Mellisa Tolentino
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Apple introduces 8GB iPhone 5c in UK, iPad 4th gen reintroduced
When Apple introduced its brightly colored iPhone 5c last year, the first thought was that this device would be the company’s entrant into the affordable smartphone sector – but it wasn’t. The iPhone 5c is basically just a plastic version of the iPhone 5, with a few minor tweaks in features, and so paying the ...
YTS to take over Popcorn Time development
Many people say the best way to enjoy watching a movie is in the theater, but not everyone has the time or money to do that, and some just don’t like leaving the comforts of their homes. The good news is that if you want to watch movies at home, no one’s going to stop ...
Steve Jobs flatly denied Apple would ever build a TV
Rumors of an Apple television have been swirling around for years, but the company has yet to come up with anything except its boring old set-top box, nor even admit if it’s ever really considered building such a product. So is there any truth to these rumors? First to clarify, the Apple television we’re referring ...
SmartWorld Weekly: TVs for home automation, smart chargers + more
This week’s SmartWorld Series features the future of home automation, the UK’s effort in the IoT movement, new partnerships for connected cars, and smart devices to keep your smartphone from dying. For those who missed this week’s SmartWorld Series, here’s a chance to catch up on the exciting developments happening in the connected world. Each ...
Huawei to offer dual-boot Android-Windows Phone smartphone in Q2
Huawei has found a novel way to take on the might of Apple and Samsung in the US smartphone market – it’s going to release a dual-boot smartphone that runs both Android and Windows Phone 8. Using Android for its smartphone is a no-brainer since it is the most widely used mobile operating system today, ...
10 reasons why you need to download iOS 7.1 now
Apple’s iOS 7.1 update has been available for several days now, despite some fanbois refusing to download and install the update. You can’t really blame them if they’re not jumping off the bat to get the latest update, given that Apple’s past few updates often caused more problems than fixes. Currently, some of those who’ve ...
Smart chargers that won’t literally won’t leave you hanging
This week’s SmartDevice roundup features devices to keep your gadgets charged and a new Bluetooth tracking device for your most important things. ChargerLeash Most of us have experienced leaving our USB cables when we go on a trip, forget to unplug it, or have even had our smartphone or tablet stolen that one time we ...
Can Cloaq trump top anonymous apps with a security angle?
There are a few services available today that allow people to share their thoughts anonymously. Despite their bleak numbers, interest in these apps or services is growing as more people want to protect their identity, or don’t want their social lives to be tied to their work lives. Unfortunately, these secretive apps are not totally ...
A sad tale of crowdfunding : The projects that left backers hanging
These days, crowdfunding projects are a dime a dozen. And the sites that power these projects seem countless. The concept is simple enough, and with a range of pledge donations from $100 to $10,000, anyone can become a venture capitalist. The approach has been highly successful for some, like Pebble. But then, some projects have ...
Doctors using Google Glass for quick patient interaction and treatment
People are still pretty wary of those wearing Google Glass in public. Some establishments have already banned the use of the device on their premises, and it’s expected that more will follow their lead to protect their patrons’ privacy as the devices become more popular. Though Google Glass has been getting a lot of heat, ...