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RIM’s desktop software for BlackBerry has long been a good way to organize side-loaded content like music, video, and pictures, as well as back up important contacts and messages, but recently the software has been updated to organize all sorts of files on the BlackBerry’s microSD card (or local storage, in the PlayBook’s case). We…
The Android Market Webstore is a great way to find applications when you don’t feel like sifting through the Market on your phone, and Google just made it easier to show what applications are compatible with the devices you have. A new section will now appear on an applications landing page that will show you…
RIM has ported over one of their smartphone apps to the big screen on the PlayBook today. BlackBerry News lets you pick feeds from your favourite sites, or discover news ones through a categorized collection, and see what’s happening in a nicely laid-out format. BlackBerry News for the PlayBook ties in with BlackBerry ID, so…
Back in October 2008 Nokia acquired a Canadian company called OZ Communications with the goal of putting their instant messaging client on all future Nokia handsets. Roughly 2.5 years later you can see bits and pieces of OZ’s software on Nokia’s low end feature phones, but devices running Symbian^3, the latest version of Symbian, only…
Taptu, the company behind the popular news reader we’ve already covered for few times in the past, updated its mobile app for Android. Version 1.5 brings several improvements, including supercharged search, related stories and the customizable UI that allows users to change the look and feel of the app on any Android device. The updated…
Evernote now counts more than 10 million users, three years after the popular note-taking service opened its virtual doors. And it’s getting better with the day, with the native Evernote client supporting a number of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web, iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile and HP WebOS. The cross-platform capability is especially loved…
SPB Software and Nokia have teamed-up to launch a Symbian application for the most popular social network in Russia and CIS countries – Vkontakte. The free to download app will allow 100 million Vkontakte users to easily keep up with their buddies while on the go. In addition, there are some unique features included such…
When the iPad 2 was first released, there was a lot of hype about the Smart Cover because it seemed like a novel way to protect your screen. Well, the good folks at Evernote decided it could be used for much more and the Evernote Peek app lets you use the Smart Cover to try…
A new rumor suggests that Google Maps for Mobile will be getting full, offline navigation by this summer. Is that TomTom we hear crying? The Navigation feature in Google Maps on Android is quietly a killer feature of the platform. This provides you with free audible, turn-by-turn directions. I don’t even drive on a daily…
Good news Angry Birds fans, as a new update for Angry Birds Rio is now available for the iPhone and it includes a new bird type and 15 new levels. If you’re not familiar with Angry Birds Rio, it’s Rovio collaborating with a major movie to build a game out of its juggernaut franchise. The…