“Windows 10 is in a dangerous moment. It has missed sales expectations, is no longer free and now the troubled ‘Anniversary Update’ – the biggest upgrade Windows 10 has received to date – is causing new problems…”
Apple Leak Reveals Massive iPhone 7 Cancellation
“We know a lot about the iPhone 7. But just weeks from its release date, it appears Apple has decided to cancel the most powerful, potentially largest and (inevitably) most expensive iPhone the company has ever created…”
Why China & Hong Kong Are Getting A Better Galaxy Note 7 Than Everyone Else
“Samsung’s latest phone, the Galaxy Note 7, is the talk of the town right now in tech circles, with just about every reviewer calling it the GOAT. Forbes’ Ian Morris called it “the best Android phone ever.” Chris Velazco of Engadget hailed it as the finest device Samsung’s ever made.”
Microsoft’s Authenticator app is now available for iOS and Android devices
“As promised in July, Microsoft has released its Authenticator app to iOS and Android. A Windows phone version isn’t generally available just yet (it’s still listed as beta, but you can still use it), but the company did state that the app would be released to “all mobile app stores” on August 15.”
Twitter reportedly in talks with Apple to bring its app and NFL games to Apple TV
“The New York Times reported yesterday that the Twitter app may be coming to Apple TV — and with it, Twitter’s live streaming content.”
Why your next phone shouldn’t be purchased through a carrier
“As more and more of the US has gone mobile, the nationwide postpaid-first carriers have exercised more and more hegemony over the market.”
This Hack Will Make Sure Your iPhone Never Drops Calls Again
“There are few things more frustrating than dropped calls. And if you happen to live in an area with awful (or nonexistent) cell reception, you may have given up completely on making phone calls while home.”
5 Apps That Let You Make Calls Without Giving Out Your Real Number
“TextMe Up by TextMe Inc. is a pretty promising app for Android and iOS. You can select a US, Canadian, or foreign country number, and allows you to text for free in the US and Canada. You can also make calls to over 200 countries.”
Pokémon Go Leads To Some Really Unusual Business Ideas
“The growing fandom of the recently launched game, Pokémon Go is touching great heights. This is a location based game, invented for Android and iOS devices. In the game, the player uses the device’s GPS and camera to capture and battle Pokémon which appear on the screen as real world characters.”
Samsung will launch the Gear S3, its newest smartwatch, on August 31
“Samsung will introduce (yet) another smartwatch this month. The Korea-based giant teased a launch event at the IFA electronics show in Germany, the date to watch for is August 31 and, as the invite above rather heavy-handedly hints, this will be the Gear S3.”
