When it comes to hack-n-slash RPGs that have a strong emphasis on loot collecting, one of the most famous has to be Blizzard’s Diablo series, although Gearbox Software’s Borderlands certainly gave it a run for its money recently. Last year, Gameloft released their own hack-n-slash RPG on the iPhone which also saw a release on…
Posterous Launches Android App
Hey, you blogophiles – the oh-so-popular Posterous service has just launched a client for Android, following up on the recent release of their iPhone app. With the new app, you can post to multiple sites with all of the relevent tags and categories, attach pictures and video taken with your phone’s camera, and geotag a…
Google TV update adds voice-controlled Android remote app
Google TV has just received an update and makes your Android phone a much better remote control. We already know that you can use a free Android app to control Google TV or use the Logitech Revue app, but the new app makes the remote control even better. According to Google’s blog: Starting today you…
Skype for Android gets update, can now run off SD card
Skype is not resting on its laurels when it comes to the smartphone space, as the company has just updated its VoIP-calling Android app to be more convenient for users. First of all, you can now use the Skype Android app on the Samsung Galaxy S handsets, kind of. The VoIP-calling app will only be…
iPhone app gives you the full girlfriend experience, minus the happy ending
South Korean developer Nabix has written an iPhone application for the lonely men that make up the nation that brings us devices such as the Samsung Google Nexus S and LG C900. For $2 you’ll get up to 4 video calls a day from a girl who serenades you using the oldest courtship phrases in…
Telmap-powered Orange Maps V2 launched in France
Orange France launched Telmap-powered Orange Maps V2, a multi-platform mobile navigation solution. The new offering will be included on all GPS-enabled devices, including the iPhone, as part of all Origami tariff plans that come with data packages, providing users with access to free mapping, pedestrian and in-car navigation with spoken and graphical instructions. Also included…
Opera Mini comes to Three UK customers
Opera Software announced a new carrier partner for Opera Mini – Three UK. As a result, even those with low-end feature phones will be able to get a decent web browsing experience by downloading the free application from Three’s portal. Moreover, as Opera’s web browser comes with the data compression technology, users will even end…
Facebook for Android Updated with Chat and Push Notifications
Some of you Android users out there may have noticed that the Facebook application has been updated in the Market. What new features does it include? Well, push notifications for when you get a new wall post or direct messsage, and real-time chat with your friends who are online. Chat is a huge addition, and…
MTV supports Sprint ID with Pandora, Soundhound and more
Remember Sprint ID? This was a highly-customizable pack of apps for Sprint devices which enables users to quickly change out the feel of the software. There was a big splash at CTIA a few months ago but we haven’t heard much about it until now, as MTV has just introduced its own music-centric ID pack.…
Paramount offers enhanced movies for Windows Phone 7
Paramount will be bringing some of its popular movies to Windows Phone 7 as enhanced apps and the move could give Microsoft’s fledgling platform a boost. Paramount said it will utilize Silverlight technology to bring movies to the Windows Phone 7 platform as apps. Why apps? Well, along with full-length films like “Zoolander,” “GI Joe:…