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RCS Coming To Android To Compete With Apple’s iMessage
01 Sep 2020 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
There’s one thing that the Android platform has failed to offer, and that’s the equivalent of Apple’s iMessage.
Bad News For Android Users – App Developers Can Record Your Face Cam Without You Knowing
21 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A security flaw in Google’s Android has allowed malevolent apps to access your camera and microphone to secretly record you.
Android Co-Founder Andy Rubin Is An Even Bigger Creep Than We Thought
03 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Android co-founder Andy Rubin just can’t seem to help being a creep when it comes to his interactions with women.
Bill Gates On The Biggest Mistake He Ever Made [Video]
24 Jun 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Bill Gates might be incredibly wealthy, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t dropped the ball along the way. He definitely has one major regret.
A List Of The Frightening Ways Google Tracks You (And What You Can Do About It)
28 May 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
We all know that Google tracks us. What you might not know is that you can actually do something about it.
South African Huawei Users Are Freaking Out Right Now
21 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Some South African Huawei users are trying to get a refund, after Google cut off Huawei’s Android license.
It’s Getting Very Ugly Between Huawei And Google
20 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The US has cracked down on Chinese tech companies, causing Google to cut off Huawei’s Android license. That has ramifications for Huawei phone users.
Apple Just Trolled Amazon And Google And It’s Brilliant
08 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Apple trolled Amazon and Google with a cheeky billboard, calling the rival companies out on their privacy issues.
This Is How You Watch YouTube And Use Your Phone At The Same Time
23 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The most frustrating aspect of using YouTube on your mobile is that everything stops as soon as it’s not front and centre. Turns out there’s a way around that.
Also, This Guy Made A Scarlett Johansson Robot [Video ]
05 Apr 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A man fulfilled his life long dream of building an android with the help of a 3D printer and Hollywood’s sexiest star.
Here’s Tag Heuer’s New Smart Watch
10 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
TAG Heuer has just released their first luxury smartwatch for Android and although it ain’t Swiss-made, it still retains its class.
App Secretly Takes Pictures Of You Then Offers Them Back For A Ransom
08 Sep 2015 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
If you’re an Android user, you should by now be aware of the possibilities of a little hacking every now and then.
Take That Google: Apple Watch Outsells Android’s Yearly Sales In A Single Day
14 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Well, that’s awkward then – Apple Watch’s opening day of pre-orders soared past the sales achieved by the Android watches over an entire year. But it’s not all doom and gloom.
Whatsapp Android Users Can Call Each Other Now
01 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Move over Skype and Facetime, Whatsapp is set to further dominate the mobile communications game with the release of their new calling feature.
2nd Round Funding Sends Local Online Neighbourhood Platform To Next Level
17 Mar 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Live in over 600 neighbourhoods across SA and with a second round of funding secured, OurHood has now launched apps for both the iOS and Android platforms.
Reclaim Your iPad: Get This R799 Tablet Made Just For Kids
05 Mar 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
iPads aren’t meant to have baby slobber and sticky fingerprints all over them. You do know that, right? Time to give your little squidge their own plaything and reclaim your iPad.
Facebook At Work Launches – This Is How It Works
16 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
We know you’re looking at Facebook during work hours anyway, but here’s a legitimate excuse for your boss to want you on there.
Top 5 Android Apps
05 Dec 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Apps were created to make our phones more interesting. Check out our list of the best Android apps of 2014.
Check Out Samsung’s New Smartwatch With Built-In 3G
28 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Smartwatches are set to be the next big thing, and Samsung has unveiled its newest wrist gadget which features built-in 3G.
Here Is Google’s New Design Language For All Devices [Video]
26 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Google’s reveals its new design direction – Material – which will make your devices’ interface much smoother and cleaner than ever before.
Everything You Want to Know About the ‘Yo’ App Everyone Is Talking About
23 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The ultra-simplistic Yo app has generated quite a lot of buzz, but what does it do? Is there any point? And what does the future hold for the 8-hour creation?
This Mini Android Laptop Is Perfect For Your Gran – Delivered For R1,299
27 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The old duck’s getting there. She’s mastered SMS and you’ve impressed your friends with her Whatsapp skills. But now it’s time to take her to the next level (Facebook, Skype, email, web surfing etc.) without wasting cash on too much firepower. This is it.
What Is Google Now?
25 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Google Now can either be seen as your personal assistant, or proof that Google knows way too much about you. It gives you the ability to manage, search for and organize your information easily within your phone and other Google accounts.
Here Is A Fresh Breakdown Of Mobile Operating Systems Market Share In South Africa
07 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Android and iOS tend to be known as the big hitters when it comes to international mobile operating system markets, but recent stats paint a different picture of the SA mobile market. Going by install base figures, BlackBerry and Symbian S60 systems hold highest market shares in SA.
Woz Says Apple Should Make An Android Phone. Wait, What?
07 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Steve Wozniak has always had wacky ideas when the rest of the world looks mute and dull. He created the personal computer as a kid when experts said it can’t be done, remember? Although he isn’t an active member of the Apple engineering family anymore, he still has lots to say about his beloved Cupertino.
IKEA’s Genius Augmented Reality App Lets You Virtually Decorate Your Place Before Buying Furniture [VIDEO]
06 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The IKEA catalogue app available for both iOS and Android on smartphone or tablet enables users to virtually place furniture in their home. All you have to do is place the 2014 IKEA catalogue in the room that you wish to furnish, use the app to scan the catalogue and then chose which furniture pieces to view in your home.
Got An Android Phone? The FBI Is Capable Of Tapping Your Handset
06 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
This might change your mind on whether you want to buy the Samsung or the iPhone. According to the Wall Street Journal, the FBI can now “remotely activate the microphones in phones running Google’s Android software to record conversations”. The FBI have been investing heavily in hackers over the past couple of years to increase their […]
These Are The Things That Make Android Users Jealous Of iPhones
26 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 17 Comments
If you are still catching up with the times you may not be aware, but in the world of smartphones, the major players are Google’s Android and Apple’s iPhone. Users of either brand enjoy playing “my phone is better than yours”.
Master Key Allows 99% Of Android Phones To Be Hacked
05 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to Jeff Forristal, CTO of mobile security startup Bluebox Security, the Android phones that some hold so dear to their hearts, actually come with a flaw. Click through to find out more.
Knock Yourself Out, Android Users – Here’s 15 Of The ‘Top’ Android Apps For 2013
04 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
These apps will assist you with almost everything and will also make your life easier. These are the top 15 apps for Android as suggested by TIME magazine.
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