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Android App Review: Pixel Animator: GIF Maker

Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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The straight-forwardly named Pixel Animator: Gif Maker lets you make your own pixel animations and save them as gifs.
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Android App Review: Norton Security Antivirus

Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Norton has been a household name in antivirus software for as long as I've been old enough to care about such things.
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Android App Review: Duolingo

Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Duolingo's free app gamifies language learning, offering bitesize lessons in European languages, making it fun yet educational.
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Android App Review: Crash Cam

Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Crash Cam app transforms your smartphone into a dashcam, offering peace of mind and evidence in the event of a road accident.
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Samsung's Galaxy S5 leads the way with improved durability

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Samsung's Galaxy S5 scores 6/10 on SquareTrade's Breakability Score, showcasing enhanced durability in drop and water resistance tests.
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Microsoft bags crucial green light for Nokia deal

Wed, 9th Apr 2014
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Microsoft's USD $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services business gets a crucial green light from China's Ministry of Commerce.
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Hacking: Not if, but when...

Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Some things in life are pretty much nailed on. You pay taxes, you die and you watch the All Blacks smash the Wallabies.
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Samsung seeks solace in Apple's 'Holy War' on Google

Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Steve Jobs declared a 'Holy War' with Google in 2011, according to emails revealed in the Apple vs. Samsung patent-infringement case.
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Android App Review: Zomato - Restaurant Finder

Sun, 23rd Mar 2014
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Whether you're looking for a particular dish or cuisine, or just want to know what's open closest to your house at 3am, Zomato can help you with that.
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Android App Review: Gurk, the 8-bit RPG

Sun, 23rd Mar 2014
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Gurk, the 8-bit RPG, hits nostalgia but misses depth, ideal for those longing for simple, old-school gaming. Not for the modern seeker.
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Skype update won't 'negatively affect' Android battery life

Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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Skype's new Android update pledges all-day app usage without draining your battery, addressing previous performance issues.
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One small step for Microsoft… one giant leap for Mac users

Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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Microsoft's OneNote is now free on Mac, marking a significant move to unify note-taking across all major platforms, ensuring everything stays in sync.
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Samsung unveils KNOX 2.0 to meet changing enterprise needs

Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Samsung launches KNOX 2.0, enhancing mobile security for enterprises with advanced data protection and BYOD strategy support.
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Android devices fuel strong tablet growth...

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Worldwide sales of tablets to end users reached 195.4 million units in 2013, a 68 percent increase on 2012, according to Gartner.
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X marks the spot for game-changing Nokia

Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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Nokia launches new X series smartphones at Mobile World Congress 2014, aiming to capture affordable smartphone market share.
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Android App Review: De Post

Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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De Post's new app attempts to merge pub-going and tech, but falls short on necessity. Hilariously specific, its best offer: digital drink stamps.
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Android App Review: SoundCloud

Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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SoundCloud is a website that lets artists upload and share their music with others. Like most services of its kind, it also has an accompanying app.
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Nokia connects 'next billion' with 5 new smartphones...

Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Nokia launches five affordable smartphones, including Nokia X series, at Mobile World Congress to connect the next billion users.
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Defiant Microsoft kickstarts Windows Phone growth…

Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Microsoft's Joe Belfiore believes 2014 is the year the company takes on its iOS and Android competition in the smartphone market.
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Samsung dominates smartphone-focused market

Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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Worldwide sales of smartphones accounted for 53.6 percent of overall mobile phone sales in 2013, exceeding annual sales of feature phones for the first time.