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Facebook to Roll Out Better Controls over News Feeds

If you often get frustrated over noticing an exciting new post on Facebook much later than everyone else, simply because Facebook algorithms decided that you wouldn’t actually be that interested…

Nintendo to Launch Android-Powered Games Console?

The legendary video game company Nintendo is set to release a new dedicated games console, called the Nintendo NX, in 2016 – we know that. However, we know very little…

iOS Share of Worldwide Smartphone Market Grows Sharply in 2015

The IT research firm Gartner has just released various figures concerning the performance of the worldwide smartphone market – and they paint a rosy picture for Apple. To be more…

Facebook Introduces “Caller ID” Feature For Messenger App

Globally, there are now 500 million people who use Facebook’s Messenger app, which makes it easier for users of one of the world’s most popular social networking websites to contact…

Google Updates Gmail App for Android with Useful New Features

Google’s Gmail app for Android devices is much appreciated by many smartphone and tablet users; it enables users to be quickly notified as new emails arrive, even through non-Gmail accounts,…

Google Introduces Pre-Registration for Future Android Apps

In a move likely to further distance Google Play from comparisons to Apple’s App Store, Google has introduced a new feature that enables users of Android devices to pre-register for…

Microsoft Release Tools for Apple and Android App Users

Microsoft has attempted to court users of Apple and Android apps by releasing tools that allow people to use them on their devices. Apple and Android app builders will now…

Apple Offer Store Credit to Android Users

Apple is to offer store credit to users wishing to trade in their Android phones. The decision marks the first time its Reuse and Recycle trade-in program has been extended…

Fears Raised Over Android Adware

Android users are being warned about a number of popular apps that featured hidden code resulting in malicious pop-up ads. The apps were being sold through the Google Play store,…

Microsoft Launch Office for Android Slates

Microsoft has launched a full version of Office for Android tablets after the software was previously made available as a Preview. Android owners can now download Word, Excel and PowerPoint…

New Malware Threat for Android Owners

Fears have been raised after more than 100,000 Android phones were infected with malware. According to reports, the malware is instructing phones to not only send spam but buy tickets…

Nokia to Release Surprise New Tablet

Nokia have launched a new Android tablet after Microsoft bought its previous handheld devices business earlier in the year. The surprise move marks the Finnish tech companies return to the…

Samsung Offering Tizen to Gear Smartwatch Users

Just last year, Samsung debuted its smartwatch Galaxy Gear running on Android OS. Shortly after, the company introduced its Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear 2 Neo running on its…

Should Apple Do More To Solve Problems with In-App Purchases?

(Reuters) – Apple has provided no concrete and immediate solutions to tackle the problem of adults and children racking up credit card bills by making “in-app” purchases on tablets and…

Motorola Announces $129 Moto E Smartphone

Motorola pushes down the cost of smartphones by announcing the Moto E that will cost only $129 without a service contract. The device announced Tuesday morning will be available in…