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Robert C. Weich III


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iOS 9.2 Jailbreak Tool Coming Soon?

There has not been a jailbreak tool since iOS 9, but it looks like a tool for iOS 9.2 could be coming out very soon.

Sprint Succeeds With Half-Off Promo, Adds Almost 500,000 Subscribers

Sprint is in fourth place among major carriers. Sprint is trying to climb out of the fourth place spot among major wireless carriers. To lure customers away from the other three major carriers, Sprint promised to cut their bills in half, and almost 500,000 customers decided to make the switch.

Twitter Goes Ad-Free for Verified Users

Basic Twitter users often see promoted or sponsored tweets on their timelines. Verified users, on the other hand like celebrities and notable figures, who are some of Twitter's most valuable members, do not see these advertisements.

LG G5 Expected to Feature Dual Cameras, Fingerprint Sensor

LG plans to introduce the LG G5 at MWC. LG is preparing to announce the specifications of the LG G5 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) event in Barcelona at the end of February.

Snapchat New Features Add Audio and Video Calling, New Stickers?

Snapchat users could be getting a whole new way of communicating, if the app adds new features like audio and video calling. Developers looking into Snapchat's internal code have spotted the capability to make audio and video calls, add new stickers and more additional features.

Apple iPhone 5se Could Bring Back 4-Inch Screen

The smartphone would have a 4-inch screen, but powerful processor. Apple might be bringing back the 4-inch version of the iPhone with an odd name: the iPhone 5se.

New Apple MacBooks May Arrive in June, Respected Analyst Says

Apple's MacBooks could help Apple's growth this year, and the laptops will be upgraded before the second half of the year, according to respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Expected to Feature Touch-Sensitive 2K Screen, Several Chips

The camera could drop from 16 megapixels to 12 The next smartphone in the Samsung Galaxy flagship line, the Galaxy S7, will likely look almost exactly the same as the Galaxy S6.

Mortal Kombat X Kombat Pack 2 Not Coming to PC, Tri-Borg Has Fourth Variation

Mortal Kombat X is getting a second set of downloadable content (DLC) that will include four new playable characters, but PC users will not see the extra content. Kombat Pack 2 is expected to be released in the coming months for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles.

Spotify Will Bring Short Video Clips to App This Week

Spotify will be adding video content to its Android app this week. With short video clips and podcasts, Spotify wants users to actively use the app instead of leaving it running in the background.

Microsoft Surface Tablets Fail on Patriots During AFC Championship

The tablets failed on the Patriots' sidelines. The New England Patriots were unable to use their Microsoft Surface tablets during portions of the AFC Championship game.

Twitter Announces Departure of 4 Top Execs, CEO Trying to Revive Company

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced Sunday that four department heads would be leaving their positions. This is the biggest move Dorsey has made since he returned to the company in mid-2015.

Japanese Company Vinclu Previews Hologram Assistant [Watch]

The assistant would work similar to the Amazon Echo, but could be seen. Japanese company Vinclu has proposed a digital hologram assistant for the home called Gatebox, previewing the device in a new video.

HTC One M10 Might Not Appear at MWC Due to Design Change

The HTC One M10 was widely expected to be announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in late February. However, due to some rejected prototypes, designers are going back to work on the smartphone.

Verizon Will Not Bring Back Unlimited Data

Verizon does not have plans to resurrect its unlimited data plans offered in the past. Even though AT&T brought back their unlimited data plan, Verizon is not planning the same.

iOS 9.3 Jailbreak Tool Created Hours After iOS 9.3 Beta is Released

There is still no public iOS 9.1 or iOS 9.2 jailbreak tool available, but an Italian hacker claims to have successfully jailbroken both iOS 9.2.1 and iOS 9.3. The hacker has told his Twitter followers that he will not be releasing the tools to the public.

HP Wants Everyone to Have Access to Virtual Reality with Chromebooks

HP plans to offer a virtual reality experience to even the most budget-conscious consumers. To do this, HP plans to deliver a web-based virtual reality experience through the affordable Chromebook laptops.

Nokia Might Build its First Phone in Years

Nokia might be preparing to release its first smartphone in years. Nokia has been out of the smartphone game for quite a while, but according to rumors they are ready to get back into the market with a new device.

Facebook Introduces Sports Stadium to Help Fans Discuss, Interact

Facebook is gearing up for the 50th Super Bowl with a brand new way to interact with the game. Late Wednesday night, Facebook announced the new Sports Stadium feature that will give sports fans information and statistics, a venue to discuss with each other sports fans and a chance to read commentary from sports journalists covering the games.

Amazon Wants to Deliver Packages by Drone Within 30 Minutes

The packages will have to be 5 pounds or less. Amazon says that they want to be able to deliver packages by drone to customers within 30 minutes of the order being placed.

MetroPCS Slashes Prices, Targets Sprint Customers

Wireless customers will be happy to know all the carriers are finding new ways to lower their prices. MetroPCS now has a deal they are calling "The Biggest Offer in Sprint's History," and are trying to convince Sprint customers to switch.

HTC to Build Both New Google Nexus Phones?

Google might allow one company to make its next two Nexus smartphones. It will be several months before the phones are announced, but HTC might already be working on them.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Camera Could Drop to 12MP

The camera will have less megapixels, but still be powerful. The camera on the new Galaxy S7 could be downgraded to 12 megapixels, according to online leaks of the phone's specifications.

Apple iPhone 7 Code Suggests Headphone Jack Elimination

Apple might remove the traditional 3.5mm headphone jack Newly released source code for the upcoming iOS 9. 3, which will be used on the iPhone 7, suggests the company will move forward with rumored plans to eliminate the traditional headphone jack on the next device in the popular smartphone series.

Donald Trump's Plan for Apple to Make iPhones in US Could Increase Prices

Donald Trump wants Apple to build its products in the United States rather than China. If Apple does listen to Trump's request, products like the iPhone could increase greatly in price.
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