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2015 Smartphone Predictions Again?
We’ve seen these rumors before, but here’s another one. Which smartphone will overtake the world by 2015? According to this study, the winner is clearly Android, but then it also shows that Windows Phone 7 will surpass the iPhone, by one-tenth of a percent. This study was done by IHS iSuppli Mobile & Wireless Communications…
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Untethered Jailbreak iPhone 4S and iPad 2 via Greenpois0n Absinthe
Its been a long wait, but you can now perform an untethered jailbreak for your iPhone 4S or iPad 2 running iOS 5.0 or 5.0.1 using Greenpois0n Absinthe (currently only available when using a Mac). Read more…
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Angry Birds Seasons – Year of the Dragon – Released Today for Android and iPhone
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Rovio has released a special edition of its Angry Birds Seasons game, dubbed Year of the Dragon. The new version includes a vibrant red Chinese New Year theme, 15 new levels, and Mighty Eagle becomes the Mighty Dragon. As always, its available for free in the market or app…
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Sprint Updates Coming For HTC Evo 4G, HTC Design 4G, and Samsung Epic 4G
In the next few days, Sprint will be rolling out some updates for these devices. Most are pretty minimal. The “Security Update” could be to remove the controversial CarrierIQ software. Here’s what’s included in the updates…
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PPCGeeks Official SOPA Statement
Ever since our humble beginnings in 2006, PPCGeeks has been a community about free information and free technology. What made PPCGeeks (and our parent company Infitech Media) so amazing was what we built ourselves upon: the foundation of an amazing mobile phone, and the dedication to make it something better. For over five years, we’ve…
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Amazon Android Free App 1/17 – Cookies & Milk
Product Description If you’ve got little helpers in your kitchen who love baking or if you simply have a sweet tooth to satisfy, the Cookies and Milk app brings the joys of (pretend) baking to your Android device. From sugar-loving toddlers to calorie-conscious adults, baking and indulging in a cyber-cookie just may be the sweet…
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News Writers Wanted
We have finally come into a position to pay a little money for some hard work and are currently seeking News Writers for PPCGeeks. I (tsowen) will be taking over as the News Administrator/ Editor in Chief. We have a few slots that are available and we are looking for serious applicants that are serious…
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Amazon Android Free App 12/20 – Sound Sleep Deluxe Edition (Music Therapy)
Sound Sleep Deluxe Edition (Music Therapy) is an Android music app that is designed to help you unwind and relax, so you can sleep more soundly. With low-speed alpha waves, the sounds will comfort your mind and help you to naturally and smoothly fall asleep. The app is easy to use, so you can simply…
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Super Bowl will stream live online and to Verizon phones for the first time
The NFL announced that NBC will stream the 2012 Super Bowl live, for free, to the web and Verizon smartphones. This is nothing new for the network, either. It already streams its “Sunday Night Football” telecasts online and to Verizon phones. NBC expects a hearty response for the Feb. 5 showdown in Indianapolis. NBC will also…
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HP does the unthinkable again, makes WebOS Open Source!
Today, HP decided to drop an early Christmas present for WebOs loyalists and development. A few month prior things looked bleak for HP after spending $1.2 billion on Palm only to have their Tablets collect dust and carriers refusing to carry their devices. It almost seemed like an end to WebOS when BesyBuy and other distributors decided…
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Amazon Android Free App 12/2 – Pool Bar HD
Calling all pool sharks! Casual league players and those that like to shoot some pool with friends after work and on the weekends are also welcome. Whether you’re an award-winning pool pro, or just think you’re a pro, Pool Bar HD is the app for you. With realistic 3D images and accurate physics as well…
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Carrier IQ and others facing lawsuit, lawmakers seek FTC probe
Earlier this week we wrote about the Carrier IQ ordeal, we should have know it was only a matter of time with all the media hype and internet buzz before this whole thing started getting out of hand. Senator Al Franken is demanding the company provide details about what data it collects and how it’s used and…
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Glitch in Android allows hackers to bug phone calls
Computer scientist from North Carolina State University have discovered a weakness in smartphones running Google’s Android operating system that allows attackers to secretly record phone conversations, monitor geographic location data, and access other sensitive resources without permission. Devices sold by HTC, Samsung, Motorola, and Google contain code that exposes powerful capabilities to untrusted apps. These…
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Amazon Android Free App 11/30 – Jelly Defense
Product Description A World Threatened Once upon a time, in a galaxy not so far away, lived a proud and peaceful Jelly nation on the world of Diploglobe. Then one day, everything changed. Kiwi Halvas darkened the sky and an unprecedented invasion began! Join the Jelly forces and lead them to glory in a…
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Developer reveals hidden program called Carrier IQ that logs everything you do
A security researcher Trevor Eckhart has posted a video detailing hidden software installed on smart phones that logs numerous details about users’ activities. In a 17-minute video posted Monday on YouTube, Trevor Eckhart shows how the software – known as Carrier IQ – logs every text message, Google search and phone number typed on a…
