing plastic back panel to deform

Gadgets, Samsung, Tech NewsAugust 22, 20190Comments

Smartphones overheating are very common and we have all had that moment where we pick up our smartphone and it feels incredibly hot. All though it happens less frequently with tablets, the Galaxy Tab S from Samsung has a huge overheating problem causing the plastic back panel (the same on used on the Galaxy S5)…

iPhone Is Technology’s Most Searched Word

Apple, Online Marketing, Tech NewsAugust 22, 20190Comments

Today Apple's iPhone was announced as the most searched gadget in 2013 as shown by Yahoo's search rankings which saw the iPhone outshine every Android smartphone on the market.Late last week Yahoo published the search rankings for 2013 with the iPhone coming second only to the Royal Baby in the overall most searched term. Other…

Nexus 6 arriving in India Q1 2015 for Rs. 42,999

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsAugust 21, 20190Comments

On Wednesday Google revealed its new flagship smartphone, the Nexus 6. While the device has some impressive specs it is also the most expensive Nexus yet starting at $649. We have a confirmed release date for the US but not much is known about other countries while Google has confirmed the new device would become available…

Google files new patent for flexible Smartwatch design

Google, Personal Tech, Tech NewsAugust 20, 20190Comments

The electronics manufacturer Motorola which was acquired by Google for $13 Billion has just filled patent for a few interesting designs for a possible smartwatch.Both Microsoft and Apple have been working on a smartwatch but not much news or rumors from a possible "nexus" or "google" smartwatch have been published, all we know so far…