Samsung Galaxy S4 tips and tricks

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is destined to become one of the most popular phones of the year. It’s also one of the best.Samsung has packed the phone so tight with features that it’s tricky to find them all. That’s why we’ve spent hours delving into its dark places to find the best bits.InterfaceHow to set a default home screen The Samsung Galaxy S4 lets you have up to seven home screens, however there will...
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Google Glass will soon display messages, directions without Android app

The Google Glass Explorer units currently in the hands of a select number of folks will soon give iPhone users greater access to the device's key features, according to a report on Friday.Presently, if users wish to read messages and view walking directions within their eyeline, they need to be tethered to the internet connection of an Android phone that has the Glass companion app installed.iPhone...
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Spotify buys a music discovery start-up of its own to counter Twitter #Music

Perhaps aware of the incoming challenge from Twitter's new #Music application, Spotify has splashed out on an existing music discovery service native to its homeland.The company has acquired Swedish company Tunigo, which provides a music discovery app within Spotify and also has an iPhone app, both of which will stay alive following the deal.Tunigo works by collating playlists from its editorial teams...
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BlackBerry Q10 ‘selling extremely well’ in UK and Canada says analyst

The BlackBerry Q10 is said to be selling well in Canada and the UK according to industry analysts.Launched last Friday April 26, the full QWERTY keyboard BlackBerry Q10 smartphone “has been selling extremely well” in the British and Canadian markets.The second smartphone to run BlackBerry’s new BlackBerry 10 OS after the flagship BlackBerry Z10, but the BlackBerry Q10 is thought to appeal to loyal...
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Acer Iconia A1 revealed as iPad Mini rival

Acer has launched its first 7.9-inch tablet, the Acer Iconia A1, that looks set to be a reasonably price iPad mini Android alternative.The slim Acer Iconia A1 has a 1.2Ghz quad-core processor and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean on its 7.9 inch 1024 x 768p resolution display.“Tablets are becoming cherished companions to many people as they stay connected and entertained throughout the day,” said Oliver...
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Samsung Knox security software approved by US Department of Defence

Samsung has revealed that its Samsung Knox security software has been approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for use in the American government.Currently the only Samsung device to feature Samsung Knox, the Samsung Galaxy S4 has been officially approved for use by US government and military officials within its DoD networks.To gain such approval, the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Samsung Knox software...
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Google Now doesn’t drain battery life says Google

Since Google Now arrived on iOS earlier this week, some users have complained the Google Search app addition is a huge drain on their handset battery life.Due to Google Now’s access to the location data, some users say they have noticed a significant effect on battery life since installing the Google Search app update.However, Google has released an official statement denying Google Now has any effect...
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Google X Phone pictures leak online

Apparently legitimate pictures of the new Google X Phone handset in production by Google and Motorola have leaked online.According to fairly reliable tipster @evleaks, the Google branded Motorola X Phone is currently codenamed Ghost, similar to the way the Google Nexus 4 was Mako and the Google Nexus 7 was Grouper.From the leaked pictures you can’t actually see much of the handset’s body as the Google...
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Sony confirms June 10 PS4 E3 briefing, same day as Microsoft

Sony has confirmed that it will be holding a PS4 press conference on June 10 at the annual E3 gaming conference.Taking place at 6pm Pacific Time, many are speculating that Sony will use the E3 briefing to detail the company’s plans for the PS4, perhaps even unveiling what the console actually looks like.PlayStation fans can expect to see plenty of new PS4 content, potentially including gameplay footage...
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Google hires Chief Game Designer for Android

Google has hired veteran video games designer Noah Falstein, seemingly to work on the Android platform.TechCrunch has uncovered the fact from Falstein's LinkedIn page, which suggests he began employment as Google's first Chief Game Designer in April.Even more intriguingly, an earlier, cached version of this same LinkedIn profile features Falstein's job title as “Chief Game Designer at Android Play...
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Apple launches competition as iOS App Store nears 50 billion downloads

Apple's iOS App Store is nearing a major landmark of 50 billion apps downloaded, prompting the company to launch a giveaway competition.After just shy of five years of existence, App Store sales are closing in on the magic 50 billion mark.To place this figure into some context, Android's Google Play Store only broke through the 25 billion app downloads mark in September of last year.Head on over to...
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Call of Duty: Ghosts is Amazon's best-selling game, 6 months before release

Just 24 hours after Activision officially unveiled Call of Duty: Ghosts, pre-orders for the game have seen it soar straight to the top of the charts on Amazon.The game will not be shipped until November 5th this year, but that hasn't stopped thousands of eager gamers putting their orders in six months early.In the UK the game is currently occupying the number one and number two spot in the gaming...
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Instagram adds 'Photos of you' tagging feature for iPhone and Android apps

Instagram has introduced a new version of its photo sharing app for iPhone and Android, which allows users to tag themselves or friends in picture uploads.The new app features a 'Photos of You' section which feature pictures you've tagged yourself in and those you've been tagged in by other users.The Facebook-owned company has added a new aspect to the upload process, facilitating photo-tagging.The...
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Google files smartwatch patent with Google Glass touchpad panels

Google has submitted a patent application for a smartwatch that includes two trackpads similar to that featured in Google Glass.The search engine giant has been rumoured to be working on a smartwatch for a while, but this latest patent application submitted to the United States Patent Office (USPO) details a timepiece that features a touchpad either side of the watch face.Featuring “a first touchpad...
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HTC Q1 net profit drops 98 per cent, HTC One sales expected to boost Q2

The HTC One launched too late to help HTC’s financial situation as the Taiwanese company posts a net profit drop of 98 per cent for the first quarter of 2013.Falling from last year’s NT$4.5 billion (£97 million) to NT$85 million (£1.8 million) for Q1 2013, HTC’s net profit plummeted 98 per cent. The Taiwanese company also experienced its lowest quarterly profit since 2004 and saw its revenue drop...
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Unbreakable flexible display phones of no concern to case manufacturers

With a number of handset manufacturers known to be working on ‘unbreakable’ flexible display incorporating phones, case manufacturers have told TrustedReviews that they are not concerned by such devices eating into their profits.A feature that would seemingly make the need for a costly protective case redundant, flexible, unbreakable display hosting handsets are currently in the works through the...
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Google Glass privacy risks discovered by hackers

Google Glass may present huge threats to the privacy of the wearer due to the lack of security features like a PIN code or authorization system.Hackers could be able to take control of the Google Glass via a smartphone in their possession, allowing the cybercriminals to see and hear everything the Google Glass wearer is doing.According to Jay Freeman, a programmer specialising in hacking Android and...
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Microsoft Surface 2 could launch in June as 7-inch slate

The Microsoft Surface 2 could be unveiled in June as a 7-inch version of its Microsoft Surface Pro tablet at the company’s Build Developer Conference.According to DigiTimes, Microsoft will use the Build Developer Conference to launch the second-generation Microsoft Surface tablets. However, what’s interesting is that the tablets will reportedly “only feature 7- to 9-inch displays” attempting to cash...
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Nintendo Wii U price slashed to just £149

A new round of Nintendo Wii U price cuts have been kicked off by supermarket giant Asda, with the PS4 rival now costing just £149.The second time the retailer has slashed the Nintendo Wii U price this year, Asda has cut a further £50 off the recently released console, making the PS3 and Xbox 360 challenger and full £100 cheaper than its original pricing at launch shortly before last year’s Christmas...
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The Cash Cow is Dying: Mobile networks face bleak future

I say I say I say, what’s the difference between a telecoms company and an ISP…? Nothing! Technology jokes may not be the best, but in five to ten years everyone will understand this punchline. How we use our mobile phones is rapidly changing and in order to keep up mobile networks are being forced to spend billions shooting themselves in the foot.WhatAppeningThe latest evidence for this comes from...
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Future Apple and Samsung phones could feature unbreakable displays

With the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4 marking Apple and Samsung out as current leaders of the smartphone scene, industry experts have suggested future handsets from the two companies could feature unbreakable displays.Telling TrustedReviews to “watch this space,” handset protection experts have hinted that the displays of future phones could integrate impact protection polymers which absorb impacts,...
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UK tablet use grows despite predicted slow in iPad sales

According to new data, UK tablet use has grown by nearly 40 per cent in comparison to last year, despite a predicted slow in iPad sales over the year.Market research firm, eMarketer, estimates that nearly 20 million UK residents use a tablet at least once a month, up from 14.1 million last year. This figure isn’t restricted to tablet owners alone, but includes the users who share a device between...
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Leaked Samsung Galaxy Note 3 specs point to eight-core processor and 3GB of RAM

New Samsung Galaxy Note 3 specs have leaked online, suggesting the stylus hosting handset will become the world’s most powerful smartphone.Widely expected to make a jump in screen size, latest Samsung Galaxy Note 3 leaks have hinted that the third-generation smartphone turn tablet hybrid will play host to the same Exynos 5 eight-core processor afforded to the Samsung Galaxy S4 in certain markets.Far...
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Call of Duty: Ghosts demo hints at 2013 new Xbox 720 release

Ahead of the May 21 new Xbox unveiling, Activision has all but confirmed Microsoft’s next-generation console will hit retailers later this year, revealing Call of Duty: Ghosts will be a demo title for the device.With Call of Duty: Ghosts having been formally unveiled yesterday as the 2013 addition to the much loved COD gaming franchise, publisher Activision has revealed that a live Call of Duty: Ghosts...
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GTA 5 PC release played down by Rockstar

Publisher Rockstar has once again played down reports of an upcoming GTA 5 PC release, stating that it is focussed only on PS3 and Xbox 360.Discussing the possibility of a GTA 5 PC release later this year with fans via its official Newswire page, a Rockstar spokesperson has stated that the company is “currently focused on Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game.”Having this week unveiled a trio of new...
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Android Jelly Bean overtakes Ice Cream Sandwich but fragmentation continues

Android Jelly Bean has finally overtaken Android Ice Cream Sandwich in terms of active users, but it's no closer to solving the Google platform's age-old fragmentation issue.Up until recently Google's previous version of Android, Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich, was still in operation on more Android handsets than Android 4.1 and 4.2 aka Jelly Bean.The problem appears to be receding - at least...
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LG Optimus L3 II E430 Phone Review

What is the LG Optimus L3 II E430Android handsets don't come much smaller than the LG Optimus L3 II. It stands just 102mm tall so it will go hardly noticed in your pocket or bag. It's cheap too, as you can buy it from O2 on Pay As You Go for a shade under £80, but does this mobile's compact size hamper its usability? LG Optimus L3 II E430 - Design High-end mobiles like the Xperia Z and Galaxy S4...
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