Candy Crush Saga is the biggest game on the market. What makes it so popular, and how did King crack the Asian markets? We’ve all gained a sweet tooth for Candy Crush Saga. I know I was taken on a journey through the sugary goodness of Candy Town, leaving a path of smashed candies and Read the full article…

In an interesting twist, BlackBerry has announced plans to release its BlackBerry Messaging service on Android and iOS. Plus: a new Q5 entry-level device. BlackBerry has been known for its exclusivity, particularly with BlackBerry Messenger, which is perhaps the messaging service that has inspired the presence-indicator and read-receipt features now common among instant messaging services. Read the full article…

China’s Forgame is making a strategic investment into Hong Kong’s Animoca, and the two firms will play each other’s complementary strengths to expand reach. Hong Kong-based game development startup Animoca has recently announced a strategic minority investment from Chinese game development firm Forgame Holdings Ltd., through the former’s holdings company, Appionics Holdings Ltd. The terms Read the full article…

transfr is a Mac and iOS application that allows local WiFi and Bluetooth transfer of photos and videos, even without an Internet connection. While the cloud is a popular means of storing and sending data, there are instance when you simply want to send files, photos and other media directly from one device to another. Read the full article…

Google has just announced the release of their previously Android-exclusive Google Now app for Apple’s iOS platform. Previously an exclusive to Google’s own Android smartphone and tablet platform, Google Now has launched on the iPhone and iPad as part of the updated Google Search App. So what is different about Google Now? Google Now is Read the full article…

Are promises meant to be broken? Do you keep your promises? PromiseUp is an iOS app that gives you incentives so you are motivated to keep your word. Promises are not always easy to keep, especially if it requires a bit of effort to fulfill or accomplish. Whether it is a promise to yourself to Read the full article…

Fashion e-commerce site ZALORA has launched its iPhone application, and offers 20 percent discount across the board as part of its launch promo. Fashion startups are on the rise in the Asia Pacific, evident with the likes of ZALORA, TheHallyu, BerryBenka, LUXA, and Lovvd, among others. Apart from web applications, mobile seems to be the Read the full article…