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Google Sites get Automatic Mobile Rendering

Everyone is talking about the mobile revolution, but today Google announced the next step in it.  All of Google Sites properties are now receiving automatic mobile rendering.  The new update is compatible with iOS 3.0+ and Android 2.2+ devices.  According to Google's announcement: By going to General settings under More actions > Manage site and clicking on Automatically adjust site

The Tablet Influence

I’ve had my Nook Color Android-powered e-reader for a few weeks, long enough to really get a feel for not only the e-reader experience but a bit of a tablet experience as well.

Competition Time – G Data AntiVirus 2012

G Data have kindly supplied a copy of their AntiVirus 2012 to give away to Geek News Central's loyal UK members. I reviewed the next product up in the range, InternetSecurity 2012, a couple of weeks ago and was quietly impressed. AntiVirus 2012 comes with antivirus (obviously) plus phishing, spyware and rootkit protection for a year on the PC and

Windows Phone 7 Data Usage Rising

Mobile data usage has been rising for quite some time now.  But, with the release of the latest Nielsen report on cell phones, there's some interesting data.  The fastest rise is Windows Phone 7, which has shot up 89% since it's launch.  As of the November launch (4th Quarter 2010) data usage was at 149 MB, but now, as of

Make Free Google Voice Calls from your Android

If you are someone who frequently runs short on your monthly calling minutes then a way to make calls without using ANY minutes would be quite a welcome discovery.  Thankfully there is just such an app for Android customers. An app called GrooVe IP is available in the market for $3.99.  It works with your phone's Wi-Fi or 3G /

G Data MobileSecurity for Android

Continuing the battle with the bad guys, G Data has released its MobileSecurity product for Android smartphones and tablets. MobileSecurity is designed to protect the data on phone from viruses, malware and spyware. Apps have to gain authorisation from the user before the app can make calls, send text messages or transfer data. Other features include app blacklisting and app

Barnes & Noble Nook Color e-Reader

Over this past weekend I ended up purchasing a $250 dollar Barnes & Noble “Nook Color” e-reader from a Best Buy store. It has a very bright, clear 7” diagonally measured widescreen capacitive glass touch screen display. Barnes & Noble ships the Nook Color with a specialized, tightly locked-down version of Android that promotes access to the Barnes & Noble