New app kills the world’s scariest Android malware for free
Earlier this month, reports began trickling out about some of the scariest Android malware the world has ever seen. Dubbed Simplocker, the malicious software holds …
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Apple recalls millions of iPhone chargers across 37 countries
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Watch Conan’s hilarious 9-minute review of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
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Text input is one of the most frequent functions we perform on our smartphones, and not every virtual keyboard is right for every user. Some …
Amazon launches lackluster streaming music service ahead of smartphone debut
If 3D effects and tilt controls weren’t enough to sell you on Amazon’s upcoming smartphone, perhaps a halfhearted streaming music service will do the trick. …
Cool new accessory adds a wireless external flash to your iPhone
Compared to most other smartphones, Apple’s iPhone takes impressive low-light photos. In fact, the latest-generation iPhone 5s features a new dual-LED flash that improves low-light …
