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Google Plus has been all the rage the past week, with some users saying that it’s a pretty formidable alternative to Facebook. The social network already has a fully working Android app, but the iOS app has yet to land in the iTunes store. On the bright side, it seems to be waiting on Apple’s…
It’s that wonderful time of year when the weather gets warmer, the days get longer and people generally seem to be much happier. Yes friends, it’s summer time and we’re here to help you make the most of it. Over this series, we’ll take a look at how smartphones, apps and accessories can maximize your…
Waze is teaming-up with Los Angeles-based KABC-TV to connect with the community of local drivers on the road for instant access to real-time traffic information. Using Waze’s live map of users on the road, the station will be able to provide LA citizens with up-to-the-minute road reports during the July 15th weekend closure of the…
SceneTap is launching soon for iPhone and Android, focusing on providing up-to-date information about what’s going on in local bars. The usual stuff like menus, deals, reviews, search, and marking favourites are all there, but that’s not the most interesting part of this social network. Starting in Chicago, SceneTap will be installing cameras in participating…
Nokia Ovi Suite 3.1.1 is no longer a beta product. The Finnish company’s “beta arm” announced the news on its blog, allowing everyone — not just the techies — to grab the latest version of Ovi Suite from the software’s official page. At the same time, existing Nokia Ovi Suite 3.1.1 Beta users will be…
Starbucks updated its iPhone app to include the popular Starbucks Card eGift feature on a mobile device. Moreover the new application combines the features of two other Starbucks iOS apps – myStarbucks and Starbucks Card Mobile. As a result, folks can rely on a single app to access their Starbucks Card, use the mobile payment…
Sports Tracker is an application that has a history which is almost as interesting as the app itself. It started out as a hobby project made a few Nokia engineers in early 2007. They polished it up in their free time, released it as an application for Symbian devices, and it’s maintained a cult following;…
Foursquare was one of our favourite apps for Windows Phone when the platform launched last fall, but it was still clung pretty closely to the standard Metro user interface. Over the long weekend, Foursquare changed things up a bit. You can still find nearby places and specials, see where your friends are, search for spots…
After some extended testing and a false launch back in May, AT&T BlackBerry owners can now use Bridge with the PlayBook. Bridge, as you might have heard, is the only way you can get core PIM applications on RIM’s 7-inch tablet, including e-mail, address book, memopad, and calendar. The web browser and app store offer…
Earlier this year Apple made a decision to charge publishers who wanted to offer a subscription the same 30% fee that they charge app developers. This pissed the content industry off since they’d have to forfeit a substantial amount of their revenue over to Apple who was in essence doing nothing but offering their apps…