Avram Piltch
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10 Worst Bloatware Apps and How to Remove Them
By Avram Piltch published
From pricey navigation services to cheesy ringtone stores, these are the worst bloatware apps on Android and Windows Phone.
Martian Notifier Smartwatch Review
By Avram Piltch published
The Martian Notifier is an affordable smartwatch that forgos gee-whiz features for straightforward alerts and a unique vibration system.
Android Wear Watches: 5 Things We Know, 5 We Don't
By Avram Piltch published
Google's new smartwatch platform is full of potential, but also shrouded in mystery as many of its key functions remain unknown. We scoured the SDK and videos to learn everything available.
6 Reasons the iPhone 6 Has Already Lost
By Avram Piltch published
Based on everything we know now, the next iPhone will be a year late and a Bitcoin short of the competition. Here's six reasons why.
Smart Vending Machine Scans Your Face to Serve Up Snacks
By Avram Piltch published
A new vending machine uses facial recognition to market products to you while allowing you to send gifts your friends can pick up at other connected machines.
5 Reasons the Galaxy S5 Beats the iPhone 5s
By Avram Piltch published
From its more capable camera to its cutting-edge fitness features, there are many reasons Samsung's latest flagship phone beats the iPhone 5s.
Lenovo's Free SHAREIt App Transfers Files Between All Your Devices via Wi-Fi Direct
By Avram Piltch published
SHAREIt, a new free app from Lenovo, lets you send files between any Android, iOS, Windows or Mac OS devices in the room over Wi-Fi direct.
Tiny Lensless Camera Uses Algorithms to Convert Light to Pictures
By Avram Piltch published
Rambus demonstrates their new almost invisible camera sensor at Mobile World Congress 2014.
Kurio Phone Hands-On: Kids Phone With Parental Controls
By Avram Piltch published
A new kid-friendly smartphone offers parents the ability to monitor their children's activities and limit their internet and messaging use.
Buzzworthy Messages: Martian Notifier Watch Alerts You With Custom Vibrations
By Avram Piltch published
The $129 Martian Notifier Watch lets you configure customized vibration patterns based on information type.
Lenovo ThinkVision 28: Stunning 4K Monitor Doubles as Android Desktop
By Avram Piltch published
What if your display had a mind or at least a processor of its own? Meet the Lenovo ThinkVision 28, a 28-inch touchscreen with an Android-powered brain all its own.
Smartwatch Face-Off: Pebble vs. Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Galaxy Gear
By Avram Piltch published
Which leading smartwatch is the best value? See if the Pebble, Sony Smartwatch 2, or Galaxy Gear takes the title of best smartwatch.
How to Save the PC Industry
By Avram Piltch published
Both business and home users still need laptop PCs. Here are six steps the PC industry should take to make its products compelling again.
How to Download and Install Windows 8.1
By Avram Piltch published
Here's a step by step tutorial on how to download Windows 8.1 and install Microsoft's latest OS on your PC.
10 Dumbest Smartphone Features
By Avram Piltch published
These are the 10 most useless smartphone features today, from dual camera mode to Apple's parallax wallpaper.
How to Transfer Camera Photos to an Android Phone
By Avram Piltch published
With the right accessories and software you can copy photos from your camera to your Android phone and have them upload automatically.
12 Worst Android Annoyances and How to Fix Them
By Avram Piltch published
Android is so flexible, there’s a solution to just about any problem. These are the 12 worst Android annoyances and solutions for each.
How to Silence Notifications on Your Android Phone
By Avram Piltch published
Here's how to stop your phone from periodically chiming or loudly moaning the word 'Droid' every time you get a notification.
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