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GV Mobile + Updated To Version 2.0; Offers Lots Of New Features

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March 25, 2011
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Since the official Google Voice app landed in the iOS App Store, there hasn’t been a lot of chatter from developers of third-party apps, which had long been the only way to use the service on your iPhone. One of the original Google Voice apps has returned after a very long time with GV Mobile+ 2.0.

Developer Sean Kovacs has quietly released a major new 2.0 update to his popular GV Mobile+ app. You may recall that GV Mobile was one of the first Google Voice apps to hit the App Store, then got caught up in the crossfire between Apple and Google when the search giant’s official app got More >

Sony Ericsson To Update Xperia X10 To Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS

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March 25, 2011
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Sony Ericsson seems to have had a change of heart when it came to the Xperia X10, a few months ago they stated that X10 won’t be receiving any further Android updates, and today they made an announcement stating that the Xperia X10 will be getting the Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbreak) OS sometime in late Q2 or early Q3. You can apparently thank the Xperia PLAY, arc, and neo, as the company says similarities in development of these devices has made it easier to bring the update to the X10.

Unfortunately, there’s a catch – the update will only be available for “generic trade kits.” In other More >

Time Square Video Billboard Hijacked “For Real” Via iPhone

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March 24, 2011
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We recently posted an article with a hoax video that demoed hacking of a Times Square video billboard screen using an iPhone as a remote control. But now a Canadian man claims to have done it for real. Adi Isakovic, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Toronto, to actually build hack in real that can stream live video, text messages and other content directly from his iPhone 4 onto the gigantic video screen in Times Square.

On Tuesday night, Adi managed to hack the 5,000-square-foot screen and projected images of his honeymoon and miniature French poodle from his iPhone 4. Unlike the More >

Microsoft Releases Windows Phone 7 “NoDo” Update Build 7.0.7390.0

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March 23, 2011
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Microsoft has finally started rolling out the much awaited Windows Phone 7 update, dubbed “NoDo”, for all Windows Phone 7 users, which among other improvements, brings copy/paste functionality to Windows Phone 7 devices.

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How do you know when an update is available?

The software patch is being sent out on a rolling schedule; a message will appear on your phone when it’s available. You could be waiting from a few days to a few weeks for the update, as unlocked phones will be the first to receive the update, followed by carrier-branded models. New handsets will come with More >

T-Mobile Responds To Customers’ Frequently Asked Question: No iPhone

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March 21, 2011
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With AT&T announcing acquisition of T-Mobile USA for a staggering amount of $39 Billion, many existing customers of T-Mobile are wondering whether T-Mobile is finally getting the iPhone.

Apple has not approved any deal for extended distribution of its phone, or the fact AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile isn’t set to complete for another year. The immediate reaction to AT&T agreeing to buy T-Mobile USA was to ask, “so that means the iPhone’s coming to T-Mo, right?” Well, wrong. T-Mobile has published a FAQ on its site informing customers about the forthcoming transition, including the More >

More Proof Of Apple’s Free, Revamped MobileMe Coming In April

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March 19, 2011
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Apple’s new and free version of MobileMe is reportedly set to launch in April according to a “trusted” iLounge source.

The source, who works for a major educational institution, claims the school’s supplier has said the current version of MobileMe is no longer available, and that Apple is suggesting new students sign up for the 60-day trial to cover the gap between the final MobileMe shipment and the launch of the new version. In addition, the source was told that Apple will be supporting the existing version of MobileMe for the next year, suggesting that the new version will be quite More >

Google Releases TV Remote Control App For iOS Devices

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March 18, 2011
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Google released a TV remote control application last December on Android devices, the app is now available free on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad running iOS 3 or higher.

The app is Sporting a plethora of buttons, other features include channel surfing, DVR access, voice search and other features from the Android version minus the ability to push web pages from your iPhone to a Google TV device.

Turn your Apple iOS device into a fully functional Google TV remote! Use the mouse pad, arrow keys, and the full range of buttons. Allows you to turn the TV and AVR on/off so you can use

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[How To] Change The Bootscreen On Your Android Phone

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March 18, 2011
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One of the best things about the Android platform is the level of customization possible. With some readily available tools (all of which are free) and the proper knowledge, you can make your Android phone do almost anything you want it to and make it look however  you want.

Today we will discuss the bootscreen. The bootscreen is the animation that plays during the phone’s power-on sequence. It is really easy to switch out and provided you have found one you like, we can help you change it. There are some tools that you will need to have installed before we can start. First off, except in More >

iPhone Users Reporting Poor Battery Life After iOS 4.3 Upgrade

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March 18, 2011
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Many users are complaining about experiencing extremely poor battery life after upgrading their iDevices to iOS 4.3. This update brings with it a host of new features and enhancements to existing ones, unfortunately battery life seems to have taken a drastic hit in the process. Some users are seeing their battery life drop as much as 20% after installing the update. iOS 4.3 includes features such as an updated version of AirPlay, which allows more apps to stream content directly to the Apple TV, Safari now uses the Nitro Javascript to allow faster webpage rendering, and the iPhone 4 can now More >

Google Search – Revamped Version Of Google’s iPhone Mobile App

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March 17, 2011
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Google has just released a completely redesigned version of Google Mobile App and has also given it a new name – Google Search.

The Google Search app comes with features such as a new toolbar, quicker access to the search bar, number of improvements to features such as Google Goggles, Voice Search, Search with My Location, Gmail unread counts and more.

The difference is immediately visible on the app’s main menu. Google’s logo now dominates the top third of the screen, with the search bar positioned underneath. This home screen still provides access to settings and a menu of Google More >

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