Articles by Jonathan Charles
Samsung Galaxy S3: Only $99 on Sprint - Wait or Buy Now?
Samsung's Galaxy S3 smartphone is probably the hottest device around, with 10 million pre-orders for its May 29 launch. For users new to Sprint, the S3 can be bought for less than $100.
Android Jelly Bean 4.1: Sony is 'Investigating' Upgrades For Xperia Devices
A recent question-and-answer (Q&A) session with a Samsung employee on Facebook revealed Sony Xperia Android smartphones would not get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the latest version of Google's mobile operating system. Sony has since published a blog post claiming the information is an "error," and is investigating the possibility of upgrades.
YouTube App Gone From iOS 6, Replacement App Arriving Soon: Why?
Apple contacted Engadget to tell the gadget blog that YouTube is not included in iOS 6, the next major version of the iOS software. Apple cites the end of a licensing agreement between itself and Google as the reason.
Microsoft Confirms New Xbox For First Time, Integrated Into Windows 8
Rumors have circulated about Microsoft unveiling the next-generation Xbox 360 console during E3 2013, but the company has publicly denied that the console exists and reiterated that the Xbox 360 is still selling rapidly - until now, when General Manager of Windows Brian Hall referenced the "new Xbox" in a recent statement.
World of Warcraft: Guild Wars 2 Could Decrease Subscriptions by 25 Percent
The highly-anticipated launch of ArenaNet's MMORPG, Guild Wars 2 is scheduled for the end of this month. ArenaNet has tweaked mainstay features of the genre to produce a fun and accessible game, and analysts say it could offer viable competition to Blizzard's giant MMORPG, World of Warcraft. If Guild Wars 2 successfully lures subscribers away from World of Warcraft, that could mean financial trouble for Blizzard.
Diablo 3: Patch to Fix Trade Scams, Blizzard Says Not Quick Fix
Diablo 3 players have experienced scamming and seen items disappear then reappear in the game's Real Money Auction House. The problem is expected to be resolved in Patch 1.04.
Wii U: GamePad Could be the Killer Feature, Taking Console Further Than Wii
Ubisoft is releasing ZombiU and Rayman Legends for Wii U, Nintendo's upcoming next-generation console, and promises to heavily support the console. The producer of ZombiU, Guillaume Brunier, expects Wii U to "go further" than Wii.
HTC Says Innovative Products Needed to Maintain Relevant Brand Image
HTC is entering an interesting period. The company previously known for dominating the Android market with its sheer number of devices on offer, chose to decrease the size of its portfolio with the One devices. While the company has seen reduced profits, the company's CFO remains unconcerned.
eBay Now iOS App Offers Same-Day Delivery, if in San Francisco
eBay has launched the beta of an iOS app, eBay Now, supporting same-day delivery for items from local stores in San Francisco. Registration is open without restrictions; however, eBay is selecting users.
iOS 6 Could Support iPod Nano iMessages, TouchPad-Esque Functionality
Apple introduced iMessage with iOS 5, initially allowing free messages to be sent between iPhones and IPads. The release of Mac OS X Mountain Lion expanded the functionality to MacBooks running the new OS, and rumors claim that it will soon be further expanded to iPod Nanos.
7-Inch ‘iPad Mini’ Favored by Apple Executives, Leaked E-Mail Reveals
Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs denied that a 7-inch iPad would happen, describing the current 10-inch form factor as ideal. However, leaked e-mails (that surfaced during the ongoing Samsung-Apple trial) revealed that executives at Apple thought differently and were in favor of a 7-inch tablet.
Samsung Music Hub Arrives for Galaxy S3 U.S. Customers, Expands Reach
Samsung has launched the company's Music Hub in the U.S., currently available in Europe. The Music Hub is a cloud-based music service, similar to streaming service Spotify.
HTC Launching HTC Proto Smartphone, Possible HTC One V Replacement: The Details
Rumors from the The Verge claim that HTC is launching a new device, called the HTC One V. HTC’s One XL, One X, and One S devices will be getting updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Despite the "One" family seeming like an attempt to streamline the company's portfolio, a new device is coming: HTC Proto.
World of Warcraft Down 1 Million Subscribers; Diablo 3 Sells 10 Million Copies
World of Warcraft saw 1.1 million subscribers lost in the first quarter of 2012 and after every quarter in 2011 it has seen a drop in subscribers (1.8 million in total), Blizzard's latest earning call revealed. In a bid to counter the losses, Blizzard had introduced free expansion upgrades: free upgrades to level 90 and free fast flying to locations.
Speaktoit Brings Android's Most Popular Voice Recognition Service to Windows Phone
Speaktoit revealed to Mobile & Apps that its voice recognition service - Speaktoit Assistant - arrives on Windows Phone and is also available on Android and iOS. Speaktoit Assistant is the highest rated virtual assistant service on Google Play, the Android app store.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Coming to Ting Network: Exclusively Off-Contract, Expensive
Mobilenapps.com published a list of deals for the Samsung Galaxy S3 during launch, and now there's a new deal to consider. Ting, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), is offering the Galaxy S3 on Sprint's 4G Network.
GameStop Poster Lists Wii U Launch Titles, Majority from E3 2012: The Details
Nintendo is remaining coy on when launch titles will arrive for Wii U, probably alongside the console's launch. A photo taken of an in-store GameStop poster shows Wii U games arriving around launch, despite previous conflicting information.
Ice Cream Sandwich Boasts 16 Percent Device Share But Jelly Bean is Sub-1 Percent - Why?
If there's consistent criticism against Android, Google's mobile operating system, it can be attributed to the paucity of devices getting the latest updates. For Jelly Bean, the issue remains, but market share is creeping up for Google's latest update.
Dawnguard The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim DLC For PC Now Available
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Dawnguard DLC brought Vampire Lords and werewolves, but only for Xbox 360 players. Now Bethesda, the developer, has announced that DLC arrives on PC.
How did Wii U's Potential Launch Games Fare at the 'Nintendo Experience'?
Nintendo held an event in Washington recently called the "Nintendo Experience," offering attendees a chance to play upcoming titles on the platform and generally get a feel for the GamePad. Mygamer attended the event and posted impressions of the Experience.
Samsung Could be Building Windows Phone 8 Devices: Why?
Think of Samsung and Android comes to mind. The Korean tech giant may be synonymous with its Galaxy S smartphones, but it could be building two devices for Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 platform.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 'Game Jam' Hints Towards Next DLC Pack
The Elder Scroll V: Skyrim's first downloadable content pack (DLC), Dawnguard, brought the Vampire Lord and the ability to become a werewolf (if being a vampire isn't attractive). A 2011 "Game Jam" inside Bethesda spawned the ideas - a week-long period for creating potential ideas.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies Mode Arriving on Android Soon, Probably
The Zombies mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops, a wave-based survival mode, is so popular that it could probably sustain itself as a separate game. Treyarch, the developer, has since released an article confirming the release of Zombies for Android.
iOS 6 Could Release September 19 if iPhone 5 Release Date is True
Apple has said iOS 6, its next generation version of the mobile operating system, is releasing this fall. Apple typically launches a new version of the OS alongside a new device and rumors of a September 19 release for the iPhone 5 suggest the same for the OS.
Total Recall for iOS Just Isn't Very Good, But Here are the Details
Total Recall, the movie rebooting the film of the same name and originally starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, has a movie tie-in game for iOS. Despite not being very good or in demand by gaming aficionados, the "game" has been previewed.
Star Wars: The Old Republic Fully Free-to-Play This Fall: The Details
At E3 2012, BioWare announced that it's MMORPG, Star Wars: The Old Republic, will offer free-to-play (F2P) access up to level 15. Seen as premeditating a complete free-to-play model, BioWare has announced that the F2P level cap will be raised to 50 and the company will offer limited access to the full game this fall.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Battery Drain Issues Fixed: Here Are 2 Solutions
Users claiming that the Samsung Galaxy S3's battery life is draining abnormally quickly now have a fix. The fix, or two, is courtesy the XDA-Developers forum and a GottaBeMobile tipster, regardless of whether Samsung rolls out a fix eventually.
