Watch a video of the upcoming Android ‘L’ update with TouchWiz
Lime-pie, Lemon Meringue Pie or Lollipop… a new version of Android is on the way, and a video of an early developer build gives us a better idea of what’s coming.
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iOS 8.1 could bring back your Camera Roll
One of the biggest changes in iOS 8 is how photos are organized. More precisely, there’s no ‘Camera Roll‘ anymore, replaced instead with ‘Recently Added’, which is not the same. But the Camera Roll could be making a comeback.
This weekend’s gaming: Fruit Ninja 2.0 out now
As we reported last week, there’s a great way to use your free time this weekend: Fruit Ninja 2.0 is out now for iOS and Android devices. Billed as the game’s biggest ever update, it’s a good reason to start playing it again.
Office Tip: how to freeze and lock multiple Excel cells
Freeze and lock Excel cells: If I had to choose only one tip for Microsoft Excel, I would probably recommend this one. It’s very handy for sharing spreadsheets without having to worry about any accidental modifications.
Should I be afraid of the Shellshock bug?
It’s been a little over a week since security researchers discovered the Shellshock bug that allows hackers to remotely take over web servers and other devices. But is there really anything to fear or is it just another over hyped security vulnerability?
Twitter for Mac finally receives updated photo features
Twitter finally updated its Mac application with features it introduced to its other apps earlier in the year. Now Mac users can post or view tweets with up to four attached photos. They will also be able to send and receive photos privately using direct messages.
Hong Kong protesters flock to Firechat off-the-grid messaging app
Hundreds of thousands of people in Hong Kong are taking to the streets to fight for pro-democracy reform. The protests began over the weekend and continued through October 1st, the 65th anniversary of Communist rule in China. Fears of the Chinese government shutting down internet and cell service has resulted in protesters looking for alternative messaging apps. Firechat is one such app and has received over 200,000 downloads over two days, propelling it to the number one downloaded app in Hong Kong in both the App Store and Google Play.
Redesigned VLC for Windows teased by developers
Even though Microsoft just announced Windows 10, developer VideoLAN is already preparing to launch its VLC media player app for the unreleased operating system. The app will work with Windows 8 and 8.1 as well so you won’t need to download the Windows 10 Technical Preview to use it.
App of the Week: Maps.me
Softonic’s App of the Week highlights some of the coolest, most unique, and biggest app releases for Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac. This week, don’t get lost on vacation with Maps.me for iOS and Android.
Facebook clarifies its real-name policy in wake of controversy
Two weeks after enacting its controversial real-name policy, Facebook has now clarified what the company classifies as a “real-name.” Controversy arose when Facebook started deactivating accounts of well known drag queens, leading to a minor exodus to the Ello social network.
How to set up AVG Antivirus 2015 for optimal protection
AVG Antivirus is one of the best free antivirus programs but even the best programs won’t work unless it’s setup correctly. Using AVG Antivirus Free 2015, we’ll show you how to customize and optimize its settings to make sure you’re properly protected.
The Windows 10 preview expires April 15, 2015
Microsoft announced Windows 10 yesterday, but it won’t be ready until 2015. Today, the company released a preview of the operating system for all users to try out. Users noticed that the preview is set to expire on April 15, 2015, which coincides with Microsoft’s target of a mid-2015 launch.
How to get Windows 10’s best features right now
Windows 8 wasn’t as successful as Microsoft had hoped, but with Windows 10 it will try to correct its mistakes. Windows 10 contains a lot of new features, but many of these improvements are already available on Windows 8.1 with some useful third-party apps.
Windows 10 Preview available for download
Yesterday Microsoft showed off a few of the new features that will be in Windows 10. The idea behind this new operating system is to unify all of Microsoft’s devices together along with combining features that Windows 7 and Windows 8 users are familiar with.
Microsoft previews Sway, the first addition to Office for a decade
Sway is an upcoming Microsoft app for making presentations that are sharable and viewable on any web browser or device, make it the first new addition to the Office suite in a decade.
Watch the launch trailer for Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor
Out now on PC, Xbox One and PS 4, Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor is a new open world adventure set in J.R.R Tolkien’s fantasy world, between the stories of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Security company finds many popular Android flashlight apps could compromise your data
Security company Snoopwall has published a report on the top ten Android Flashlight apps, and found that all of them require and obtain permissions giving them much greater access to your data and phone settings than necessary. The company warns that using your device for anything sensitive like mobile banking, could put you at serious risk if you have one of these Flashlight apps installed.
Assassin’s Creed: Identity coming to iOS and Android next year
With Assassin’s Creed: Unity, Assassin’s Creed: Rogue, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China, and the compendium Assassin’s Creed: Birth of a New World – The American Saga, you might be forgiven for thinking there are enough Assassin’s Creed games on the horizon. But Ubisoft would beg to differ, and have soft-launched Assassin’s Creed: Identity for iOS in New Zealand and Australia.
