Who Designed Clippy? The History Behind Four Legends of Early UI
It’s human nature to hate things that remind us of how dumb we used to be; Like teenagers who can’t stand their baby pictures, we prefer to ignore the proof of our humble beginnings. The same goes for relics of early computing-for
Watch Cities Rise Building by Building in these Amazing 3D Animations
It’s hard to imagine that the vast skylines of our major cities were once empty space and unused tracts of land. But the rapid urban growth over the last century is nothing short of astounding, especially when condensed down to simple
LG Display unveils world’s slimmest 1080p LCD panel for smartphones
Posted in Tech News by Bhavesh Suriyala On July 12, 2013
LG Display has launched the world’s thinnest full-HD LCD panel for smartphones.The panel measures 5.2-inch and will enable smartphone makers to offer thinner full-HD smartphones and larger visible display space on them. The panel is 2.2mm thin and comes with a 2.3mm bezel.
Microsoft revamps OneNote mobile app
New iOS and Android versions remove 500 note limitation Microsoft has redesigned the mobile version of its note taking app OneNote, saying it wants to give users a more consistent experience across multiple devices. It has engineered the app to make
Sony Xperia smartphones getting my Xperia remote security service
Sony is rolling out its remote security service “my Xperia,” worldwide after piloting it in the Nordic countries in January. Sony has informed that the service will be extended to users of Sony Xperia smartphones in the coming weeks. The service
A 4-Year-Old Android Bug Could Bring Malware to 99% of Devices
A team of security researchers claim to have identified a four-year-old Android bug that can allow malicious trojans to appear as verified apps, infecting devices with malware while users remain unaware of its presence. Usually, apps are verified using cryptographic signatures:
Roamer’s app-based call forwarding helps you save cash abroad (video)
Call forwarding when you’re abroad isn’t the most exciting of tech topics, but it is one that’s likely to save you a bundle on the road. Roamer is a new iOS and Android app that forwards your regular number onto a
Americans spend 23 hours per week online, texting: Report
Addicted to Internet! An average user in the US spends a staggering 23 hours a week emailing, texting and using social networking sites and other forms of online communication, new research has found. The number equals to nearly 14 percent of the
Facebook reportedly testing user-hosted chat rooms
Facebook is said to be testing a new feature that will allow users to set up chat rooms that their friends can join without the need of an invitation. According to a new report by TechCrunch, the feature has been codenamed
Android 4.3 leaks in new screenshots, features updated Camera app
Alleged screenshots of an early version of Android 4.3 running on Samsung Galaxy S4’s Google edition variant have appeared online. Spotted first by Samsung focused website, Sam Mobile, the screenshots of the phone’s ‘About phone’ page show the model number as GT-I9505G,