Verizon Wireless is continuing with its weekly Android app recommendations, and this time the theme is “DROID does competition.” In that sense, their choice of apps is kinda weird, to say the least — you’ll see what I’m talking about from the list below: Skype mobile – the idea is that you could share a…
The Mobile Roundup – All eyes on Apple edition
It’s Friday and we’re already starting to think about the weekend. But, dear readers, I’ll be giving you weekly recaps of what happened in the mobile world in case you actually weren’t hitting refresh like crazy on our home page. The big news this week was Apple’s iPad and iPhone OS 4.0, but there we…
Vonage Mobile hits Android on AT&T, T-Mobile
Good news Vonage users, the company is bringing its VoIP goodness to Android phones on AT&T and T-Mobile. Now, you can use your Nexus One or Motorola Backflip to make VoIP calls over WiFi or 3G networks. You can either pay per use, or use your monthly plan to make domestic and international calls. Like…
BerryBuzz for BlackBerry Goes to Version 3.0
The developers over at Bellshare have released a brand spankin’ new version of the very popular BerryBuzz app… The update brings us up to version 3.0! If you’ve never heard of BerryBuzz before, with it you can customize your LED color, create repeating audible reminders, and much more. Basically it’s a utility that lets you…
SimCity Metropolis Arrives for BlackBerry
I grew up playing ‘SimCity’ games. From the original title developed by Will Wright through SimCity 2000, SimCity 3000, SimCity4 and more… The game has long been one of my favorites, no matter the platform. That’s why, when I noticed EA and Bplay launched ‘SimCity Metropolis’ for BlackBerry… I was immediately intrigued. In SimCity Metropolis…
Parkmobile launches iPhone app
Pardon me but I’m not sure I need a mobile app for parking payments. Sending a simple SMS is all it takes (at least in most European countries). Apparently, Parkmobile doesn’t think this way, hence they’ve launched a dedicated application for the iPhone users. The free app requires that you have a Parkmobile account, which…
GOGII brings its free SMS app textPlus to iPad
After the iPhone and Android, GOGII has released an “optimized for iPad” version of its popular free SMS app – textPlus. Relying solely on WiFi connection (at the moment), the application allows texting conversations to transition seamlessly between an iPad and another mobile device with textPlus installed. As you probably know (we’ve covered textPlus in…
Twitter for BlackBerry Beta is Live!
Alright, alright, all y’all who have been insanely jealous of us who have got to play with the official Twitter for BlackBerry beta will be able to get in on the fun as of tonight at 9 PM EST. All of the features that squeaked out in that leaked version will be there, including lists…
Foursquare Cracking Down on Couch Potatoes
Those who are taking part in the new, slightly-insipid location-based social network/game called Foursquare on iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, or webOS should note that you won’t get points for checking-in unless your GPS location corresponds right with the location in question. The goal here was to cut down on people who were claiming points, badges, and…
iPhone 4.0 officially gets multitasking!
Well, it’s not completely unexpected, but the iPhone is finally getting third-party multitasking with the 4.0 software. “If you don’t do it right, your phone will feel sluggish and your battery life will go down,” said CEO Steve Jobs at the unveiling today. “We’ve figured out how to avoid those things, and that’s what took…