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Yesterday, news broke that ChevronWP7 had created and released an unlocking tool for Windows Phone handsets that permits the side-loading of applications. The tool alledgedly tricks the handset into registering itself as a developer’s device, which opens up the OS and permits the installation of non-Marketplace apps. Microsoft got wind of this development and has responded…
Apple’s iBooks application may be the recipient of a much-needed update in the next version of iOS. According to a rumor out of 9to5Mac, Apple is expected to add support for folders, PDF emailing, and PDF printing to its iBooks application. Though these features are not confirmed, Steve Jobs reportedly hinted at them in a…
The folks at ChevronWP7 have released a tool to unlock Windows Phone handsets without a Marketplace developers account. The tool requires a Windows computer, a USB cable, and a few clicks to unlock the handset. For those who are having second thoughts about WP7 or must return their handset for service, the tool is able…
A survey from wmpoweruser suggests Samsung may be the early leader in Windows Phone, stealing a title that was expected to be held by HTC. The survey polled 1500 Windows Phone users and asked which brand of Windows Phone handset they purchased. The results revealed that 51% own a Samsung handset, 37% own an HTC…
Rovio Mobile confirmed earlier this month it was working on a Christmas version of Angry Birds. Rovio promised its Christmas edition would be “cool” and “a bit different, too”. While Rovio has been quiet on the details surrounding the game, the first screenshots from Angry Birds Christmas have hit the internet courtesy of a Finnish website…
Microsoft has teamed up with AT&T to offer a buy one, get one free sale on its Windows Phone handsets. The promotion is available in AT&T stores only and applies to the Samsung Focus, HTC Surround, and the LG Quantum. Starting Black Friday November 26th, interested customers can snag two Windows Phone handsets for the…
A tweet by Rovio Mobile suggests its popular mobile game, Angry Birds, may be landing on Windows Phone 7 handsets in the near future. The tweet points to an announcement coming on Angry Birds Day, a fan-proclaimed event with worldwide meet-ups slated for December 11th. On that date, Rovio says it may provide an update on…
The holiday shopping season is almost upon us and that means retailers are getting ready for the Black Friday (the Friday following Thanksgiving) craziness that comes with super shopping deals. They’re also making it easier to navigate Black Friday this year with iPhone and Android apps that put various deals in the palm of you…
Starting at 6PM ET today, EA Mobile is giving away 2,000 free download codes for the iOS version of Scrabble. EA will be giving away 1,000 codes on Facebook and 1,000 codes on Twitter. To snag a copy of Scrabble, you must “Like” EA Mobile on Facebook or follow EA Mobile on twitter. To enter…
T-Mobile announced its Black Friday promotion today and the wireless carrier is going all out with a buy one, get one free promotion for family plans. Starting on Black Friday, customers with a new or existing family plan can buy a featured smartphone and receive a second featured smartphone or an affordable Android handset for…