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As Opera promised last week, they’ve now released a beta of their Opera Mobile 10.1 browser for Android. Since they’re using hardware acceleration throughout the entire application, things like pinch to zoom and scrolling are insanely smooth, or as Steve Jobs would say: “like butter”. Also built in is the ability to use the same…
Western Digital announced that its WD Photos photo viewer app is no longer an iPhone thing, only — Android users are now also invited to jump on board and access photos stored on their compatible WD hard drives while on the go. If for some reason you like this idea — as opposed to hosting…
After the iPhone app, Sam’s Club is going for other mobile platforms. The membership warehouse club is out with mobile apps for Android and BlackBerry smartphone users, and an “optimized for mobile” website. Among the features included in the Sam’s Club app, we highlight: Access to the latest information on local club events, membership renewal…
NetQin Mobile launched a new version of its anti-malware software for Symbian smartphones. Version 4.0 promises to deliver a new level of security for S60 3rd and 5th edition device owners, protecting users not only from viruses, Trojans and spyware – but also preventing information leakage and backing up contacts. Moreover, there’s the “anti-lost” protection…
It’s almost time for all of my American friends and colleagues to give thanks. That’s right, Thanksgiving is coming up fast-and-furious in the U.S., and thankfully, the folks at CHOW.com ‘have an app for that’. 🙂 The app in question is called the Thanksgiving Dinner Coach, and is available in the App Store for your…
Sexually transmitted diseases are a huge problem in the UK, with nearly half a million new cases being reported last year, a record high. Instead of combating the issue in a common sense way such as teaching kids how to use condoms, around $6.5 million will be spent developing a chip the size of a…
While we’re all awaiting the permanent root of the T-Mobile G2, the temporary root method just got much easier thanks to VISIONary. It’s a free app that automatically roots your T-Mobile G2 in a snap. We mentioned this application when we were showing how to remove Google Goggles, but it deserves some more attention. After…
Whether you love it or hate it, Thanksgiving is only almost two weeks away, and we thought it nice to offer up some of the best Android apps to make sure you get out of it alive. From cooking turkey to blocking it all out, we’ll outline the apps to help you get in, and…
If you’re looking to use your new Windows Phone 7 handset to help you find some good eats around you, Zagat has your back with a new app for Microsoft’s latest smartphone platform. It’s a bit pricey at $9.99, but the Zagat To Go Windows Phone 7 app does look pretty darn nice. The layout…
Today is Windows Phone launch day, and all of the carriers, app developers, and handset manufacturers are tooting their respective horns. Google is no exception, as they have announced a search app for Microsoft’s brand spanking new mobile OS. Google Mobile for Windows Phone plugs into the native GPS to provide location-relevant results, as well…