There is the sublime and then there is the ridiculous. And, when it comes to mobile insurance claims, there really are some out there that are utterly ridiculous. We all have had that horrid moment when we realise we have lost our phone or when we drop it in our drink and stare blankly knowing it will never be the same again. We quickly pick up our friends phone and call our mobile insurance company to file a claim. But there are some stories out there that are, well, almost unbelievable.  Here are just a few examples of some rather […]

When it comes to apps that let people trade short images and videos there’s basically nothing that kids love better. These sites both started at about the same time and they fill similar niches. What makes it even more interesting is that the parent companies are also major competitors since Vine is owned by Twitter and Instagram is put out by Facebook. So the question is, which service really is better and which service will win out in the end? Here are a few areas where the foes will be doing battle. Video Length Instagram allows you to have a […]

Mobile technology started as a far-fetched dream in the early twentieth century. At a time when most households were having their first land line installed, mobile phones were considered futuristic, even utopian, technology. The first primitive form of wireless phone was developed by Germans at the end of World War I. Slightly later mobile phone-type devices were primarily used to allow well-heeled rail passengers to communicate with the outside world. The next jump in mobile technology occurred in the 1940s, when “car phones” came on the market for the very wealthy who also happened to reside in big cities where […]

Each year we anxiously await the release of the latest and greatest mobile smart phones.  While we don’t have time to review the entire list of the top 10 mobile phones for this year, we will be reviewing the top 5 contenders: the Samsung Galaxy S4, iPhone 5S/iPhone 6, HTC M7, Nokia Lumina 940 and the Blackberry 10 touchscreen. The Eye-Tracking Samsung Galaxy S4 Barely one year old, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is making room for the S4.  Although it may seem premature to debut a new phone so soon, the S4 is going to make quite a splash in […]

As many of you already know, Instagram will crop landscape or portrait photos. Many photos look good in this format, but sometimes every inch of your rectangle photo is important and you don’t want to cut it off. Insta Square Maker is a simple and easy to use application which solves this problem. With this app you can upload your entire photo to Instagram without having to crop away any piece of it. It just puts frames around photos to make them square shaped. With Insta Square Maker  you can also change frame color, zoom the photo and change its […]

Everywhere you look, it seems that mobile phone manufacturers are creating their own flagship devices. The success of the iPhone and Samsung smartphone lines is being challenged by phones like the Motorola Razr HD, the Nokia Lumia 920, and now the Sony Xperia Z1, announced to the world this month. The Xperia Z1’s main competition is going to be the Samsung Galaxy S4. The two phones have many similarities that invite comparison. Can Sony’s device stand up against a manufacturing giant like Samsung? Let’s take a look at what’s in store. Design The Sony Xperia Z1 went with sharper edges […]

Most of people these days have become digital technologists by osmosis. If we look back analytically over the past 30 years, by means of benefit of hindsight we can see just how much our lifestyles or taste has been changed inordinately according to the digital technologies. On the basis of new technology, we have a natural inclination to think of ourselves as novices. Now if we step back and remember the old moment we got embraced and give ourselves more credit while adapting the changes which are introduced to us over the decades. We use these new technologies and have […]

App developers today need to carefully consider the platforms they target and the opportunities that come with each platform. It is much more common these days to focus on one platform first and then move on to the others. Developing your app to be compatible cross-platform is really important and has many advantages to it. Here are some of the best benefits of cross-platform app development that should make you consider it when you are creating an app. Easier To Get Into It might sound a bit odd but developing cross-platform apps can actually be much easier than developing apps […]

Decorating a home is a task that often comes with its own rewards; nothing is quite as satisfying as creating the ideal home. Unfortunately, this is usually easier said than done if one does not have a clear picture of the completed room and the proper tools to get the job done. The following apps are just what every home decorator needs; the handy tools ensuring anyone can transform a humble house into the perfect home. ColorSmart Nothing brings a room together quite like the right color scheme, but successfully envisioning the finished room in the selected colors is never […]

When it comes to phone applications, chat apps can constitute an interesting way to have fun and meet new people. Chat applications are extremely easy to install and you can use them wherever you are, no matter you are home, in a public location, at school or anywhere else. You do not need to be at home using your personal computer or laptop in order to have fun and you can read the latest news and updates regarding the topics and domains you are interested in. There are many chat applications available to download and install, but not all of […]

  If you have a taste for stylish clothes and accessories, you probably spend many an hour at your local retail mall visiting the shops on offer. As well as being a nice experience, you can often find the odd gem hiding in the recesses of these outlets. But don’t you occasionally get fed up of the stuck up attitude displayed by the precious shop assistants? How about trying out a new and fresh approach to this enjoyable interest? The Android Market has a myriad of cool fashion apps that are only too happy to offer their help on this […]

Social networking is here to stay. There was a time when if one wanted to socially network with his/her peers, they had to physically go to land based meeting points. This still exists today, but technology has gone ahead and made it much easier for people with busy lives to still meet and socialize locally. Enter ‘Voxle – local social network’. This new Android app is the next best thing as far as social networking is concerned. It is simple to use, easy to instal and absolutely secure. You retain complete control of the information you share. What is Voxle? […]

Android devices are among the high-tech and trendy innovations of today. The mobile phone experience has just gotten better with the creation of android apps. This handy device can perform numerous tasks, thanks to applications. Of course desktops, laptops and net books can perform more than what android phones can do. The 1st one, however, cannot be brought along anywhere. The other two can be bulky and heavy. Android mobile devices, with the creation of applications, may have some limitations yet is capable of various functions. Google Play has been generous enough to offer a wide array of free and […]

One of the most common and frustrating parts of ageing is the inevitable hair loss that presents itself. If you have lost hair recently and do not know where to turn, then you are in luck – unlike the vast majority of humans who came before you. For the longest time, hair loss was something that simply had to be tolerated, but this is no longer the case. Technology has made it possible to treat many of the underlying conditions of hair loss while also offering unprecedented amounts of information for those who need hair loss remedies. Below, we will […]

There must be some point in flies and other bugs existing, but many of us would rather overlook that fact. Many of them just seem to be here to annoy the hell out of us, and they do this with some aplomb. Some people have been so fed up of these buzzing critters that they have moved to colder climes. Perhaps that is a little drastic, but we can really feel their pain. So what can you do when it seems that these insects and rodents are dictating the way we live?  Long gone are the days when you could […]

Mobile Advertising is definitely becoming big business. In 2012 eMarketer reported that the global mobile advertising spend managed to reach a whopping $8.8 billion with Google providing around $4.6 billion of that total alone. eMarketer has also predicted that by the end of 2013 that total will reach an impressive $15.8 billion. In recent news, Millennial Media seems to be quickly climbing to the top of that table now they’ve acquired Jumptap, another rather large mobile advertising network, in what’s been described as a predominantly stock transaction. What this means is that Millennial Media has almost doubled the size of […]

With technology constantly changing and expanding what it can do for us, it just makes sense that one of its benefits would be helping us with diet and exercise. Here are five of the best apps for getting yourself moving. MyFitnessPal MyFitnessPal is as useful as it is aesthetically pleasing. Instead of specializing in nutrition or exercise, this app gives you a great overlay of both. There is a huge database of foods, both brand name and generic, which makes it easy to keep track of what you eat. The exercises are also pretty numerous, and MyFitnessPal keeps track of […]

Cupcake is true, undying love. It doesn’t betray you, doesn’t break your trust. You think about eating one all the time, if a cupcake is not near you, the yearning for it increases by larger measures. So what does one do when he/she is not within a mile of their favourite cupcake? Well, they download cupcake apps! So for you cupcake freaks (lovers, actually), here is a list of the best apps you will find on your iPhone: iCupcake: This fun app helps you build a cupcake, on the phone and lets you share your magical creation with your friends. […]

Technology might just be the answer people need to overcome obesity and get fit. With fitness apps for their mobile devices, anyone who wants to switch to a healthier lifestyle has the tools they need readily available to them. For much of recent history technology has played a big role in humankind’s effort to shed pounds and develop strength and stamina. Examples of this include the modern gym with its weight machines, and the many late night infomercials that promise a perfectly toned body with the help of a machine. Now, the mobile devices have provided a whole new crop […]

There are 8 crucial points that you should keep in mind when try to decide between an android tablet or phone and any other device.  These 8 points are things that android tablets or phones are recognized as doing better.  These points are actually very important when you think about what you are going to be doing on the phone or tablet. Browsing the Internet If you have a favourite web browser on your computer you may feel more comfortable using it on your android device as well.  On certain devices you are unable to download apps that replace the […]