Video chat-capable version of Skype leaks for HTC ThunderBolt
Have an HTC ThunderBolt and a burning desire to use Skype’s video chat service? You’re in luck, because the gang over at Droid-Life have discovered a leaked …
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BlackBerry Traffic updated with predicted traffic conditions, more
Research In Motion announced on Monday that it has updated its BlackBerry Traffic navigation software to version 2.0.0.1749. The latest iteration includes the following changes: …
iPad 2 gets glasses-free 3D courtesy of researchers [video]
While devices like the EVO 3D and LG Thrill will bring 3D displays to U.S. smartphones in the near future, we have to say that …
Layar 5.0 for iPhone, Android launches with Facebook and Twitter sharing
Layar, the company behind the popular augmented reality app for the iPhone and Android smartphones, announced on Monday that Layar 5.0 is available. The latest …
First Steve Jobs authorized biography to land in 2012
The first authorized biography about Apple CEO Steve Jobs is set to launch in early 2012, publisher Simon and Schuster announced on Sunday. The book, …
Zenonia 2 for Android available free from Amazon Appstore today
Today the popular role-playing game, Zenonia 2 is available for free on the newly launched Amazon Appstore. Zenonia 2 has been a staple on our …
Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation for Xbox 360 landing on May 3rd
On Monday, gaming site Major Nelson wrote that Activision has revealed it will launch the next expansion pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops for …
Apple iOS 4.3.2 to fix Verizon iPad 2 connectivity and FaceTime issues, we go hands-on!
One of our Apple sources has just let us know that Apple’s iOS 4.3.2, due within the next week or so, will fix the issues …
Adobe intros three iPad apps, brings photoshop functionality to tablets [video]
Adobe on Monday unveiled the latest version of its Creative Suite software, version 5.5, which includes a new SDK for building smartphone and tablet applications …
Apple's AirPlay private key discovered, revealed
It looks as though software developer James Laird has opened Pandora’s box for Apple’s AirPlay music streaming system. Frustrated by the fact that an AirPort …
CyanogenMod 7.0 final released for plethora of Android handsets
Maybe your Android handset hasn’t been bless with an official build of Gingerbread just yet, or maybe your device’s iteration of Google’s latest mobile operating system …
Harbor Master updated with Game Center support, rewind option
Imangi Studios’ popular Harbor Master game for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad has been updated with a couple of noteworthy features. Harbor Master version …
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 now $4.99 in honor of Masters
If you’re throwing your chips at the TV wondering why Tiger can’t break into the top five during this year’s Master’s Tournament, then pick up …
YouTube announces YouTube Live; live streaming video service currently in beta
Google’s YouTube on Friday announced that it is rolling out its new YouTube Live beta platform located at http://www.youtube.com/live. YouTube will use the channel to …
Nokia: Symbian is no longer open source
Nokia recently said that its Symbian operating system is no longer open source. The Finnish firm is continuing to provide source code to Japanese OEMs …
ESPN outs WatchESPN app for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch
ESPN has announced that its new WatchESPN application is now available for iOS devices including the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. The free app provides …
Atari’s ‘Greatest Hits’ delivers arcade experience on iOS devices
Stop dusting off your old Atari 2600 and get to the iTunes App Store, stat. Atari Interactive on Thursday announced the release of its Greatest Hits …
Angry Birds Rio flies to webOS devices
HP announced today that the latest installation in the Angry Birds franchise, Angry Birds Rio, is now available for download from the webOS App Catalog. …
Google’s Andy Rubin says Android is still open
Last week reports surfaced claiming that Google was clamping down on what its Android partners could and could not tweak in newer versions of the …
Android to grab nearly 50% of global smartphone market by end of 2012
According to a new research report issued by Gartner on Thursday, Android smartphones will account for 49.2% of the smartphone market by the end of …
Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1 set to launch next week
On Wednesday Microsoft confirmed with enthusiast blog LoopinSight that it will launch Service Pack 1 for Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 next week. The update will …
Best-selling iOS developer: 5% of users make in-app purchases
Tap Tap Tap recently announced that it has sold 2 million copies of its popular “Camera+” iPhone photography application. In a blog post, Tap Tap …
Sprint site states HTC EVO View 4G will launch with Honeycomb [updated]
What do we have here? It looks like our friend, the HTC EVO View 4G, is being marketed with Google’s tablet-specific, Honeycomb (Android 3.0) operating …
FTC may investigate Google in antitrust case
Google’s plan to acquire ITA Software may result in an antitrust probe by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), two sources speaking to Bloomberg said …
Fring testing group video chat on Android and iOS [video]
Fring, the makers of the self-titled, cross-platform, mobile voice and video chat client, are beginning to dabble in group video chat. In a recent YouTube video, …
MLB.com CEO: Android users less likely to buy, more likely to pirate apps
The Android user is less likely to buy applications. Those were the words of MLB.com‘s chief executive officer, Bob Bowman. In a recent interview, Bowman …
T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide gets Android 2.2 Froyo update
T-Mobile and HTC have finally released the anticipated Android 2.2 (Froyo) update for the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide. The update adds support for placing free …
Google Maps 5.3 for Android released, now with location dashboard
Recently, Google announced an update to its Maps application for Android. Bearing version number 5.3, the update brings new location features that target Latitude an …
Facebook updates iOS client, allows you to ax friends directly from iDevice
Earlier today, Facebook released an update to its iOS client bearing version number 3.4. The new bits add a map view to Places check-ins, an …
Mozilla reveals Firefox plugins that slow down performance the most
Web browsers always look to strike a balance between speed and functionality, but not enough focus on the former can easily spoil a user’s experience. …
