Facebook says “our new home on Android”

Yup, here we go again, the Facebook phone rumors flying left and right. This time, with perhaps a bit of validity. Facebook has been sending out invites with an interesting leading statement, “Come see our new home on Android.” Humph, could this be in? Is it real? Was this what the push to get Facebook … Read more

Simmons– You are right. We are just complaining about Google for the sake of it.

You are right we are finding fault with Google for the sake of it. You are right. It is well known fact that Google keeps its products in beta state forever unless they pull the plugs. Yeah, yeah I know, Microsoft does pull plugs on its widely used products and Apple does that and everyone … Read more

Live NYC Subway schedules in Google Maps

Google is making it really difficult for me to hate them these days. With the likes of Google Now running around, now they’ve gone and made the best app on earth even better. After a really smart move on the part of The MTA to make their train schedules available to developers, Google has integrated … Read more

What would resident “Googliar” Simmons say?

Now it is India’s turn to punish/milk Google for sharing consumers data with its “clients”, http://thepointdaily.com/google-inc-nasdaqgoog-under-scrutiny-by-the-indian-govt/128396/ In addition to that, it seems Motorola Mobility acquisition is not really working out for Google. On one hand Android OEMs are paying bunch of $ per device to Microsoft for its IP, which Android is trespassing, and now … Read more

HTC: Bold, authentic and playful

HTC is now dropping their semi famous and much beloved “Quietly Brilliant” tag line. The important people in suits over at HTC finally came to the realization that the small company was not loud enough, so they’ll be getting a bit more aggressive in the very near future. How aggressive? Brilliant ideas like crashing the … Read more

Read the Damn Permissions Requests

Got a verified Google Play developer account but would prefer some black market cash? Well, Android malware developers are buying up Google Play developer accounts for $100 apiece, according to security researcher Brian Krebs who took a tour of the underweb to find out how easy it is for anyone to […]

Samsung exploit lets malicious apps silently install on Android devices

Roberto Paleari was looking into the inner workings of Samsung devices and detected a series of exploits. How serious are these exploits? He’s noted four separate securityissues: 1.Two different vulnerabilities can be exploited to silently install highly-privileged applications with no user interaction. The privileged applications to be installed can be embedded right inside the unprivileged … Read more

HTC Struggles To Secure Parts For HTC One

We already know that launch dates for the HTC One has been pushed back due to a struggle to secure vital components for their flagship. In particular the focus has been on the difficulty securing camera parts that their UltraPixel technology relies on. The Wall Street Journal reports that in addition to the camera parts … Read more

Galaxy S4: Samsung now OWNS the industry

Samsung enjoyed a great bit of success with the Galaxy line, not only are they virtually neck and neck with Apple in terms of mindshare, they’ve also managed to bridge the gap is sales. Its only right the Galaxy S4 was as highly anticipated as it was, but did Samsung do it? Did they manage … Read more