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Tablet Sales Hit Plateau, Per Forrester Study

by Staff on Monday, July 13, 2015

It appears that Apple’s iPhones are continuing to sell tremendously well. But as for the tech giant’s other mobile device offering, the iPad, it seems that sales of the tablet has decreased 18 percent year over year during the last quarter of the previous year.

Appears in: Apple, Mobile, Samsung, Wireless

Is Facebook Thinking Of Inserting Music Videos Into Users’ Feeds?

by Staff on Friday, July 10, 2015

Facebook may be entering into the music business. But instead of competing with the likes of Spotify, Pandora, and Apple’s new music streaming subscription service Apple Music, the social media giant may be looking to bring music videos directly into the news feeds of its users.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, Wireless

What Do Cable Customers Really Want?

by Yael Kent on Friday, July 10, 2015

It seems that every single day there is a new product on the market that has been designed to take a bite into cable TV customers.

Appears in: TV

Xbox Music App For Android, iOS Ditches Xbox Music Pass

by Staff on Thursday, July 09, 2015

If you are using Xbox Music app for your Android or iOS mobile device, here is some good news for you. Microsoft has decided to get rid of the Xbox Music Pass, which means that you will no longer be required to pay more than $10 a month in order enjoy access to most of the mobile app’s key features and functionalities.

Appears in: android, Cell Phone, Cell Phones, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, Wireless

Are Global Smartphone Sales Slowing Down Compared With Previous Years?

by Staff on Wednesday, July 08, 2015

Smartphones may not be selling as well as before. Sure, the market for smartphones had a really good showing by the time the year 2014 ended, but recent developments indicate that 2015 may end up as a down year for smartphones.

Appears in: Apple, Cell Phone, Cell Phones, iphone, Mobile, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, smartphone, Smartphones, Wireless

Fixing Battery Problems With Wireless Power

by Staff on Tuesday, July 07, 2015

Despite the advances in mobile technology, we still have not quite solve the problem of battery life. And despite the very common nature of the problem (it is the number 1 gripe of smartphone owners around the world), we have not quite figured out a solution.

Appears in: Cell Phone, Cell Phones, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, Wireless

MasterCard Mobile App To Facilitate Payments Via Selfies

by Staff on Monday, July 06, 2015

It may sound crazy, but it is actually already in the works. MasterCard is currently developing a mobile that will let users pay for products or services with a selfie.

Appears in: credit, credit card, credit cards, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

Apple Music’s Arrival Has Some iTunes Users Complaining

by Staff on Thursday, July 02, 2015

Apple Music is Apple’s newest shiny toy in the music department. As far as music streaming services go, the recently launched Apple Music certainly has plenty to offer, and even adds an online 24/7 radio station plus a social feature that allows users to connect with their favorite musical artists.

Appears in: Apple, Mobile, Wireless

How High Can Cable Bills Go?

by Yael Kent on Thursday, July 02, 2015

The cost of cable television is already high, and avid viewers are being warned that more price increases are on the way. Cable industry advocates are placing the blame squarely on local television stations.

Appears in: TV

California’s Smartphone Kill Switch Law Takes Effect

by Staff on Wednesday, July 01, 2015

Beginning July 1st of this year, California’s smartphone kill switch law is now officially in effect. This means that all smartphones sold within the Golden State must now come equipped with software that allows mobile users to lock a smartphone when it gets stolen or lost, rendering it essentially useless and more difficult to resell in the black market.

Appears in: Cell Phone, Cell Phones, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, Wireless

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