ACCAN Zaps ‘Freemium’ Game Apps
Freemium game apps are the bane of parents and careless gamers everywhere — what seems to be “free” can quickly rack up a sizable bill through in-app transactions for additional items and content. It’s an insidious practice, especially in games aimed at young kids, and ACCAN wants to put a stop to it.
Ask LH: Which Smartphone Should I Buy?
Dear Lifehacker, I’m still using a dumbphone — I love it because if it’s dropped/lost/cracked/whatever then ‘meh’. I love not having to react like my heart’s been cut out of my chest, as my friends do when their ‘precious’ is harmed or lost. But am I going to eventually be left behind if I don’t keep up? More bluntly: Will I become my parents?
Paranoid Android Brings Chat Head-Style Multitasking To Nexus Devices
Android (rooted): Facebook’s Chat Heads inspired the developers behind the popular Paranoid Android ROM to copy the system for a universal multitasking method called Halo. Now, it’s available for download on Nexus devices.
Planhacker: Australian Contract Phone Plans
Buying on contract is the most common way to acquire a new phone, but not all contract plans are created equal. Our contract changeover series continues as we round up and compare all the consumer contract phone plans currently on offer in Australia.
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