The early 2000s saw the decline of MSN, AOL instant messenger, and N*SYNC, and chat software had its own Justin Timberlake: emoji. The tiny pixel images that make up emoji have had their rebirth from the days of cringe-worthy MSN styles into today’s iconic iPhone set. Twitter now supports emoji for non-iPhone users and desktops. Instagram supports…
There are many great gadgets out there to enhance you’re the video capabilities of your iPhone: external microphones, clip-on lenses, tripods, and countless editing software and apps. Really the only thing you are missing is a camera dolly, which comes in handy for getting moving shots with steady aim and a precise angle. Better yet,…
If you are following Smartphone-controlled gadgets, I’m sure that you have come across this neat little thing called the Sphero. If not, here’s what it is in a nutshell: The Sphero is a baseball-sized orb that you can roll around just using your Smartphone. It links to your phone’s Bluetooth network, so no Wi-Fi is…
A laser pointer is always a nice gadget to have with you at all times. They come in handy for presentations and pointing out distant objects at night, not to mention the countless hours of entertainment that arise from watching your cat desperately chase the tiny dot around the house. However, like many great things…
Buying a new phone can be exciting, especially when getting upgrading from a dumb phone to a smart phone. However, when dealing with the cell phone service and manufacture companies, it can be easy to lose track of what exactly you are paying for. These companies do indeed try to trick you in a lot of…
The age of the Smartwatch is finally upon us and we are that much closer to the technology of science fiction and spy movies. These devices go far beyond time telling, as they can synch wirelessly with your Smartphone and display notifications that you receive such as calls, texts and emails. They can also give…
It’s that dreaded time once again. Your phone either rings or vibrates, letting you know that the battery is low. This isn’t supposed to be such a big deal; you just grab your charger and plug it in while you patiently wait for it to juice back up. But that’s just the thing: The only…
The benefits of Smartphone photography are that you can take nearly as many pictures as you want, you can see the photos instantly after they are taken and the process of editing has never been easier or more accessible. However, one of the great things that the digital age of photography has replaced is the…
When people go on a date with someone they’re not sure about, they usually arrange with some friends to call them with an urgent message about 10 minutes into the date. At least, that’s what some girls who sat behind me, told the entire cinema in very loud voices, before The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug…
Think you know everything about your favorite book, TV show, movie, band, or game? Consider yourself a bit of a history buff or science nerd? A new app allows you to test your knowledge against other fans from all over the world. Released only four months ago by a developer called Plain Vanilla, the trivia…
The smartphone gaming world is evolving everyday and becoming more dynamic. What started with simple swipe and tap games has evolved to have a of variety driving games, shooters and RPGs. Because of this change, many companies have started to make controllers that attach directly to smartphones to enhance the gaming experience. Many resemble Playstation…
A recent report has indicated that Apple is working on next-generation handsets featuring bigger screens and rounded edges, following in the footsteps of Samsung and LG. Their record of making more of specific features than their competitors hints that they stand to provide flexible display technology with mainstream awareness. Assuming the information is accurate, does…
Now that the iPhones are finally out, focus is slowly shifting back to the other big item in Apple’s inventory – the iPad. Expected to be unveiled at an Apple event sometime next month, the iPad, like the iPhone, has been leaking all over the place. Geek rounds up all the rumors and leaks for…
Everyone using iOS 7 (or everyone not using it either) knows all about the OS. The introduction of features like the Control Center, the new flat interface, or AirDrop are all well-known among all of us now. But there’s a lot more to iOS 7. Read on to find some rather handy useful features from…
Sure, iOS 7 may be great. It’s running on over 200 million iDevices, and people seem to love it. But of late, a rather unexpected issue seems to have emerged. Apple’s latest OS is causing severe nausea and headache among a good number of people. Eye Candy vs Vertigo iOS 7 brings with itself some…