We'll update this list throughout Cyber Monday as we find new deals. Let us know in the comments if you spot anything that we missed.
Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1vzjmwE
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week
A smartphone is only as great as its apps, and developers were hard at work again this week to make your pocket computer just a little bit better. This week iOS saw a swell of platform-only apps whereas Android was a little light. I also came across an amazing language-learning app for Windows Phone that's giving me only mild OS jealousy. Take a look at this week's new smartphone superpowers.
Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1w7t2Qt
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Watch Android Auto And Apple CarPlay Put Head-To-Head
The team at 9to5Mac managed to get their hands on a 2015 Hyundai Sonata, a car that's particularly special in its ability to run both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay side-by-side. Thankfully, they did what every good gadgeteer should with the opportunity: an extensive comparison video.
Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1yuEZyR
Friday, November 28, 2014
Cheap Tablets Aren't Just Crap, They're Dangerous
As you head to your local Walmart today for America's annual reenactment of The Hunger Games, here's a reminder that sucker-punching someone to get the last $50 tablet might not be the wisest course of action. For several reasons.
Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1vuqlpp
Amazon's 'Cyber Monday' sales start tomorrow and run for eight days
Say hello to Cyber Saturday. Amazon's not waiting for Monday to kick off its "Cyber Monday" sales. The leading online retailer has said its limited-time deals will begin tomorrow — Saturday — and span eight days. As usual with Amazon, everything will come and go very quickly, so you'll want to check ahead to see when the item you want will go on sale. Discounts will be offered "as often" as every 10 minutes, according to Amazon.
The company is saving a few major sales for Cyber Monday itself, promising three "coveted" deals. And mobile users will see exclusive savings with Amazon's app on iOS and Android, so you'll have to check back there occasionally if you absolutely don't want to miss anything. We've rounded up some of the better...
Source: The Verge - All Posts http://j.mp/15HG7Vu
Thursday, November 27, 2014
The Best Black Friday Gaming Deals
Retailers took their time, but this is an amazing set of Black Friday gaming deals. Deals will be hyperlinked as they go live.
Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1tnOXwL
The 50 Free Apps We're Most Thankful For
It's the time of year where we all give thanks, and among many other things, we here at Lifehacker are thankful for all the free apps out there that improve our lives (and the developers that make them!). Here are 50 of our favorites.
Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1uYZyCW
India's Karbonn comes to the UK with an Android One phone, a wing and a prayer
Karbonn isn't a company the vast majority of Brits will be familiar with. Since it started out five years ago, the Indian smartphone- and tablet-maker has grown to serve over 40 countries; and today, as part of Karbonn's ongoing expansion into Europe...Source: Engadget RSS Feed http://j.mp/1HItdp1
Virgin Media customers can now access the Sky Movies Android app
While Virgin Media customers have been able to access Sky Movies and Sky Sports on their iPhone or iPad for over three months now, Android users have been left twiddling their thumbs. Luckily, that wait is now over, for film fans at least, after a ne...Source: Engadget RSS Feed http://j.mp/1xVIRJu
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
App Smart: These Magic Apps May Do the Trick
Numerous apps teach you how to fool your targets, and some even play a role in the trickery.
Source: NYT > Technology http://j.mp/1yhCxvF
Source: NYT > Technology http://j.mp/1yhCxvF
The Best Black Friday App Deals
We'll update this list throughout the Thanksgiving weekend as we find new deals. Let us know in the comments if you spot anything that we missed.
Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1y1CaH0
Tablets Are Broken. Here's How to Fix Them.
What happened to tablets? The harbingers of the post-PC era, the iPad and its ilk were supposed to be a bridge between our smartphones and laptops, an entirely new breed of device. Nearly four years later, they're still not living up to their potential.
Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1uH7nI5
Blinkbox extends offline movie and TV playback to Android tablets
When offline playback arrived for Blinkbox's video streaming service on the iPad, we knew that Android support couldn't be far behind. After all, Tesco has plenty of Hudl 2 tablets to sell this Christmas, which all heavily promote its services. So fo...Source: Engadget RSS Feed http://j.mp/1zXlmib
Skype now lets you videocall while doing other things on your Android phone
A call comes in on Skype from that old family friend who's now living in Sweden, but you're in the middle of a pretty amazing game of Threes, or finely honing a very important email that needs to be sent this hour. Take the call? Pretend you're not t...Source: Engadget RSS Feed http://j.mp/1yfjIt9
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
This is Google's massive Android billboard in Times Square
Google staked a claim in one of the most ad-saturated neighborhoods in the world this week with a billboard the width of a city block. After signing a long-term deal with Vornado Realty Trust reportedly worth millions, the company began advertising on the biggest billboard in New York City's Times Square — over 20 million pixels big.
Source: The Verge - All Posts http://j.mp/1vdhM1Z
Smart Watches, GoPros, Wii U Smash Bundle, and More Black Friday Deals
Tis the season to buy a smart watch, and whether you're looking for an Android Wear model, or a cross-platform Pebble, we've got you covered.
Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1xXWo4p
A Sneak Peek at 2015's Smartest Smart Cars
Here's the driver's dream: A vehicle that sends us where we want to go, plays the music we want to hear, and allows us to communicate (within reason) with the outside world, all with minimal distraction. It's the vision of the connected car, and it's a promise many automakers hope to deliver for 2015.
Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1zqvhMm
The Worst Bugs in Android 5.0 Lollipop and How to Fix Them
Android 5.0 Lollipop is now upon us, and while you might be rejoicing at all the new features you can take advantage of, you might also be cursing at the state that the new OS has left your device in. We've rounded up the most common Lollipop issues so far, together with the fixes you can try to get your gadgets working smoothly again.
Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1rb1F6N
Monday, November 24, 2014
A new project promises to turn your iPhone into a VR headset
Thanks to accessories like Google Cardboard and Samsung's Gear VR, using a smartphone to enter a virtual reality world has become relatively simple. However, those options have the limitation of being available to use only with Android, leaving iOS...Source: Engadget RSS Feed http://j.mp/1pguAVO
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Five Best Android Phones: 2014 Edition
There's no shortage of great Android phones on the market if you're looking to switch, buy your first, or upgrade. Even so, there are certainly some phones that stand above others, either because they have great specs, include good software, get fast updates, or are just a joy to use. Here are five of them, based on your nominations.
Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1ACLXEv
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Why Is The Nexus 6 Secretly Hiding A LED Notification Light?
When it comes to smartphones, Easter eggs normally mean a hidden drawer of emoji, or maybe the ability to make the voice control sing you a song. But in the case of the Nexus 6, it means that there's a hidden LED notification light, fully functioning, but deactivated and hidden from view by Motorola.
Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1z8IQjp
Friday, November 21, 2014
Office Depot's Black Friday deals include $179.99 Dell and $159.99 Toshiba laptops
Office Depot kicks off its Black Friday sales on Thursday, November 27th with deals on Dell and Toshiba computers, and a ton of Android tablets. The big attraction on Black Friday proper is a Toshiba laptop that's $120 off its normal price. More of the deals arrive on Thursday, including up to $300 off a Dell Inspiron notebook, up to $100 off some Samsung Galaxy Tab models, and a handy 20 percent off $50 worth of iTunes gift cards.
Source: The Verge - All Posts http://j.mp/1yBmOWC
Google Maps offers more info about destinations and alternate routes
Earlier this month, Google Maps for Android received the requisite Material Design update and tacked on in-app restaurant reservations for good measure (in the US). A new version is rolling out, and with it comes some handy features to lend a hand...Source: Engadget RSS Feed http://j.mp/1xzYO83
Dell's Black Friday deals include $99.99 24-inch monitor and the best PS4 bundle
Most of the best Black Friday deals from Dell aren't even Dell products. Not PCs, anyway. Yes, the company is offering extremely inexpensive Windows laptops, desktops, and Android tablets, but they're not really devices that we'd be able to solidly recommend. The 27-inch monitor may be worth a look if you don't plan on gaming with it, and the 24-inch 1080p monitor is probably worth staying up late for at a price of just $99.99.
If you're looking for a PlayStation 4, this is probably the best holiday bundle there is. Dell will offer the PS4 with Grand Theft Auto V and The Last of Us: Remastered for the console's regular price of $399.99. But to get that, you'll likely need to excuse yourself from Thanksgiving dinner; the PS4 be available...
Source: The Verge - All Posts http://j.mp/1qI0yeK
Pebble updates Android app with full notification support
This week, Pebble released an update for its Android app that finally provides support to push every notification that hits your phone to your Pebble watch. Prior to this, the native Pebble app only supported a handful of notifications, including SMS, calendar, and Gmail alerts. A third-party helper app was required to get the rest, but this update obviates the need for that.
In addition to full notification support, the Android app has been completely rewritten for faster performance and better stability, bringing it more in line with the experience Pebble offers on iOS. Pebble says the updated app will initially be available to 10 percent of its Android users, with the rest of the rollout happening gradually over the next few weeks.
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Thursday, November 20, 2014
Google cuts a deal over old Nortel Networks patents
Remember the Rockstar Consortium? The group was formed by a handful of tech giants (including Apple, Microsoft, Ericsson and Sony) to buy a treasure trove of patents and promptly sue both Google and some Android partners, which promised one of the...Source: Engadget RSS Feed http://j.mp/1yZsxFB
Bits Blog: Malicious Software Said to Spread on Android Phones
Lookout, a security company, says it has been tracking malware that over the last two years has become more sophisticated as it hit millions of devices.
Source: NYT > Technology http://j.mp/1BQYVjx
Source: NYT > Technology http://j.mp/1BQYVjx
Dropbox Carousel comes to iPad and web today, Android tablets soon
Ever since the first cloud storage services hit the web, they've been a prime destination for thousands upon thousands of uploaded photos. Unfortunately, many of those services don't have polished user interfaces that allow for easy viewing and...Source: Engadget RSS Feed http://j.mp/1r13qOo
Jaunt VR Releases Its First Content With App That Puts You On Stage With Paul McCartney
Jaunt wants to give you something to watch on make-shift virtual reality headsets like Google Cardboard, Dodocase, and Mirage. So today the 360-degree camera and VR production software maker launches its free Android app featuring the first of many planned VR content releases: on-stage and front row views of Paul McCartney playing “Live And Let Die” at San Francisco’s… Read More
Source: TechCrunch http://j.mp/1yWs0Er
Source: TechCrunch http://j.mp/1yWs0Er
Chinese devs can now sell their Android apps on the Play Store
Chinese developers can finally sell their Android apps through the Google Play Store, possibly foreshadowing a local launch of the marketplace. The move gives devs the ability to sell their apps to Android users in over 130 countries around the...Source: Engadget RSS Feed http://j.mp/1uBD5tQ
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Bits Blog: Google Play Store Opens to Chinese Developers
Google said it would offer Chinese developers a way to sell mobile applications outside of mainland China by giving them access to its Play Store, which runs on Android phones and tablets.
Source: NYT > Technology http://j.mp/11EwJAr
Source: NYT > Technology http://j.mp/11EwJAr
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