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IDAPT can charge 99% of all mobile devices, four at a time

IDAPT can charge 99% of all mobile devices, four at a time

IDAPT universal charger As demonstrated in the video above, Barcelona-based tech company, IDAPT offers a line of universal charging stations at surprisingly reasonable rates that accommodate over 4,500 gadgets, eliminating the inevitable cord clutter. Managing devices has become a tremendous hassle, especially with the rise of people owning multiple devices – a 2011 study revealed that Android users are likely ...

Marti Trewe | 2012/02/09  | 3 Comments Gadgets

7 newly free Android apps for business

7 newly free Android apps for business

Free quality Android apps don’t come around as often as you may hope. And a lot of the time you have to sift through ridiculous and unrelated apps to find the one that matches your professional needs. So, we’ve done the work for you so you can spend your valuable time elsewhere. Here are seven newly-free Android apps that can ...

Charlene Jimenez | 2012/02/08  | 7 Comments Smartphones

Google takes steps to remove malware in Android Market

Google takes steps to remove malware in Android Market

Android security In the last year, Google has taken heat for their Android Market being vulnerable to viruses and malware as their open attitude towards app developers sharply contrasts the closed door, approval-required Apple app environment. According to Google, device activations rose 250 percent year over year and the total number of app downloads from the Android Market surpassed 11 ...

Marti Trewe | 2012/02/03  | 11 Comments Operating System

Genius smartphone cover that repairs itself when scratched

Genius smartphone cover that repairs itself when scratched

Self-repairing smartphone Phones are expensive. And because your phone is so expensive, you probably spend some extra money trying to protect it, like screen protectors scratch-resistant cases and shields. While these investments can help protect your phone from damage caused by drops and other events, once the damage is done, it’s pretty much there for the life of your phone. ...

Charlene Jimenez | 2012/01/31  | 14 Comments Smartphones

Copy and paste links, text, or files from desktop to smartphone

Copy and paste links, text, or files from desktop to smartphone

Overcoming a major challenge One major annoyance for smartphone owners is the inability to copy and paste text, images, links or even files from a smartphone device to a desktop. There are various apps available, but now, simply visiting the Hopper website, no native app is required to complete this frequently necessary task. The web app helps users transfer information ...

Marti Trewe | 2012/01/30  | 13 Comments Tech News

Lifebook is a laptop, smartphone, tablet, camera combined

Lifebook is a laptop, smartphone, tablet, camera combined

The Transformer of gadgets Do you have a purse or man bag full of gadgets? Your laptop, your iPhone, your camera, cords and chargers for each, and accessories to go with them? Designer Prashant Chandra has created a gadget concept that combines all of these devices into one, but with a twist – they each come apart to function separately. ...

Marti Trewe | 2012/01/16  | 21 Comments Tech News

iPhone Siri cusses at child in electronics store

iPhone Siri cusses at child in electronics store

Siri, that’s not nice. Siri is iPhone’s voice activated personal assistant wherein users simply ask the polite device if they need an umbrella today or what their schedule looks like. In the UK, one device on display at a Tesco electronics store, 12 year old Charlie was testing out a demo iPhone, and according to The Sun, he asked “How ...

AGBeat | 2012/01/03  | 12 Comments Smartphones

iPhone’s new Facebook app features timelines and friend management

iPhone’s new Facebook app features timelines and friend management

Facebook Timeline goes mobile Last week we reported that Facebook was rolling out the new Timeline feature to all users and praised the new updated Facebook app for Android that showcases the new Timeline feature. Now, the rollout is fully complete as it has gone live as an iPhone update, with the same beauty and streamlined navigation as the Android app. The ...

AGBeat | 2011/12/18  | 24 Comments Smartphones

Flexible screen smartphone concept unveiled

Flexible screen smartphone concept  unveiled

Extreme smartphone concept The WaView caught our attention immediately because we could not exactly pin down what it was at first glance. The smartphone looks like a flexible tablet and lamp, but could that be the case? According to YankoDesign, this smartphone “serenades as a lampshade (charging cradle) when not in use. The design explores the usage of flexible LED ...

AGBeat | 2011/12/17  | 24 Comments Smartphones

Startup makes staying on the same website while switching devices easy

Startup makes staying on the same website while switching devices easy

Accounting for a shift in technology The world of technology is ever-evolving, so much so that some companies have a difficult time keeping up with all the technological advances. And it’s not just the advances; it’s also the devices used, including computers, tablets, and Smartphones. While it can be difficult for some companies to keep up with the sheer number ...

Charlene Jimenez | 2011/12/14  | 21 Comments Gadgets

Test drive a Windows Phone 7 right from your browser

Test drive a Windows Phone 7 right from your browser

Testing a phone from your web browser Although most people fall into the iPhone or Android camp (or fine, the BlackBerry camp, we guess), the intrigue factor is high for the Windows Phone 7 with its streamlined design and simple navigation. Microsoft realized that not everyone is willing to hop in the car and go test drive a Windows Phone ...

Marti Trewe | 2011/12/01  | 26 Comments Smartphones

Rumors are flying that Facebook is developing a phone named Buffy

Official Facebook phone rumored to be called "Buffy." Photo via DigitalTrends.com.

The new Facebook phone? The latest rumor is that Facebook is in the early stages of developing an official phone in partnership with HTC and it is said to be called the “Buffy.” Yes, you heard me, the Buffy as in Buffy the Vampire Slayer as in a show that was on during Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg’s high school and ...

Marti Trewe | 2011/11/30  | 14 Comments Smartphones