Articles by Vamien McKalin email: v.mckalin@mobilenapps.com
CES 2013: Toyota And Audi Preparing To Display New Self-Driving Cars
Driving a car can be fun as much as it can be dangerous, so when car manufacturers like Toyota and Audi announce that they are preparing to display new self-driving cars at 2013 International CES (or CES 2013), one should take notice.
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GTA 5 Release Date Confirmed For March 15 2013?
GTA 5 release date has always been a thing of great discussion and rumors, but now it appears gamers may have a solid release date to look forward to, if a German retail proves to be correct.
Aluminum Designed Lumia 920 Successor Would Be The Death Of Nokia (Opinion)
Rumors of a Nokia Lumia 920 successor with an aluminum design has been making the rounds on the Internet as of late, but no one seem to realize there is a serious problem with such a design that could hamper Nokia from adding certain features to the phone.
Want To Get Back The Start Menu In Windows 8? Here's How
For some users, Windows 8 is an outstanding operating system with only one problem - the missing, classic Start Menu that has been a part of the operating system for most of its life.
CES 2013: Samsung Announces Series 7 Touch Monitor Optimized For Windows 8
Before Windows 8 came along, touch monitors were a small thing that never really caught on with the general public. However, Samsung is on the verge of changing this trend with the announcement of the Series 7 Touchscreen monitor.
Nokia Shutting Down NaviFirm Access To Windows Phone ROMs
For a very long time, Nokia's online firmware repository has been a source for early access to official Nokia Lumia Windows Phone firmware. Whenever a new firmware for any particular Lumia device has leaked, thanks to the grapevine, enthusiasts had no problem updating their phones long before Nokia makes it available to the public.
CES 2013: Samsung To Showcase Two New Powerful Series 7 Laptops - Chronos And Ultra
CES 2013 is just a few days away and already Samsung is showing off some of its products that are expected to be on the show floor. The company announced two Windows 8-based Series 7 laptops that are aimed at the folks with deep pockets.
Xbox 360 Version Of Minecraft Achieves 5 Million Downloads
Who would of thought that a Xbox 360 game with probably the worst graphics in modern video games could become extremely popular? No one, and that's one of the reasons why Minecraft is so special.
Microsoft Surface Pro Release Date Set For Jan. 29 With $899 Price Tag?
The Surface Pro is Microsoft's second attempt at trying to get a foothold in the tablet market, though the company might find it difficult doing it with a device that cost $899 and upwards.
Elder Scrolls: Skyrim - Dragonborn DLC Coming To PS3 In Early 2013
The Skyrim Dragonborn downloadable content (DLC), which has been out on the Xbox 360 for some time now, is being prepared for the PS3 and PC. The game is expected to hit both systems in early 2013, though it wasn't specified when exactly.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - Revolution First DLC Leaked, Jan. 29 Release Date On Xbox 360
'Call of Duty: Black Ops 2' could be up for some new content in the form of a DLC titled Revolution. The image leaked on the official forums highlighted four new multiplayer maps, a zombie map, along with a bonus weapon for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, and PC.
Father Hires Assassins To Take Out His Online Games Addict Son
Playing video games can be a serious addiction if not done in moderation. So what should a person do if his one and only son has this addiction to the point where he can't keep a job? Hire some in-game assassins to take him out?
HTC 8X 8GB Available Free On Amazon Wireless (AT&T)
While Nokia is having problems sorting out the Lumia 920 supply, Amazon is busy making the HTC 8X freely available for willing Verizon subscribers and those who have no problems switching networks.
The Best Nokia Smartphones Of 2012
In 2012, Nokia launched several hot smartphone from the high-end of the spectrum to the low-end; however, only a few can be considered as greats. As we bid adieu to 2012 and welcome 2013, we take a look at the best Nokia smartphones of the year gone.
Apple Store In Paris Robbed At Gunpoint: Whodunnit?
Apple began the New Year on a not-so-positive note as four unknown gunmen robbed the company's store in Paris. The attackers managed to get away with 40 boxes in a waiting van outside.
Review: The Walking Dead - Episode 1 (Xbox 360)
If you're not into a lot of talking within video games, then The Walking Dead: Episode 1 - A New Day, is not for you. Surprisingly enough, the narrative is the best aspect of the game and not the zombie killing characteristics.
Windows 8 Gained 1.77% Market Share, Windows Overall Rose To 91.74% Share
Windows 8 might be off to a slow start; however, the operating system is still managing to make inroads despite some negative chatter about the new user interface.
Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note, Galaxy S Duos, And Galaxy Ace Duos Prices Slashed In India
Samsung is in the mood to spread some New Year cheer to the folks in India. The Korean giant has dropped the prices of the Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy S Duos, and the Galaxy Ace Duos.
Microsoft Giving Away One Month Free Xbox Live Gold Following Cloud Saved Games Outage
Recently, Xbox Live Cloud Saved games storage has been experiencing problems, which prevented many gamers from gaining access to their saved files. The outage went on for two days; however, it is now back online and Microsoft is ready to give away one month of free Xbox Live.
Nokia Lumia 920T: Second Shipment In China Sold Out In 20 Minutes
Sometimes too good can be bad. Nokia's inability to produce enough number of Lumia 920T Windows Phone 8 devices could hurt the company as recently, the Nokia store in China got some new shipments and guess what happened? They sold out in 20 minutes.
5 Reasons You Want NFC On Your Mobile Device
Near Field Communication, otherwise known as NFC, is a simple technology that has been in circulation for quite a long time; however, it was very slow to catch on. With support coming from many companies, now is a good time to look at the future.
Fujitsu Puts Blame On Windows 8 For Low PC Sales
Per reports, Fujitsu is not doing too well as far as Windows 8 is concerned and, therefore, Masami Yamamoto, the company president, has begun the blame game and claims that Windows 8 is hurting the company's PC sales.
Android Is Not Dead, Will Live On After 2015 (Opinion)
Not too long ago I came across an article claiming that Android is dead and come 2015, Windows Phone 8, along with BlackBerry 10, are the platforms that would send it six feet under. I'm a huge fan of Windows Phone, but to think the platform is capable of killing Android is ridiculous.
Tech Predictions For 2013: $199 Xbox 720, PS4, 2 iPhones, And More
The year 2013 is going to be a big year for technology and gaming, and probably may end up as being the biggest yet. Trying to figure out what will happen in 2013 is not easy unless one has some inside information, so theories and speculation will have to do for now.
Windows Phone Users Create Petition For Google Apps (But Why?)
Ever since Windows Phone came on the scene back in 2010, Google has chosen to ignore the platform, and only released a lackluster search application that doesn't do Windows Phone justice. Despite that, there are some users who still require Google Apps, and so a petition has been initiated.
Windows Phone Aiming For 7.4 Million Devices Sold In Q4 2012
With the release of the Nokia Lumia 920, the HTC 8X, and other devices, it seems that the Windows Phone platform is achieving moderate success, if a report from Gartner is to be believed.
Xbox 360 Owners Get First Shot At 'Dead Space 3' Demo On Jan. 15
The survival horror video game genre hasn't been doing well in recent years. Only a few games have stayed true to what the genre is all about. Gamers, who are desperately seeking out a survival horror title to play in 2013, will not have to look far, as 'Dead Space 3' is all set to make a splash.
