GameFly, which is U.S.’ largest video game rental subscription service, released an updated version of its GameCenter app for Android. There are two major feature upgrades included in this release – ability to manage queue from the app (so called GameQ) and support for hi-res devices (i.e. with WVGA screens). In addition, we’re hearing there…
Archives for 2010
EA: We’re going Android, big time!
EA has finally figured it out – there’s money to be made from the Android smartphone users. Speaking at the Deutsche Bank 2010 Technology Conference, Eric Brown (the gaming giant’s CFO) praised Google’s mobile platform. He said: “There’s a lot to happen in the future in Android, and we’re trying to position our mobile business…
India to lift MVNO ban for struggling operators?
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is reportedly considering to allow MVNOs in the country to avoid buying back spectrum from up to eight cash-strapped operators which were awarded licenses two years ago. The idea is to allow some of the companies to work as wholesale operators and eventually rent their network to other brands that…
Verizon teases LTE 4G network
Verizon Wireless has just thrown up a teaser site about its upcoming 4G network based on Long-Term Evolution and we’re not too far away from some blazing fast mobile data speeds, folks. The teaser site doesn’t say much about Verizon’s LTE 4G network launch plans but we already know a lot about this. It’s safe…
Fruit Ninja 1.4 Update Allows for Game Center Online Multiplayer Games
One of the big selling points Apple promised with Game Center when it released was the ability to play online multiplayer games either against our friends or anyone else through matchmaking. Game Center has been available through the iOS 4.1 update for 2 weeks now, but game developers are still playing catch up supporting all…
Deal alert: Splashtop remote desktop iPad app for 99 cents
It’s Friday, so I thought I’d share a cool deal I’ve found for the Splashtop app for the Apple iPad. The remote desktop app is now just 99 cents for the weekend, which is a steep drop from the $6 it normally runs. The Apple iPad app is made by DeviceVM and it essentially turns…
Justin.tv for iPhone Updated with Live Video Broadcasting
Justin.tv’s iPhone application had previously just been for watching live broadcasts, but it has been updated to allow broadcasting via mobile as well, complete with front-facing camera and flash support. Version 2.0 lets you share broadcasts on Twitter and Facebook, and have two-way chat with your audience. Of course, when it comes to video streaming…
Android users like ribs, iPhone users like chicken
Stop the presses! The fanboy wars are about to get really ugly because a new, super-important survey from coupons.com said Android owners prefer pork ribs while Apple iPhone owners prefer chicken. The company examined its mobile coupon usage from the different platforms and came up with some staggering results. Did you know that women’s body…
SEGA Releases New Sonic 4 ‘Lost Labyrinth’ Trailer; Releasing on iPhone Fall 2010
When I heard SEGA was pushing back the release of Sonic The Hedgehog 4 to the latter part of this year, I was definitely bummed just like most Sonic fans were. Judging by the latest trailer SEGA has released, it looks like the game is going to be well worth the wait. The trailer is…
Poll: Samsung Galaxy Tab or Apple iPad, Which Would You Choose?
Last night, Samsung made the Galaxy Tab official and told us that it would be available from all four major carriers in the U.S. The 7-inch display tablet computer features Android 2.2, or Froyo, and has a custom UI made by Samsung, which makes the experience feel pretty similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy…