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Yup, we’ve told you that the long wait will finally end and voila… the first beta version of VLC is now available for download from Google Play. The sad news is that not all devices will work with this release, though most new phones will do the job — as long as they’re powered by…
God forgive me – I forgot to inform our readers that the new Spider-man game is available for download from Apple’s AppStore and Google Play. I’m about to fix that mistake even though the game has been ready for your smartphone or tablet for more than few days. As you can imagine, The Amazing Spider-Man…
We’re really not sure why it took so long for Twitter to introduce support for notifications in its Windows Phone app. My guess is that they don’t think Microsoft’s platform has reached the tipping point yet, with a majority of smartphone users now owning an Android device or the Apple iPhone. Anyway, it’s good to…
Popular ebook reading app/service Kobo updated its Android app to make it better sing along tablets. Version 4.1 introduces a number of changes including the brand new homescreen that makes it easier to navigate through bigger ebook collections. Actually, the whole UI has been revamped — along with an updated reading menu and page layout…
As we enter the “Post PC Era” new behavioral trends continue to emerge. Mobile usage differs based on location and culture. Inner-Active got the data from tawkon, the Android app that allows safe and responsible use of a mobile phone, and prepared a neat infographic out of it. Here are the highlights: At 450 minutes,…
If you own Verizon’s DROID RAZR or DROID RAZR MAXX and have updated your smartphone to Ice Cream Sandwich, you may’ve noticed a new icon – “Video Calling.” As you can figure out for yourself, from there you can access video calling services supported by the Big Red carrier (though some other services will work…
Peel, the company that wants to revolutionize the way we watch TV, announced the new AllPlay TV feature, promising to bring the “first multi-source personalized TV experience.” As a result, TV enthusiasts will have the ability to find and watch shows and movies regardless of source — from Peel’s current TV listings to DVR and…
Like a snowflake, no two iPad or iPhone home screens are alike. Everybody has their own personal preference for setting up the apps on their iOS device and, of course, everyone has their own apps. Some are even so meticulous about the layout of their home screen that you’d think they’re furnishing a new home.…
Popular news reader Pulse has seemingly found a way to make some cash – by selling content subscriptions for Premium Sources. Initially they are offering 3 different paid channels from The Wall Street Journal – WSJ Water Cooler ($0.99/month), WSJ Political Report ($3.99/month), and WSJ Technology Digest ($3.99/month). At the moment, the new service is…
You’ve probably heard that Google+ now supports Events just like that other popular social network. The problem, however, are email notifications which are super-annoying, to say the least. God forbid someone invites you to an event via Google+, you’ll see the hell unleashing before your eyes. There are two problems here: Everyone can invite you…