How is Virtual Reality Doing?
How is Virtual Reality Doing?
Data collected at the end of November at the dedicated Virtual Reality (VR) app stores for Samsung GearVR, Oculus Rift, and the VR apps available on Steam show, unsurprisingly, that Games is the top app category across all stores. Educational content is the top non-games category overall and appears as one of the top 3 content categories. David MacQueen, Executive Director at Strategy Analytics, told GSMpress that “Steam is the runaway winner with 871 total apps available, almost double that of its nearest rival, the Samsung Gear VR store with 445 apps. The Steam store provides distribution for PC-tethered VR headsets, including both the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift. While the dedicated Oculus Rift store had the fewest apps available (192), this does not necessarily mean that it is the least popular VR headset for...
App Based Learning
In a country with more than 1.4 million schools with more than 260 million students enrolled, it is understandable that a company that can tap into India’s “K-12” sector (reaching from Kindergarten to the 12th grade) is going to be pretty sizable. BYJU has managed just that as an “ed-tech” company and is the creator of the largest K-12 app in India. They have just announced the findings of a study into the Impact of smartphone-based learning content, having gathered feedback from parents on their child’s performance. - 97% of students said that they finished the lessons much faster when they learn via technology - 82% parents said that they did not have to ask their children to use the app. Children took the initiative to learn and take tests/quizzes on their own on the...
King of Rebirth Strategy Game
Following a successful soft launch, the popular undead world domination strategy game for mobile devices is now available on Google Play worldwide. Smartphone and tablet owners from across the globe can now join in on the fun. In King of Rebirth (which is published by R2Games), you assume the role of a newly risen Lord of the Undead as players vie for territory control by raising skeleton, ghoul, and other unholy armies as well as fortifying cities. Troops are sent into the persistent online global map, where players can take on quests, attack each other's cities, lay siege, set up defences, and more. Guilds and alliances form and crumble as the ever-changing balance of power fluctuates. Though akin to games such as Clash of Clans, King of Rebirth forgoes the cartoony look in favor of a more dark and serious tone, featuring...
Holy Grail of Bible Apps
Since launching as one of the first 200 apps available in Apple's App Store in 2008, the Bible App has been installed on more than 250 million devices and in every country of the world. Featuring nearly 1,500 versions and supporting more than 1,000 languages, the Bible App helps people with busy, on-the-go lifestyles read the Bible at any time and in any place. "We are humbled by how many people use the Bible App on a regular basis," Bobby Gruenewald, Life.Church Innovation Pastor and YouVersion Bible App founder, told GSM Press. "When we decided to make the Bible available as an app, we never could have imagined how much it would revolutionize the way people engage with Scripture." Use of the Bible App continues to grow with significant increases in downloads in several countries across the globe, from Argentina to Tanzania to...
Activity Partner Finding App
Don't worry about personality profiles, just find yourself an "activity partner" who can join in with your choice of sport or leisure activity - as long as you (and your prospective partner!) are an Apple user, as the Android version is still in development. First, you select your activity, which can be as diverse as running and kayaking, and then browse through people who like the same type of activity. "Jabo was built for people who want to meet their ideal activity partner. The app attracts people who like to be active or spend time being outdoors," Jabo's Marketing Director, Gabriel Rotman, told GSMPress. "We originally limited the type of activities you could pick on the app for testing purposes. Now that Jabo's user base has grown significantly, users will be able to pick from a much greater variety of physical...
Wireless Charging Pad
Los Angeles-based Bezalel Inc was founded in 2013 to design and manufacture wireless charging products that enable mobile device users to ditch the power cord, both at home and on-the-go, and they have done just that with the introduction of what they claim to be the world's fastest wireless charging pad, which can power up mobile devices 2.5 times faster than standard wire-based chargers. The new Futura X Turbo brings high-output 15 Watt speed that is up to 20 percent faster than the nearest wireless charging pad competitor. As the first wireless charger verified to support Quick Charge (QC) 3.0 technology, it can power up compatible handsets (including the latest Samsung Galaxy Note and S-series smartphones) from zero to 50 percent in just 25 minutes, and zero to 75 percent in just 35 minutes (results based on Galaxy S7 with standard...
Pocket Starships MMO Game Ranked Nr 1
The mobile game’s publisher, SPYR, has announced that its third and final market in their European strategic outreach and targeted growth program has been successful in France, following previous successes in the German and Russian markets. Notable highest download rankings achieved for Pocket Starships in France's Apple App Store during the last week (Nov. 14 – Nov. 18) include: - Game (adventure) category: #1 - Game (action) category: #8- Game (overall) category: #16 "Our European strategy absolutely needed to include France," said Mike Turner, SPYR's VP of Strategic Partnerships. "The French market has long been a stalwart in the global video game market. Games like Assassin's Creed, Just Dance and Game of Thrones were all created by French companies. In fact, France is...
Exotic Leather iPhone Cases
OtterBox is expanding its line of leather cases just in time to pick up the perfect fashionable gift. Strada Series is available now in new exotic leather patterns. The Strada Series cases cover an iPhone in a sleek protective shell with a high-end leather exterior, metallic accents, and ornate stitching. The design combines a classic, tailored look with slim protection. The Strada Series is available now for iPhone 7 in Brushed Rose, Ruby Reptile, Luxe Lizard and Espresso. Designed with sophistication in mind, Strada Series offers trusted OtterBox protection. The leather iPhone 7 case helps protect against bumps, shocks, and scratches with a super slim, sleek form. The slightly raised bevel edge along the front of the case keeps the iPhone display safe during face-down drops and an included Alpha Glass screen...
Apple Device Management
Jamf Now, formerly Bushel, is a cloud-based Mobile Device Management (or “MDM”) for the iPads, iPhones and Macs in your workplace. Device management is fast, accessible and affordable, so you can support your users without help from IT. Jamf points out that without a small business (or even personal) MDM solution, it can take a surprising amount of time to set up all your iPads, iPhones and Macs at work. Using their cloud-based solution, you can remotely configure devices – like setting up WiFi or configuring email – quickly and consistently. Mobile Device Management is an ongoing task, so it is good to make it as turnkey as possible. This MDM solution helps you to centrally deploy apps, view device details and get a 360 degree view of your inventory. This means that you can assign apps anytime...
Cubot Cheetah 2 Smartphone Launched
Cubot, a smartphone brand developed by Shenzhen Huafurui technology Co. Ltd, partnered last year with Cheetah Mobile, China's leading mobile utility app maker (its products include the popular Clean Master), to release the first Cubot Cheetah Phone, which proved to be a hot seller. This year, Cubot unveiled an enhanced version of the sleek smartphone having refined several features. The Android 6.0 powered Cubot Cheetah 2 comes with a more aesthetic exterior design and a FHD LCD 1080P screen of 5.5 inch for better display. Equipped with a 13 MP Samsung rear camera of 5P element lens and an 8 MP Sony front camera of 4P element lens, a built-in-mid-motor in the rear camera, the new phone also stands out with a faster-focusing speed. The Cubot Cheetah 2 has a front fingerprint sensor embedded in the physical home button, that has...
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 review
Xiaomi Note 3 is making its way back in India and has by now received 8.5 lakh registrations. After the Mi 4i in April 2015, this is the biggest launch by the company and is been considered as its comeback in the Indian Market. So, before you head further and decide to shell out money for this phone, what makes it different than the other smartphones in the market? The Indian market has witnessed inclination towards the smartphones in the range of Rs. 10,000- Rs. 15,000 thus, it offers huge potential for the smartphone manufacturers. Many smartphones have succeeded by catering to this market; companies like Lenovo, LeEco’s all have come up with phones falling within the...
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Our take on Samsung Galaxy S7
Just the end week of February 2016 brought one of the most awaited flagship designs from Samsung- the Galaxy S7, which according to many market expert and tech aficionadas is going to take the industry by storm. The speculations were made, quality questioned and some major rumours were put to rest after Samsung unveiled its master stroke which is said to be Samsung’s best new thing after its most sold phone S3. Let’s cut it straight to the point and take you from the beginning in case you don’t know what we are talking about here. What it is Samsung Galaxy S7 The new flagship design from one of the leading smart phone manufacturer- Samsung. Release? The phone was
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Smart Appliances Market
These collaborations between popular players and online retailer Amazon will help increasing the popularity and growth of smart appliances during the forecast period. Global Smart Appliances: 23.48% Growth Sandler Research has forecast the global smart appliances market to grow at a CAGR of 23.48% during the period 2016-2020. According to a smart appliances market report which they have just published, wireless technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ZigBee can be used in or accessed by smartphones and tablets. But the inclusion of these technologies in home appliances (like air conditioners) is a means of product differentiation by manufacturers that is enticing tech-savvy consumers. The global smart appliances market is characterized by the presence of several large and small vendors. The competition in the market is likely to increase in tandem with investments in R&D made by... How to Track Your Phone
The procedure for tracking a mobile phone’s location First, you need access to the phone which you want to monitor. Then search in Google Play or the App Store for your choice of a program that allows you to track a phone: there are a number of free apps for tracking cell phones online. Next, install the program on the cell phone or on a GPS chip set. Then set the GPS on the mobile phone you want to track to “on”. If the phone doesn’t have GPS, you can get hold of a GPS chip which are now so small that they can be easily overlooked. You can then mount the GPS chip on the back of the phone and most people won’t even notice it. The chip sends a signal with the location of a cell phone. The data will be available to you with the help of programs you can install on your computer. Install the software on your PC to be able to receive data from your cell phone... Smartphone Growth Continues in Q3 2016
Global smartphone demand totaled 353 million units in 3Q16, up seven percent quarter-on-quarter and up seven percent year-on-year. This was driven by continued strong growth in China, together with increases in all other regions, except North America. Smartphone revenues in the quarter totaled USD 104 billion (up four percent quarter-on-quarter and nine percent year-on-year). Overall, GfK forecasts global smartphone demand to total 1.4 billion units in 2016. The year-on-year increase of seven percent will be driven by 15 percent growth in China. We expect this to moderate to three percent growth year-on-year in 2017, dragged down by a forecast three percent decline in China. Western Europe: Smartphone demand up 12 percent quarter-on- quarter Smartphone demand totaled 33 million units. This one percent year-on-year growth... Global Smartwatch Market Outlook
The Smartwatch - a computerised wristwatch - enables a user to run mobile applications via a mobile operating system, answer phone calls, etc. A Smartwatch can be used for various applications such as personal assistance, wellness, and so on, but also act as a portable media player playing digital or FM audio via a Bluetooth or USB headset. As a result the global Smartwatch market is forecasted to emerge as one of the fastest growing segments in the smart wearable market, growing on the back of increase in popularity among smartphone users and a widely anticipated decline in Average Selling Prices. The smartwatch market is largely dominated by key players which include Apple, Samsung, LG, Lenovo, and Garmin, but there is a marked growth in the entry of new players offering low-cost smartwatches, so the market is posed to witness rapid adoption in Asia and other developing... Android N- What all Android borrowed from iOS
Android has been famous for its creativity, low price and smooth functionality of not better performance and applications. In fact, the only reason people have always appreciated Android as a separate platform is because of the creativity involved and the ease open source development on the platform. 2016 sees the launch of Android N, the successor of Marshmallow. In March itself, Google has released the latest version which is under development for testing and developers from all over the world over the untested version of Android N already. We too reviewed the functionality of the latest upgrade just months after the release of Marshmallow, and it was quite surprising to find many features of the functionality borrowed from the major Android competitor- Apple. Yes, so Android N does have some of the best features borrowed from iOS 9. The Split view and Split Screen One of the most... Fingerprint lock can now be hacked
So you thought fingerprint could lock your smartphones and keep your secrets as secret, well here’s the news for you, the latest research by the researchers of Michigan State University has broken the myth and have brought forth the latest development in the hacking world, now the fingerprint lock can be easily unlocked using an ordinary inkjet printer. The experiment proves that the world is moving at a very fast pace, and the question of security becomes a matter of utmost concern when everything has gone online on mobile. Researchers Anil Jain and Kai Cao have come up with this experiment wherein they have easily bluffed the fingerprint scanners of Huawei Honor 7 and Samsun Galaxy S6. The secret to a successful spoof needs two basic ingredients, ink and paper. The researchers used conductive silver ink (used to print circuit board) and paper which is used for printing of... Top 4 affordable phones under $250
The world has kicked into the digital era and needless to say, we all view this as a great advantage- smart devices like watches, tablets and phones have we changed our life for good. All the smart phone enthusiasts wait eagerly to get their hands on the upcoming benchmark devices but here is the deal- not every one of them can do so because of the budget constraint. The best of the smart phones have been priced above $300 or more, the latest devices at a hefty 500. But, there are a few affordable, brilliant, smart devices that give you a brilliant experience comparable to the most expensive and latest smart phone designs. Here, we present you the top 4 smart phones that are priced below $250 and are easily available in the market with great deals. One Plus X Even though it is not open for sale and you need to get an invite to shop for this phone, the One Plus X is undoubtedly one of... How to make your phone’s battery last longer?
In the last decade, phones have evolved quite a lot. The level of sophistication that was rarely available in computer hardware earlier is now very common in the latest mobile phones. They are much faster, smarter and more functional. Also, they have successfully replaced cameras and alarm clocks as well. But there is one feature of phones in which not much has evolved. This is the battery. The batteries of even the best phones do not last for more than a day. If you forget to charge it one night, you are going to have a big problem the next day. And there is no solution to this problem in sight right now. So, the only thing you can do is learn to utilize the power wisely and make the battery last longer. Here are some tips that will help you out with this. 1. Turn the phone off. Most of the people have a habit to keep the phone on at all times. Even when they are asleep, the phone... Top 5 Phones to watch out for in 2016
Technology is far more progressive than anticipated before. As we have already stepped into the 2k16, a new era begins in the technological domain. The MWC has already taken place, and many big corporate guns have unleashed their flagship designs with over the top specifications and features which would soon be released on the open market for consumers to buy. But there might be hundreds of them releasing all over the world and not all of them are worth a second look. So here we are, presenting the top 5 phones to watch out for in the smart phone market of 2016. Samsung Galaxy S7- March 2016 Unveiled on February 21, 2016, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is perhaps one of the most awaited flagship design smart phones. Improved performance, faster delivery, IP68 protection which allows waterproofing, no need for rubber caps to block ports and a sturdy design to withstand accidental blows-... How to Speed Up an Internet Connection
The most frustrating thing since the advent of the Internet is not having Internet. The next most frustrating thing is having slow Internet. Thankfully, you can troubleshoot a slow Internet connection. Here are some ways to speed things up. Know Your Speed Sites will measure your Internet's speed for free. The first thing you'll want to know is this: How fast is your Internet, really? There are free online tools to find out. We recommend Speedtest and Ping-test. These sites will tell you the two parts of your overall Internet performance: your download and upload speeds. They only take a few moments to run and you don't need to download or install anything. You'll learn whether or not you're getting the speeds your service provider says you should. If you don't know what speeds you've signed up for, call your service provider. And then you'll know your...
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