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HTC keeps making its Sense Android skin better. The most important change version 4.0 introduced was scaling down, relying more on the built-in Ice Cream Sandwich experience. And while we like what the Taiwanese maker managed to accomplish, they’re now going one step forward, preparing to launch an even improved version of the Sense, the…
Popular ebook reading app/service is going global, having updated its Android app with support for multiple languages including English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Dutch. In addition, all of the new features introduced in the recent update are included in the international version as well: Facebook Timeline integration – so you can share what you’re…
HopeLine from Verizon now has its own Android app, providing individuals suffering from domestic violence with a quick access to resources and assistance in a time of need. Users can connect directly to the National Domestic Violence Hotline for crisis intervention, information or referrals using #HOPE. Additionally, the HopeLine app was envisioned to serve as…
Apple released iOS 6 beta 4 to developers just a short while ago and the biggest change is what’s no longer included: a YouTube app. 9to5Mac was the first publication to pick up on it and naturally, everyone started speculating. Is Apple continuing the war with Google? Is this just a bug? Will it become available…
eBay is doing something special for all you lucky San Franciscans out there. One of the biggest e-commerce companies in the world is bringing same day product delivery to all those who live in San Francisco by way of its iOS app called eBay Now. The new service is currently in beta, so users who…
NAVIGON updated its Android app with few handy features. For instance, before starting your trip, you’ll be able to open up Google Street View and make sure you know exactly what the surroundings of your destination look like. Moreover, once you’re on the road, the application will show 3D elevations for better orientation. These true…
Congressman Hank Johnson is looking to do something about mobile privacy, inviting the wide community to join in with their two cents before the bill is drafted up. He also launched the appRIGHTS.us website, a “bottom-up” project that allows anyone to participate with his/her ideas to ensure their data isn’t improperly collected, sold, and exploited…
Multi-platform, multi-network IM chat and VoIP client Nimbuzz surpassed 100 million users mark, eventually becoming one of the largest mobile and web communications platforms. Similarly to Skype, it offers free Nimbuzz-to-Nimbuzz calls, while those to landlines and mobile phones cost less (when compared to standard calling rates). Nimbuzz sings along a number of IM networks,…
Nokia announced on its official blog a change to its Maps application for Windows Phone users. The Finnish company has updated Maps with Groupon integration, which will show users where they can expect to find deals in their local area. Now Nokia Windows Phone customers get easy access to do a little bargain shopping when they’re…
HipGeo launched a new HipGeo app and website with full video capability. As a result, the service/app can now deal with text, photos and videos, transforming these elements into “rich virtual storytelling journals” that can then be shared on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, within the HipGeo community, or via email. In other words, HipGeo will…