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Apple and Google have been effectively at each other’s throats over recent months with Apple trying to target Google over what the former perceives as the latter’s theft of patented technology. Unfortunately for Apple, targeting Google directly is a bit difficult simply because the global business has a tight relationship with manufacturers such as HTC [...]
Acer’s Iconia range of tablets (the name reminds me of an early 20th century liner) is to get the full Ice Cream Sandwich treatment. This particular news follows another recent announcement by Acer that its New Zealand branch would be updating another range to Android 4.0 in April. These include the A200 and A500. Further, [...]
Two gaming developers, Discovery Bay Games and Gameprom, have done a five-year deal to create accessories for the latter’s pin ball games for use on tablet devices. Called appcessory, it is hoped that the new creations will take gaming (especially pinball games) to a different level of experience. Interestingly, and perhaps surprisingly, digital versions of [...]
The town of Gilbert in the State of Arizona has taken the ability to file complaints one step further. Now residents can complain to their heart’s content, I believe, by using a dedicated application. Called myGilbert, it is an iTunes app but there is also a Google app available as well. The aim of the [...]
Google’s ambitions for getting a slice of the TV market took a step closer recently. It launched an updated version of its YouTube Google App for television. This particular version apparently adds something called channel pages, which seemingly, I believe, marks a major shift in Google’s approach. Other changes include something called a ‘discover button’. [...]
Well, not exactly. Just a specific aspect of Google Wallet has been suspended, namely the pre-paid card bit. From what I gather, a security flaw has been discovered, so Google wants to make sure that its near field communication technology, (NFC) is not compromised. If it were compromised then it would have serious consequences. The [...]
If you have been waiting for Google apps that can be run on Android 4.0, also called Ice Cream Sandwich, your wait is now over. Moreover, below is a list of five applications that are free to download. The apps have been optimised for use on the Google Nexus S smartphone and include Chrome Beta. [...]
Android is considered to be the most popular operating system these days, despite legal shenanigans by the likes of Apple. What I find remarkable is that while Apple has been around for many years competing with its main rival, Microsoft, Google was quietly building a global profile. This took a giant leap forward when it [...]
Amazon held a free app of the day last Saturday. If you didn’t know about it, like me, then you are out of luck – particularly if you like games such as Trial Xtreme 2 Winter. That said, I’m not sure if this free offer was applicable those who live in the UK. If it [...]
In a disappointing move for RIM, the US National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has decided to switch to the Apple iPhone and drop the BlackBerry. This I find very surprising because I believe the NOAA has used the BlackBerry for many years. It seems that the reason for the surprise move is economic and [...]