Articles by Jonathan Charles
Color: Apple Acquisition Done, Sources Claim, Though Motive Unclear
Color Labs recently denied that it is closing its doors after the photo- and video-sharing app failed to become popular. However, reports suggest that Apple may have acquired the start-up.
Halo 4: Playing Illegal Copies Online Will Get You Permanent Ban
Halo 4 surfaced on torrent Web sites for users to freely download. Microsoft is giving users permanent Xbox Live bans, the company confirmed.
Surface: Microsoft's Pricing Is Good, But Apps Are Key To Selling Units
Microsoft lifted the veil on pre-orders for Surface, its laptop-tablet hybrid device running Windows 8 priced from $499. Windows 8 needs apps, though, and quickly.
Halo 4: Nielsen Data Reveals Title Tops Anticipation Charts
New data from research firm Nielsen lists 2012's most anticipated games. Halo 4 headlines the list, above Call of Duty, for Xbox 360.
Retailers Claim Wii U Pro Controller Uses An 80-Hour Battery
Wii U's Pro Controller is the third controller offering to the console, appealing to hardcore audiences and its battery could last for 80 hours, claim retailers.
iOS, Android App Sizes Increase As Technology Pushes Forward
Findings from ABI Research reveal that iOS app file sizes are increasing, growing up to 42 percent over six months from March 2012 to Sept. 2012. Higher-end hardware is outpacing developers.
Astro A40: 2013 Edition 'Most Accurate Ever,' Combines MixAmp In Bundle
Astro, makers of the self-titled headsets, announced in a press release its 2013 Astro A40 offering. The company is releasing the devices in a "Pro" bundle.
Microsoft SmartGlass Releasing Oct. 26, Integrates With Windows 8
Microsoft's announcement of Xbox Music coincided with the release of the latest Xbox Live dashboard update, releasing Oct. 16. SmartGlass will arrive alongside Windows 8, which releases Oct. 26.
Our Thoughts On The Latest Xbox Live Dashboard Update
Microsoft's new dashboard update is live. Here are the features that we use and we like and, therefore features like Bing Voice Search do not feature.
Halo 4 Multiplayer 'Vidoc' Explains Philosophy Behind Multiplayer Changes
Halo 4's release is fast approaching and developers 343 Industries released a multiplayer video-documentary (or "vidoc") explaining the philosophy behind the changes in Halo 4.
Chaku Perfume Creates 'Chat Perf' Accessory To Create, And Share, Smells
If sending smells through iPhones is a much requested feature, then users are in luck with a new app providing the functionality via an accessory.
Google Maps For iOS Imminent And Nearing?
Google Maps for iOS is in development. However, despite Google remaining coy on a release date, alleged photos of the app suggest that the launch is approaching.
Xbox Music Aims To Combine Competitors Under Microsoft Umbrella
Microsoft recently announced that Xbox Music, its new "all-in-one music service" that enables users to listen to on the go and on any device they want, is included in a rolling update to Xbox LIVE. The update will be pushed out on Tuesday, Oct. 16, and will be expanded post the Windows 8 launch, which is scheduled for later this month.
iPad Mini: Accessories Are Ready, Though Product Launch Remains Unconfirmed
An iPad Mini is seemingly edging closer and accessory makers are anticipating the smaller tablet's launch. Its launch seems to be edging closer for this month.
Windows 8: The Countdown Begins With New TV Advertisement
Windows 8 is a few days away from general release, having been available to developers, enterprise, and TechNet customers across August and September.
Halo 4: Leaked Copies Surface Online As Developers Ask For Reported Material
Halo 4 releases during the first week of November and already the footage of the game is online. The source for the leak is unclear, but the developers want the material reported.
Mac OS X App Store: Time Increasing For App Submission Reviews, But Why?
The Mac OS X App Store brought a dedicated area for iOS apps to be downloaded on the desktop. But why are review times increasing?
Windows 8: 'Over' Mature-Rated Content Not Allowed In Windows Store
Windows 8 will not allow software, including video games, to be available in its Windows Store if it is rated over Mature. The news came after blog Kotaku clarified the policy with Microsoft; however, the Redmond-based company quickly explained the issue for incorrect reports.
Wii U: Nintendo Talks Engineering Next-Generation Console
Nintendo in its latest "Iwata Ask"s series talked of Wii U hardware and the process of building the console. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata talked with engineers that worked on the console.
Halo 4: Progression System Revealed, Provides Long-Term Incentives
Halo 4 developers 343 Industries revealed in a blog post how players of the first-person shooter will unlock weapons, armor, and armor abilities. Rather than having everything unlocked from scratch, gamers will need to play over time to unlock the weapons.
BlackBerry 10: App Submissions Now Live, RIM Says The Earlier The Better
RIM's BlackBerry 10 (BB 10) operating system, a reboot for the company's flagging mobile platform, is now open to app submissions, the company revealed in a blog post. Apps submitted from Oct. 10 will be tested for the operating system, which is scheduled for a 2013 launch.
Nokia Lumia 920: O2 Customer Support Claims UK Carrier Supporting Smartphone
Everything Everywhere is grabbing the headlines for being the first UK carrier to offer 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) connectivity across Orange and T-Mobile. Carriers including Vodafone and O2 are bidding on frequencies for the technology, to launch the service next year, though the latter may be getting Nokia's Lumia 920 in the near future.
Halo 4: 'The Social Network' Director Producing 'Scanned' Trailer
Halo 4's marketing cycle will spread across television, the Internet, food, and drink. The latest hype-building material for the first-person shooter is called "Scanned," a two-minute trailer created by the director of The Social Network.
Wii U: Factory Fire Not Causing Production Issues, Revised Forecasts - Nintendo
With just over a month to go before Wii U, Nintendo's next-generation console, releases, reports of a fire in a manufacturing plant have surfaced. While analysts claimed one million units could be lost due to the fire, Nintendo claims production continues as normal.
iPad Mini: The Negatives
Mobilenapps.com discussed the positives of a potential iPad Mini, a 7-inch version of Apple's popular tablet that is consistently rumored, and is conjecture to launch in October. While a market is available for a smaller iPad, some consumers may see its purported presence unnecessary.
Google Search Sees Streamlined UI, Google+ Updated For iOS And Android
Google+ (Google Plus) apps for iOS and Android, along with the Google Search mobile browser experience, are receiving updates. Google is moving its apps aide and creating a simple experience when searching from mobile browsers.
Nokia Lumia 920: French Pricing Revealed, Continues High Trend
The announcement of Nokia Lumia 920 was not accompanied by a price for it and Nokia's Lumia 820, the mid-range Windows Phone 8 device. Following Nokia's event, European pricing for the phone released from third- and first-party sources, and is now accompanied by pricing for the French consumer market.
