Years later than we expected, BlackBerry finally purchased a company that produces voice encryption chips for mobile phones. Everyone expected the relationship between the two companies to evolve, considering Secusmart provided encryption chips for BlackBerry for some time now. The German company worked with the government as well, along with other companies that wanted the best security when it comes ...
Read More »Apple upgrades the MacBook Pro line
The long awaited upgrade is here, as Apple finally decided to improve its Pro laptops line. The 15-inch models will come with 16GB RAM, costing the same, while the 13-inch model got cheaper, which for many of us means better. It was about time Apple changed something about its MacBook Pro line of laptops, considering the company didn’t make any ...
Read More »iPhone 6 is said to feature NFC
A new report regarding Apple’s iPhone 6 suggests the smartphone will be NFC capable and feature a new version of Wi-Fi connectivity. The NFC, known as near-field communication, could be one of the new features of the iPhone 6 considering the technology is often discussed, mostly because it can be used for mobile payments along with some other things. Rumors ...
Read More »Nexus 5 modded to run on OnePlus One’s CyanogenMod 11S
The very same folks that ported the Android L developer preview to the Nexus 4 and HTC One M7 have now managed another impressive feat. XDA developers have succeeded in porting the CyanogenMod 11S from the OnePlus One to the Google Nexus 5. CyanogenMod 11S is a custom firmware based on the Android 4.4.4 operating system. There are currently no known issues ...
Read More »iPhone 6 available for pre-order in 24-carat gold and platinum options
The iPhone 6 may not have been officially announced yet by Apple, but that doesn’t mean you can’t already pre-order it. Not only that, but you can apparently get the highly anticipated smartphone in 24-carat gold and pure platinum complete with diamond encrusted logo. These variants are part of Brikk’s collection of luxury handsets, which features a total of 14 different ...
Read More »Reports indicate Microsoft has two new smartphones ready to launch
Microsoft has two new smartphones ready to launch according to The Verge. The site reports that sources have revealed the technology giant has the new devices under development and is preparing to launch them. Microsoft devices chief executive Stephen Elop has already showed off the two smartphones, which will both run Windows Phone 8.1, during internal company meetings. The fact ...
Read More »Two new LG G3 models will arrive next month
More than two months have passed since the LG G3 was first released on May 27th. Back when the device was announced LG said that it will end coming in five variants: Silk White, Metallic Black, Shine Gold, Burgundy Red, and Moon Violet. Thus far, only the first three colors are available, but we’re also going to see the other two ...
Read More »SHAREfactory update coming soon to the PS4, patch 1.75 already live
Sony Entertainment announced that an update to SHAREfactory will be arriving to the PS4 tomorrow. The update includes new features and improvements based on user feedback. Starting tomorrow, you will be able to add pictures captured in Photo Mode to your SHAREfactory clips. Photo Mode has been available for inFamous: Second Son for a while now, and it will also ...
Read More »Create your own Android gamepad with only $15
For those of you that don’t have gamepads available at home or anywhere else for that matter, as you might still wake up to feeling in the mood for some gaming, there is a new option to turn your Android operating smart gadget into a gamepad without having to spend the extra cash to buy a dedicated controller. Ideum has thought ...
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Alpha will have lower specs than initially thought
A report from the Samsung-tracking site Sammobile indicates that the specifications for the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone may not be as high-end as previously thought. The smartphone, which will be known as the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, will only have a 4.8-inch display screen that supports a maximum of 720p resolution. This will put it behind other top smartphones that allow ...
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