Obsessed with Santa? Check out these crazy Christmas apps

Santa Claus is coming to town, but while you wait you might want to check out some useful, fun, and just plain crazy Christmas apps for iOS and Android. Here’s our roundup of Christmas-themed apps to get you in the holiday spirit. The season of family get-togethers, drinking and eating too much, and sacks full of presents, is upon us. Are you feeling jolly...

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Indian town bans women from using cell phones to cut down on affairs

In an attempt to save the institution of marriage, a village in eastern India has banned women from using cell phones, believing that that will reduce the number of extra-marital affairs in the community. For those who tend to get upset about patriarchal over-reach and misogyny as it appears on the Internet, prepare to have your minds blown in the worst way...

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Qualcomm snaps to with 2 new quad-core Snapdragon S4 processors

Qualcomm optimizes for China Qualcomm, likely now standing as the third-largest semiconductor producer in the world, is expanding on its line of Snapdragon S4 processors with two quad-core CPUs optimized for China. The MSM8226 and MSM8626 specs deliver a 3G system-on-a-chip with an Adreno 305 GPU, 1080p capture and playback, and support for a 13-megapixel...

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Qualcomm snaps to with 2 new quad-core Snapdragon S4 processors

Qualcomm optimizes for China Qualcomm, likely now standing as the third-largest semiconductor producer in the world, is expanding on its line of Snapdragon S4 processors with two quad-core CPUs optimized for China. The MSM8226 and MSM8626 specs deliver a 3G system-on-a-chip with an Adreno 305 GPU, 1080p capture and playback, and support for a 13-megapixel...

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Still got a Blockbuster nearby? It may become a cell phone store

In an attempt to break into the mobile industry, Dish Network may begin selling smartphones at its Blockbuster brick and mortar locations. With the prominence of services such as Netflix and Hulu, renting movies from a local Blockbuster has become a staple of the past. The dated rental company, however, may begin to change with the times. Dish Network is...

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Qualcomm adds two quad-core Snapdragon S4 processors, eyes China

Qualcomm optimizes for China Qualcomm, the third-largest semiconductor producer in the world, is expanding on its line of Snapdragon S4 processors with two quad-core CPUs optimized for China. The MSM8226 and MSM8626 specs deliver a 3G system-on-a-chip with an Adreno 305 GPU, 1080p capture and playback, and support for a 13-megapixel camera. "The expansion...

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Microsoft’s Surface is not selling, says yet another analyst

Brokerage firm Detwiler Fenton has estimated that sales of Microsoft's Surface tablet will turn out to be lower than expected for this quarter. Although Microsoft has implemented some creative advertising strategies when it comes to its Surface tablet, such as the guerrilla-style wall art found in New York City, sales of the device are off to a slow...

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When will your phone battery last as long as your Kindle?

Disappointing battery life continues to plague smartphones even as they improve in every way. When will new batteries finally save us from the nightly recharging routine? In the last decade, we’ve seen laptops shrink to cardboard thickness, ubiquitous Internet connectivity allow us to carry all the world’s knowledge in a pocket, and touch-based tablets make...

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Dumped by Apple, Boyfriend Maker starts relationship with Android users

The game that was too odd and inappropriate for the Apple App Store has rebounded and started a new relationship with Android users. Boyfriend Maker, a dating simulation style game with an off-the-wall artificial intelligence, has a new home after being banished by Apple. If you’ve ever attempted to chat with Cleverbot, you know the hilarity conversation...

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Xbox SmartGlass update brings iPhone 5 optimisation

Developers are slowly updating their iPhone apps for the new screen ratio Microsoft has issued an update to the popular Xbox 360 SmartGlass second screen app to accommodate the iPhone 5. The free app allows users to navigate around an Xbox 360 with swiping and tapping gestures, browse the internet through their TV, zoom in on pages and use the iPhone's keyboard...

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HTC M7 said to launch in Q1 2013

HTC wants to plant its flag in 2013 before the competition New reports indicate HTC is already planning ahead for the release of a new potential flagship smartphone during the first quarter of 2013. Even though HTC's Droid DNA released just a few short weeks ago, the Taiwanese manufacturer is said to be working with its suppliers to gear up for the launch...

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Huawei exec tips Ascend Mate, 6.1-inch phablet to take on Note II

Not(e) so fast Back in October, reports of a new phablet being developed by Chinese manufacturer Huawei made the rounds. Huawei's Ascend Mate was rumored to be a 6.1-inch phablet, with a full 1080p HD screen, a 1.8GHz quad-core processor, and 2GB of RAM. On Wednesday, those reports gained a bit more credibility when Huawei's senior vice president Yu Chengdong...

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Potential 'iPhone 5S' leaked, here we go again

It appears little will change inside the next iPhone (credit: Nowhereelse.fr) Apple may have finished dazzling us with new products this year, but a new leak from a French website may provide a glimpse into what the company may be up to in 2013. CNET reported Wednesday that images of a purported next-generation iPhone have surfaced on French website Nowhereelse.fr,...

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French site leaks potential 'iPhone 5S', here we go again

It appears little will change inside the next iPhone (Credit: Nowhereelse.fr) (credit: Nowhereelse.fr) Apple may have finished dazzling us with new products this year, but a new leak from a French website may provide a glimpse into what the company may be up to in 2013. CNET reported Wednesday that images of a purported next-generation iPhone have surfaced...

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French website leaks potential next-gen "iPhone 5S"

It appears little will be changing inside the next iPhone (Credit: Nowhereelse.fr) (credit: Nowhereelse.fr) Apple may have finished dazzling us with new products this year, but a new leak from a French website may provide a glimpse into what the company may be up to in 2013. CNET reported Wednesday that images of a purported next-generation iPhone have...

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Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie release date, news and rumours

Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie has started baking Google's showing no signs of slowing its pace of Android development, with Android 4.0 appearing on the Galaxy Nexus late in 2011, followed in July of 2012 by the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean release that arrived powering the super Nexus 7. But, forward-looking, update-obsessed people that we are, we can't help but...

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Nokia Lumia 505 teased ahead of launch in Mexico

The Mexican carrier Guerrero Móvil teased an upcoming Nokia smartphone, called Nokia Lumia 505. It will be exclusive (at least initially) to its network and should become the cheapest Nokia WP device to date. The Lumia 505 specs are mostly unknown for now - all the carrier's Facebook account gave us was the 8 megapixel camera. We can also see that there's not going...

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Galaxy S III gets Android 4.1.2 update, lots of Note II features

Samsung is now seeding the Android 4.1.2 update for the Galaxy S III. The update brings the new Multi-View multitasking interface, system apps, controls, settings and more. Samsung has just started seeding the Android 4.1.2 update for the Galaxy S III. It's available over-the-air and the first country to get it is Poland. Other countries should join the roll out very...

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How to take a screenshot on a Galaxy S3, Note 2, or other Android device

Having trouble taking a screenshot on your Android phone? Our guide to snapping a picture of your screen should make things much easier. Although taking a snapshot of your Android phone’s screen sounds like something only app reviewers would want to do, there are all sorts of other situations where a screenshot would come in handy, such as sharing your homescreen...

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Qualcomm announces two new Snapdragon S4 chipsets for China

Qualcomm announced two new Snapdragon S4 chipsets, which are optimized for the Chinese market. Both feature a quad-core CPU, Adreno 305 GPU and a transceiver that supports Chinese wireless networks. The new Snapdragon S4 chipsets are called MSM8226 and MSM8626 and they pack a quad-core processor manufactured on a 28nm process (Qualcomm has reserved that for Krait...

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Sony brings Android Jelly Bean to the masses with the Xperia E

Sony has announced the Xperia E, a low-cost Android phones with a specification that's good enough for it to run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, a rarity on budget phones. Sony has announced a new, budget Android phone called the Xperia E, and just in case anybody is confused over its position in the market, it has labelled it as the “no-nonsense Android smartphone.”...

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Zite 2.0: Popular personalized news app unveils new look

Zite rolled out a major update to the iOS version of its popular personalized news app on Tuesday, overhauling the design and incorporating a number of new features. If you were already a big fan of personalized news reader app Zite, the likelihood is you’ll be an even bigger fan once you’ve had a chance to experience its all-new look. Zite 2.0 for iOS devices...

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Droid DNA-challenging, Oppo Find 5 1080p smartphone given $499 price tag in U.S.

The Oppo Find 5 1080p smartphone looks set to challenge the HTC Droid DNA soon, as a website has appeared offering the phone for $499 SIM-free. It's set for official announcement next week. Before smartphones with 1080p screens reached the U.S. with the Verizon-exclusive Droid DNA, one of the first phones which boasted a Full HD screen to be discussed was the...

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Oppo Find 5 full spec sheet and price revealed

The Oppo Find 5 has been making waves recently with rumors of a 5-inch 1080p display powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm APQ8064 processor. Those rumors have since been confirmed by Oppo, as well as the contract-free price of $499.00. The 5-inch FullHD display results in an impressive 441 ppi, and has Gorilla Glass 2 for extra protection on top. It comes...

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Schmidt: Apple v Google is a cold war, not a riot

Don't be fooled, he's got a .44 secreted off-screen Google's ex-CEO Eric Schmidt has described the political situation between Apple and Google as being less like a gun-fight and more like a political balancing act. Describing relations between the two tech behemoths, Schmidt understated the situation by saying, "It's always been on and off. "Obviously...

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Keeping the kids happy: Amazon announces Kindle Fire subscription service for children’s content

If you're a Kindle Fire owner with kids, you may already be familiar with FreeTime, a feature that offers controls on how your child uses the tablet. Building on this, Amazon has just announced a subscription service for FreeTime, offering unlimited access to a mass of child-friendly content. While parents already have a decent amount of control over what their...

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