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Parents’ Guide To Texting Codes Used By Teenagers

by Staff on Monday, December 12, 2016

Like any other mom or dad of a normal teenage son or daughter, you are probably flummoxed or at a total loss when decoding some of the codes used by your kid when he or she is texting.

Appears in: Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, text message, text messaging

Introducing Pandora Premium: Pandora’s Answer To Spotify, Apple Music

by Staff on Friday, December 09, 2016

Pandora has recently announced its newest offering, Pandora Premium, and it is looking to give Spotify, Apple Music, and Google Play Music a run for their money. A year ago, Pandora had completed its acquisition of Rdio, but has since shut down the service permanently before the start of 2016.

Appears in: Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

Bluetooth 5 Is Now Officially Here

by Staff on Thursday, December 08, 2016

Here comes Bluetooth 5, the latest iteration of Bluetooth wireless technology, and it brings with it some very interesting updates, including faster connection speeds (twice quicker), longer range of c

Appears in: Mobile, Wireless

With Google’s Updated Search App, The User’s Personalized Feed Becomes The Main Screen

by Staff on Wednesday, December 07, 2016

Google has recently updated its mobile search app, and it has now allowed users to easily separate what things they are interested in, like news, entertainment, and sports, from the things they need in real life, like info on flights or appointment schedules.

Appears in: android, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

US Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Samsung In Patent Dispute With Apple

by Staff on Tuesday, December 06, 2016

The United States Supreme Court has decided in favor of Samsung in its highly publicized patent case against fierce rival Apple. With this ruling, the case has been sent back to a lower court in order to ascertain the amount of damages to be paid.

Appears in: Apple, iphone, Mobile, Samsung, smartphone, Smartphones

Fitness Bands Remain Better Sellers Compared To Smartwatches

by Staff on Monday, December 05, 2016

It is true that wearable devices have become more popular than ever. The relatively recent release of high profile smartwatches have contributed immensely in having consumers talk or develop an increased awareness for wearables. But on closer inspection, it appears that smartwatches are not as big a hit as previously thought. The real best sellers seem to be fitness trackers.

Appears in: Apple, Mobile, Samsung, smartphone, Smartphones

Top Two Wireless Carriers In The US Questioned Over Zero-Rated Data Offerings

by Staff on Friday, December 02, 2016

According to a report published by the Wall Street Journal, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has sent letters of warning to industry leaders Verizon Wireless and

Appears in: AT&T, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, verizon wireless, Wireless

iHeartRadio Launches Beta Versions Of New On-Demand Music Plans

by Staff on Thursday, December 01, 2016

Some time earlier this year, iHeartRadio had revealed its plans of offering new paid subscription services for on-demand music. Well, the web radio platform has made good on its promise, launching beta versions of its latest music plans. The cheapest plan is called iHeartRadio Plus and it is priced at $4.99 a month.

Appears in: Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

Your Guide To AT&T’s New Streaming Services

by Staff on Wednesday, November 30, 2016

If you have not heard already, AT&T has just officially launched a trio of new streaming services, namely DirecTV Now, Fullscreen, and FreeView, and all these can be streamed from mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, as well as on other gadgets such as computers and smart TVs.

Appears in: AT&T, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, Wireless

Projected Smartphone Sales Growth For 2016 Only At 0.6 Percent

by Staff on Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Market research firm IDC has published its latest projections for 2016, and it appears that this year will end having accumulated smartphone shipments of around 1.45 billion units around the world.

Appears in: Apple, Mobile, Samsung, smartphone, Smartphones

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