Thursday, March 28, 2013

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How to automatically transcribe voice notes for Evernote, Catch, and other apps on Android

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 01:15 PM PDT

As fantastic as it has been the past few days to use Google Keep's voice transcription feature, I'm not quite ready to give up Evernote. Thankfully, Android's structure makes it possible to automatically transcribe notes with Evernote and other apps. Here's how to do it.
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Google Play Movies adds info cards to identify actors, films, and songs

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 12:38 PM PDT

Google Play Movies has an important update for anyone who has ever watched a movie and struggled to remember the name of that guy who was in that thing. Play Movies now feature Google Now-style info cards that can identify the name of an actor, find relatable movies he or she has starred, and even point out the name of songs playing in the background. Not all movies have the feature enabled, but when watching on a tablet in the U.S. running Android 4.0 or later, Play Movies can be tapped to reveal added information about the film. Download Google Play Movies
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Evernote Windows Phone app joins parade of updated productivity apps

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 12:25 PM PDT

Evernote has released big updates to its Android and Apple iOS updates in recent weeks, and the company has given similar treatment to its Windows Phone app. Windows
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Google Translate Android app gains offline support for more than 50 languages

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 11:41 AM PDT

The latest version of Google Translate removes the need to worry about international data costs because it manages to translate words and phrases even wen no Internet connection is present.
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Gmail for iOS update adds swipe gestures to switch between emails

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 11:27 AM PDT

Gmail for Apple iOS has been updated to shorten the amount of time it takes to switch between messages. Apple iPhone and iPad users can now swipe left or right to navigate through their messages, removing the need to return to the inbox to view email. Just as Android users have long been able to, swiping left goes to a more recent message and swiping right advances to an older one. Gmail for iOS also adds the ability to tap on a message to batch archive, delete, or label multiple messages.
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Google Maps starts showing when your train will actually arrive with real-time transit schedules

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 10:07 AM PDT

Mass transit schedules are an estimate, not a reliable promise. Google Maps is attempting to rectify that by delivering live departure times and schedule updates directly from transit agencies in New York, D.C., and Salt Lake City.
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Flipboard 2.0 debuts user-created magazines and read later for iOS, Android version arriving next month

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 06:24 AM PDT

Flipboard has changed the design of its popular reading app and introduced several new features in the revamped Flipboard 2.0 for iOS. The company has demonstrated what's new and confirmed that an Android version of the app will arrive next month.
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Only 20 percent of BlackBerry 10 apps originated as Android apps, says BlackBerry executive

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 05:40 AM PDT

BlackBerry has taken heat for a perceived abundance of apps in BlackBerry World being nothing more than Android ports. One BlackBerry executive says that only about 20 percent of the more than 100,000 apps available for BlackBerry devices originated as Android apps.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

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T-Mobile vs. AT&T vs. Sprint vs. Verizon - new calling plans make sense, save dollars

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 02:11 PM PDT

Change can sometimes be confusing or challenging, but it also has the potential to be good. T-Mobile's new subsidy-free calling plans may confuse some, but they actually make solid economic sense.
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Your T-Mobile smartphone won't be unlocked until you pay all your bills

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 10:13 AM PDT

In a storm of announcements today about efforts to "simplify" its service plans and free consumers from the strain of contracts and restrictions, T-Mobile also confirmed that devices will be locked to its network.
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HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S 4 T-Mobile launch details explained as carrier launches 4G LTE

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 09:25 AM PDT

T-Mobile has officially launched its 4G LTE network in the United States, making it the fourth major carrier to offer LTE service. The company also confirmed which devices will be compatible with its improved 4G network.
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T-Mobile launches HD Voice on 4G smartphones

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 09:01 AM PDT

T-Mobile today announced that it will improve phone call quality on select smartphones by launching HD Voice across its 4G network. The new HD Voice system "dramatically improves in-call voice quality," according to T-Mobile, and can reduce surrounding wind and noise around the device's microphone. There are limits to enhanced calling options. Both callers must use T-Mobile 4G smartphones, so calling non-4G phones will not yield any benefits in call quality.
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T-Mobile iPhone 5 launching April 12 for $99

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 08:52 AM PDT

The T-Mobile iPhone, a source of speculation and fruitless rumors since 2008, will finally be made a reality April 12. T-Mobile USA today confirmed that's when it will launch the Apple iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, and iPhone 4 on its network.
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AT&T Samsung Galaxy Express updates to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, adds Easy Mode

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 08:00 AM PDT

AT&T has started the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update process for the Samsung Galaxy Express. The midrange Android smartphone gains new features like expandable and actionable notifications, performance enhancements, and more.
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Hack attack: Sony Xperia Z lock screen vulnerability grants full access to the phone

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 05:41 AM PDT

In recent weeks, multiple lock screen security holes have been discovered in the Apple iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S III, and Samsung Galaxy Note II. While those hacks granted limited access to the phone, a new hack has been discovered that exposes the Sony Xperia Z.
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