When Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet, it promised that it would quickly follow up with a software update with a number of enhancements. Most details are already known but Samsung has now posted a support page on its web site that covers all that you will find in the update. Among the new features are: Samsung TouchWiz User […]
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AT&T begins supporting PlayBook Bridge app
Good news today for BlackBerry PlayBook users on the AT&T network. It may have taken about two months but AT&T is finally offering the Bridge app. It was the only carrier not to do so at the launch of the BlackBerry PlayBook. For those not familiar with the BlackBerry Bridge app, it mirrors the existing messages, contacts, calendar, memopad, tasks, […]
Twitter acquires TweetDeck
TweetDeck announced today that it had been acquired by Twitter after several weeks of such rumours. The deal was completed yesterday and sources estimate it at over US$40 million in cash and stock. According to Iain Dodsworth, TweetDeck Founder and CEO: The past three years have been an epic journey, with many highs and lows, accompanied by the constant thrill […]
RIM recalls about 1,000 PlayBooks
RIM today confirmed that it is recalling about 1,000 BlackBerry PlayBooks due to a software issue. RIM determined that approximately one thousand BlackBerry PlayBook tablets (16 GB) were shipped with an OS build that may result in the devices being unable to properly load software upon initial set-up. The majority of the affected devices are still in the distribution channel […]
Privacy vulnerability found in Skype for Android
A serious privacy vulnerability has been found in Skype for Android. The vulnerability was first found in a leaked beta version of Skype Video but exists in the currently available version as well. Essentially, private information such as profile information, contacts, and instant messages is stored in unprotected squlite3 databases and could easily be stolen by a malicious third-party application. […]
Apple counting down to 10 billion App Store downloads
Apple has begun counting down to the 10 billion downloads milestone in its iOS App Store. As of today, nearly 10 billion apps have been downloaded from the App Store worldwide. Which is almost as amazing as the apps themselves. So we want to say thanks. Download the 10 billionth app, and you could win a US $10,000 iTunes Gift […]
Microsoft updates Bing app for Windows Phones
Microsoft has added two new features to its Bing app for Windows phones. The first is a redesign of the home page to improve common search speeds. The second feature is turn-by-turn navigation for a number of Windows 6.x phones (compatibility list). It is also limited to phones on Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T. It’s not clear why Verizon users will […]
Zumobi announces partnership with Microsoft
Zumobi announced a partnership with Microsoft where its Zooming User Interface and mobile widget platform will be distributed with Windows Mobile. “This strategic partnership benefits all of our constituencies – consumers, developers, content providers, carriers and advertisers – and enables us to continue building momentum quickly with our audience of techno-culturists and mobile business users," said Eric Hertz, CEO of […]