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Google Bests Apple with New Nexus 10 Tablet

Hannah Clare — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:00:35 +0000

Google put the pressure on their main rivals with the announcement of their latest Nexus tablet. Google have announced the impending arrival of the new Nexus 10 tablet. Available from mid-November, the tablet comes with an array of features that not only match, but out-perform, the iPad 3 in some departments. Unveiled on Google’s blog earlier this week, the Nexus 10 is probably the first Android tablet that offers serious competition to Apple’s iPads. No doubt that won’t sway die-hard Apple fans, but it could be enough to convert a few fence-sitters over to the Android OS. Specs and Features The Nexus 10 has undeniably impressive features, which become even more so when you compare them to the iPad 3.

6 More iPad Text Editors

Hannah Clare — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:00:36 +0000

A list of six more iPad text editors that help you write, edit and share on the go. The iPad app store is packed with text editor apps that range from basic and free to feature-packed and pricey. We’ve already looked at six top iPad text editors but as it’s impossible to cram all the great text editors out there into one article, here’s a look a six more noteworthy apps. Markup – $9.99 Markup for iPad is perfect for website owners and developers. The app allows you to connect to websites and edit text within them. Using Markup, you can connect to FTP and SFTP sites and, once you’ve done that the first time, the app will remember sites you’ve accessed so you can go back and carry on working with them at any point.

7 Top iOS Emergency Apps

Hannah Clare — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:45:35 +0000

As Hurricane Sandy strikes, we’ve created a list of the seven top apps that can provide news, help and advice in an emergency situation. Hurricane Sandy might bearing down on the East Coast, but it’s not too late to download apps that could be useful in an emergency situation. We’ve created a list of seven iOS emergency apps that might help you out in a sticky situation, so take a look at the suggestions below to see what could be useful. Hurricane Tracker – $2.99 Hurricane Tracker provides the latest updates during a hurricane situation. As well as push alerts, you can use the app to get audio and video updates, view over 60 maps, including threat level maps, and stay updated with every single bulletin issued by the National Hurricane Center.

Apple Branches Out into Home Automation with Philips Hue Light-Controlling App

Hannah Clare — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:24:52 +0000

Hue is a new product from Philips that works with Apple’s iOS to allow you to control your home lighting from anywhere in the world. Electronics manufacturer Philips has announced that it will be releasing its first app-controlled lightbulb in collaboration with Apple’s iOS. Retailing in Apple stores from this week, the Hue lightbulb is designed to bring wireless lighting into the homes of iOS fans. Philips have described their new product as ‘the world’s smartest bulb’ – a grand label, but one that might be deserved. Complete Control With the Hue lightbulb, Apple users can control both the color and brightness of the bulbs, which use 20% less energy than traditional home bulbs.

6 Chrome Extensions for a Better Browsing Experience

Hannah Clare — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:00:29 +0000

A list of six Chrome extensions that give you a more pleasurable online experience, whatever the internet throws at you. Chrome is a great browser: it has few of the quirks or bugs that Safari and IE experience and it comes with a variety of extensions that range from useful to fun to just plain weird. Some of these extensions perform functions that are so subtle, you might not even realize that they’re helpful until you hear about them. Here is a list of six Chrome extensions that are designed to make your browsing experience more pleasurable. Gmail Offline Gmail Offline used to be a Gmail Labs feature and is now only available as a Beta app through the Chrome extension store.

Android Malware and Hacking Rises by Nearly 500%

Hannah Clare — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:00:20 +0000

Despite Google’s efforts to introduce stricter quality controls, the number amount of malicious activity on the operating system rose by nearly 500% in the last quarter. A new report from security firm Trend Micro has revealed that Android users are more at risk than ever from malicious activity within the operating system. The amount of adware classed as malicious or designed to steal user information rose by a massive 483% in the last quarter. The news will be a blow to Android users, especially after Google took steps to combat the issues on its operating system by introducing stricter developer policies. Despite these measures, however, the amount of activity conducted by malicious apps in the Google Play store has actually risen since then.

Grooveshark Revamps Site, Partners with Flattr

Hannah Clare — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:00:09 +0000

Grooveshark has unveiled a new and improved website, which includes the ability to send micro-payments to up and coming artists. Grooveshark, one of the online music streaming services, has had a revamp and announced a new collaboration with micro-payment site Flattr. Expected to roll out to all users by November 1st, the new site is designed to be easier to use, and encourages support for emerging and independent musicians. The website’s new appearance provides users with a more intuitive and attractive interface. Users can now see album art with each song title. The website also supports drag-and-drop motion so its easier to create playlists and organize your favorite music.

Google’s New Chromebook Set to Rival Apple and Microsoft in the Tablet Wars

Hannah Clare — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 21:04:22 +0000

Google have announced the unveiling of their new Chromebook – the same week Apple and Microsoft are set to release their own new products. Google have announced the release of their new Chromebook – the same week as Microsoft’s Surface tablet, Windows 8 operating system, and the rumored unveiling of Apple’s iPad Mini. In what is expected to be a huge week for technology news, three of the biggest companies in the industry are now vying for a slice of the Christmas market with new products. Manufactured by Samsung and weighing in at just 2.5 pounds, the new Chromebooks are also going head to head with Microsoft and Apple as a competitor to the tablet market too. The screen size of the new model is now 11.6 inches, reduced from 12.

Chrome and Firefox Extension Privacyfix Protects Your Data on Facebook, Google and Over 1,000 Sites

Hannah Clare — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:00:20 +0000

We’re all internet-savvy enough by now (we’d hope) to know better than to go sharing personal information on Facebook, Google + and other social networking avenues. If you’re keen on shielding your online footprint from advertisers and websites, you might have also taken steps to block your online activity from prying eyes. Sometimes, though, we might not be aware whether we need to do that, and how to do it. Enter Privacyfix. This handy extension for Chrome and Firefox covers over 1,000 websites.

Windows 8 Marketplace Won’t Offer “Adult” Games

Hannah Clare — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:00:12 +0000

Windows 8 app developer guidelines forbid any content that falls under a “Mature” or PEGI 18 rating. Microsoft has revealed that the Windows 8 Marketplace will not sell adult games. According to section 6.2 of the company’s Windows App guidelines, Apps with a rating over PEGI 16, ESRB MATURE, or a corresponding rating under other ratings systems… are not allowed. This isn’t necessarily a problem for US gamers, where only a handful of games have ever been rated “Mature”, including the notorious Manhunt 2 and Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. Flawed System For European users, however, the story is quite different. Ratings are stricter and assigned by age.