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Sony releases “underwater” apps for waterproof phones

One of the most talked about features of the Sony Xperia Z2 is the fact that it is waterproof. This means that it can take a dunk under water and still be fine. To promote this, Sony has released six apps designed for use underwater. Whilst not earth-shattering, they do sound fun. According to Geek,…

15 August 201428 May 2020 James O'Malley Android, Android apps

The Skep-Tech: Is Google’s removal of “Bomb Gaza” censorship or just the right thing to do?

Yesterday we reported on some horrendous games that had made their way on to to the Google Play store. "Bomb Gaza" and "Gaza Assault" amongst others were games themed around the on-going conflict on the Gaza Strip. Hey, at least Call of Duty had the decency to give it a few years, guys! As you…

5 August 20146 August 2014 James O'Malley Android, Android apps, Gaming, Google, Skeptech

Almost 10% of Android apps are malware: report

Thinking of switching form iPhone to Android? You might want to think again. It seems that as many as nine per cent of Android apps – that's almost one in every 10 – are fully or partially malware, according to new research. The figure comes from Cheetah Mobile's security report for the first half of 2014. Cheetah…

4 August 201420 March 2020 Stuart Android, Android apps, Apps, Malware

Virgin TV Anywhere launches on Kindle Fire

Kindle Fire and Virgin Media users have reasons to smile this afternoon: Virgin has just launched its TV app on Amazon's app store, making it available on most Kindle Fire devices. The app is analogous to Sky Go - offering 91 live TV channel streams and over on-demand content from most major providers. Virgin is…

18 July 2014 James O'Malley Android, Android apps, TV

Samsung Galaxy Tab S unveiled – coming to the UK in July?

Samsung has announced its latest tablet: The Galaxy Tab S. Coming in two sizes – 8.4" and 10.5", the new devices are the company's new flagship tablets. Whilst it isn't hugely different from previous devices, the company has emphasised the…

13 June 2014 James O'Malley Android apps, Samsung, Samsung galaxy

SwiftKey Android app goes free

The popular Android keyboard app SwiftKey is now free to download via Google Play. The app has always been available for a month's free trial, after which it cost £2.99 to buy to be able to continue using it. The…

11 June 2014 Stuart Android, Android apps, Apps, Smartphones, Tablet

GTA Trilogy comes to Kindle Fire

Amazon have announced this morning that the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy – GTA3, Vice City and San Andreas is now available on the Kindle Fire App Store. Available now, apparently if you download San Andreas first, you'll get 2000 "Amazon…

16 May 2014 James O'Malley Android, Android apps, Gaming

Anonymous social network Secret launches in UK

A new anonymous social networking app that lets you share your innermost secrets has launched in the UK after becoming a huge hit in the US, according to a report at the Daily Mirror. The Mirror says that the new…

30 April 20146 February 2017 Stuart Android apps, iPhone, iPhone apps, Social Media

Is BroApp stunningly sexist or a clever parody? Perhaps the most depressing thing is that we can't tell

"BroApp is Your Clever Relationship Wingman", the website crows. The Android app "Automatically message your girlfriend sweet things so you can spend more time with the Bros", apparently – conjuring images of the loud and unpleasant jocks who only really…

24 February 201425 July 2018 James O'Malley Android apps

Surprising no one, Candy Crush is the most profitable mobile game

Unsurprising news this afternoon thanks to following research by App Annie, who have released a report highlighting some interesting mobile trends. Despite some controversial business practices, the game, which is essentially a combination of "Bejewelled" and "Your Wallet" was the…

30 January 2014 James O'Malley Android apps

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