Only weeks after Google announced that its Chrome browser would be dropping the H.264 video encoder, Microsoft has now released an H.264 plugin for Chrome. The new Microsoft plugin uses Windows Media Player to load the video format when Google's Chrome browser encounters an HTML5-based video but … [Read more...] about Microsoft Creates H.264 Video Plugin For Chrome
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Skype Competitor Viber Reaches 10 million Downloads
Viber, the alternative VoIP to Skype we featured back in December last year, when it was originally launched as an iPhone application, has now passed a significant milestone. It has reported over 10 million downloads of its iPhone App in just two months, showcasing its rapid adoption and popularity … [Read more...] about Skype Competitor Viber Reaches 10 million Downloads
HTC Thunderbolt Coming To Verizon This Month?
The last thing we heard about the HTC Thunderbolt was that it would be launching on Verizon Wireless in February, and now it looks like the rumor could be true as Verizon has just announced on Twitter that the Thunderbolt will be launching 'sooner than expected'. Although Verizon hasn't actually … [Read more...] about HTC Thunderbolt Coming To Verizon This Month?
Samsung Wave II Now Available In The UK
Some of our readers will remember the Samsung Wave II smartphone that was announced last year. It looks like it is now available in the UK with a number of mobile operators which include Orange, O2, and Vodafone. The Samsung Wave II features a 1GHz processor, and a five-megapixel camera with an LED … [Read more...] about Samsung Wave II Now Available In The UK
Android’s Honeycomb Browser Will Support SVG
One of the most annoying things about the current Android browser is its lack of support for SVG graphics. SVG, or Scalable Vector Graphics, is a text-based graphics language that describes images with vector shapes, text, and embedded raster graphics. This limitation has been a significant drawback … [Read more...] about Android’s Honeycomb Browser Will Support SVG
HP Unveils Digital Sketch And Pocket Whiteboard
Today, HP has unveiled its new range of devices designed specifically for use within schools. This new lineup includes the innovative Digital Sketch, a stylus-based tablet that connects seamlessly to the teacher's host computer and provides wireless control via long-range RF. The Digital Sketch … [Read more...] about HP Unveils Digital Sketch And Pocket Whiteboard
Google’s Chrome Browser Now Makes Up 10 Percent Of Web Browsing
Google has done exceptionally well with their Chrome browser since its launch, and it is becoming increasingly more popular. According to research firm Net market share, Google's Chrome browser now accounts for 10 percent of all web browsing. The firm analyzed browsers being used for the period … [Read more...] about Google’s Chrome Browser Now Makes Up 10 Percent Of Web Browsing
Egypt’s Internet Gets Turned Back On
Egypt's Internet was cut off by the Egyptian government last week, and Egyptian citizens had to find other ways of getting messages out, with companies like Google and Twitter setting up voice to tweet services. It looks like the Internet has finally been restored in Egypt this morning, with the … [Read more...] about Egypt’s Internet Gets Turned Back On
Google Latitude Check-ins Arrives With Google Maps 5.1 (video)
With the release of Google Maps 5.1 today, Google has added a number of handy features to its Google Latitude service. These new features enhance the location tracking of users, transforming it from merely showing a location on the map to identifying a real place by checking in there using … [Read more...] about Google Latitude Check-ins Arrives With Google Maps 5.1 (video)
Firefox Beta 4 For Android Brings Massive Speed Enhancements
Mozilla has been busy at work on the next release of their Firefox for Android ever since Google released the new Android NDK. Firefox Beta 4 now brings improved application performance, particularly when panning and zooming. Mozilla is even claiming that their latest Firefox for Android version has … [Read more...] about Firefox Beta 4 For Android Brings Massive Speed Enhancements
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Headed To Three UK In April
We recently heard that the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc would be available with O2 in the UK in April, and now another mobile network, Three, has confirmed they will be stocking the Xperia Arc from April. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc will come with the latest version of Android, Android 2.3 … [Read more...] about Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Headed To Three UK In April
Apple Says They Have Not Changed In App Purchasing Rules
Yesterday we told you that the Sony Reader app had been rejected from the Apple store because it used its own in app purchase system for purchasing eBooks rather than Apple's system. Now Apple has responded, and they have said that they have not changed the rules on in app purchases, but instead … [Read more...] about Apple Says They Have Not Changed In App Purchasing Rules
