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It’s time for the Olympics and SwiftKey prepared updates for two its most-used language packs, UK English and US English. As a non-sponsor of the big event, they’re not allowed to use the “O” word — their blog post only hints their intention was to update language packs with words that will be used during…
It was back in January when we first heard about Vizio’s Google TV box. Then in June they announced it again, hinting us the launch is imminent. And now (finally) you can pre-order your unit from Vizio’s website and expect to get it in mid-August. If you recall, the Vizio Co-Star is a cheap ticket…
We’ve seen a number of different location-based apps that show content related to your current location, usually pulling information from sites like Wikipedia. The HISTORY Channel doesn’t need third-party sources since it is the content producer itself, thus their new iPhone app, HISTORY Here, shows unique details about historical sites in your vicinity (or some…
The London 2012 Olympics kick off on Friday, June 27th and there are several ways that mobile users can keep up with the action. If you have access to a computer and live in the US, then you can watch NBC’s streaming coverage which will offer 5,500 hours of online video. You have to be…
Things just continue to get worse for Research in Motion, as another popular app-maker has decided to no longer support BlackBerry OS. The New York Times, you’ve heard of them, right? Well, the wildly popular news publication has decided to not only pull the plug on all future support of its mobile application for BlackBerry,…
Google updated the Nexus Q Android app with support for older version of Android. Specifically, any handset or tablet running Android 2.3.3 or newer now have access to the app for controlling the Nexus Q streaming box, er, sphere. The social mix feature gains some improvements in the update as well. On the flip side, the…
The next-generation LG Spectrum is imminent. There’s been render leaks and FCC certifications and now the Spectrum 2 has been spotted in the Verizon Wireless Cellebrite system. The Spectrum 2 will have a generous 4.7-inch IPS display on the front with 1280×720 pixel resolution, an 8MP camera on the back, and a 1.5GHz dual-core processor…
Well, what do you know? Apple just updated its troubled Podcast app after being out for only a month or so. This app has been much maligned ever since it first hit the App Store. Users hated many things about it, such as its half-assed designed interface and spotty performance due to so many bugs.…
If you’re holding onto a WiFi version of the Motorola Xoom and signed up to be a tester for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, you may be happy to hear that said update is rolling out now. If you’re not a part of the testing group, XDA has you covered. First and foremost, if you’re still…
It might have taken a while for the LG Optimus 4XHD to come across our desk but we definitely wanted to give our readers a taste of what may be LG’s best entry into the smartphone market before our official review. Packed with a gorgeous display and the NVIDIA Tegra 3, the 4XHD is definitely…