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Exploring Keyboard Apps For Android Devices

by Staff on Monday, February 09, 2015

One of the great things about the Android platform is its flexibility. And this is quite evident when we talk about virtual keyboards -- you can easily replace the default keyboard on your Android smartphone or tablet with a new one, with a different look and with features that you just might find useful, or cute.

Appears in: android, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

FCC Chief Proposes Strong Net Neutrality Rules

by Yael Kent on Friday, February 06, 2015

In what is being considered a major shake-up, the Federal Communications Commission’s chairman Tom Wheeler announced plans to propose new rules intended to block all wireless and internet providers from slowing, blocking, or showing discrimination against any consumer and their right to access any particular website they choose.

Appears in: Internet

Google Glass Was Ruined By Too Much Hype

by Staff on Thursday, February 05, 2015

Every now and then, Google comes up with a good idea. But when it came to Google Glass, a lot of people seem to be undecided if they like the idea of wearable eyeglasses or not. Still, it did not stop both tech experts and casual consumers from talking about it.

Appears in: Mobile, Wireless

Apple Reportedly Planning To Integrate Beats Into iOS, iTunes, And Apple TV

by Staff on Wednesday, February 04, 2015

As reported by Mark Gurman of 9to5Mac, Apple is planning to deeply integrate Beats Music streaming into iOS, iTunes, and Apple TV.

Appears in: Apple

DirecTV Offers $19.99 Bundle For Naew Customers

DirecTV Offers $19.99 Bundle For New Customers

by Yael Kent on Wednesday, February 04, 2015

In an effort to battle Dish Network’s launch of their $20-a-month OTT service, DirecTV is now offering a $19.99 bundle for new subscribers. DirecTV’s new online advertising campaign, “Dish’s Sling TV: Gamechanging or shortchanging?” is aimed toward new customers who find the $20-a-month price point attractive.

Appears in: DIRECTV

Motorola Sold More Than 10 Million Smartphones In Final Quarter Of 2014

by Staff on Tuesday, February 03, 2015

Motorola, which was acquired by China-based Lenovo last October for $2.9 billion, has announced that it has sold over 10 million smartphones in the final quarter of the year 2014.

Appears in: Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

Twitter Launches Kiddie Version Of Vine

by Staff on Monday, February 02, 2015

Twitter originally launched Vine, the popular short video sharing service, a couple of years ago. Now, the social media company is releasing a kid-friendly version of the popular app, aptly called Vine Kids.

Appears in: Internet, internet access, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

The 4 Major Wireless Carriers Are Bringing LTE To The Subways Of Chicago

by Staff on Friday, January 30, 2015

The subways of Chicago will having be having 4G LTE services soon. All four major wireless carriers in the United States -- AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless -- are working together to roll out a $32.5 million LTE upgrade to the Chicago subways. That will include 22 miles of subway tunnels under the Windy City.

Appears in: 4G, Internet, internet access, internet service, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

DirecTV Ups Sunday Ticket Pricing

by Yael Kent on Friday, January 30, 2015

The rise in the price of everything around the world is not a shock to anyone. The rise of prices on wanted commodities should not be surprising, either. DirecTV is going to raise prices on the NFL Sunday Ticket for the next season.

Appears in: DIRECTV

Microsoft Launches Outlook for Both Android And iOS Mobile Devices

by Staff on Thursday, January 29, 2015

You can now have Outlook on your mobile device even if it runs on the Android or iOS platform. Microsoft has confirmed that it is launching its email app to Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, based on the application it got after its acquisition of Acompli last month.

Appears in: android, Internet, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

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