In the famous Queen ballad Bohemian Rhapsody, Freddy Mercury asks ‘is this the real life? Is this just fantasy,’ then later follows up to say that ‘nothing really matters to me.’ This could be the attitude adopted by a new generation of users who will adapt to what could become a new norm, virtual reality […]

As we all know by now, apps are what makes smartphones tick. The sheer diversity of the ecosystem of an app marketplace are what can make (Apple’s app store) or break (Windows app store) a mobile platform. While games are super popular for those that want to pass time waiting for their ride home (which […]

By now, we pretty much all have smart phones, and we want the most out of them, whether it’s the most speed for multi-tasking a bunch of apps at the same time, or the longest battery for getting us through an intense day of internet usage at work and on the commute home. Indeed, we […]

Finding out that the device you spent a few hundred dollars on was engineered from the start to fail prematurely is not exactly the news one wants to hear. Unfortunately, this exact type of thing, commonly referred to as “planned obsolescence” is by no means new to the consumer market. Was your Apple device made […]

The brand that dominates the mobile digital landscape, Apple is by all means a force to be reckoned with in the tech industry. Its products can be found everywhere; from its sleek and stylish desktops and laptops, to the trendy iPhone line, Apple has become a household name across the globe. Its growth is far […]

Your smartphone is capable of a lot more than you think. Manufacturers never reveal the true power of the devices they create, because most of the time it takes a skilled and savvy tech guru on the outside to be the one to discover it. None of this should come as a surprise, since modern […]

The time has come yet again for another iOS update. You may have been prompted recently to install the latest version of the firmware. If so, what should you expect after updating your iPhone, and are the features of 8.1.3 worth the download? With their slew of slick and stylish benefits, Apple’s operating system updates […]

Newsflash, your phone can do a lot more than make phone calls and text message people. The smartphone era has opened up Pandora’s Box of mobile technology, now giving us the opportunity to check email, post on social media, and download a wide array of applications at lightning quick speed. Considering all they can do, […]

For many people, their smartphone is their greatest asset. Used for business and pleasure on the daily, these nifty devices have otherwise come to consume the better part of our populace. Few can deny the joy and convenience that comes with mobile technology, as new applications are developed every day to make our lives just […]

Smartphones are one of the coolest things in the world, until they stop working. In an instant, that expensive, mobile-friendly gadget full of apps and digital bliss can turn into a pocket paperweight. All it takes is one wrong move (a move too many phone owners have made) to go from texting and Facebook feed […]

Since the dawn of time, the Sun has been the essential source for all living things. Without it, Earth would be just another frozen, lifeless ball of rock floating in space. Fast forward a few million years and mankind has now devised many methods for harnessing the Sun’s energy for much more advanced purposes. In this high-tech age, […]

Be careful with how you handle that shiny, new iPhone.  As unfortunate as it sounds, current statistics say your stylish smartphone will soon be worked on by a phone repair company.  It is indeed quite ironic that as the more expensive our phones become, the greater risk they have of being dropped, smashed, and cracked, and so […]

Americans Spend Twice as Much Fixing Cell Phones than Buying Toilet Paper The news is in. It has recently been discovered that the average American is forking out more cash each year to service and/or repair their cell phone than they are to purchase that all-important bathroom commodity, toilet paper! An interesting comparison perhaps, but […]