Makers of the Bolt browser, Bitstream, have announced an updated version of the browser this week at CTIA. Tons of updates have been built-in, thanks to feedback from beta testers all over the globe. The new version brings the app to Beta2. Key new features: Significantly improved BlackBerry scrolling speed and control A new 3XL…
Paid Apps Come to Android Market in Germany and Austria
Congratulations to Germany and Austria… They appear to be the two newest countries with access to paid apps in the Android Market! The number of countries with access to paid apps in the Market is slowly growing in Europe. Germany and Austria bring the total to three, along with the UK. Over in the US…
Google Allows Tethering Apps for Non T-Mobile Users, Peace Restored… Sort of.
Remember my post a while back that outlined how Google banned tethering apps from the Android Market? It was all the ‘buzz’ around the Android blogosphere for awhile, and as I sort of expected, new details have come out on this one. Looks like Google is doing a bit of an about-face, even though the…
LiveStrong.com Launches Calorie Tracker Application in BlackBerry App World
While doin’ some casual surfing around this afternoon, I happened to come across a new app from Lance Armstrong and the folks at LiveStrong.com. They’ve released a new Calorie Tracker app, now available for the BlackBerry for $2.99 in the App World. A companion to ‘The Daily Plate‘ service at LiveStrong, the app will help…
Nintaii Now Available for the iPhone
One of my favorite games for the BlackBerry has been ported over to the iPhone. That’s right, the block tumbling puzzle game Nintaii is now available in the App Store! Check out the video above for a quick walkthrough of the game on the iPhone. As you can see, the object of the game is…
Google Launches Brain Search Beta
The April Fools’ shenanigans are coming fast and furious now! The latest to enter the game is Google, with their ‘Brain Search’ for your mobile device. Brain Search will index your brain and make all of your thoughts and memories searchable. The app is in Beta, and uses CADIE technology to pull everything together. Check…
Lenovo OPhone Spotted Again… Features China Mobile Branding
We’ve been reporting new snaps and details on the Android-Powered Lenovo OPhone for some time now. Today, yet another image has emerged, which has some wondering if launch is imminent. The image above may very well be the best yet, as you can clearly see carrier branding on the device, in this case, China Mobile.…
RIM Opens Doors To BlackBerry App World
As expected, RIM has officially launched the BlackBerry App World. How do you get started? Simply head on over to mobile.blackberry.com from your BlackBerry or hit up blackberry.com/appworld from your desktop computer to download the App World client. Official description of BlackBerry App World from RIM: It’s here! Enter BlackBerry App World™ to download tons…
Fido To Launch the Motorola W233 Renew April 2nd
The folks at Rogers’ discount carrier Fido are all set to launch one of the greenest phones to ever hit the market. The Motorola W233 Renew is made of recycled water bottles, and is Carbon free. A good idea to launch this one, especially when you consider April is ‘Earth Month’. If you’d like to…
Virgin Mobile Launches the ‘Stink-a-Lyzer’
You can always count on Virgin Mobile to come up with new and wacky ways of generating hype and attention. This little tidbit is no different. Virgin Mobile has said ‘kiss bad breath goodbye’ with their new service: The Stink-a-lyzer. From Virgin Mobile: Studies show the number of one night stands and successful job interviews…