Articles by Vamien McKalin
BlackBerry CEO: Android and Windows Phone 8 Not 'Mobile Computing Platform'
BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins slams Windows Phone and Android as downgraded PC operating system. RIM CEO Thorsten Heins is a man of many words; he's a fighting man who is obviously willing to strike at his opponents to get his BlackBerry 10 platform a chance at surviving in a hostile mobile environment.
Nokia Launches Both Lumia 520 and Lumia 720 in India
Latest Windows Phone 8 devices, the Nokia Lumia 520 and Lumia 720, are available now in India for Rs 10,500 and Rs 17,420 respectively.
Dragon Age 3 Can Be A Great Game If It Stays Clear Of Dragon Age 2 Mistakes (Opinion)
Dragon Age Origins was a great game, but its successor fell short. Dragon Age 3 should steer clear of the same pitfalls.
Skype For Windows Phone 8 Now Supports HD Video Calling
Microsoft updates Skype for Windows Phone 8, with HD video calling and camera switching among new features.
Nokia Wins Battery Life Patent Suit Against HTC In Germany
A German court rules against HTC, claiming the company devices infringed on a key Nokia patent. The battle between Nokia and HTC has taken another twist, as the Finnish giant managed to win another patent injunction in a German court.
'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Is Canceled
The popular 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' animated TV series is off the air and all is not right in the Force.
iPad Mini With Retina Display Coming Fall 2013
Apple is ramping production for a next generation iPad Mini for fall 2013, after the success of the first
BlackBerry CEO: Apple No Longer Innovating, BlackBerry 10 Better Than iPhone
RIM CEO Thorsten Heins thinks the iPhone is old news because Apple lacks innovation RIM is experiencing dark times; all hopes rest on the BlackBerry Z10 to see the company out of its slumber.
ModernMix Utility Tool Brings Windows 8 Modern Apps To The Desktop
Windows 8 modern apps come to the Desktop with ModernMix, allowing full multi-tasking.Since the announcement of Windows 8, controversy surrounded the operating system, more so when it was officially released back in 2012.
Windows Phone 7.8 And Windows Phone 8 Support End Is In Sight
Support for both Windows Phone 7.8 and Windows Phone 8 end in September 2014 and this July respectively.
500,000 Google Reader Users Migrated To Feedly In 48 Hours
Feedly is the new home to 500,000 Google Reader users as July 1 deadline moves closer Since the surprise demise of Google Reader, 500,000 former users quickly switched to Feedly in the 48 hours after the plug was pulled.
Samsung CEO: Lackluster Demand for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 Devices
Head of Samsung Mobile, J.K. Shin, believes Microsoft Windows-based products lacks demand in a market controlled by Android.
Nokia CEO Thinks Company Can Be Number One Again
CEO of Nokia Stephen Elop believes products like the Lumia 920 will get his company back on top. Nokia has experienced a tough challenge for the past few years, but that is not stopping its CEO.
Nokia announces Lumia 920, 820 and 620 Software Updates
All three of Nokia Windows Phone 8 devices will get an update that should improve overall performance and stability.
Nokia Lumia 928 Launching On Verizon In Cyan, Red, White And Black Color Options
Nokia Lumia 928 arriving on Verizon Wireless in three color options April 1. Earlier this week, we reported on the coming of the Nokia Lumia 928 to Verizon Wireless, and now we have a few more details that seem to confirm the availability of the handset.
The Galaxy S4 Is Not That Impressive: Good Hardware Specs, Plastic Design and Gimmicky Software
Was all the fanfare over Samsung's new flagship smartphone worth it? After a weird presentation that felt like something taken directly from the Oscars, Samsung's unveiling of the Galaxy S4 was somewhat disappointing.
Microsoft So.cl Network Updated With New Features And Design
So.cl, Microsoft's social networking project, gets cool new features and a whole new design. You may or may have not have heard of a social network called So.
HTC One Review Round Up: Splendid Phone, Mediocre Camera And Battery Life
HTC is in a tough spot with recent declines, but can the HTC One bring the company back to its glory days?
Galaxy S4: Leaked Videos Show Off New And Exciting Features
Galaxy S4 videos leaked hours before Samsung's Unpacked event demo its new, innovative features.
Apple’s iTV Delayed, iWatch Set For 2014
Apple will launch its iWatch in 2014, iTV delayed to September, says analyst Peter Misek Over the next two years, Apple is expected to launch three key products in the form of the iWatch, iTV and a low-cost iPhone.
Apple Should Come Big With Next iPhone Or Risk Becoming Irrelevant, Claims Apple Watcher
Spice up the iPhone or risk becoming boring, says longtime Apple-watcher Rene Ritchie. Apple is facing a downward spiral as the company comes under increased competition from Android and Windows Phone.
Nokia Lumia 720 and Lumia 520: Pre-order Now at Unlocked-Mobiles
Unlocked-Mobiles offers the Nokia Lumia 720 and 520 on pre-order for £294.98 and £159.98 respectively.
China Feels Threatened by Android, Looking to Adopt Windows Phone, Tizen OS, And Firefox OS
China is looking to adopt Windows Phone, Tizen OS, and Firefox OS as Android seems to become too powerful for comfort.
Firefox Won't Come to iOS Unless Mozilla Can Use Own Rendering Engine
Firefox on iOS is a long way off from being reality, as Mozilla is hampered by not being able to use own code.
Xbox 720 And PS4 Games Targeting 30FPS?
Gamers who have been expecting next-generation games on the Xbox 720 and the PS4 to run over 30fps, are out of luck if what veteran game developer John Carmack is saying, turns out to be true.
NORAD Tracks Santa With Microsoft Bing Maps And Not Google
After five years of tracking Santa with Google, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) has taken the bold step to switch from Google Maps to Microsoft Bing Maps to track the big guy's movement this Christmas eve.
Resident Evil 6 Multiplayer Modes Available Exclusively For Xbox 360
Resident Evil 6 is back in the news again with new DLC content that is exclusive to the Xbox 360 for a limited time. This content brings to the not-so-survival/horror title, new multiplayer modes to keep fans interested for some time to come.
