Nokia Beta Labs has unveiled a new version of the Nokia Software Updater, which now works with Windows 7. In addition, they say USB connection is improved to be more robust, and the “What’s New” service is translated in more languages. The “official blog post” continues saying that the release is almost ready to go…
Lumber Liquidators’ iPhone app helps users find the perfect floor
Here’s a great app for iPhone-ownin’ home owners (or renters) who are looking to change their floor. A company called Lumber Liquidators — which BTW is the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in U.S. — has unveiled a free application called Floor Finder, which provides users with access to nearly 200 digital samples right…
CoPilot Live v8 Windows Mobile app update released
ALK Technologies have released an update to their popular CoPilot Live Sat Nav application, for users of the Windows Mobile variant of it. The update brings a variety of enhancements, including: Improved timing of turn instructions. Customers can now choose exactly when they would prefer to receive spoken turn instructions, based on distance or time…
The most downloaded app in the UK? A beer simulator!
This is one of those frightening stories that makes you wonder about the state of the world we live in. ComScore presented recently at the Mobile Games Forum in London, and within that presentation was the news that iPint (which is a beer/glass simulator for the iPhone, by Carling) is the most downloaded app in…
RIM tries to patent what Opera has been doing for years with Opera Mini
Research in Motion (RIM) filed a patent in September 2009 titled “SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING NETWORK BROWSING SPEED BY SETTING A PROXY SERVER ON A HANDHELD DEVICE”. It works like this: you take your BlackBerry out of your pocket, open up the browser, type in intomobile.com, your device sends your packet requests to RIM’s…
Bell to Launch ‘Self Serve’ App for Select Devices
This is kind of interesting. I love it when carriers offer additional services to customers, especially when it comes to account management. Not only is it good for the customer, but the provider saves money in the long run too… Let the customer do all the work at his or her own convenience, and everyone…
Free Calling to Haiti via Google Voice for the Next 2 Weeks
It’s been nothing short of amazing to see the relief efforts for Haiti make huge strides over the past little while. The amount of money that has been raised is staggering (in a good way) to say the least. There’s no doubt that the ease of ‘text-to-donate’ programs has played a major role on monies…
TCM unveils its iPhone app; BlackBerry and Android versions coming in February
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is joining the mobile wave with an app that works across multiple platforms and devices (iPhone/iPod Touch, BlackBerry and Android), providing fans with advanced schedules, film historical information, fan commentary, video content, TCM’s movie blog, and an abundance of photo galleries. Here’s the rundown of the TCM app features: A complete…
AT&T releases free Film Awards iPhone app
AT&T is once again showing its dedication to the iPhone. The carrier’s latest offering is the Film Awards Interactive app, which lets users read bios, watch previews (trailers) and vote for their favorite award-nominated films and stars. In addition, soon after an award show airs, the app will also give iPhone users inside access to…
Yelp for iPhone Updated with Check-Ins, Twitter/Facebook Integration
Yelp has spent a lot of time with Android lately, but iPhone users will be happy to hear about "the biggest Yelp for iPhone update yet". The most noteworthy new feature is clearly Check-Ins, which sends your location and Quick Tips to friends on Twitter and Facebook. Checking in sounds an awful lot like FourSquare,…