In a somewhat surprising twist, Apple approved a BitTorrent app called IS Drive. The application is actually envisioned as a tool for managing ImageShack‘s torrent download service, but can also be used to sing along other torrent sites such as IsoHunt and Mininova. Needless to say, it’s yet another proof of the changing climate at…
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Samsung Galaxy S coming to NTT DoCoMo in October, Galaxy Tab in March in Japan
Although Samsung has released its Galaxy S smartphone in quite a few countries, Japan is not one of them. I’m not sure why that’s the case, but what do I know – I would expect that the ever hi-tech people of Japan dig Android and high-end smartphones such as the Galaxy S. Anyway, we just…
Appcelerator, FortiusOne team-up to launch the first mobile location analytics platform
Appcelerator is teaming-up with location analysis software provider FortiusOne to launch the first location-based analytics platform for mobile applications. The new Titanium+Geo platform will allow enterprises, marketers and retailers to “better understand where, when and how mobile applications are being used.” In other words, companies will be able to measure the impact of location-enabled mobile…
PBS NewsHour’s iPhone app rocks HD video, customizable news feeds
PBS NewsHour is joining pretty much the rest of the media to launch its iPhone app. There are two things they want to emphasize about its iApp – HD-quality video and customizable news feeds, which provide users with easier access to the content they find most interesting, be it politics, business, arts, international news or…
Dexim unveils its iPhone 4 accessories
iDevice accessory maker Dexim unveiled its first product line for the iPhone 4. Without further ado, here’s what they got: Supercharged Leather Power Case ($79.90) – which doubles as both a protective leather case and portable power solution that extends talk time up to 8 hours, video/game time up to 15 hours, or audio playing…
ABBYY Business Card Reader 3.0 for iPhone goes beyond business card scanning
Popular business card reading app for the iPhone, ABBYY Business Card Reader, is now in version 3.0, updated with features that go beyond the classic “capture data from business cards and save it to the address book” functionality. Here’s the trick – ABBYY Business Card Reader 3.0 will not only perform its basic task, but…
Verizon Wireless launches mobile phone Trade-In Program
Verizon Wireless launched the Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program, allowing folks from any mobile operator to get value from no-longer-used wireless devices while help the environment at the same time. Here’s how it works: You submit your device for appraisal. If you like the price (which is, let’s face it, usually below the real market value)…
GameFly’s GameCenter for iOS v1.2.7 adds iPad support, full-screen HD videos and more
GameFly announced that its GameCenter for iOS app has been once again updated and now perfectly sings along the iPad. Additionally, it is said that GameCenter v1.2.7 packs more than 8,000 titles for all current gaming consoles and handhelds, plus the hottest iPhone and iPad games. Then there’s improved search and browsing by genres, categories…
Leap Wireless and Pocket Communications JV is a done deal; Set to provide Cricket mobile services in the South Texas region
On the heels of the original announcement from February 23rd, Leap Wireless and Pocket Communications announced they have formed a Leap-controlled and managed joint venture that provides mobile communications services through Leap’s Cricket brand to customers in the South Texas region. From San Antonio to Laredo and in the Rio Grande Valley, there are more…
New GeoSMS standard makes sharing your location with friends brain dead simple
According to the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology the sentence “Where are you?” is the most commonly sent text message. I’ve got no problems believing that. They thought to themselves then, what’s the easiest way to get people to share their location? There are services like Gowalla or Foursquare that turn your location into a…