Author: Ammar Akhtar

I have always been very fortunate when it comes to trying new gadgets or new technology. I have had hands-on access to smartphones and phablets with styluses (nobody knew they will actually be a phablet one day). In 2003-2004 the company that I was working for provided me with a Palm Tungsten W. It was great device with a stylus and had a great USB cradle to charge on and was also used as a USB sync device with the PC to sync new data into the palm like latest news and stuff. The phone had a pocket news app…

Dubai is becoming more and more tech-savvy by the day. While we cannot seem to live our lives without hearing rumours about the place we live. But how wonderful would it be if we could actually confirm if a particular rumour is true or not? Well, not to shy away from using innovative ways to solve people’s problem, the Dubai Municipality is all set to put your worries to rest. They have set up a Whatsapp number to interact with residents and enlighten them on which rumours are true and which are false. All you have to do is send…

We use gadgets for pretty much everything in our lives. Whether it is to set up appointments, give us directions to a particular place, or even provide us home security, gadgets have taken over our lives. While gadgets are usually branded ‘unnecessary’ for children, this small and useful gadget will help you raise responsible children rather than having them addicted to it. Raise responsible children, eh? Yes. Presenting the Octopus watch. Great! Another smartwatch? That’s where you are wrong. The Octopus smartwatch is a simple task-manager that will help you assign tasks to your kids so they can finish them.…

We all remember Facebook Messenger’s basketball mini-game that created quite a competitive environment among friends. Well, keeping that spirit up is Facebook Messenger’s newest Football game. It’s quite simple to access it. All you have to do is send a Football emoji to your friend in Messenger and then tap the Football to start playing. But since it’s football, don’t expect a goal-post and a goalie blocking your goals. This is slightly tougher than the Basketball game. You need to show your kicking skills in this game by making sure that the ball does not touch the ground. Try it.…

The most exciting thing about Apple’s announcements at the WWDC 2016 was the changes that iOS 10 was going to bring to iOS users! So, without further ado, let us jump in! iOS 10 comes with 10 different features and is all set to cast its spell upon us. Messages iMessages is getting an overhaul, with the highlight of it being that it is now open for developers. For us regular users, iMessages will now come with a rich-link feature that basically gives you a preview of any link that you get. The emoji drawer in iMessage is also getting…

Looks like Apple is all set to turnaround its ‘boring’ year. Almost all of us were tired of Apple recycling its ideas and were hoping for some innovation that will give Apple device users much reason to cheer. And with the announcements made at Apple’s WWDC 2016, Apple users are happy and excited again! The keynote began with a moment of silence for the victims of the Orlando shooting and then delved into specifics. The ‘key’ point at Apple’s keynote was the introduction of iOS 10 to its users. You can read all about iOS 10 right here! Coming back…

One of the main reasons we share and update our life details on Facebook is that we get a lot of comments from friends and loved ones. While so far, we have been satisfied with picture comments and cute stickers, now we can actually post a video comment in Facebook! A picture says a thousand words but what about 100s of pictures? According to Facebook’s announcement, users will soon be able to post a video as a comment in order to express more effectively. The ability to comment using videos was coded and perfected at Facebook’s 50th Hackathon, where all…

We are entirely dependent on our earphones for many reasons; the main reason being that we love listening to music as we work. However, there are many issues we face with earphones: they get tangled “on their own” or they keep falling off when we move around, doing our work or you have the hassle of carrying your phone or music player wherever you go! What wouldn’t we give to have a pair of wireless earphones that are independent from our phones and saves us all the trouble? Presenting, The Dash – smart earphones for the smart generation! Smart earphones,…

We all have been a part of the whole iPhone vs Android debate and have strongly stuck to our side. While both the operating systems have its own advantages and disadvantages, the debate still continues as to which is better. But what if I told you that you could have the best of both worlds? That’s right you can convert your iPhone into Android! Convert your iPhone into Android? But how? All you need is the Tendigi phone case that helps you convert your iPhone into Android. And how does it work? The Tendigi case has an Android development board…

When Apple came up with Live Photos, we were all super excited; especially the Harry Potter geeks among us (myself included). The idea of creating a gif image with our iPhones opened up many avenues of creativity. We all planned on utilizing the Live Photo feature to its fullest. Except, that did not go quite as planned. Although people wanted to experiment with Live Photos, they ended up taking photos that were not ‘share-worthy.’ Well, Google is here to ‘save’ the idea of Live Photos with its new iPhone app! The app is called Motion Stills and it helps correct…