Scammers slap Apple logos on floor tiles, sell them as iPads
Everyone’s heard of getting your iPad bricked but what happens when your iPad gets tiled? The answer, it turns out, isn’t that it becomes a …
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EU court says Nintendo can’t stop users from hacking its consoles
There has been plenty of discussion lately on how Nintendo can recover from its downward spiral, but none of the potential solutions have included allowing …
SwiftKey keyboard reportedly coming to iOS disguised as a Notes app
The popular SwiftKey keyboard app that’s available on Android devices may soon be available to iOS device users as well as a SwiftKey Note app. …
Here’s how Netflix is thinking of changing subscription prices
For the past year, Netflix has been experimenting with different pricing schemes. Back in December, Netflix began offering a $6.99 plan that was standard-definition and …
Video: The open world game Lord of the Rings fans have long dreamed of
The Lord of the Rings property, much like other high-profile IPs, has been through the ringer when it comes to game conversions. EA’s The Return …
Microsoft crushes expectations with EPS of $0.78 on revenue of $24.52 billion
Microsoft on Thursday posted an EPS of $0.78 on revenue of $24.52 billion for its second fiscal quarter of 2014, thus crushing the consensus forecast …
Video: Watch out Chromecast, Airtame is coming with better features
Google is getting ready to launch its popular Chromecast dongle in international markets, but the device may get more and more competitors in the future. …
New flagship LG phablet with premium specs tipped for February debut
LG will reportedly unveil a new flagship smartphone at MWC 2014 that will sport premium features, Korean publication etnews says. The LG G Pro 2 …
Now that net neutrality is dead, only Netflix can save us
In a move that shocked no one, a United States appeals court hammered the final nail into net neutrality’s coffin last week. Also not particularly …
Study shows yet another way Galaxy S4’s ‘useless’ features are bad for users
When you buy a 16GB Samsung Galaxy S4, keep in mind that you’re actually getting something closer to an 8.5GB device. British consumer product testing …
Potential Galaxy S5 feature could help convince iPhone users to make the switch
New Samsung patent applications discovered at the Korean Intellectual Property Rights Information Service (KIPRIS) by GalaxyClub may reveal potential software features for future mobile devices …
The ‘Uncarrier revolution’ is real
T-Mobile CEO John Legere likes to blow a lot of hot air about his company sparking a “revolution” within the wireless industry, which is a …
Apple takes big step toward making Apple TV a gaming console
Apple has never really been much of a gaming company but that could change this year. iLounge is hearing that Apple is planning a major …
The most powerful Android phone of the year is launching this summer
The OnePlus One will be the most powerful Android phone that has ever hit stores when it launches this summer, or at least that’s what …
Potential iOS security risk brought to light by developer
A potential security issue with iOS apps has been discovered, as a calendar app has been found to ask users to provide Apple ID login details …
GTA V reportedly coming to Windows PCs on March 31st
The wildly popular Grand Theft Auto V may soon launch on Windows, as the PC version of game has been spotted in various online stores in …
Facebook’s plan to make targeted ads inescapable
If you’re a mobile app developer looking for a consistent, reliable way to monetize your work, Facebook might have an answer. According to a recent …
Don’t hold your breath for a Nexus 5 in new colors
A video making the rounds claims that Google will soon let buyers choose from a wide range of new colors when ordering the Nexus 5 …
Man who wrote entire book on Google+ has no idea how to stop it from spamming him
It’s one thing to be a frustrated Google+ user. It’s another thing to be a frustrated user who happened to write an entire book on …
WSJ: iPhone 6 will definitely have a bigger screen, two new iPhones coming this fall
It looks like Apple is taking a page from Samsung in more ways than one. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple not only plans …
Sony Xperia Z1S review: Does the Uncarrier finally have its Unphone?
It’s understandable if you missed the unveiling of Sony’s revamped Xperia Z1S for T-Mobile in early January. After all, it was buried in a sea …
Apple fan explains what it’s like to use Android for six months
We see plenty of iPhone users switch to Android for a period of time and then write about their experiences. For example, we recently read …
A big reason carriers might love iPhone 5s owners more than most
As our phones become more powerful, so does our desire to make use of our overpriced data plans. According to the latest research from JDS …
Galaxy S5 unveiling next month? Not so fast
Plugged-in Russian mobile blogger Eldar Murtazin reported earlier this week that Samsung planned to break tradition and unveil its 2014 flagship phone, the Galaxy S5, …
2014: The year of Windows 7?
If you’re still scratching your head over why HP is pushing Windows 7 over Windows 8, this might give you a clue. Shawn Allaway, the CEO …
Pope calls the Internet a ‘gift from God’
And you thought Al Gore invented the Internet… According to a statement released by the Vatican on Thursday, Pope Francis has called the Internet a …
Apple looks to out-Google Google with mood-based targeted ads
To some, Google’s acquisition of Nest brought visions of a terrifying (and perhaps, “evil”) future where the advertising giant tracks our every move and serves …
One last gift for Microsoft: Nokia’s smartphone growth has collapsed
After a couple of quarters of promising growth, Nokia’s smartphone unit sales suddenly shrank from the third quarter last year to the Christmas quarter of 2013. …
Watchdog says NSA phone spying program is illegal and should end
A report from the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) that should be released on Thursday says that the NSA’s phone spying program is …
Nokia’s phone-free future looks less bright
Nokia reported its fourth-quarter results on Thursday morning — it’s final earnings report that will include a full quarter of results from its devices and …
