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Rovio, the creators of the very popular Angry Birds, creates a new game focusing on the antagonists in the game Angry Birds. It is not as appealing as the previous title. It does not have the addicting gameplay of catapulting birds into enemy territory but it’s a good game when it comes to logic and skill. Bad Piggies’ protagonists are the same gr...read more

Amazon launches Cloud Drive Photos app for iPhone
News - May 10, 2013 - Category: iPhone

Amazon has launched its Cloud Drive Photos app for the iPhone today. The app was previously available on Android and will allow iPhone users to view photos stored in their Cloud Drive. The app allows users to backup and view their Cloud Drive photos. The app allows Amazon to compete head to head with Apple's Photostream on iOS devices. Amazon...read more

Verizon CEO sees strong demand for BlackBerry Q10
News - May 10, 2013 - Category: RIM

BlackBerry launched the Z10 to mixed reviews a few months ago, but the Q10 has had a better reception. Initial reports from Canada suggest people were waiting for the Q10 because of its QWERTY keyboard. According to Verizon Wireless CEO Daniel S. Mead, the same can be said for American users. Daniel S. Mead, chief executive of Verizon Wireless, ...read more

BlackBerry Q10 sales strong in Canada
News - May 03, 2013 - Category: RIM

The BlackBerry Q10 is out in Canada and by all accounts is selling well. Several reports of strong sales and sell-outs in some areas are encouraging news for BlackBerry. The all touch Z10 launched to good, but not gangbuster sales. It looks like people were really waiting for that QWERTY keyboard before picking up a new BB. "Our checks indicate ...read more

Google X Phone photos leaked?
News - May 02, 2013 - Category: Android

Google and Motorola are working on a new X Phone, and although we have heard leak after leak, we have yet to see any leaked photos. Today, evleaks has published four photos that are supposedly of the X Phone. evleaks has not confirmed that it is the X Phone, but there is a label on the back that suggests this is an AT&T version of the X Phone. e...read more

Angry Birds Friends comes to iOS and Android for FREE
News - May 02, 2013 - Category: Android

Another Angry Birds game is hitting the market today. Angry Birds Friends is all new for iOS and Android , and the best news is that it is FREE! Just like the Facebook version you can play with friends and compete in weekly tournaments. "Every Monday a different tournament gets under way, with all-new challenges for you and your friends. Use pow...read more

Android and iOS to get Department of Defense security approval
News - May 01, 2013 - Category: Android

BlackBerry has enjoyed security approvals from the Department of Defense for some time now. According to The Wall Street Journal, the DoD will be announcing security approvals for Samsung Galaxy handsets as well as iPhones and iPads in the next couple weeks. This is obviously great news for Apple and Samsung as both companies would like to gain m...read more

BlackBerry gains usage share in April
News - May 01, 2013 - Category: RIM

BlackBerry might be making some progress on the usage share front. According to Net Applications, BlackBerry gained usage share in April. The gains were very slight, but they are pointing BlackBerry in the right direction. After losing share in each of the two prior months BlackBerry managed to gain usage share as Apple fell slightly. BlackBerr...read more

Updated Facebook for Windows Phone hits beta
News - April 30, 2013 - Category: Pocket PC

Microsoft has redesigned the official Facebook app for Windows Phone 8 and needs users to help get the kinks out. They are offering a beta release of the official Facebook app to users who will help them report bugs. You can expect the app to crash and have issues, but you will get your hands on the latest and greatest Facebook experience for Win...read more

Microsoft ad pokes fun at Apple and Android
News - April 30, 2013 - Category: Pocket PC

The latest ad for Microsoft's Windows Phone simply nails it. Anyone who has followed the mobile wars will get a kick out of this one. It's obviously skewed and attacks Android and iOS, but the references and generalizations are still funny. ...read more

BlackBerry CEO says there will be no need for tablets?
News - April 30, 2013 - Category: RIM

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins is making waves because he is not a fan of tablets. In fact, he told Bloomberg in an interview yesterday, that there will be no reason to have a tablet in 5 years. He seems to think the smartphone will be the only computer you will ever need. We shall see. “In five years I don’t think there’ll be a reason to have a...read more

Skype for BlackBerry Q10 now available
News - April 26, 2013 - Category: RIM

Skype has announced the availability of its BlackBerry 10 app. Oddly, the app only works with the Q10 right now, but the Q10 isn't out yet. Skype is quick to point out that this is a preview version (beta) and not finalized yet. Keep in mind that this release is still in preview state which means that the experiences are not yet final. We do how...read more

Sprint sells 1.5 million iPhones in Q1
News - April 24, 2013 - Category: iPhone

Sprint announced their Q1 2013 financial results and it looks like they've sold a fair share of iPhones. The company sold 5 million smartphones, 1.5 million of which were iPhones. Compared to AT&T and Verizon the number seems low, even as a percentage of total smartphone sales. Sprint says 43 percent of iPhone sales were to new Sprint customers ...read more

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