Amazon has launched a new service for owners of its Kindle devices, the Kindle Owners Lending Library, which is available to anyone who has an Amazon Prime membership. Users will be able to borrow books from the library for free, making it an attractive addition to the benefits already offered by … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Kindle Owners Lending Library
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iTunes Match Shows Up On Apple TV
We were expecting Apple to launch its new iTunes Match service before the end of October. It would appear Apple is getting closer to releasing iTunes Match, as Apple has released a new version of iTunes Beta to developers which includes iTunes Match. iTunes Match has now appeared on the Apple TV … [Read more...] about iTunes Match Shows Up On Apple TV
Opera Mini And Mobile Browser Updated Across Multiple Platforms
Opera has today rolled out a new update for both its Opera Mini and Opera Mobile browsers, bringing all its browsers to the same version across multiple platforms. Opera Mini has now reached version 6.5 on iOS, S60, J2ME, and BlackBerry, and the more powerful Opera Mobile has now reached version … [Read more...] about Opera Mini And Mobile Browser Updated Across Multiple Platforms
Xbox LIVE Preview Kicks Off
If you have been eagerly awaiting the new Xbox LIVE Preview program to start, you will be pleased to know that as of today, you can now download and use the update. To be able to access the new update, you will need to have received a 25-digit key from Microsoft, which will work on all three models … [Read more...] about Xbox LIVE Preview Kicks Off
Google To Start Charging Developers For Google Maps API Usage
Google has announced today that it will soon start charging developers for usage of its Google Maps API. The new charges will start on 1st January 2012, when Google intends to charge for excessive use of the Google Maps API on third-party websites. The move by Google has been expected for some time … [Read more...] about Google To Start Charging Developers For Google Maps API Usage
RIM Releases BBM Music App (Video)
We have been hearing about RIM's new BBM Music app for BlackBerry devices, and RIM has just announced that the BBM Music App is now available to download from the BlackBerry App World in the US, Canada, and Australia. It should also be available in other countries soon. Features of BBM Music … [Read more...] about RIM Releases BBM Music App (Video)
HTC Sensation XL Lands On Vodafone UK
UK mobile carrier Vodafone just dropped us an email to let us know that the new HTC Sensation XL is now available with their network here in the UK, and the handset is available from free on their £41 a month 24-month contract. The HTC Sensation XL features a 4.7-inch Super LCD touchscreen display … [Read more...] about HTC Sensation XL Lands On Vodafone UK
LG Optimus 2X To Get Android Ice Cream Sandwich Update
There has been a fair bit of talk over the last few days about whether the LG Optimus 2X and other LG Optimus Android devices would be getting updated to the latest version of Google's Android OS, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Now LG has officially confirmed on Facebook, that the LG Optimus 2X … [Read more...] about LG Optimus 2X To Get Android Ice Cream Sandwich Update
Iris App Is Siri For Android (video)
A new Apple Siri equivalent has been created for Android devices called Iris, which you probably noticed is Siri spelt backwards. The new personal assistant application for Android has apparently only been in development for around 8 hours and is currently in Alpha development stage. This rapid … [Read more...] about Iris App Is Siri For Android (video)
Buffalo CloudStation Use Pogoplug Power To Provide Personal Cloud Storage
Are you looking for a convenient way to access your files both locally and while out and about from either your PC or mobile device? If you are, then the new Buffalo CloudStation, which uses the well-known cloud storage provider Pogoplug for cloud storage, might well be worth a look. The … [Read more...] about Buffalo CloudStation Use Pogoplug Power To Provide Personal Cloud Storage
Wired App Guide Details 400 Essential Apps For iOS, Android And Windows 7
Wired and Gizmodo have joined forces to create an app guide for all the major types of smartphone and tablet platforms, including iOS, Android, and Windows 7, aiming to bring some order to the vast world of apps. The new guide includes reviews for 400 essential applications across all the major … [Read more...] about Wired App Guide Details 400 Essential Apps For iOS, Android And Windows 7
Future Nokia Windows Phones To Come With ST-Ericsson Chips
It looks like Nokia has decided to use another manufacturer as well as Qualcomm for its Nokia Windows Phone devices, as ST-Ericsson has announced a partnership with Nokia for future Windows Phone smartphones. Some of Nokia's future Windows Phone devices will use ST Ericsson's NovaThor platform … [Read more...] about Future Nokia Windows Phones To Come With ST-Ericsson Chips
