Android stories - Page 27
Flip video heads to iphone, ipad and android devices
Sun, 1st May 2011
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FlipShare's new app brings its award-winning video capture to iPhones, iPads, and Android, making sharing moments easier than ever.
Meet the telecom tablet
Sun, 1st May 2011
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Telecom quietly releases new Android tablet aimed at gamers and budget-conscious buyers. Full review coming soon.
2. Indispensible Apps
Sun, 1st May 2011
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Discover essential apps like Pixelate to visualise wall colours (iPhone, USD $2.59) or Subway’s loyalty manager (iOS, Android, Windows; Free).
Android app points the finger at file-sharers
Sun, 1st May 2011
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Android.Walkinwat is the first mobile phone threat that slaps the wrists of users who illegally download files from unauthorised sites.
Sony launches PlayStation Official App for Android and Apple devices
Fri, 11th Mar 2011
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Sony unveils its PlayStation Official App for Android and Apple, bringing PSN access, news, and more to mobile devices.
MS releases first Windows Phone 7 update
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Microsoft rolls out a preliminary update for Windows Phone 7, focusing on improving the software update process, with larger updates coming soon.
Google Reader updated on Android
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Google Reader's Android app gets refreshed, sporting widgets for unread counts and news tickers, plus a handy Mark previous as read feature.
First Look: Android 3.0 “Honeycomb”
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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At CES in Las Vegas, Google unveiled Android 3.0 Honeycomb, designed explicitly for tablets, set to launch in early 2011.
Redesigned Myspace website goes live
Thu, 28th Oct 2010
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Myspace relaunches with redesigned site, aiming to reclaim its spot as a social entertainment hub for 13-34 year olds with new features and mobile apps.
Huawei goes after 'cumbersome service planning'
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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Huawei launches Digital Shopping Mall to streamline cloud services and boost operators' revenue generation with faster market entry and reduced costs.
Samsung dates Skype Galaxy S fix
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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Samsung has confirmed that the Froyo update, expected in Nov/Dec, will resolve Skype issues on the Galaxy S. The device recently surpassed 5 million sales.
Skype for Android is live
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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Skype is now available for Android smartphones, running version 2.1 or above, allowing users to make free Skype-to-Skype calls.
Google launches Android Voice Actions
Mon, 16th Aug 2010
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Google unveils Voice Actions for Android, revolutionising how you interact with your phone using just your voice.
Dell moves in on Apple with Streak tablet launch
Wed, 11th Aug 2010
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Dell challenges Apple's dominance with its Streak tablet, a fresh competitor geared toward students and professionals, starting at $299.99.
Free calls to Facebook friends
Fri, 6th Aug 2010
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Free calls to Facebook friends now a tap away with a new app for Android and iPhone users, cutting costs on international dialling.
Symantec unveils Norton Everywhere
Fri, 28th May 2010
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Symantec's Norton Everywhere extends security beyond PCs to mobile and smart devices, offering new solutions like Norton Smartphone Security for Android Beta.
Gagging for Google – carrier runs out
Mon, 15th Feb 2010
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Vodafone NZ exhausts stock of HTC Magic, the country's sole Google Android phone, as Telecom announces plans to launch its own Android device.
Google unveils 'Google Goggles' visual search
Tue, 8th Dec 2009
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Google's latest app, Google Goggles, lets Android users search by snapping a photo, promising a future where visual queries are as simple as pointing.
Review: Crabble
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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Introducing the wallet-sized phone stand for just $4.99. A portable solution for the smartphone set. Buy at www.seskimo.com.
MWC in a nutshell
Wed, 1st Apr 2009
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Operating systems stole the show at GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with Microsoft, Google, and Palm revealing game-changing software updates.