The Best Tabletop Games with Great Android Apps

There is no shortage of great tabletop games on the GooglePlay store. True, notable titles like Descent,Dominion, and Agricola may be missing, but there are plenty of other options.Whether your penchant be for turn-based strategy, deck-building, RPGs or even agood old fashion board game, theres probably an app for you.

The cost of apps changes depending on what country yourein, so giving a dollar cost is pretty unhelpful. One thing weve noticed in ourtravels is that coffee tends to follow a similar curve.

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How to change default apps in Android

Flexibility is one of the best things about the Android platform. If you dont like the keyboard on your phone, you can change it. If youd prefer to use a third-party app for SMS and MMS or a new web browser, you can switch it over. You can even change the entire look and feel of your phone by installing an Android Launcher.

But what happens when you want to switch back again? Maybe you decided to use Google Hangouts to receive SMS, but now youd prefer to go back to the original Messaging app. Doing this is pretty easy, but it is tucked away in the system settings.

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Safari 7.0.6 beta and Safari 6.1.6 beta Now Available

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Cheapest Samsung Galaxy S6: on plans and outright

Samsungs hot new Galaxy S6 is definitely one of the phones you should be excited about in 2015. Samsung has successfully reinvented its Android flagship with a sleek glass design, super high-resolution screen and best in class performance.

But just because the S6 is awesome, doesnt mean you shouldnt be on the look out for a bargain. We take a closer look at launch pricing from the major telcos to see who is cheapest, and who is not offering great value for money.

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Turn a dull photo in to a bright one, quick and easy

You dont need expensive programs like Photoshop to editphotos. There are a few free places around the web where you can do evenprofessional-level stuff without even downloading a single file. Of course, some of these are pretty basic. If you want to get the best results, it's you need to use the best tools.

Pixlr is the one we use for quick touch-ups. You can go to the webpage or download the app from your app store. It can veryquickly turn a disappointing photo in to a great one.

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Generate More Revenue with New Ad Formats from iAd

Now you can deliver highly engaging ads from leading brands. Optimized for your app, pre-roll video and full-screen interstitial banner ads are now available on iOS. Learn how to integrate them into your app by reading Implementing iAd in Your iOS Apps.

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Ultimate guide to Android

Googles Android is an amazing operating system, offering flexibility to confident users and a veritable playground for app designers. But if theres one common complaint about Android, it is that it can be difficult to pick up and learn when you are a new users.

Tp help you bridge this gap, weve collected all of our best Android guides and tips into one place and ordered them to help you start at the beginning and work your way up.

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iCloud: everything you need to know

If you've ever lost your phone, or experienced an unexpected smartphone meltdown, you may relate to the horror of realizing all your contacts, notes, text messages, and multimedia files have disappeared for eternity.

You may be familiar with backing up via iTunes, but did you know you can also backup to and store data in Apple's iCloud service? You've probably heard of it even if you don't use it, and if you're not using it yet, you definitely should consider it.

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iAd Has Expanded to Russia and Switzerland

You can now promote your apps in 16 countries or regions on the iAd App Network. With iAd Workbench, you can choose your audience, set your price, and create a campaign that drives downloads. Learn more about iAd Workbench.

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How to find and use Emoji on your Android or iPhone

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and its true; even if the picture is only a handful of pixels tall and wide. Emoji is the funny faces and characters we add to emails and SMS messages, but finding them on your phone can be a little tricky until you know how.

It used to be that you would have to download third-party Emoji packs to add to your phone, but these days all of the cute faces you could ever need are (likely) part of the phone you are already using.

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Submitting Apps that Use the Advertising Identifier

When submitting your app for review, youll be asked whether your app uses the Advertising Identifier (IDFA) to serve advertisements. If you indicate that your app uses the IDFA, but it does not have ad functionality or does not display ads properly, your app may be rejected. Make sure to test your app on an iOS device to verify that ads work correctly. Similarly, if you indicate that your app does not use the IDFA, but it does, your app will be put into the Invalid Binary status. Learn more about the IDFA in the iTunes Connect Developer Guide.

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Best phones in the AT&T range right now

2015 is looking like it will be a great year for phone releases. Increasing competition means all the major players have brought their A-game and some of the best smartphone ever are now waiting for you to take a look.

Here is our favourites from this amazing group.

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Global roaming: which carrier is best?

When you're overseas, you need a way to keep in touch with family and friends back home - and access important information on the go - that won't see you coming home to an outrageous cell phone bill. Unfortunately, international travel is still one of the biggest causes of unexpectedly high bills for smartphone owners, so its important to do your research before you head to the airport.

We've compared the big carriers below to see what their standard rates are for the top three destinations for American travellers, as well as what each carrier offers in the way of global roaming packages. More information and rates for many more countries can be found at each wireless carrier's website.

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Apple Configurator 1.7 beta 5 Now Available

Apple Configurator 1.7 beta 5 Now Available

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How much does a 4G phone plan cost around the world?

Complaining about the cost and service of a wireless phone plan is global pass-time; it seems no one is ever really happy with what they are currently paying for.

But maybe your phone plan isn't as expensive as it seems, especially when you compare it to similar plans from across the world.

We were particularly interested in which countries offered the most generous data plans, so we've compiled a list of the best plans we could find, and how much it will cost you in USD and the local currency.

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The best phones on Verizon plans

With Americas largest 4G network theres good reason to gowith Verizon as your carrier, but the burden of choice doesnt stop there. You've decided on the best network for you, but nowyou have to choose a phone - and Verizon is giving customers a lot of options by stocking the best devices on the market.

If you're ready to narrow down your selection, we've compiled a list of the best phones on Verizonright now. Keep checking back for regular updates - there's plenty more releases to go this year that will be making their way to the big red carrier.

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Disable WiFi scanning to extend battery life, for Android

Most people think that when it comes to saving battery byswitching WiFi setting there are two options: enabled and disabled. Actually,theres a third. You can leave WiFi enabled, so that you can still connect to aWi-Fi network, but disable your phones tendency to be always-scanning for newnetworks.

Its this automatic scanning that does the real batterydraining, and you can stretch your time between charges a decent amount bygetting rid of it.

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Common App Rejections

Before you develop and submit your app, make sure its prepared for review. Read the Common App Rejections page to learn how to help your app make it smoothly through the review process and avoid common issues that may cause your app to get rejected.

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Updated Guidelines Now Available

Check out the latest App Store Review Guidelines before submitting your new or updated apps for review. We review all apps against these guidelines to ensure they are reliable, perform as expected, and are free of objectionable material.

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Samsung Galaxy S5: our best tips and tricks

With each new Galaxy phone or tablet, Samsung adds a selection of new features and settings to the existing set found in previous devices. The result is a growing list of (mostly) hidden tweaks and advanced options which are often left out of the user manual.

Below are some of our favourite settings and modes tucked away in the Settings menu. If you have others that you find useful, please let us know about them in the comments.

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The best phones from T-Mobile

Choosing your carrier isnt the last decision you have tomake when getting a phone service; you also need to settle on the phone itself. But with so many choices available from T-Mobile, it's not always simple to pick the best device for you.

Wevecompiled a list of the best phones available from T-Mobile right now, and wellbe sure to update it regularly - 2015 still has plenty of high-end smartphone releases to go.

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5 top tips to reduce your monthly mobile costs

Australians love their mobile phones, especially data-chewing smartphones, and if youre the owner of an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, youll know this data doesnt come cheaply. How can you get what you want and still save money every month?

According to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), Australians who own a 4G smartphone used a whopping 1.7GB of data on average each month in 2013, and predict this figure will grow to 3GB per month by 2017, as mobile services get better and we turn to our phones even more.

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iTunes Connect Update

Weve updated parts of iTunes Connect, including My Apps, Resources and Help, and Users and Roles. To learn about all of the changes, read the latest version of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide.

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How to switch cell phone providers (and keep your phone number)

One thing which stops many people switching cell phone carriers is the belief that they will lose their existing phone number. But the good news is, its a relatively simple process to switch your allegiance whilst keeping your number.

This is due to Wireless Local Number Portability (LNP), a facility that has been available across the US since May 2004. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), an independent US government agency responsible for regulating interstate and international communications, has stipulated that all wireless carriers must allow Wireless LNP. There are, however, certain conditions which must be met.

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OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 (13F31) Now Available

OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 (13F31) Now Available

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An easy trick to make apps go faster on your Android

On certain Android devices, there is an easy way to switchsome settings around to make apps open and close faster. Its called ART, whichstands for Android Run Time. This is a new runtime system that will eventuallyreplace the current default one (called Dalvik) as Android moves forwards. Itscurrently in early stages, so switching to it is not without a couple ofdrawbacks, but in general things end up working just that little bit faster.

Youll need a bit of free space on your phone. How muchdiffers depending on what apps you have installed, but if your phone is closeto full then you might want to free up some space before proceeding.

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Choosing a cell phone plan for kids and teenagers

If you have made the decision to let your child have their own phone, you might be facing the task of figuring out what kind of plan would be best for their needs. Its no secret that when it comes to money (in particular, their parents money) kids dont always make the smartest decisions, which is why its so important to make the right choice concerning a potentially costly investment such as a phone - especially if youll be footing the bill.

Weve come up with some tips for finding a plan that best suits the needs of your child (and your wallet), and offered a few suggestions to help you narrow it down.

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Amaysim: how does it stack up?

When amaysim landed in Australia back in 2010, it took on the difficult task of educating Australian phone owners about the cost-saving virtues of an MVNO. This wasnt an easy task in country which had enjoyed highly subsidised handsets paired with two year lock-in contracts for over a decade.

As the company comes up to 4-years in operation, it can now boast more than 600,000 subscribers to its network, with all signs to this figure continuing to grow.

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Best Sprint phones

Simply put, Sprint has a great range of phones.Unfortunately, its also quite a big range which can lead to confusion whentrying to pick a handset.

Weve compiled our top Sprint smartphones in to a list thatwell update every month or so. That way well stay up to date, and you donthave to put in the leg-work.

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Updated Guidelines Now Available

Check out the latest App Store Review Guidelines before submitting your new or updated apps for review. We review all apps against these guidelines to ensure they are reliable, perform as expected, and are free of objectionable material.

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Submit Your iOS 8 Apps Today

Prepare your apps for the App Store by downloading the iOS 8 and Xcode 6 GM seeds now. With these latest seeds, Swift is now final and you can submit your iOS apps written with Swift to the App Store. Learn about iOS 8 for Developers.

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Phone frozen? How to reset an unresponsive iPhone

Dont freak out, theres probably an easy fix if your phonehas frozen. First things first though, if its not turning on because youdropped it in water then stop right now. The last thing you want to do is turnon a phone that has just been wet. Head on over to our wet phone guide beforeyou make any further moves.

If youre suffering the more common and less-dire problem ofa phone that simply wont acknowledge your commands, chances are you canfix it with a simple combination of button presses.

There are a few ways you can fix a frozen iPhone. You donthave to totally reset your device, sometimes the answer is quick and easy.

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Samsung Galaxy S6: Our Top Tips and Tricks

The Galaxy S6 is, in many ways, Samsungs most restrained handset in a long while. The Samsung team has gone to great lengths to make this years phone feel more refined through a simpler user experience, as well as its sleek design.

Happily, this doesnt mean that there arent a dozens of hidden settings, tweaks and apps to discover as you use it. Here are some of a favourites.

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Best LG G3 cases

The LG G3 is finally upon us. Now that youve got one, youdbetter get a case to protect that shiny new phone. Ultra-thin bezels may makefor a pretty device, but they offer poor protection against unexpected knocksand drops.

Luckily, there are already a bunch of viable and stylishoptions out there.

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Announcing Apple Pay

Today we announced Apple Pay, an exciting new feature coming soon, which will give users an easy, secure, and private way to pay for physical goods and services in your iOS 8 app using payment information stored in their iOS device. Learn more about Apple Pay.

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Is T-Mobile's JUMP! plan worth it?

Early upgrade programs are a big thing in wireless right now, and T-Mobile was the first to get the bandwagon rolling. As part of its Uncarrier makeover of 2013, the carrier revealed its JUMP! plans in July of that year (JUMP being an acronym for Just Upgrade My Phone).

The JUMP! plan lets customers pay extra each month to be able to upgrade their device sooner and more frequently. But underneath all the marketing hype, is the program really worth it?

We've compared the pros and cons of going with JUMP!, versus sticking to a T-Mobile financing plan without the early upgrade extras.

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Which camera is better? LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5

The mighty LG G3 is finally upon us. It has received ravereviews worldwide and you can be assured that ours in in the works. In themeantime, how does its camera, with its laser auto-focus, stack up against thecurrent Android champion: the Samsung Galaxy S5.

So far the S5 has managed to best the HTC One (M8) and even the Sony Xperia Z2 in separate camera showdowns. From personal use wed also rate it higher than the iPhone 5s, which is roughlyequal to the other two.

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Should you be switching to Google's wireless plans?

Googles much-talked-about Project Fi cell service is finally here, and although the company has downplayed talk of competing with the major US carriers, its simple pricing and combination of networks promises big things.

Theres lots to admire about Project Fi. As weve covered in an earlier news post, you get the benefit of over a million WiFi hotspots to make calls, send text and browse the Internet, as well as coverage from T-Mobile and Sprint when WiFi is unavailable or spotty. The base plan is a low $20 per month, with unlimited WiFi data and cellular data available for $10 per GB.

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iTunes Connect Developer Guide Update

Weve updated the iTunes Connect Developer Guide to include details on creating and submitting App Bundles and App Previews, and using the new TestFlight Beta Testing app.

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LG G3: Australia's best plans

LG G3 plans are live and ready to check out. Plan comparison being kind of our thing, wethought wed go through your options to help you find one that works for you,while landing you with that sweet, new, high-res phone.

Please note that the prices we get in to here are bound to change in the future. Make sure you check the article's date at the top of the page. Otherwise, follow the links provided for more up-to-date plan information.

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Submit Your OS X Yosemite Apps Today

Prepare your apps for the Mac App Store by downloading the OS X Yosemite GM candidate and Xcode 6.1 GM seed now. With these latest releases, Swift is now final and you can submit your Mac apps written with Swift to the Mac App Store. Learn more about OS X Yosemite.

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iPhrozen? How to reset an unresponsive iPhone

Have the apps on your iPhone stopped Working? Or worse, has your phone completely frozen? Dont freak out, theres probably an easy fix if your phonehas frozen.

First things first though, if its not turning on because youdropped it in water then stop right now. The last thing you want to do is turnon a phone that has just been wet. Head on over to our wet phone guide beforeyou make any further moves.

If youre suffering the more common, and less-dire problem ofa phone that simply wont acknowledge your commands then chances are you canfix it with a simple combination of button presses.

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How to unlock your phone from Optus

On an Optus plan and worried that your phone is locked tothe network? All is not lost. Your phone doesnt have to be tied to the samenetwork forever. Better still, if you have an Android device then you dontneed to do anything. All Androids sold through Optus are already unlocked.People with iPhones and other handsets will need to go to a little more effort.

There are only two reasons you would unlock your phone.

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What are Early Upgrade Plans and how do they work?

Youve probably noticed that the big carriers are throwingaround references to their upgrade plans like confetti at New Year, but maybe you're still not sure just what exactly an 'early upgrade' is. Here is our quick guide to what 's involved in early upgrading, what it will cost you, and if these plans are actually worth it.

Currently, each carrier gives customers an option in additionto their regular service plan that allows users to upgrade (i.e. trade in theirphone for a newer, sexier one) early, instead of waiting until their two-yearcontract expires.

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iAd Now Available in More Countries

iAd has expanded services to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, and Sweden. With iAd Workbench, you can now promote your apps in 25 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia. Learn more about iAd Workbench.

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Best upcoming phones of 2015

2014 was a good year for phones. We not only saw solidreleases from the usual suspects, but a few of Androids underdog contendersfinally stood up and revealed themselves as solid manufacturers. Sony had theZ2 and Z3 and LG unveiled the G3 to great appreciation. HTC and Motorolacontinued apace with their respective new approaches and even Apple shookthings up by doubling its premium iPhone offering and upping the size of itsscreens.

It was also a year where the Chinese phone makers started tomove in on new territory. Huawei, OPPO and new manufacturer OnePlus releasedsome impressive phones for a lower price than their more-established (in somemarkets) competitors.

So, what can we expect from 2015 and what do we alreadyknow? Its all rumor and speculation for the most part, but based on past historythere are some pretty strong bets we can make.

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Including a Privacy Policy in Your Apps

To ensure that customers understand how their data will be used, you must provide a link in the Privacy Policy URL field in iTunes if a privacy policy is required by law in your country or if your app does any of the following:Accesses user or device dataOffers an account registration processAccesses a user's existing accountUses the HomeKit Framework or HealthKit FrameworkIntegrates Apple PayIncludes keyboard extensionsContains auto-renewable subscriptions or free subscriptionsAppears in the Kids CategoryFor more details, read the App Store Review Guidelines.

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Listen to Podcasts easily on Android

If theres one gaping hole in the Android experience, its thesignificant lack of podcast support. Where Apple has built a podcast functionright in to iTunes through which you can stream countless free shows, andMicosoft has done the same with its Podcasts app, Androids have no suchfeature. The Google Play store doesnt even have a podcasts section.

"Wait!" You may say. "The Google All Access service has plentyof podcasts on it." That is true, but were not big fans of paying up to $1.60 perepisode for podcasts that are not only free through other mediums, but werealways intended to be free by their creators.

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Early upgrade plans for the Galaxy S6: which is best?

If you're eager for the Samsung Galaxy S6 - but already thinking ahead to next year's flagship device - an early upgrade plan may be right for you. But with virtually all the big carriers now advertising an early upgrade option for the new Android smartphone, it may be hard to determine which plan will save you the most cash,

Weve run the numbers for what you can expect to pay for a 32GB Galaxy S6 on an early upgrade scheme, combined with the average smartphone plan (including unlimited talk and text, and around 2GB of data per month).

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13 must-know LG G3 tips and tricks

The LG G3 is a great device, so much so that its probablybetter than you even realise. Like most phones, its intuitive and easy to use,but if you dig a little deeper there are some great ways to personalise yourexperience, or even make it easier to use.

LG has a great and very simple feature built in to itsphones. In order to bring it out of standby mode, all you have to do isdouble-tap the blank screen. This will take you to the Lock screen, from whereyou can go anywhere you like.

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Create App Previews with iMovie

iMovie comes with every Mac and makes it easy to create app previews. Edit screen recording videos to get the timing just right, then customize your preview with titles, transitions, a soundtrack, and voiceover. Included with iMovie are 11 titles designed to showcase apps in action. To learn more, read the iMovie Guide for Creating App Previews.

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Signed a Wireless Contract? You Have 2 Weeks to Change Your Mind

Signing a long term contract with one of the major Wireless Providers is equal parts carrot and stick. On the one hand, you commit to paying the same amount of money to the same company every month for two-years, but in return you get your hands on the coolest new gadget and everything that comes with that Facebook, Snapchat, Lolcats, Selfies!

But unlike many other expensive financial decisions, agreeing to wireless contract comes with an uncommon element of risk: what if it doesnt work? What if you get home and the signal in your house is terrible or non-existent? Are you locked in to a two-year contract with sub-par service?

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64-bit and iOS 8 Requirements for New Apps

Starting February 1, 2015, new iOS apps uploaded to the App Store must include 64-bit support and be built with the iOS 8 SDK, included in Xcode 6 or later. To enable 64-bit in your project, we recommend using the default Xcode build setting of Standard architectures to build a single binary with both 32-bit and 64-bit code.

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Spot good, cheap Android phones: specs and tips

Its very easy to get caught up in low price-tags and end upwith a bad phone. This can lead to you making inaccurate judgements about thequality of certain manufacturers, or of the Android ecosystem as a whole.

There are three main things you should check when lookingfor at a super-affordable Android:

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How to choose your perfect phone and plan

You need a new plan. Either youve come to the end of acontract or youre sick of prepaid, or a dozen other scenariosthat could leave you wondering what your next step should be.

Theres no need to stick with whats familiar. For all youknow you could be paying significantly more than you need.

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The best cell phone plans for seniors

If you or a loved one are over 50 and looking for a cell phone plan, you may find that big-name carriers just aren't suited to your needs. Fortunately for seniors and retirees, there are plans and companies catered to customers with a little more life experience - and you'll even get the reassurance of 24/7 access to medical help when needed.

Seniors Wireless and Great Call both provide simple monthly cell phone plans and easy-to-use devices, combined with health and emergency assistance such as unlimited access to medical advice. We've covered the in-and-outs of each service below, so readers can weigh up the pros and cons and decide which plan is best for their needs and budget.

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Update to the Apple Push Notification Service

The Apple Push Notification service will be updated and changes to your servers may be required to remain compatible.In order to protect our users against a recently discovered security issue with SSL version 3.0 the Apple Push Notification server will remove support for SSL 3.0 on Wednesday, October 29. Providers using only SSL 3.0 will need to support TLS as soon as possible to ensure the Apple Push Notification service continues to perform as expected. Providers that support both TLS and SSL 3.0 will not be affected and require no changes.To check for compatibility, we have already disabled SSL 3.0 on the Provider Communication interface in the development environment only. Developers can immediately test in this development environment to make sure push notifications can be sent to applications.

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6 Best Android phones in Australia on plans

Do you find it difficult to keep track of which Android phone is currently the best? Which is the better option: the LG G3, HTC One (M8), or the Samsung Galaxy S5? Is Sonys latestphone better than the Nexus 5, or is it just more expensive? These are all good questions.

To help you out, weve created a list of our current top Android phones. This list isnt in any particular order but we'll make sure it always has the best of the best Android phones you can buy right now.

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TestFlight Beta Testing for Everyone

You can now invite up to 1,000 testers to beta test your iOS apps by simply sending them an email invitation through iTunes Connect. Once they accept your invitation, testers can install your beta app on their iOS devices, get updated builds, and provide feedback, all within the TestFlight app. Learn more about TestFlight.

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T-Mobile's JUMP!: a guide to early upgrade plans

The option to change phones more frequently than just at the end of your contract is proving popular, and T-Mobile was the first to get the early upgrade bandwagon rolling.As part of its Uncarrier makeover of 2013, the carrier revealed its JUMP! Plans in July of that year (JUMP being an acronym for Just Upgrade My Phone).

While JUMP! originally limited upgrades to twice yearly, with a minimum wait of six months, those restrictions have since been scrapped and replaced with unlimited and immediate upgrades, so long as a customer pays at least 50% of their phone's full price.

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A guide to Verizon's Edge early upgrading plan

As of 31 May 2015, Verizon Edge's terms and conditions have changed yet again.

From this date onwards, you can upgrade immediately - but you'll need to have paid off the entire cost of your device in order to do so.

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Promote Your Apps and Products in New Countries with iAd

iAd is now available in 70 additional countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, expanding global reach to 95 countries. Ad campaigns can be created in minutes using iAd Workbench. Learn More.

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5 best science and fact-based podcasts

Geek is chique. Thanks to the rising popularity of science in new media, there are a huge number of information-based news sites and podcasts to choose from. It can be tricky to find the good ones, but lucky for you we've already done the hard work. Here are five of the best science and fact-based podcasts from around the web.

Josh and Chuck may be one of the most laid-back presenterduos ever, yet their episodes are informative, funny and oftentimesfascinating.

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Early upgrade plans: comparing the Big Four

With the old two-year phone contract heading towards extinction, financing and early upgrade plans are the current "big thing" in wireless giving customers flexibility and the option to trade in phones sooner.

If you're considering buying your next smartphone on an early upgrade plan, here's a simple guide to each major carrier's deals for easy comparison. More information, including any catches or hidden fees, can be found in our detailed guides as linked below.

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Big Data: Aussie BYO plans with up to 10GB

Finding a phone plan in Australia with a lot of data included can be a littleconfusing. Not only are there a range of plans from various carriers, but youalso need to factor in different add-on data packs, auto-upgrade costs andwhether or not youre looking at 4G speeds.

Big data usually means big bucks, but going for a SIM-only plan can save you a bundle. Dont make the mistake of thinking that because a phones monthly repaymentcost on a contract is $0 that youre not paying for it. SIM-Only plans (thosethat dont include a handset) are almost always significantly cheaper than the baserate of a handset plan. Yes, even if it says the repayment cost is zero dollarsthe chances are youre paying for that phone somehow. Going SIM-only also means you wont be locked in to a contract, so youcan bail from your plan any time you like.

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iAd Producer 5.0.1 Now Available

iAd Producer 5.0.1 Now Available

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Get Ready for Apple Watch

Now you can start creating experiences for Apple Watch that reimagine, extend, and enhance the functionality of your iPhone apps. Learn how your existing app notifications can easily show up on Apple Watch, and how to leverage WatchKit to take your apps even further with WatchKit apps, Glances, and actionable notifications. Learn more about WatchKit.

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AT&T Next: A guide to its early upgrade plan

Early upgrade programs have become a major incentive pushedby wireless carriers to attract customers looking for easier access to newtechnology more frequently than in a two-year upgrade/contract cycle.

Although Sprint has already dropped off the bandwagon by retiring its One Up plans after just four months, other carrier schemes are still going strong, including AT&TsNext program.

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Battle for your budget: Nokia Lumia 530 or Motorola Moto E?

Nokia is set to launch the super-affordable Lumia 530 inAustralia for just $149 outright. On top of its incredibly low price, the phone also has some passable specs. Nokia, under its new parent brand of MicrosoftDevices, looks resolute in conquering the low end of the market, effectivelytaking Motorolas Moto E series head-on.

These two titans of tight-fisted technology are closely matched.This is good news for the Lumia 530. Anything that can compete on paper andprice with the Moto E, which we adored when we reviewed it a while back, has a serious chance to selling well.

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Switch to 3G and save

4G is great, but a lot of the time you dont really need it.Granted, getting double the potential speed of ADSL on your phone is one of thecooler perks of living in the future, but unless youre spending most of yourtime streaming HD video most of that potential is going to waste.

Believe it or not, 3G technology can achieve seriousspeeds now that everyones switched over to 4G and stopped clogging up the old networks. You can achieve speeds easily fast enough to stream music, browse,check social media, upload photos or even stream video content if your data cappermits.

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How to prevent cell phone theft

Smartphones are becoming smaller, more expensive and generally more awesome - and because of this, cell phone theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the country. As attractive as these devices are to consumers, theyre equally as alluring to thieves, and surprisingly easy to steal.

Approximately 96% of the US population use a cell phone, 113 cell phones are stolen every minute in the US, and $7 million worth of phones disappear every day. Currently, robberies involving cell phones comprise between 30% - 40% of all robberies in each major city.

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Automate Your Advertising with iAd

Leverage the updated iAd Workbench API to automatically create and update ad campaigns, retrieve analytics and manage bids directly on iAd Workbench. You can now promote products in more than 100 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. Learn about the iAd Workbench API.

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The Hour of Code 2014

Were supporting the next generation of innovative developers by hosting workshops and other special events during Computer Science Education week, December 814. And on December 11, well host the Hour of Code, a free one-hour introduction to the basics of computer programming from Code.org, at your local Apple Store. Learn more.

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Sprint Lease: everything you need to know

Want to pay less for your cell phone each month, without being locked into a service plan? Month-by-month financing and early upgrade plans are the big thing in wireless right now, but if you're hoping to save even more - and you're happy to trade in your handset every 24 months - Sprint's Leasing option could help you pay less for your devices long-term.

Sprint calls its Lease program an industry-first option that allows customers to pay less each month, but still have access to brand new flagship devices. Currently, Sprint is the only major carrier to offer a leasing agreement as an alternative to standard subsidized two-year plans.

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What you need to do before selling an iPhone

If history repeats itself, your precious iPhone will soon drop in value, the moment Apple announces a newer model. If you want to make some money on it to put towards a new phone, the time to act is now.

Before you go rushing off to turn your phone into cash, theres a few personal security step you should take.

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iTunes Connect Holiday Shutdown

As a reminder, iTunes Connect will shut down December 22-29 for the winter holidays. If you plan to schedule app releases or price changes to take place during this time, make sure these changes are scheduled, submitted, and approved by December 18. Users who are currently testing or have been invited to test your pre-release apps with TestFlight will not be affected. Sales and Trends reports will also remain available through the Autoingestion tool.

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How to deregister your Amazon devices

If youve ever signed in to an Amazon service on a phone ortablet the Kindle reader app included rest assured that Amazonremembers the gadget you used. Subsequently its a good idea to deregister any old devices that youvenow sold, lost or given away.

You may even have found yourself in the rarepredicament of having so many registered Amazon devices that you've exceeded the maximum allowable concurrent devices and your books have stopped syncing.

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How to Use Spotify Rewind

Spotify has released a new feature called Rewind. Afteryou sign in (signing up to a new account is free, if you dont have one), youwill be prompted to pick three artists that you love. Based on these pics,the algorithm will make a guess what music you would be listening to if thiswas the 2000s, 90s, 80s, 70s, or 60s.

The feature is currently hosted on its own website, which inturn triggers the desktop and in-browser web apps. Unfortunately, this means nophone support for now. You can visit the website, but the browser app will notlaunch, and the Android or iOS apps are not triggered.

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Safari 8.0.3 beta, Safari 7.1.3 beta, and Safari 6.2.3 beta Now Available

Safari 8.0.3 beta, Safari 7.1.3 beta, and Safari 6.2.3 beta Now Available

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Free cell phone plans: who has them, and how to get them

If you're not a heavy cell phone user, you may find you're overpaying for your cell plan each month - wasting dollars on voice minutes, megabytes and text messages you never use.

While there are plenty of low-cost options for cell service, several US providers are now offering free phone plans to eligible customers. And when we say 'free', we mean it - you'll get a set amount of minutes, text messages and data each month, all completely free of charge.

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