“We tend not to branch out into the political discussion here at Mobile Nations all that often. Politics has little bearing on the day-to-day use of mobile devices. But on occasion, things from the political world cross into our little world of smartphones and tablets.”
An in-depth look at the Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones
“By now, you will have heard at least something about Windows 10, the next iteration of Microsoft’s OS that aims to create a unified experience across all the devices it’ll eventually inhabit: everything from PCs and laptops to tablets and phones.”
Samsung begins production of an Exynos 7 Octa CPU with a 14nm process
“Samsung has begun mass production of a new version of its Exynos 7 Octa processor, made with a 14nm FinFET process technology. The company previously announced the Exynos 7 Octa in October, but made using a 20nm process.”
How to forget a Wi-Fi network on your Mac
“By default, your Mac will remember settings for any Wi-Fi networks it’s connected to in the past.”
AT&T exclusive version of the BlackBerry Passport available Feb. 20th
“Have you been waiting for AT&T’s exclusive version of the BlackBerry Passport to arrive? If you have, it arrives officially on February 20th. If you head on over to the AT&T website you can grab the details for the more rounded off version of the device.”
How to disable annoying sounds in Facebook for iPhone and iPad
“The most recent Facebook update for iPhone and iPad — version 24.0 to be exact — has added some in-app sound effects that… a lot of people are finding annoying. Luckily, Facebook does give you the option to disable the sounds and alleviate the annoyance. Here’s how!”
Stable version of VLC launches on Google Play, beta client spun off as separate app
“VLC media player received a host of fixes in its last update, but the app itself was still classified as a beta. VideoLAN, the makers of the popular media player, have today announced the launch of the first stable client for VLC (v1.0.1) on Android.”
Top U.S. hospitals are already putting Apple HealthKit to work
“While most of us focus on the consumer, education or enterprise applications of Apple’s devices, there’s another huge market where Cupertino’s products are making waves: the medical profession.”
Verizon FiOS will be an East Coast exclusive as of 2016
“If you’re a customer of Verizon’s TV, internet or phone services (fiber or otherwise) in California, Florida or Texas then sometime next year you won’t be. That’s because as part of a $10.”
Apple is getting into search? Pleeease
“Apple needs to go a long way before it thinks about launching its own search engine. Smartphones? Sure. Tablets? Absolutely. Search? Fuggetaboutit! As much as we all love Apple, nobody can deny that its search products are oddly bargain basement in quality.”
