Windows 8 build smuggled onto Web, looks familiar
A preliminary build of Microsoft’s Windows 8 desktop operating system has made its way onto the web. Available via illegal download, the software does not …
download
Amazon tells record labels to back off, Cloud Drive licensing not necessary
Record labels seem to have a hard time understanding one, simple truth: after a consumer purchases a song — be it on a CD or …
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 …
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 …
PlayStation games now available in Android Market
Ahead of the release of Sony Ericsson’s highly anticipated Xperia PLAY smartphone, Sony PlayStation games have begun appearing in Google’s Android Market. Five title’s became …
Apple seeds second build of Mac OS X Lion to developers
Late yesterday, Apple released its second, preview-build of Mac OS X Lion (10.7) to developers. The new seed carries build number 11A419 and is accompanied …
Microsoft’s ‘NoDo’ Windows Phone update still days, even weeks away
Earlier this week, Microsoft announced that its first major Windows Phone update — dubbed NoDo — is being pushed to users’ handsets. Sixteen Windows Phone …
Firefox 4 now available for download [video]
Mozilla on Tuesday made its latest Web browser available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux computers. Firefox 4 features a redesigned UI, a new …
Verizon HTC ThunderBolt unboxing
We just received our HTC ThunderBolt from Verizon Wireless and we’ve dug through the very black and red packaging to pull out a 4.3-inch 4G …
Microsoft launches Internet Explorer 9
Microsoft on Monday announced the availability of its next-generation desktop Web browser, Internet Explorer 9. “The best experience of the Web is on Windows with …
Foursquare 3.0 for Android and iOS set to launch tonight with host of new features
Via a blog post today, foursquare founder Dennis Crowley announced an updated version of his company’s software that will be available to users “late tonight.” …
iOS 4.3 to be released at 10AM today; personal hotspot supports 5 connections?
One of our sources has just let us know something pretty interesting. There has been a lot of talk surrounding Apple’s personal hotspot feature, specifically …
Apple angling for unlimited downloads of purchased music?
According to a report filed by Bloomberg, Apple is working with record labels to make music tracks purchased via its iTunes Music Store more accessible. The report, which …
HTC Merge gets rubber-stamped by FCC
It looks like the recently announced HTC Merge has been given the U.S. government’s stamp of approval. Spotted at the FCC, the HTC handset has …
Apple announces availability of iOS 4.3, March 11th
After a month long stint in beta-land, Apple’s latest iteration of iOS — version 4.3 — has been rubber-stamped and pronounced ready for public consumption. Demoing the …
Downloads of Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) for Nexus S, Nexus One provided courtesy of XDA
If we know you, and we think we do, you’re not the kind of person that wants to wait two weeks to get Gingerbread (Android …
Microsoft makes Windows 7 Service Pack 1 available to public
Looking to make your Windows 7 rig even better? Love service packs? You’re in luck! Today, Microsoft made Service Pack 1 for its Windows 7 …
Sprint: Froyo coming to the Samsung Epic 4G on February 21st
Fear not Epic 4G owners, Sprint has not forsaken thee. Via the company’s community site, Sprint has announced that the Samsung Epic 4G will be …
Google brings native Translate app to iOS
Today, Google announced the availability of a new Translate app for Apple’s iPhone. The app gives users the ability to speak to translate, listen to spoken translations, …
Here’s where the Verizon iPhone falls short
Allow us to bring you up to speed in case you missed it — Verizon Wireless just announced that it will finally begin carrying the …
Why I’m switching to the Verizon iPhone: I need a phone
Yesterday, my cohorts weighed in on the question on countless iPhone owners’ minds right now — should I ditch AT&T and buy an iPhone from …
Why I’m not switching to the Verizon iPhone: Need for speed
The image above says it all. It shows a screen capture of an actual speed test performed on an Apple iPhone 4 while connected to …
Sprint begins pushing BlackBerry 6 to Bold 9650, Curve 9330 owners
If you’re rocking the BlackBerry Bold 9650 or Curve 9330 and are on the Now Network, listen up. Sprint has begun pushing BlackBerry 6, with …
Leaked images indicate Samsung EPIC 4G getting Android 2.2 on December 26
According to an image obtained by blog Phone Arena, Sprint’s EPIC 4G handset will be receiving an over-the-air (OTA) update to Android 2.2 (Froyo) on …
Verizon Wireless branded Windows Phone 7 apps surface in Marketplace
If you’re waiting for a Windows Phone 7 device on Big Red, we have some encouraging news for you. It appears as though Verizon compatible …
Cricket adds unlimited music downloads to unlimited calling plan
Value-driven wireless provider Cricket has announced a new, unlimited mobile calling plan that has a bit of a musical twist. The new plan will offer …
RIM announces Amazon MP3 app for BlackBerry, available now
Today, RIM and Amazon.com launched Amazon MP3 for BlackBerry smartphones, giving BlackBerry smartphone users in the U.S. access to Amazon’s catalog of over 14 million …
Skype updates Symbian client for N8, C7, E5 handsets
In a brief blog post, internet communication company Skype announced an updated client for newer Symbian smartphones (formerly known as Symbian^3). The updated app will …
Google pushes Android Gingerbread 2.3 to Nexus One handsets?
If you’re feeling a little down now that the official successor to the Google Nexus One, the Nexus S, has been announced, don’t feel too …
Nokia makes Ovi Maps 3.6 beta available via Labs
Nokia has just made a new, beta version of its Ovi Maps suite available for download via the Beta Labs channel. The update, version number …
