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Would you replace your phone’s native text messaging service for something a little more Facebook-powered? That’s what the social media giant is banking on, with the announcement that a new Messenger app is in the works – one that wouldn’t require an account. It’s all part of Facebook’s hopes to expand into developing markets, namely [...]

Japan gave the world the haiku, and later the modern video game. The modern video game then gave us gamification, and enriched all of our lives. Now my gift for you, Japan: Gamification. Game form recasts, enlivens the mundane, the dull. All leaps forward in human civilisation draw their detractors. But in recent times gamification [...]

The iPhone 5 isn’t due out until Friday, but American news outlets are already feeling the hype. While covering the scintillating story of people waiting in a line for a new phone, Fox 5 in New York City showed an awesomely high-tech video of what to expect from the upcoming iPhone 5, including some features [...]

Okay, I admit it. I am probably what you would call and Apple “Fangirl”. I have had an Apple computer since the age of 15, I have four iPods (and yes, each one has a different purpose and occasion) and I am suffering my cheapo phone for a few months beyond its contract so I [...]

While there are a ton of running apps on both the App store and Google Play, there are few that motivate you to actually lace up your trainers and go. Introducing Zombies, Run!, a game/app that does exactly that. It’s a really interesting concept that rewards you the longer you run. I won’t reveal too [...]

The Android market – sorry…Google Play Store – is awash with music players for your smartphone. Check any forum discussing this topic and you’ll find at least five different suggestions for the ‘best’ player. I’ve tried countless music players over the years and found there isn’t one to rule them all. So instead I use [...]

Instagram finally made its way to Android last week. The much sought after camera app has already been downloaded over 5 million times in only six days, proving how hungry Android users were for its release. Its success has now seen the company being bought by Facebook for $1 billion! It’s still unsure as to [...]

Grand Theft Auto will probably remain my favourite gaming franchise ever. When other franchises lose their way (I’m looking at you PES) GTA only gets stronger with every release. So I was thrilled to see a port of the classic GTA 3 available on mobile handsets. Question is, can such an expansive game be diluted [...]

People have been banging on about 4G and VoIP for ages, they were both meant to be the next big thing… ages ago. Ok, so VoIP is kind of popular; people do make pure voice calls with applications like Skype. However, the uptake really hasn’t been that impressive. But 4G? Where on earth is it? [...]

Blackberry maker Research In Motion’s co- CEO’s have announced they will BOTH be stepping down in an attempt to re-think the companies strategy.   Following growing speculation of a company shake-up, Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis are resigning. They will be replaced by former Chief Operating Officer Thorsten Heins. Heins is a former Siemens executive [...]