Articles about mobile technologies
When I wrote about upgrading to iOS 6 a few days ago, I wrote that one of the new features that I was looking forward to was Apple’s new Maps app. OK, occasionally I’m wrong and this is apparently one of those times. The Maps […]
The iOS 6 Maps App – OK, I Admit It, I Was Wrong Read More »
In 2008, Google and T-Mobile USA unveiled the T-Mobile G1, the first cellphone to feature the Android OS. The G1 featured version 1.6 (Donut) of the Android mobile operating system. It went on sale the next month, priced at $179 for a two-year contract. Learn
Geek Facts for September 23rd – Android Debut and the IBM WorkPad Read More »
As per Apple’s standard practice of releasing an iOS update a few days prior to the latest and greatest device being available, iOS 6 was released today (September 19th). I decided to upgrade my 3rd generation iPad to iOS 6 this evening. Generally, I
Today, Apple held its much anticipated iPhone media event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco to introduce its iPhone 5. Rumors have been running rampant for months, maybe ever since the iPhone 4S was announced, about what features the new iPhone
The iPhone 5 is Here: Rumor vs. Reality Read More »
Yesterday, I joined the ranks of smartphone users who have had to recover from a “hard reset”. My HTC EVO 3D had in issue where the 4G antenna would turn on, and then right before it obtained an IP address from the network, would shut
HOW TO: Android App Recovery via the Google Play library Read More »
The Apple vs. Samsung trial started three weeks ago in San Jose, with each side accusing the other of a myriad of patent infringements. Despite several recommendations by U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh to settle the dispute out of court, no resolution was found so
A Good Day for Apple, Not So Much for Samsung Read More »
In a landmark action, seizure orders have been executed against three website domain names engaged in the illegal distribution of copyrighted Android cell phone apps. According to the U.S. Department of Justice report… “This is the first time website domains involving cell phone app marketplaces
FBI acts against sites pirating Android apps Read More »
As initially reported late last week, pod2g identified an issue with SMS messages, aka text messages, in iOS. The SMS flaw allows the sender of the message to enter an address on its reply line that is different from the address that appears on its “from” line. This
Turning on iMessage on your iOS Device Read More »
Several friends and coworkers have been asking me the same question lately, “Should I wait for the new iPhone or get the iPhone 4S?” My answer is, if you definitely want an iPhone, wait. Why wait? There are a few reasons, based on some pretty
Should You Wait for the New iPhone? Read More »
I’ve always said that I am a geek and nothing proves it more than one of my new hobbies — writing mobile apps. Looking for something that I could enjoy and learn at the same time, last year I decided to ‘become’ an iOS developer.
My New Hobby — Mobile Development Read More »
Occasionally, an app developer may provide some free copies of their app to a limited number of people. They do this by providing promo codes as the distribution method for the free copies. If you find yourself fortunate enough to get a promo code, you
How to Redeem a Promo Code in the App Store Read More »
Google’s Android operating system is the most popular smartphone OS in the world. That is, there are more Android devices than iOS devices, WinMo devices, and Blackberries. This was always the nature of Android: to allow for the spread of the OS to many devices
Will Jellybean (Android 4.1) fix Google’s fragmentation problem? Read More »
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Atari’s Greatest Hits iOS App is free in the App Store today only. Included are classics such as Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command and Pong. All games remain free to play unless you remove or reinstall the app. You will need
Today Only – Atari’s Greatest Hits iOS App is Free Read More »
Today, Verizon Wireless announced their much anticipated shared data plans. Share Everything Plans include unlimited voice minutes, unlimited text, video and picture messaging and a single data allowance for up to ten Verizon Wireless devices. In addition, the Mobile Hotspot service on all the devices
Shared Data Plans are Here (Almost) Read More »
