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The latest version of the Sports Illustrated Apple iPad app only works in landscape mode and the publisher isn’t very happy with how Apple allows users to sell content. The SI app had previously rotated depending on how you wanted to hold the tablet. The switch to horizontal is twofold: the company is able to…
Everyone and their grandma has an Android tablet in the works, so it makes sense that HTC will make a bid to capture some of the tablet market. New rumors have HTC placing tablet build orders through Taiwan-based Pegatron, with speculated specs that will have even the geekiest of geeks salivating for a taste. On…
When we think “Apple iPad” or “iPhone,” the first thing that pops into our minds most definitely has nothing to do with the German-made cars from BMW. But, that may all soon change, as BMW is preparing to unveil a couple of new iPad and iPhone accessories at the Paris motorshow next month. The Bavarian…
Google quietly announced that it will be bringing some improvements to the mobile version of its Google Docs word processing service for the Apple iPad and the Android platforms. Google Docs has been available on mobile platforms for quite a while and you can even edit these documents while you’re on the go. There are…
Ansca Mobile launched the upgraded Corona SDK and Corona Game Edition toolkits for mobile app and game development. The main new thing is the addition of cross-platform capabilities, allowing developers to build apps for iOS and Android devices from the same set of code. As part of this implementation, Corona SDK will automatically scale graphics…
If you still haven’t found the right case for your iPhone 4, maybe one of three new case-mate’s products could be for you. Here’s what the famous accessory maker has prepared for us: Pop! – which is apparently inspired by the glossy paint finishes of classic cars. It’s an all over protection case that is…
Intuit and Nokia are teaming up to develop and deliver mobile and web-based marketing service for small businesses around the world. The official pitch goes like this (from the press release): Addressing one of the leading concerns for the world’s estimated 500 million small businesses, the new service will be designed to help them get…
After updating its Android app, cloud-based music service Thumbplay is bringing the offline music caching capability to the iPhone users, allowing users to access selected playlists and albums even without a connection. In addition, this release brings a new “swipe motion” song interface for browsing and discovering new music. Moreover, there’s the iOS 4 support…
If the HTC Lexikon rings a bell, it’s probably because we first caught whiff of the device last month. Just a quick recap: It has a 5MP camera, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage, a 3.8-inch display, a physical QWERTY keyboard and an 800MHz Snapdragon processor – or the very sexy MSM7630 (which is…
A year after the successful 2010 edition, Gameloft is announcing Real Football 2011 with more teams, better graphics and improved gameplay. Developed using motion capture technology, the upcoming title is touted as the “most realistic football simulation” that support iPhone 4’s Retina display to “showcase more detailed graphics.” The game includes 350 teams, offers 14…