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ESPN Updates Its Flagship News App for iOS

ESPN recently released a new and improved version of its flagship news app for the iOS platform. Formerly called ESPN Sportscenter, the sports coverage company has decided to simplify its name to just "ESPN," while at the same time incorporating a fresh look.

 

Apart from its updated appearance, the ESPN app is now integrated with ESPN Radio and WatchESPN. More importantly, especially for sports fans who love to follow their favorite teams via their iPads, the app now works on both iOS smartphones and tablets.

 

MVNOs Where You Can Take Your Sprint Handset And Save Some Money

So you are thinking of getting out of Sprint, but you don't want to give up the handset you purchased from this major wireless carrier? Not to worry -- Sprint happens to lease some its network to mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). These are smaller wireless providers that make use of Sprint's network but offer significantly less expensive plans than the major carrier. Listed below are some of the MVNOs that will allow you to use your Sprint smartphone on their plans.

 

Boost Mobile

 

Number Of Stolen iPhones Down Ever Since The Introduction Of Activation Lock

If an iPhone is stolen and the Find My Phone feature has been deactivated, the Activation Lock will stop that device from being re-used by another Apple account. That is how the Activation Lock feature works, and it appears that it is quite effective in curbing iPhone theft cases.

 

Verizon, T-Mobile Have Most Consistent 4G Service, Per RootMetrics Tests

RootMetrics is a company that does testing on wireless network performance independently. The mobile network tester has recently finished its latest round of tests evaluating network speed and reliability, and it has found out that the best overall wireless service provider is Verizon Wireless. 

 

Exploring Keyboard Apps For Android Devices

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.

 

But what are the available virtual keyboards out there that you can use for your Android handset? Here is a rundown.

 

Google Keyboard (free download)

 

Google Glass Was Ruined By Too Much Hype

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. Indeed, Google Glass was one of the most talked about pieces of consumer technology in recent years, even if it was also one that polarized opinions. In the end, it may have been ruined by too much hype -- it was killed in January this year, before it even had a chance to hit stores.

 

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

As reported by Mark Gurman of 9to5Mac, Apple is planning to deeply integrate Beats Music streaming into iOS, iTunes, and Apple TV. When we say deeply integrate, we are not talking about installing the Beats Music app into iPhones, but instead, having a music streaming service that is fully integrated across all Apple products and services.

 

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

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. 

 

When compared to Apple's and Samsung's sales figures, Motorola's numbers are not that mind-blowing. But still, it is a pretty good number. After all, when you combine the smartphone sales of Motorola and its parent company Lenovo, that puts them within the top five biggest phone manufacturers in the world, behind leaders Apple and Samsung and competing with LG and Huawei.

 

Twitter Launches Kiddie Version Of Vine

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.

 

Vine Kids is specifically targeted at children of ages 5 to 12 years old. The aim is to have a version of Vine that contains kid-centric video content such as animated videos, educational clips, and even footage from popular kiddie programs like Sesame Street.

 

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

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. 

 

Most people think of Chicago's metro train system as the L train system (the L is short for elevated). But not many know that two of the Windy City's main lines actually go underground for about 20 stops when approaching the downtown area. 

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