Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Review (iPhone, iPad)

Most gamers remember the first time they played a Grand Theft Auto title. It was eye opening as it introduced players to an open world or crime. It's weird to think a game that was on consoles 10 years ago is on a mobile platform, but now gamers can revisit the '80's with Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. It weird to think it’s been ten years since we were first...

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Instagram: ‘We have no plans to sell your photos’

Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom has responded to anger over the photo-sharing service's updated terms of service, and has clarified that the company has no plans to sell users' photos, or package them as part of advertisements. Following a wave of user backlash, Instagram says that it will edit its updated terms of service and privacy policy to better...

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Brazilian company launches 'iphone' Android handset

Countdown to lawsuit in 10...9...8.... The tech firm that owns the rights to the word 'iphone' in Brazil has launched an Android phone under the illustrious monicker. The Gradiente iphone Neo One is a low-powered device running Android 2.3 Gingerbread and only features a single core 700MHz processor and a low-res 320 x 480, 3.7-inch display. There's a...

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Apple releases iOS 6.0.2 update to fix iPhone 5 and iPad Mini Wi-Fi issues

Apple has just rolled out an iOS update that will fix issues with Wi-Fi affecting its iPhone 5 and iPad Mini devices. On Tuesday, Apple released an update exclusively for its iPhone 5 and iPad Mini devices. This iOS 6.0.2 upgrade fixes a bug affecting the speed and connectivity of the devices’ Wi-Fi radios. Users can opt to download this update either...

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Samsung no longer asking for European injunction against Apple

Samsung won't get in the way of European Apple sales One day after Judge Lucy Koh ruled Samsung's phones wouldn't be banned in the U.S., the South Korean manufacturer has decided to stop seeking a sales ban on Apple products in Europe. On Tuesday, Samsung announced it would cease injunction attempts against Apple in the U.K., Germany, France, Italy and the...

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Alas, Nokia says no Windows Phone 7.8 for Lumias until 2013

Users on the older Lumia 800 and Lumia 900 will receive Windows Phone 7.8 Despite buzzes to the contrary, the Windows Phone 7.8 update will not arrive on Lumia phones until early 2013. Some Nokia Lumia 800 users claimed on Monday to have received the update earlier than expected, but unfortunately that was not the start of a wide release for the Windows...

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Apple iOS 6 Maps help could come from Foursquare

No wonder Apple Maps users are unhappy Rumor has it Apple is in talks with location-based social network Foursquare to boost its lackluster iOS 6 Maps offerings. According a Wall Street Journal report on Tuesday, Apple is looking to share in Foursquare's map data, which could be used to integrate Foursquare users' tips and ratings directly into Apple's iOS...

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Samsung steals top cellphone seat from rival Nokia

Hail to the king For nearly a decade and a half, Nokia has dominated annual cellphone sales over rivals like Samsung, LG, and more recently Apple. Based on a new report, Nokia's reign is about to end, as Samsung is expected to usurp the incumbent champion based on its 2012 performance. Analytics company IHS has forecast Samsung will finish 2012 with a...

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Amazon phone release date, news and rumors

Will it look something like this? With the runaway success of Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet - the media-happy device owns over half the Android tablet market - it seems only natural that the company would turn to smartphones next. Amazon's strategy of putting all its media content directly into consumers' hands has worked out well so far, so wouldn't the Seattle...

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Huawei Ascend D2 press shot pops up, to join the W1 at CES 2013

Huawei quietly introduced the Ascend D2 in China a few weeks ago, and now the first press image of the device leaked. It not only showcases the 5" 1080p display rocking Ascend D2, but also gives a glimpse of the new skin Huawei is going to start supplying with its Android smartphones. It's called Emotion UI and should bring some of the Huawei character to its upcoming...

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Best Android phone - which should you buy?

Which is the best Android phone for you? We've got the answers Our verdict on the best Android phones - constantly updated There's one key way in which Android is massively different from its Apple-branded smartphone competition - the number of phones out there running Google's hot mobile OS. We're now seeing the latest wave of phones upgraded to Android...

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Leaked slide touts NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor specs

NVIDIA may use CES 2013 to reveal a more powerful Tegra 3 chip Mobile users curious about which chip might power their favorite gadget next year will want to get a sneak peek at the specs for NVIDIA's Tegra 4 processor, promising six times the graphics power of the current Tegra 3. Engadget reported Monday that a NVIDIA presentation slide leaked in China...

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HTC Windows Phone 8S review

HTC Windows Phone 8S review HTC have been a major Windows Phone player for a while now, arguably second only to Nokia in their output. With Samsung eating up much of their Android market share and Microsoft launching an exciting new version of Windows Phone, the platform is obviously going to be a key area of focus for the Taiwanese firm. So it's no surprise that...

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Instagram can sell your photos, secretly put you in ads

Changes to Instagram's terms of service and privacy policy mean that the photo-sharing giant can use your photos in advertisements, sell them to third parties, and you won't get a dime – or even know it's happening. Instagram can sell your photos and put you in ads without your knowledge – and the only thing you can do about it is delete your account. ...

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Nokia: Windows Phone 7.8 not comming out until 2013

A few days ago Lumia 800 ownersgot some exciting news. There were several reports of devices receiving the long awaited Windows Phone 7.8 update. As it turns out though, this was merely a test run, rather than the real deal. While a limited group of users did indeed get the update, the Windows Phone 7.8 rollout for the general public will happen in early 2013 as planned....

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Just what’s up Dish Network’s sleeve?

Dish Network has recently gotten its 4G network blessing from the FCC, but just what is it planning for the future? Dish Network has been getting a lot of buzz lately, and it ironically has nothing to do with its television service. While the company continues to straddle along with its 14 million satellite television subscribers, the company has made some...

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HTC M7 upcoming flagship leaks, said to boast a 468ppi screen

After outing the HTC Butterfly/DNA last month, HTC is once again looking to make waves with a ultra high-res screen, except with a more compact size. The latest bit of online gossip has it that the company's upcoming M7 flagship is set to feature a 4.7-inch 1080p display, which amounts to an unprecedented 468 ppi. The display panel will be of the SoLux variety, which...

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Huawei Ascend D2 smartphone outed in photos revealing 5-inch display

Will Huawei's new flagship cut the mustard? (credit: Tenaa) Images have now appeared online claiming to show the much talked about Huawei Ascend D2 in all its 5-inch glory. Just this morning we reported that a Huawei executive confirmed the Ascend D2 would be arriving at CES 2013, alongside the Windows Phone 8 touting Ascend W1. The photos come courtesy...

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New iOS app Dish.fm does more than suggest restaurants, it tells you what to order

A new app uses online reviews and photos from Instagram to generate suggestions for individual orders at restaurants. There are plenty of applications that can direct you to a restaurant or provide accurate reviews, but what happens when you get there and can’t decide what to order? There’s an app for that. Dish.fm, the new iOS and Web app that just...

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Sony gives an update on the Jelly Bean release schedule

As promised Sony gave more details on the Jelly Bean released schedule plus which phones won’t be getting the update and why. The first phones to get the Jelly Bean update are Xperia T, TX and V. The roll out will start in February and should be completed by the end of March. The next trio to get the Jelly Bean treatment is the Xperia P, J and go. Sony will start...

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Amazon smartphone could arrive in 2013

Does Amazon need to make a smartphone? A rumour which refuses to die is the Amazon-branded smartphone, with fresh reports suggesting we could see the handset next summer. According to industry sources who spoke to Taiwanese news site Cens, Amazon has signed a deal with Foxconn to manufacturer the online retailer's first smartphone. Foxconn is one of the...

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Lost no more: Google Maps for iOS gets 10 million downloads in first two days

With all the fuss surrounding Apple Maps, it's hardly surprising that millions of iOS users clamored to download Google Maps immediately upon its release last week. How much did iOS users want Google Maps back on their mobile device? Ten-million-downloads-in-the-first-two-days, that’s how much. The much-missed app returned to iOS after a three-month absence...

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