New screenshots of Samsung Galaxy S IV confirm Smart Scroll and Smart Pause features

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

A natural evolution of the Smart Stay eye-tracking feature from the Samsung Galaxy S III, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S IV will allow users to Smart Scroll and Smart Pause content on the phone with their eyes. A series of leaked screenshots courtesy of SamMobile shows the setting screens for these features. From what we can see, this looks like a well-realized set of functions that are beyond experimental. It will remain to be seen how well these features actually work. 

Source: SamMobile

Review: Haze weather app for iOS

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

There's a movement towards inventive, simple and minimalist smartphone apps that defy established user interface conventions. The Haze app for the iPhone and iPod Touch embodies this innovative approach.

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Rogers offering the 16GB iPhone 5 on sale for $99.99

Rogers is discounting the iPhone 5 16GB. Starting today and until March 18, customers can grab a 16GB iPhone 5 for $99.99 with a 3-yr FLEXtab agreement on select plans. Hit jump for the details.

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White House backs celfone unlocking petition, sets welcome precedent

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A petition in the US to Make Unlocking Cell Phones Legal is getting the support of the Obama government.

A report from VentureBeat notes that "R. David Edelman of the White House staff has responded, saying that “the White House agrees with the 114,000-plus of you who believe that consumers should be able to unlock their cellphones without risking criminal or other penalties” and that “all consumers deserve that flexibility.”

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