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So, you’ve got the iOS 4.2 for your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad and really want to take advantage of the AirPlay feature but don’t own an Apple TV? Well, some new software will help you turn your Mac computer into an AirPlay device to share content with your iOS device without having to plug…
The BlackBerry PlayBook is set to be released over the next few months but will this iPad competitor be a big hit with consumers and business users? Bloomberg spoke with multiple analysts and the sales estimates are varied. Some are bullish on the prospect of the BlackBerry Playbook by predicting more than 8 million units…
The Federal Communications Commission is set to auction off 16 licenses for the 700 MHz spectrum in 2011 but the move isn’t expected to be as relevant as the last one. The FCC expects to raise at least $1.42 million from the auction, which is minor earning compared to the more than $19 billion that…
eBay is showing that it’s taking the mobile space seriously and the online auctioning giant has just purchased the mobile application developer Critical Path Software for an undisclosed amount. The deal makes a lot of sense, as the two companies had previously worked together to develop the official eBay iPhone app and others. The Critical…
Remember the so-called Google Music service which was supposed to finally make Android equal to the iPhone when it comes to music playback and management? Well, we know the service has already been delayed due to negotiations with record labels but a new report indicates this could also be hampered by infighting at Google. According…
If you’re on an Android handset on Verizon, you’ll be happy to know that the nation’s largest U.S. carrier is studying the Android 2.3 Gingerbread software and mulling which devices will be getting the update. Now, it’s just a waiting game … but we may have to wait a while. Droid-Life got its hands on…
When HTC announced it would produce Windows Phone 7 phones, we were curious as to how it would bring Sense to this platform which doesn’t allow much customization. The HTC hub has just received an update which should make it much more useful for users. In my review of the HTC Surround, I said the…
Google TV has just received an update and makes your Android phone a much better remote control. We already know that you can use a free Android app to control Google TV or use the Logitech Revue app, but the new app makes the remote control even better. According to Google’s blog: Starting today you…
Skype is not resting on its laurels when it comes to the smartphone space, as the company has just updated its VoIP-calling Android app to be more convenient for users. First of all, you can now use the Skype Android app on the Samsung Galaxy S handsets, kind of. The VoIP-calling app will only be…
Remember Sprint ID? This was a highly-customizable pack of apps for Sprint devices which enables users to quickly change out the feel of the software. There was a big splash at CTIA a few months ago but we haven’t heard much about it until now, as MTV has just introduced its own music-centric ID pack.…