Smartphone dating apps are soaring in popularity, not because they offer users an easy way to meet others looking for love, but because they replicate "real world" dating experiences better than traditional online dating sites, psychologists have claimed.
Apps like Tinder and Grindr allow people to scroll through pictures of users in nearby locations, and then chat with people who "like" their profile pictures.
Others are much more direct. Bang with Friends (BWF) allows users to identify which of their Facebook friends they would like to be more than friends with. If both parties feel the same way, BWF notifies them. BWF was pulled from Apple's app store, but that hasn't stopped it from creating 200,000 pairings since its January launch. Colin Hodge, BWF's boss, admits he came up with the concept while "a bit tipsy".
These apps are based more on a person's first impression of other users' physical appearance, which is often more instinctive and mirrors people's real-life impulses much better than traditional online dating sites like Match.com, e-Harmony and Plenty of Fish.
Online dating sites often ask people to create detailed profiles stating their preferences in a perfect partner to help match them with potentially compatible dates.
But psychologists say mobile dating is a much more social experience that can lead to more "serendipitous" meetings. Psychologists argued this may be more romantic than being matched to a partner by a dating website algorithm. But it's not clear how many people using mobile dating apps are looking for true love.
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, professor of psychology at University College London, told The Times: "[Using a dating website] is almost like booking a holiday or a job application, as you try to customise your partners. Mobile dating – and Tinder is a good example – is different. It is more linked to impulse and emotions and focuses on attractiveness and looks, which is more realistic, even if it is a bit more lazy. It replicates the traditional version of dating more closely than Match.com or eHarmony as it allows for more serendipity."
Graham Jones, an internet psychologist said: "Mobile dating apps are a more sociable activity that you can use with friends down the pub rather than sitting at home on your laptop on a dating website."
Five digital dating tips (Source: PC Mag)
Search for your date on Google and Facebook to get a feel for his or her personality and history.
Do not be shy about ordering a background check on someone before meeting.
Remember that sarcasm does not translate well in written text.
Keep your expectations low. Online sparks do not always mean real-life fireworks.
Don't visit online dating sites while drunk or otherwise not fully in control of your faculties.
Samsung's 2012 flagship smartphones, Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S3 will reportedly get Android 4.4 KitKat by this month.
Last month, it was rumoured that Samsung was testing the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the second generation Galaxy Note. GFXBench posted a listing of the South Korean variant of Galaxy Note 2 bearing the model number SHV-E250. The data in the listing suggested that Android 4.4.2 for the Note 2 was noted in the OS section.
As for the Galaxy S3, it was earlier rumoured that the smartphone would not receive the Android KitKat upgrade as it had a 1GB RAM, whereas the Android 4.4.2 was heavily optimised to run smoothly on smartphones having only 512MB RAM.
But if the latest report is to be believed these two aforementioned smartphones of Samsung will receive the KitKat upgrade soon.
According to Gforgames, a certain Samsung customer from Korea managed to get in touch with Samsung's support line. When asked about the KitKat update for Galaxy S3 as well as Galaxy Note 2, he was informed that Samsung was expected to release Android 4.4 for Galaxy Note 2 in the middle of this month.
This is contrary to the previous report, which claimed that the KitKat update was almost ready and Samsung would reportedly be sending it to the carrier for certification soon. The update is expected to come sometime at the end of this month.
Besides, the Samsung representative mentioned that the Galaxy S3 would receive the KitKat upgrade sometime either at the end of this month or, in early May.
It should be noted that these KitKat release time frames for Note 2 and Galaxy S3 are only for South Korea. But if these devices receive the Android 4.4 update around April and May in South Korea, the global roll-out of the update should not be far behind.
Apple fans are looking forward to a potentially thinner phone or bigger screen, but there may be another less-than-thrilling update to the so-called "iPhone 6": a price increase.
According to Jeffries analyst Peter Misek, the next iPhone may even come with a heftier price tag. In a company research report sent to The Huffington Post, Misek states: "Our checks indicate Apple has started negotiating with carriers on a $100 iPhone 6 price increase. The initial response has been no, but there seems to be an admission that there is no other game-changing device this year."
Now, as Cult of Mac points out, Misek doesn't exactly have a stellar track recordwhen it comes to Apple rumors, so take this with a healthy grain of salt. He has gotten a few right (like the name of the iPhone 4S when everyone else thought it would be the iPhone 5), but he's definitely missed the boat a few times as well (he's been predicting an Apple HDTV for years -- still no sign of that).
In a time when Apple is struggling to innovate, a price increase may seem like the worst possible idea for the already expensive iPhone, but as Business Insider points out, it may not be that strange if Apple does release a 5.5-inch version of the iPhone. "Phablets" like the 6-inch Galaxy Note 3 already sell for $100 more than their smaller counterparts.
Misek's report claims that with no other hot-ticket phones set to be released this year, carriers might be willing to let Apple get away with a price hike on its next device.
Misek also suggests that even a smaller price increase of $50 on the new iPhonewould be worth it for Apple.
But with a healthy crop of solid Android options available for far less, it's debatable whether people would pay for a more expensive device from Apple. Time -- and paychecks -- will tell how much people really want to upgrade to the next model.
We’ve scoured the interweb to round-up the latest & greatest in iPhone gadgetry. No, you want find your grandma’s docking station or a lame battery kit here — only the most unique and random iPhone accessories made the cut in hopes of eliciting ooos and ahhhhs from your iPhone-hopeful-friends.
1. iPhone Projector
The QingBar MP101, from Honlai Technology, Inc. , is a projector for your iPhone. Plug your iPhone into the top-loading port and watch screen-display at a whopping 37 inches at 640:480 resolution. The QingBar MP101 will also charge your iPhone, and includes embedded stero speakers.
2. iPhone Decals
So maybe you want to customize the look of your new hardware, but can’t afford or don’t want to go the ColorWare route. Totally understandable.
But if that’s the case, you should try out some of the super-colorful, extra-glossy, hi-resolution skins from DecalGirl. You can find 1st generation stickies HERE, and 3G variations HERE. It’s hard to go wrong at 7 bucks a pop, and don’t forget to add Screen Armor protectors (in glossy or matte) to round-out the customization.
3. iPhone Camera Telescope
Sure, the iPhone’s onboard camera has been widely criticized for being. . . well. . . pretty poor quality. But now with a sweet mini-telescope attachment from ThinkGeek you can look like a professional voyeur! Your newly tricked out iPhone will have 6x zoom, manual focus, 6 x 18 lens, and a 9 degree field of view — all for under twenty dollars (though the picture quality leaves much to be desired — see below).
Sorry snazzy 3G users, the iPhone Camera Telescope only works on 1st gen models.
4. iPhone Stylus
You might have caught our report on this little gizmo earlier this week . If you haven’t, first off, shame on you. Second, here’s a brief run-down to get you up to speed:
Reproduces “capacitive touch” technology to emulate the electron flow of human skin.
Stylus has a spring-loaded tip for touching, tapping and dragging.
The back portion of the stylus has a hidden SIM eject tool.
Available in black or silver for $14.99 from ThinkGeek.
5. iPhone Alarm Clock
SDI Technologies’ rendition of the alarm clock, done-up the iPhone way, amounts to a complete series of options. From the iP14 with remote control (L-shaped) to the iP51 2.1 Micro System with Sub, they’ve got all your wake up needs covered in style.
There may be situations when you feel bad or unlucky just because you don’t have a Wi-Fi connection and you need to install your favorite Cydia apps on your iPhone. I have also gone through this condition and I found the best solution for it. Yes, you can install Cydia apps without a WiFi connection and here you will find the ways of doing so. I am explaining two different ways for get Cydia apps on your device without Wi-Fi here.
Using iGopher App
Using Cyder App
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1.) Using iGopher App (also called Gopher):
The iGopher is a free application for Windows by which you can install third-party apps on your iPhone by connecting your iPhone to computer using USB cable.
Before proceeding further you have to make sure to meet following requirements:
After adding apps, click on the download button from the bottom of the window.
Now click on the Synchronization button.
Now click on the Green arrow to copy the apps to iPhone from computer.
After copying all the apps reboot your iPhone.
Open the iPhone and enjoy the apps you downloaded.
Please don’t forget to share your experience of downloading Cydia apps without using WiFi connection and also comment which one is better so that other users can choose the best one. You can also comment here if you face any problem while following the steps given here.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Available Globally: First Day Sales Twice More than Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S5 is now available across the globe.Samsung
Samsung's new Galaxy smartphone along with Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fir went on sale in 125 countries across the world including US, Europe, Middle East, Latin America and most of the Asian market. The sales record for the Galaxy S5 is considerably higher than its predecessor.
Samsung confirmed the global availability of Galaxy S5 and the wearable devices in 125 countries on 11 of this month. As per the first day sales, the fifth generation Galaxy S smartphone beat the launch day sales of Galaxy S4.
Besides, in some countries sales of the Galaxy S5 doubled the amount of sales Galaxy S4 made on the first day of its release. Samsung said that it has received orders for millions of Galaxy S5 units and the market is not yet saturated, notes PhoneArena.
A few of the key differences between Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S4 is the fingerprint scanner, the heart rate monitor, high resolution rear camera, the IP67 certification for water and dust resistance and the powerful Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor, which replaces the Snapdragon 600 of the Galaxy S4.
As for the Galaxy S4's sales, the fourth generation Galaxy S smartphone sold 10 million units in less than one a month. Its predecessor, the Galaxy S3 reportedly took 50 days to accomplish the similar sales record. When it comes to the Galaxy S2, the handset took five months to reach 10 million sales, whereas the Galaxy S reached 10 million after seven months.
Check out all the best new iOS 7 jailbreak tweaks to release March 26 - April 5, 2014 including Auxo 2, Message Box, and Anytones (Photo:Cydia)
Happy Monday iOS 7 jailbreak tweak fans! I got a bit behind in my jailbreak tweak reviews this week but boy were there some amazing new tweaks to release this week on Cydia jailbreak app store! With everything from multitasking tweaks to customizing and gesture enhancing there were several amazing new additions to the best jailbreak tweaks of 2014 list here. Without any further ado, I'll let you get to discovering all the tweaks released March 26, 2014 - April 5, 2014 listed below. Enjoy!
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Best iOS 7 Jailbreak Tweaks 2014: Check Out The Latest New Cydia App Store Arrivals March 26 - April 5, 2014
Auxo 2 is an exciting new iOS 7 jailbreak tweak to arrive in the Cydia jailbreak store April 2, 2014. The tweak features powerful app switching and multitasking capabilities not seen in any other application on the official app store or in Cydia.
Auxo 2 is one iOS 7 jailbreak tweak that probably needs little fanfare as anyone who has used the earlier version knows what a powerful and beautifully designed task-switching tweak this is. However, with it's update for iOS 7 it brings with it some additional new features many of use can love. At its core, Auxo 2 is comprised of three powerful features: Multi-Center, Quick Switcher, and Hot Corners. By intuitively utilizing the bottom edge of the screen, all three functions perform synergistically with one another as well as completely stand-alone, depending on your configuration.
Multi-Center gives you the ability to slide up from the bottom middle edge of the screen to access your Multitasking display, without losing the vital functionality traditionally found only in Control Center. Here you have access to the app switcher, brightness and volume sliders, playback controls and info, toggles, AirDrop and AirPlay, as well as the quick launcher (via a swipe up from the bottom, if hidden). Multi-Center also lets you expand app previews by pulling them downward, view full-screen album art by tapping the track title (hold to open app), and even beautifully close all apps by swiping the home screen preview up! Use Minimal Display mode for a cleaner look by hiding AirDrop/AirPlay and track seeker sections (still accessible via a swipe near the top or bottom).
Quick Switcher is the fastest way to travel between your most recently used apps, in just a single input. Simply pull up from the bottom left region of the screen to access, slide your finger to the app you want to switch to, and release. All the while getting nearly full-screen app previews! If the app you want to switch to is not in your most recent six, enable Unlimited QS to allow autoscroll through all your recent apps when you reach the edge. If Multi-Center is off, slide up further to transition Quick Switcher into the traditional multitasking display.
Hot Corners let you use the bottom right and left edge regions of the screen to quickly get to your home screen or access multitasking, in one single swipe. Start sliding up from the bottom right to beautifully animate back to the home screen. If Multi-Center is off, slide up from the bottom left corner to transition into the traditional multi-tasking display. Enable Inverted Hot Corners to access multitasking from the right and the home screen from the left, instead (note: this overrides Quick Switcher).
Definitely one of the best new iOS 7 tweaks for iPhone to release this week, Auxo 2 is live on the Cydia jailbreak app store for $3.99.
HUDE by Rocco Del Priore
HUDE is a new iOS 7 jailbreak tweak to arrive in the Cydia jailbreak store which gives users the ability to customize their HUD to view song titles, artists and more when media is playing. (Photo: Cydia)
HUDE or, HUD Enhancer, is a new customizing tweak that gives users a variety of options to improve the HUD. With HUDE iOS 7 jailbreak tweak, users can view the song title, artist, and album artwork of the currently playing song in the HUD with one of two different styles.
HUDE also allows users to play or pause any song by tapping the HUD, or choose the next or previous song by swiping left or right.
HUDE is love now in the Big Boss repo on the Cydia jailbreak app store for 1.49
CamText by Sassoty & Phillip Tennen
CamText is a unique new iOS 7 jailbreak tweak on the Cydia app store that offers a camera view in the background of the text app to keep you from unexpectedly running into things! (Photo: Cydia)
CamText, a unique new iOS 7 jailbreak tweak, compatible with all iPhones running iOS 7 including latst 64 bt devices like the iPhone 5S. With this tweak users can change the Messages app background to the current camera view, so you can always see where you're walking while you type! The tweak is definitely something many of us who text on the run would probably find useful. Never again will you have to worry about not seeing where you're going while you text. No matter where you're typing, you can always be sure you stay safe and see where you're going. Cam Text is now available in the BigBoss repo on the Cydia jailbreak app store for $1.49.
Message Box (iOS 7) by Adam Bell
Wanna free your Facebook Messeenger chat heads? Adam Bells new iOS 7 jailbreak tweak Message box will do just the trick and it's free in the Cydia app store.
One of my top favorite iOS 7 jailbreak tweaks to release this week is Adam Bell's Message Box. With Message Box you can finally set your Facebook Chat Heads free! The Facebook app has Chat Heads locked down to being in-app only, this'll help fix that! Take them out of the Facebook app and do whatever you'd like. A manual chat refresh timer is configurable in settings making Facebook messaging even better than ever. The tweak is completely free of charge and available in the Cydia jailbreak store now. Download Message Box
Or for those interested in the source code, find it athttp://www.github.com/b3ll/MessageBox
AnyTones - Ringtone Maker by UnlimApps
Anytones is a ew iOS 7 jailbreak tweak that allows users to make their own ringtones. Check it out on the Cydia jailbreak app store today.
Another awesome addition to the iOS 7 jailbreak tweak family is AnyTones. AnyTones finally allows you to make your own custom ringtones, text tones, and alerts using songs in your iPhone's music library, MP3s you download, and music you record. You can adjust your ringtone length, then swipe the audio wave to select a short clip, and your ringtone is ready. AnyTones is definitely one of the best iOS 7 jailbreak tweaks to release this week and it is live now on the Cydia Jailbreak app store via the BIgBoss Repo for just $0.99 Download AnyTones here
MagicBadges by whynot
This is another new customizing iOS 7 tweak that allows you to easily change your device's badges position, size and color. You can use pictures if you like to replace default badge if you're bored with it, in the same way Zeppelin can customize Carrier Logos, or Alkaline customizes Battery Icons. MagicBadges is live now in the BogBoss repo for free on the Cydia jailbreak app store. Give it a try.
Rendarya by iMokhles
For those who love to take pictures Rendarya iOS 7 jailbreak tweak is a professional image editor through Apple's Camera & Photos Apps. Some of the features include:
Filter: Has a lot of filters that make your photos beautiful .
Adjustment : Has option let you edit the brightness as darkness of your photo.
Effect : Has a lot of effects that make your photos effectiveness.
Blur : Has options that give your photos blur effect.
Rotate : gives you the ability to rotate your photos.
Clipping : gives you the ability to crop your photos.
Resize : Has amazing resize options which let you resize your photos for what you want.
Sticker: has some beautiful stickers to put it on your photos.
Emoticon : special emotions icons to put it on your photos
Text : gives you the ability to write on your photos with cool fonts and options.
This tweak is now live in the BigBoss repo for 1.99 on the Cydia jailbreak app store.
Articon by magn2o
Articon is a new iOS 7 jailbreak tweak that converts your meda icons into a picture pf what is currently playing (Photo: Cydia)
Articon is a unique new iOS 7 jailbreak tweak that replaces your media icons with now playing artwork! Thus includes all inds of media applications including media player, Netflix and more. Articon is live now in the ModMyi repo as a paid tweak on the Cydia jailbreak app store. Download Articon here.
Ah! Ah! Ah! by Sticktron
Ah, Ah , Ah! You didn't say the magic word... one of my favorite new iOS 7 jailbreak tweaks this week (Photo: Cydia)
I had to add this to my list of favorite iOS 7 jailbreak tweaks released this week just because Jurrasic Park was such a favorite movie of mine growing up and the image of this passcode screen just akes me smile. Ah! Ah! Ah! You didn't say the magic word! Is live now on the Cydia jailbreak app store. If you want to drive crazy anyone who puts in your password incorrectly, then this iOS 7 jailbreak tweak was mae for you.
CustomCover by Charlie Hewitt
Another great customizing iOS 7 jailbreak tweaks, CustomCover allows users to create custom themes for the lock screen artwork view. Default themes include: Vinyl, Ripped, Clean, CD Case, Circle and Blank. Also includes the option to display artwork as the lockscreen wallpaper, disable background blur for the lockscreen media plugin, andhide the media controls on the lockscsreen. Custome Cover is a paid tweak in the ModMyi repo and available now via the Cydia jailbreak app store.
