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Here’s some more security news for Android users that has probably struck a nerve or two by now: another fake app has made its way into Google Play and yes, it has malware. This time the app is trying to imitate Instagram for Android. The app was discovered by web security provider Sophos. Once downloaded,…
Nothing drives app downloads like deals with handset makers and mobile operators. It’s not like Shazam isn’t already famous enough, it’s just that they want even more users. And they managed to get one more big partner on board – T-Mobile USA, which is featuring the popular music/video discover app in the Music Hub section…
Although we haven’t talked about the Just 6 Weeks app when it was initially released, we decided to give it some space now that it’s updated. As you can figure from the app’s name (and the post’s title), it promises to get you in shape in just 6 weeks. By working like a personal coach,…
Fotopedia has already updated 7 of its popular iPad apps for Retina Display and now another title is getting the same treatment – Fotopedia National Parks. It’s only obvious the company behind popular photo apps decided to wait for the Earth Day and National Parks Week to take this step and when you think about…
Cross-device computing experts at Splashtop scored a deal with Lenovo, which will preload Splashtop’s apps on its tablets and PCs. Starting in May, customers purchasing Lenovo PCs will get Splashtop Streamer out of box, while those who go for Lenovo ThinkPad tablets will get Splashtop Remote Desktop HD. This is turn will allow users to…
Mobile social discovery app Banjo announced that in only 9 months since its initial launch, more than one million people are using it to connect with people and events. If you haven’t used Banjo before, you should know that it allows you to quickly see what your friends on social networks have been up to…
Paper brochures are so 20th century with more and more people owning a tablet these days. Subaru of America knows that, hence it launched not one but an array of iPad apps, each showcasing one of their 2012 vehicles. In other words, there are apps for the 2012 Subaru Impreza, Impreza WRX/STI, Outback, Legacy and…
British supermarket giant ASDA launched an Android app to make it easy for users to shop for groceries while on the go. The free to download application lists all of the products ASDA’s website has, and allows you to quickly shop for favorite articles (those you order frequently and/or have them in your Favourites list).…
Amazon is giving more power to developers, as the company is now allowing devs to charge higher prices for in-app buys thanks to new strengthened parental controls. The company sent out an e-mail to developers today that said: “With our parental controls functionality now updated, in-app items over $20 may now be submitted via the…
Popular Instapaper and Readability competitor Read It Later has totally rebranded. It’s now Pocket and it’s looking to be the latest cool app for saving content on the Internet for later. It also comes with a pleasant new price tag: free. What’s different about Pocket? Well, it takes somewhat of a different aim than Read…