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On the heels of the recently updated Android app, Dolphin has launched a new version of its browser for iOS-based devices, as well. Version 2.0 introduces Dolphin Connect, the handy feature that syncs your bookmarks with the cloud, allowing you to have the same top sites easily accessible from multiple platforms and devices. In addition,…
A report from Juniper Global Threat Center has juicy information on those cool, “open” Android devices. It turns out having a smartphone with an open platform such as Android isn’t as beneficial as you may have first thought. From 2009 to 2010, malware on Android increased 400 percent, and that’s not even the worst news.…
iZettle, the maker of a Square-like accessory for accepting smart card payments while on the go, has officially opened its doors for business after successful completion of the test phase. Their key selling points are ease of use, and the lack of starting costs and fixed fees. Instead, iZettle takes 2.75% of a sale, plus…
PBS KIDS launched a new iOS app, FETCH! Lunch Rush, to help teach kids basic math skills like addition and subtraction. Available as a free download, the application uses the iPhone’s camera to overlay computer-generated graphics on top of the physical, real-world environment, effectively “opening a new world of learning.” Based on the PBS KIDS…
Another day, another platform conquered by Zinio. Their latest gig includes launching a mobile app for Amazon’s Kindle Fire users. Available as a free download from the Amazon Appstore, Zinio provides users with access to more than 5,000 magazine titles from around the world, including Rolling Stone, The Economist, Hello!, US Weekly, T3, Travel +…
Mobile payments company CHARGE Anywhere launched a mobile app for BlackBerry 7 devices, allowing merchants to process payments while on the go. What’s more, their solution also works with gift and loyalty cards, effectively turning compatible smartphone into a fully functional point-of-sale terminal. If you haven’t heard of CHARGE Anywhere before, here’s what you should…
It seemed like only two weeks ago when Google decided to grace us with the presence of the official Gmail app for iOS. Well, that’s because it WAS two weeks ago when not only was the app made available, but approximately 11.7 minutes later, it was taken down by Google as it contained a crippling…
While Google is ruling most of the world, Yahoo is still the number one destination in Japan. The web portal is trying to additionally monetize its leading position and has recently launched an Android app store for users in the Land of the rising Sun. At the moment, Yahoo’s app store doesn’t provide direct downloads,…
RIM’s own navigation app, BlackBerry Traffic, is getting a few new features in the Beta Zone. The biggie is voice navigation, so turn-by-turn directions are read out loud to you in a friendly robot voice, which is standard for most nav apps. Voice guidance includes a bunch of options, including standard and high-quality audio, as…
While graphic novels and comics are nothing new to the iPad and tablets, you can’t help but feel that many of these aren’t actually taking advantage of what the device can offer. I’ve spent some time with the new iPad app CIA: Operation Ajax from Cognito Comics and it is an excellent example of the…