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3G and now 4G iPads are cool, but it doesn’t seem that many folks are actually taking advantage of the built-in cellular connectivity. According to data gathered by Localytics, most users actually go for the Wi-Fi only iPad. The 4G LTE version has just started selling and things could easily change, but for now –…
While most BlackBerry users are enjoying BlackBerry OS 7, some are still stuck to the old version of the operating system, those with the Torch 9800 being one of them. Now Canada’s Virgin Mobile and Bell (along with RIM) released firmware updates to make the experience at least a bit better for owners of the…
Panasonic said that its first Android smartphone for Europe, Eluga, will hit the old continent at some point in April. Unfortunately the Japanese giant failed to be more specific like which markets will get it first and how much the device will cost unlocked. Moreover, they’re still quiet about carrier partners, hinting us negotiations are…
Gameloft is on the roll. After announcing mobile games for the upcoming Ice Age movie and Men in Black 3, the mobile games publisher said – that’s not all. They managed to score few additional big-name licenses like The Dark Knight Rises, The Avengers (feature phones only), The Amazing Spider-Man, My Little Pony and Littlest…
SugarSync updated its iPad app to take advantage of the brand new Retina display. But that’s not all — the popular cloud-based service is not only looking sharper, it is also faster thanks to a number of under-the-hood tweaks. Here’s what’s new: Brand new UI with links to your devices, photos and some other things…
Just in time for the start of the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights seasons, Verizon launched the new INDYCAR Mobile 3.0 application. Available for iOS and Android-based devices, the application brings the usual content like news, photos, videos and information about all the drivers, No. 12 car included – the one sponsored by…
Verizon Wireless announced a new firmware update for the Motorola Droid R2-D2. Software version 4.5.622.A957 brings Android Gingerbread 2.3.4 to the board, packing a number of tweaks and changes including: Enhanced security with DigiNotar security patch. Increased browser cross-application scripting for enhanced multitasking stability. Camera settings will be saved, even after the device is powered…
Nokia is eager to differentiate its Windows Phone devices from the rest of the pack by offering its own content and services. One such app/service is Nokia Music, which has been recently updated to version 2.0 and is readily available for download from the Windows Phone Marketplace. Of course, you’ll need to have a Lumia…
The Chinese edition of Flipboard is no longer something only iPad owners can enjoy – it’s now also available for iPhone and iPod Touch users. Similarly to the U.S./international version, the iPhone app uses a vertical flip so that the content can be accessed even when holding the phone in one hand. Simply thumb-swipe up…
Microelectronics Technology Inc. (MTI), which is a global leader in the supply of UHF RFID readers, unveiled the MINI ME RFID reader for Android Ice Cream Sandwich devices, allowing users to read and write all EPC Class 1 Gen2 compliant tags at close range. Alongside the device itself, the company will also provide a “low…