Box has updated both its iOS and Android applications. The wildly popular cloud storage service introduced some pretty cool features in its new versions on both mobile operating systems. First, the iOS update adds an incredible feature similar to what its competitor Dropbox brings, which is the ability to save photos and videos to your…
WordPress iOS app gets updated, brings sliding panel interface and performance improvements
Finally, bloggers and publishers alike can rejoice, as WordPress gets a long overdue update to its iOS application. Version 3.1 brings some much needed usability to the iPhone and iPad by incorporating the popular sliding panel feature that every single app seems to have adopted. Now users can swipe over to see different features of…
Amazon Cloud Player to show Sonos devices some love
Sonos on its blog announced that its streaming-music players now support Amazon Cloud Player, adding to a list of supported devices which includes Spotify, Mog, and Songza. Amazon has been on a roll as of late when it comes to offering up its content and services. Recently, the giant e-commerce company released its ‘Amazon Instant…
Chase Mobile updates Android app, brings 24-month transaction history, use of liquid accounts, and in-app notices
Earlier this week Bank of America customers on iOS were treated with an update on its mobile application, now it’s time for Chase to do the same. Chase bank updated its official app on Android to version 2.7. The new update ushers in a number of interesting features such as the ability to scroll through…
Leaked photos of the Sony Xperia tablet pop up
Sony is getting ready to launch an Xperia tablet. We first got word of this a week ago, when details began to surface on XDA developers. Well, more information along with pics have leaked from the same spot again. Similar to the Tablet S, this new device will rock the same curved design that resembles…
Google Translate for Android gets updated, brings image translation, improved Japanese and speech input
The search giant just updated its Google Translate application to version 2.5 on Android. The new update headlines a pretty interesting feature which allows the Google bots within the app to translate what you’re looking at. Translate can now understand what’s said on hand written text or something like a sign. With the new image…
Lenovo announces Windows 8 powered tablet called ThinkPad 2, slated for October
Lenovo has officially announced its Windows 8 tablet called the ThinkPad 2. The new slate is a 10-inch tab running Windows 8 and an Intel Atom processor. The Windows part is a huge change away from the first ThinkPad, which operated on Android. Other noteworthy specs include a 1,366 x 768 IPS display, a 10-hour…
Pinterest shelves the invite only process, now everyone can sign up
Finally, the beta phase is over. Now it’s time to start doing some pinning, folks. Pinterest, the wildly popular social networking site, has announced it is dropping the invite only requirement it once carried in order for users to join. The company posted the news on its blog, and talked about how excited it was…
Operation defend Kindle Fire: Amazon on the lookout for patents
Amazon is looking to defend its Kindle Fire from any future litigation. There are rumors surfacing that the Kindle maker wants to throw its hat in on the search for patents. According to Reuters, the company is looking for an “Acquisition and Investment Leader” to “identify and evaluate strategic IP acquisition and licensing opportunities.” Let…
Japanese company releases portable NFC keyboard for Android phones
How sick would it be if you were able to use a perfectly tailored keyboard for your NFC enabled Android phone? Well, that dream has become a reality, thanks to a Japanese company by the name of Elecom. The creative japanese keyboard uses a NFC IP-1 protocol, which lets you turn your mobile device into…









