Starbucks announced back in August that they were investing a total of $25 million in the mobile payment system Square, and they also announced that they would be offering Square as a payment option in their stores from November. Starbucks has now started accepting Square mobile payments in 7,000 … [Read more...] about Starbucks Now Supporting Square Wallet In 7,000 Stores
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Roland Hutchinson is the co-founder of Geeky Gadgets and a veteran technology journalist with over 18 years of experience covering the consumer electronics industry. Since 2007, he has published thousands of articles specializing in Apple, Android, and the rapidly evolving smartphone landscape.
Known for his "Hardware First" approach, Roland provides deep-dive analysis into mobile hardware architecture, software ecosystems, and the latest industry leaks. His expertise in tracking the development of global tech brands has been cited by major publications including Engadget, Gizmodo, Wired, and many more. When not analyzing the latest mobile innovations, he is hands-on testing the next generation of wearables and smart home technology.
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Sony Xperia T and Xperia TX Get Android 4.0 ICS Update
Sony has announced a new software update for a couple of its Xperia smartphones, the Sony Xperia T and Sony Xperia TX, and both devices will now get the Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update. Sony has said that the software updates for both devices will start this week, and will be rolled out … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia T and Xperia TX Get Android 4.0 ICS Update
Apple Offering MobileMe Users iCloud Email Addresses
Apple has recently sent out emails to individuals who previously utilized their MobileMe service, offering them the opportunity to obtain a new iCloud email address. When Apple initially launched iCloud, anyone who signed up for the service was automatically provided with an iCloud.com email … [Read more...] about Apple Offering MobileMe Users iCloud Email Addresses
Apple Store App For iOS Updated, Adds Support For Siri
Apple has updated their Apple Store app for their iOS devices, and the latest version now adds in support for Apple's voice-activated virtual assistant Siri. You can now also send Passbook-enabled gift cards to your friends via email using the app, although the gift card features do not seem to have … [Read more...] about Apple Store App For iOS Updated, Adds Support For Siri
Rovio And Hasbro Announce Angry Birds Star Wars Toys
Angry Birds Star Wars lands on Apple's iOS platform and Google's Android platform today, and toy maker Hasbro has teamed up with Rovio Mobile to launch a range of toys and games based on Angry Birds Star Wars. Based on the newly launched STAR WARS edition of the wildly popular ANGRY BIRDS mobile … [Read more...] about Rovio And Hasbro Announce Angry Birds Star Wars Toys
AT&T To Invest $14 Billion On Improving Thier Network
US mobile carrier AT&T is going to invest a massive $14 billion to improve their network. The carrier will invest the money over the next three years, and out of the total $14 billion, $8 billion will be spent on its wireless networks. AT&T has branded this new investment project Velocity … [Read more...] about AT&T To Invest $14 Billion On Improving Thier Network
Angry Birds Star Wars Lands On iOS And Android Tomorrow (Video)
The latest installment in the Angry Birds series, Angry Birds Star Wars, will be available on Apple's iOS platform and Google's Android platform starting tomorrow. This exciting new game features some interesting gameplay mechanics along with a range of beloved Star Wars characters, such as Han … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Star Wars Lands On iOS And Android Tomorrow (Video)
Angry Birds Space Lands On Windows Phone 8
Rovio Mobile has launched Angry Birds Space on Microsoft's new Windows Phone 8 platform. The title was previously announced for Windows Phone 7, but it looks like Rovio decided to launch it on the latest version of Microsoft's mobile OS instead. This strategic move aligns with the growing trend of … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Space Lands On Windows Phone 8
OS X 10.9 Shows Up In Web Logs
According to the guys over at Apple Insider, there is a new version of Apple's OS X on the way, as version 10.9 has been spotted in online web logs. Other sites have also reported sightings of Intel-based Macs running OS X 10.9 in their logs. This suggests that Apple is actively testing early beta … [Read more...] about OS X 10.9 Shows Up In Web Logs
AT&T Offering Contract Free Nokia Lumia 920 For $450
Earlier today we heard that the new Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone 8 smartphone will be available from AT&T, this Friday the 9th of November. The device will retail for $99.99 when you sign up to a new two-year contract with AT&T. AT&T will also be offering the Nokia Lumia 920 … [Read more...] about AT&T Offering Contract Free Nokia Lumia 920 For $450
Windows 8 App Store Hits 13,000 Apps
Microsoft recently launched their new Windows 8 App store along with the launch of Windows 8, and now it would appear that there are around 13,000 apps in the Windows 8 App store. According to a recent report from Win App Update, Microsoft has added roughly 3,000 apps to the Windows 8 app store in … [Read more...] about Windows 8 App Store Hits 13,000 Apps
ZTE Teases 5.9 Inch Full HD Windows Phone Smartphone
We have already seen a number of 5 inch and above smartphones this year, from the likes of Samsung, HTC, and LG, and now it looks like the latest manufacturer that is getting ready to launch a 5 inch smartphone is ZTE. ZTE recently posted the following photo to Weibo, and also Tweeted that the … [Read more...] about ZTE Teases 5.9 Inch Full HD Windows Phone Smartphone
