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F-Security Finds 51,447 Android Malware Apps in Q3
The fight for privacy and data protection is fierce in the mobile market, and unfortunately for Android the results aren't looking good. Being the most popular mobile OS on a global scale attracts malware, which, according to F-Secure's latest mobile threat report, has spiked during the third calendar quarter. (more…)
Apple Could Switch Away from Intel Chips for the Mac Says Bloomberg [Update]
According to Bloomberg, Apple is looking at possibly switching away from Intel processors in the future for its Mac line up to instead use its own ARM-based processors found in iOS devices: Apple Inc. is exploring ways to replace Intel Corp. processors in its Mac personal computers with a version of the chip technology it...
TELUS 16GB iPhone 4S Now Free on a 3 Year Term Until Nov. 11th
TELUS has sent out an email blast to its customers notifying them the 16GB iPhone 4S is currently free on a three year term until November 11th. This model regularly retails for $79 on a three year term. You can bet Rogers and Bell will try to match this promo. The promo requires a $50/month...
Apple’s Siri vs Google’s Voice Search Speed Test [Video]
Google recently released an impressive update to their Google Search iOS app to include better voice search capabilities. We noted the speed of the new voice search was actually faster than Siri, and now Gizmodo has put both to the test in a video to illustrate. Check it out below: Anyone out there using Google...
Rogers/Fido My Account iPhone App ‘Unable to Authenticate’ For Some Users
Almost three years ago Rogers and Fido released their My Account iPhone app to allow customers to check account balances, track wireless voice and data usage and change My5 or My10 numbers. The apps require a data connection to authenticate your account, but lately it appears both apps are not working for customers, giving messages...
Sony Reader iOS App Now Available for Download
Back in January of last year Sony had their iPhone app rejected by Apple as the latter changed its policy regarding in-app purchases. Now it looks like Sony has released their standalone Reader app, which according to The Digital Reader was promised more than two years ago by the company. Here's the iTunes description: Never...
Instagram Announces Web Profiles Coming This Week
Instagram users on all platforms: we have great news for you! To make photo sharing easier, Instagram profiles are about to hit the Web! (more…)
This is What an ‘iMac touch’ TV Ad Would Look Like, Right? [VIDEO]
Apple recently posted their iPad mini TV ad to their YouTube channel, which was first debuted at their keynote in October. The commercial shows the iPad as a piano with the iPad mini playing right next to it. But what if there was a product such as the 'iMac touch'? Pocket Link posts a cool...
Thousands Of Locals Line Up To Celebrate Shenzhen Apple Store Opening, Knowing It Has No iPhone 5 Or iPad Mini [VIDEO]
According to a report published today by MIC Gadget, thousands of locals lined up outside the new Shenzhen Apple Store to celebrate its grand opening, even though they knew that company's two most recent products i.e iPhone 5 and iPad Mini, won't be available at the store. Both the iPhone 5 and iPad Mini still haven’t...
Apple’s App Pick of the Week- Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor
We're slightly delayed on this, but Apple's app Pick of the Week (from last Thursday) is the game Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor. Here's the description to whet your appetite: You are a spider. One afternoon, you discover an abandoned mansion. Where is the family who lived here? What happened, and why did they...
Belkin Reveals First Official 3rd-Party Accessories For Lightning Connector
Belkin, the California based manufacturer of iPod and iPhone accessories, has revealed two new accessories designed for Apple's Lightning connector, the first official 3rd-party accessories for the new port, points out MacRumors. The two Lightning connector accessories include the Belkin Car Charger and a Belkin Charge + Sync Dock. The accessories cost $29.99 each, with pre-orders shipping as early as November...
Virgin Mobile Survey Reals How to Have an Intimate Texts [Infographic]
Canadians love to communicate via text messages--a week ago the CWTA reported we sent over 24 billion of them in Q2 of 2012. This is also become the new norm for flirting and dating, according to Virgin Mobile and their recent study detailing "textiquette". LedgerWeb asked over 1000 Canadians in an online panel about their...