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Android App Review: Comic Rocket webcomic reader
Gaming

Android App Review: Comic Rocket webcomic reader

You're often spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment on the internet, and webcomics are no exception.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Color Splash FX
Gaming

Android App Review: Color Splash FX

Color Splash FX app offers creative photo recoloring but raises privacy concerns with its intrusive data collection practices.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Countdown Shopping
Gaming

Android App Review: Countdown Shopping

Ugh, grocery shopping is the worst. And even with the best app in the world by your side it'll still be terrible.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Lumber Jacked
Gaming

Android App Review: Lumber Jacked

Lumber Jacked: A vibrant platformer that nods to classics but is marred by quirky controls and invasive ads. Offers a fun, if flawed, experience.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Pocket Code
Gaming

Android App Review: Pocket Code

Pocket Code app makes coding accessible with LEGO-style, though its learning curve requires online tutorials for clarity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: CammyCam
Gaming

Android App Review: CammyCam

CammyCam takes this idea and inverts it, by turning your device itself into a security camera that can then be remotely monitored.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Flow Free
Gaming

Android App Review: Flow Free

The potential scope for games and apps is rapidly increasing, but sometimes the simple things are still the most effective.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Pixel Detective
Gaming

Android App Review: Pixel Detective

Pixel Detective's retro charm fades under repetition, lacking depth and mystery despite a visually appealing setup.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Auckland Civil Defence
Gaming

Android App Review: Auckland Civil Defence

Auckland's Civil Defence app brings vital disaster prep to your fingertips, practicality over panache, ensuring readiness is just a tap away.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: Dating Tips and Tricks
Gaming

Android App Review: Dating Tips and Tricks

Ask questions about the things the person you are flirting with is talking about to show you are listening and interested, even if you're not.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Android App Review: AT Public Transport
Gaming

Android App Review: AT Public Transport

Auckland's public transport has gone through a few changes over the last few years, at least some of them for the better.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2014
Android App Review: Dead Ninja Mortal Shadow
Gaming

Android App Review: Dead Ninja Mortal Shadow

Dead Ninja Mortal Shadow: A stylish, albeit derivative, side-scroller that sneaks into the realm of ninja-based stealth games.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2014
Android App Review: Street Fight Hero 2014
Gaming

Android App Review: Street Fight Hero 2014

Street Fight Hero 2014 ticks all the boxes for an old-school fighting game – it's fun, colourful, over the top, and has its year of release in its title.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2014
Time for smart wearable protection as Bitdefender unveils 'iron-clad' security offering
Cybersecurity

Time for smart wearable protection as Bitdefender unveils 'iron-clad' security offering

Bitdefender launches new mobile security and antivirus software, incorporating smart watches for added protection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
Android dominates as vendors make smartphone market history...
Microsoft

Android dominates as vendors make smartphone market history...

For the first time, over 300 million smartphones shipped worldwide in Q2 2014, with Android driving the surge, capturing record market share.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2014
Sue You! … Microsoft takes Samsung to court
Microsoft

Sue You! … Microsoft takes Samsung to court

Microsoft has filed legal action against Samsung, accusing the South Korean tech giant of breaching a contract.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2014
Windows XP business upgrades offers PC market crucial lifeline
Microsoft

Windows XP business upgrades offers PC market crucial lifeline

Global PC market set to contract by only 2.9% in 2014, with a relative revival due to business upgrades and replacements.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Android stories

Android App Review: St John NZ
Gaming

Android App Review: St John NZ

Apparently more than nine people go into cardiac arrest every day in New Zealand, and their chances of survival are not high.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2014