“Draw Something” Usage on a Downward Trend

Source: Business Insider, via The Atlantic

Just over a month ago, reports claimed that Draw Something was the most popular mobile game in the world. But in the world where new apps are introduced every week, it seems the latest Zynga acquisition is losing steam quickly.

Using a third-party chart maker, Business Insider checks in on the number of people actively using Draw Something and notices a worrisome downward trend. As of May 1, the average number of active users per day is at 10.2 million, lower than when when Zynga acquired the game. Meanwhile, monthly average users–those who play occasionally, but not all the time–remain steady, but it is declining slowly settling at 35.3 million users as of May Day.

Although the AppData client tracks users via Facebook logins, which Draw Something does not require, Business Insider claims it is a “pretty good directional measurement.”

“Like most one-hit wonders, fans got bored and moved on,” wrote Dashiell Bennett for The Atlantic, which reported the so-called “decline and fall” of the app.

It is interesting to note that Draw Something’s popularity peaked as soon as Zynga bought the game and the employees of the game’s former company OMGPOP for $200 million. While it is easy to compare the game’s popularity to Angry Birds, the latter’s upgradeable levels and expanding challenges keeps it on top of the apps charts for over a year, while Draw Something collapsed as soon as it peaked.

And if Zynga does not act quickly, it may be left holding the bag.

Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover For iPad

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With the Apple iPad becoming a popular device that more and more people use for various reasons, they begin to garner a more valuable part of daily life. And by becoming even more valuable and necessary, iPads need to be well protected. The new Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover not only does that, but also provides a wireless keyboard with it.

The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the Apple iPad is a super thin screen cover that doubles as a wireless keyboard for the Apple iPad. It is made out of ultrathin aluminum to provide added protection to your iPad’s display screen, especially when moving around. But this cover also comes with a Bluetooth wireless keyboard that can be used along with the tablet.

The protective cover attaches to the iPad with a secure magnetic clip. It also turns off the tablet automatically when closed and open it when opened. The design makes it an ideal addition for your iPad, for some added protection if not for the added wireless keyboard. The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover is now available at Logitech for US$100.

Samsung Series 9 Ultrabooks to Receive Ivy Bridge Upgrades

A listing on Samsung’s UK website reveals that its highly-acclaimed Series 9 ultrabooks will be upgraded with Intel’s Ivy Bridge microarchitecture. The upcoming 15-inch laptop, with its 1600 x 900 resolution screen, will feature an 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 3317U processor, which will work alongside an improved HD 4000 graphics card and a HM75 Express chipset. The laptop will also get an RAM bump from 4GB to 8GB, while its solid-state drive will remain at 128GB.

Reviews have been all praises for this ultrabook series, even with its yesteryear’s chipsets. Imagine how the laptops will fare with improved hardware, all while maintaining its slim profile and roomy screen.

No word on the availability and pricing of the improved Samsung Series 9 Ultrabook. However, judging by its current model expect a price range of $1,400 to $1,500.

Source: Samsung UK, via PC World