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There was a bunch of news this week that could have long-reaching consequences and no story was bigger than the Google and Verizon putting forth a joint policy statement regarding net neutrality. This was also a big week for Android with the release of some high-profile devices but Google also faces a huge lawsuit over…
Are you a Twitter (or Facebook or Foursquare or Buzz) user with an Android phone, looking to get in on the official TweetDeck beta app for your smartphone? Well, word to the wise, we’ve gotten word that there was a counterfeit app in the Android Market that was masquerading as the official TweetDeck version. The…
Paying for applications and other items on your Android handset could soon become a lot easier. PayPal is rumored to be in talks with Google as the two arrange a system of payments for applications. This is good news for developers as it gives them a new method of payment, and perhaps Android users may…
In a bit of an intriguing move, Dell has opened the doors to its own mobile app store and this will provide programs for Android, BlackBerry, webOS, Symbian and Windows Mobile. The store offers support for at least 11 carriers and it boasts that there are more than “50,000 ways to improve your phone.” The…
It looks like the beef between Apple and Adobe isn’t too bad because Adobe has just released an updated Photoshop Express app for the Apple iPhone and iPad. The app, which has already been available on Android, changes the name from Photoshop Mobile to Photoshop Express. It is the first that’s compatible with the Apple…
AdFree for Android is a one-touch ad-blocking application available for your rooted Android handset. That’s right, you have to root your device, but doing so is simple enough and for most, it isn’t a big deal. This is one of the bonuses of rooting one’s Android device–you can live a happy and fulfilling life browsing…
News Corp. is saying “hello” to the new reality of media and the news juggernaut is embarking on a wide-ranging strategy to bring its content to smartphones and tablets like the Apple iPad. News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch wants to bring digital newspaper content to devices like the Apple iPhone, Android and the iPad in…
With the idea to “sweeten someone’s day” and get some PR attention along the way (you got us), Wrigley launched Juicy Fruit Sweet Talk for the iPhone and iPod Touch users. Available as a free download, the new application has quickly became No. 1 free entertainment app and No. 5 overall free app in the…
USA Today released an updated version of its iPad app. There are two major improvements included: Popular Life section crossword puzzle – which now you can solve with nothing but your fingers. Money section financial tools for managing portfolios and stock quote lookups. In addition, the media company also announced new third quarter advertising partners…
The good folks at the Discovery Channel hit me up from time to time with some solid app news. Today was no different. They dropped some info on me regarding a new app for Android users… and it is a freebie that many will enjoy for sure. That is, if you’re into ‘Animal Planet’! The…