When Apple released iOS 6, there was one thing that stopped some users of iOS from updating to the latest version: the lack of Google Maps, which was replaced with Apple Maps in iOS 6. This change was met with significant criticism from users who found Apple Maps to be less reliable and less … [Read more...] about iOS 6 Adoption Jumps After The Release Of Google Maps App
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HTC One XL Gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update
It looks like HTC has started rolling out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update to another one of their handsets, the HTC One XL, and it would appear that the update is being rolled out to users in Asia initially. Owners of the HTC One XL in Singapore and Taiwan have reported receiving the update, … [Read more...] about HTC One XL Gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update
Ofcom Announces UK 4G Auction Bidders
At the moment, we only have one 4G LTE provider in the UK, EE, although that is set to change next year. Now, Ofcom has released a list of companies that will be bidding in the 4G auctions in the UK. Ofcom has said that the auction of the 4G bands in the UK will increase the airwaves available for … [Read more...] about Ofcom Announces UK 4G Auction Bidders
Evernote Food 2.0 Launches With New Design And iPad App (video)
Evernote has this week launched a new update to their Evernote Food application taking it to version 2.0 and providing users with a new design and a brand new iPad application. Evernote Food, launched last year and has been designed to enable you to save and relive your meals and food experiences … [Read more...] about Evernote Food 2.0 Launches With New Design And iPad App (video)
Google Sells Motorola Set Top Box Division For $2.35 Billion
Google has announced that they have sold off Motorola's set-top box division in a deal worth $2.35 billion in cash and stock, and Motorola Home has been purchased by the Arris Group. Google will get about $2.05 billion in cash in the deal plus around $300 million in stock, which gives Google around … [Read more...] about Google Sells Motorola Set Top Box Division For $2.35 Billion
Acer V360 Poses For The Camera
On Monday, we saw a leaked press shot of the new Acer V360, and now it would appear that we have some actual photos of the device, which you can see below. The handset will come with Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, offering users a smooth and responsive experience with the latest features from Google's … [Read more...] about Acer V360 Poses For The Camera
Google’s Santa Tracker Headed To Chrome
Every year, Google tracks Santa on his journey around the globe with Google Maps, and now this year you will be able to track Santa's progress using a new extension for Google Chrome. Google has created the Santa Tracker Chrome extension, which will allow you to track Santa whilst surfing the web, … [Read more...] about Google’s Santa Tracker Headed To Chrome
White Motorola RAZR i Headed To The UK This Week
Motorola launched their Intel-powered RAZR i in the UK back in October, and now it looks like they are also launching a white version of the device which will be available from UK retailer Phones 4U from the 22nd of December. The white Motorola RAZR i shares the same specifications as the existing … [Read more...] about White Motorola RAZR i Headed To The UK This Week
“The War Z” Stripped From Steam Following Bad PR And Misleading Claims
Zombie MMO "The War Z" has been taken down from Valve's digital storefront less than a week after its release. The move comes in response to user backlash over questionable claims made by developers about game features. Promised features that never materialized are multiple maps extending over 100 - … [Read more...] about “The War Z” Stripped From Steam Following Bad PR And Misleading Claims
THQ Bought Out For $60 Million, Files For Bankruptcy Anyway
THQ's well-documented troubles have finally caught up with the company, leading to today's bankruptcy filing. The good news is this will apparently have no adverse effects on THQ's studios, pending games currently in development, or more importantly, its headcount. Granted, this might have something … [Read more...] about THQ Bought Out For $60 Million, Files For Bankruptcy Anyway
Lenovo Announces K860i Android Smartphone
Lenovo has announced a new version of their K860 Android smartphone, the Lenovo K860i, which has had a specifications bump over the previous model, including a slightly faster quad-core Exynos processor clocked at 1.6GHz. The Lenovo K860i also comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage, … [Read more...] about Lenovo Announces K860i Android Smartphone
Google+ Hangouts Receive Festive Help From Wallace And Gromit (video)
Gogole has announced today that they have teamed up with the creators of Wallace and Gromit to add a little extra holiday magic to your Google+ Hangouts. With the addition of a new custom Google+ invitation builder, together with a Holiday Effects application. Watch the video after the jump to … [Read more...] about Google+ Hangouts Receive Festive Help From Wallace And Gromit (video)
