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Without much fanfare, Amazon is joining the mobile wallet craze with an app of its own. Available in beta for Android devices, the application isn’t really feature rich and is rather released to gather some initial feedback and chart the road ahead for the world’s largest online retailer. That said, I really think Amazon’s effort…
Android Wear just got its very first web browser. No longer will you have to browse the web from your phone or tablet, the petite device around your wrist can get the job done, but… don’t expect the full blown web experience. Don’t expect anything meaningful as this looks more like a proof of concept…
If Microsoft, Google and Apple can have their virtual assistants, so can BlackBerry. The Canadian company is doing just that and will include this feature into its upcoming BlackBerry OS 10.3, which will ship preinstalled with the BlackBerry Passport and BlackBerry Classic. Just like Cortana, Google Now and Siri – the BlackBerry Assistant will too…
Game of Thrones fans rejoice! A new GoT game based off of the hit HBO series is here for both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Game of Thrones Ascent has been available on the web and through Facebook since 2013, and was released for the iPad a few months back in April. Game of Thrones Ascent…
And we thought Google won’t allow custom launchers, huh? Apparently they have nothing against such apps as long as the core experience remains intact.
Constantly worried about the whereabouts of your child? Well then, LG’s got a wearable device for you! LG announced today a kid friendly wearable called the KizON. The KizON is a bulky plastic wristband (think fitness trackers) that utilizes Wi-Fi and GPS to constantly report the status of an attached child to a parent’s smartphone…
After months of waiting, Windows Phone owners have an update for the official Twitter app today. The update brings a host of new features to the app, including the ability to share multiple photos with one single tweet, share photos via Direct Messages and even follow someone from a tweet in the home timeline. Here’s…
Samsung has serious problem with its apps and services – not that many people use them according to Strategy Analytics’ data. So they’re trying to do something about that, beginning with the name change. Starting July 1st, Samsung Apps will be known as Samsung Galaxy Apps. The reason for this decision is everything but clear,…
The popular remote desktop solution Parallels is launching on Android and iPhone. Originally available only on iPad, this release also delivers new features for “even better remote experience,” and introduces Parallels Access for Business that allows companies to centrally assign, manage, and secure remote access to their computers. “Parallels Access received a tremendously positive reception…
Just a day ahead of announcing its very first smartphone, Amazon decided to share some Appstore numbers with the world. The online retailer turned infrastructure provider now houses 240,000 apps, which may seem impressive, but is much behind billion Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store app count. Then again, Amazon was never really about…