Thursday, May 12, 2011

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Twitter refreshes mobile site for smartphones to look like the app

Posted: 12 May 2011 04:56 AM PDT

Twitter has pushed a major update to the mobile version of its website for iOS and Android users that modernizes the look and takes advantage of the more capable browsers on those platforms. The new twitter.com for mobile looks very similar to the official Twitter apps for Android and iOS.
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Apple's iPad not hurting PC sales as much as originally thought

Posted: 12 May 2011 04:27 AM PDT

According to a new study done by NPD, Apple's iPad tablet is not having as large effect on low-end PC sales as was originally thought. Rather, the combination of Windows 7's successful launch and all of the PCs bought at that time is the reason for the downturn in PC sales now.
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Groupon HD for iPad updated, adds Facebook login

Posted: 12 May 2011 04:06 AM PDT

Users of the recently launched Groupon HD app for iPad will notice a change. Login to Facebook is now included within the app. Groupon HD brings the same functionality as the original web version for deals in over 170 citiies nationwide and allows users the ability to buy, access, find, and redeem groupons direct from their iPads.
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Android Market now has content filtering for parents, prudes

Posted: 11 May 2011 01:14 PM PDT

Google just keeps rolling out the updates to the Android Market today, as it has now been revealed that a new content filtering option has been added to the client on Android phones and tablets. Parents can now filter apps by rating, selecting from "Everyone" all the way up to "High Maturity". A PIN can then be set so that it requires a password to change the filter. It looks like Steve Jobs will have one less criticism of the Android Market now, as it will be much harder for children to find nefarious apps. One of our Android phones has already received the new market, while another has not, so it appears to be a gradual rollout.
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HTC Trophy for Verizon shows up for order at Best Buy

Posted: 11 May 2011 01:10 PM PDT

The HTC Trophy, long rumored to be the first Windows Phone 7 device for Verizon Wireless, but never announced, has shown up for order on Best Buy's website. The Trophy has the standard WP7 hardware requirements: 1GHz Snapdragon processor, WVGA touchscreen, and 5 megapixel camera with dedicated camera key. Best Buy's listing does not have the on-contract price, but it does peg the phone at $599.99 full retail. Rumors are that the Trophy will be announced tomorrow, so we should find out soon enough.
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HP Veer 4G webOS smartphone to be free at Best Buy

Posted: 11 May 2011 12:46 PM PDT

According to PreCentral, Best Buy will be offering the HP Veer 4G webOS smartphone for free at launch. The big box retailer will only be carrying the white version of the pint-size device. Pre-orders can apparently be placed, though they require a $50 deposit to be put down (refunded as a $50 Best Buy gift card at time of purchase). AT&T has announced that it will sell the Veer 4G for $99.99, so free is a pretty solid deal. The smartphone is expected to hit shelves on May 15.
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Google revamps Android Market to focus on app discovery

Posted: 11 May 2011 12:23 PM PDT

Google has issued a redesign to its Android Market that focuses on app discovery and helping users find new apps to download.
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Android apps can now be 4GB in size, specific devices can be excluded

Posted: 11 May 2011 11:42 AM PDT

Google has announced a bit of news regarding Android apps that should make some developers happy. The limit for app sizes in the Android Market has been raised from 50MB to 4GB, allowing much larger app packages. Users will just download the entire app directly, as opposed to downloading a large file the first time they open the app. Developers can also exclude specific devices from being able to install their apps, useful if they want to limit the app to higher-end phones and tablets.
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Apple pulls iAds from children's apps on iOS

Posted: 11 May 2011 11:01 AM PDT

According to one iOS developer, Apple is not displaying ads from its iAds network on games geared towards children. Apple has told the developer that it positions the ads in apps that reflect the advertisers' target market.
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Adobe CreatePDF app adds PDF creation to Android

Posted: 11 May 2011 10:49 AM PDT

Adobe has finally brought PDF-creation abilities to the Android platform with its new CreatePDF app. Users can create PDFs from a whole host of file and image types.
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Microsoft gets Qik as part of Skype deal

Posted: 11 May 2011 09:50 AM PDT

It looks like Microsoft will be getting a bonus treat from its buyout of Skype, as Skype-owned Qik will be included in the deal.
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AT&T introduces Cisco Cius tablet for the business set

Posted: 11 May 2011 09:32 AM PDT

AT&T has introduced a new Android tablet aimed at business professionals and corporate customers. The Cisco Cius, originally announced by Cisco back in June of 2010, has been designed around business users' needs, with heightened security options and custom software available for it.
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Android Market web portal updated with app suggestions

Posted: 11 May 2011 09:15 AM PDT

Google has quietly issued an update to the web portal of its Android Market that now features app suggestions based on what other users have downloaded.
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Motorola details Android 3.1 update for XOOM, Wi-Fi users will have to wait

Posted: 11 May 2011 09:01 AM PDT

Motorola has released the official details regarding the Android 3.1 Honeycomb update for the XOOM tablet that was announced at Google I/O yesterday. While owners of the 3G version on Verizon Wireless are getting the update now, it appears that the Wi-Fi-only version will be updated in the coming weeks.
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WebMD announces Android version of popular health app

Posted: 11 May 2011 08:45 AM PDT

WebMD has announced the release of an Android version of its popular consumer health app that has been available on the iPhone and iPad for some time. WebMD provides easy access to health information and decision support tools in a mobile formatted view. Users can access such services as Symptom Checker, Drugs & Treatments, First Aid Information and Local Health Listings. The new version for Android adds voice activated search for information. WebMD is free and available in the Android Market now. The iOS versions can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store.
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CDMA/GSM packing HP Pre 3 passes through the FCC

Posted: 11 May 2011 07:31 AM PDT

The FCC has approved HP's Pre 3 smartphone and we assume it will land on Big Red's website shortly. The device offers support for CDMA networks as well as GSM so our guess is the device will be offered by the carrier as a global smartphone that can be used anywhere.
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Samsung Infuse 4G (AT&T) review

Posted: 11 May 2011 07:18 AM PDT

The Samsung Infuse 4G is the latest Android smartphone from Samsung to hit a major carrier in the U.S., and it brings some unique aspects with it . The Infuse is the first phone to offer a massive 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display and AT&T claims it is the thinnest 4G phone on the market.
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doubleTwist offering NFC music sharing on Android

Posted: 11 May 2011 07:14 AM PDT

DoubleTwist has revealed a new feature in the latest version of its music management and playback app for Android. DoubleTwist can now transfer MP3 files between two Android phones using NFC technology.
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White iPhone 4 now available from O2 UK

Posted: 11 May 2011 07:10 AM PDT

O2 is now offering Apple's uberphone via its Pay & Go plan. The white clad iPhone 4 16GB is available now for GBP504.99.
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Google sets aside $500 million for ad settlement dispute

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:51 AM PDT

Google has announced that it has put aside $500 million to potentially settle an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice into the use of Google ads by certain advertisers. Google has not specified exactly what part of its advertising system that the DoJ is investigating, though the company stated "we believe it will not have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows." This comes only a day after Google and Apple appeared before a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to discuss privacy issues and the use of personal location data coming from the two companies' smartphones.
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Samsung distributes 5,000 Galaxy Tab 10.1s to Google I/O attendees

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:30 AM PDT

If you happened to be a developer fortunate enough to get a ticket to Google's annual I/O developer conference this week, you were in for a special treat as Samsung dished out brand new Galaxy Tab 10.1 Honeycomb tablets to everyone in attendance - over 5,000 in all. The 10.1 tablets are special editions, too, with a custom white rear cover adorned with the Android logo. The rest of us poor sods will have to wait another month or so before we can plunk down our hard earned cash for a non-special edition Samsung tablet when the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is due to hit stores.
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Motorola Milestone 2 receives software update

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:27 AM PDT

Motorola is pushing a software update out for the Milestone 2 in Europe that brings the software up to version 2.4.24. The Milestone 2 is the European version of the DROID 2 for Verizon Wireless in the U.S. The new software update is said to improve phone and call stability and performance, have better security, and includes the latest versions of Google's core apps like Gmail and Maps. Vodafone and O2 users in Germany can download the update over-the-air, while UK, France, Austria, and Switzerland based users will have to utilize Motorola's Software Update service to upgrade their phones.
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Apple patents landscape dock for iPad

Posted: 11 May 2011 06:14 AM PDT

Apple has been busy on both sides of the court this week, as the company has filed for a bunch of new patents related to its iPad tablet, most notably being for a port on the side that could allow a landscape dock.
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American Express teams up with SCVNGR for coupon-less deals

Posted: 11 May 2011 05:59 AM PDT

Location based social network SCVNGR and American Express have paired up to offer a new deals system that does not require any coupons or paperwork. Integrated with SCVNGR's LevelUp program, the system allows consumers to use their American Express card at locations to receive a special discount.
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Springpad updates Android app with tablet support

Posted: 11 May 2011 05:31 AM PDT

Note-taking and memory-enhancement app Springpad has released an update to its Android client with support for tablets such as the Motorola XOOM.
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