By Todd Haselton |
iTunes 11 was released yesterday and we’ve already discussed our five favorite features so far. But one really neat feature seemed to slip through our fingers: you can now use your laptop’s webcam to scan in and redeem iTunes gift cards. All you have to…
By Brandon Russell |
Microsoft is getting serious about taking a more measured approach to its fresh new Windows software. Reiterating what was reported back in August, The Verge on Wednesday said the Redmond company is looking to introduce smaller, more focused updates to both Windows and Windows Phone…
By Todd Haselton |
You might not want to upgrade your Apple TV to the latest software release just yet. Plenty of users are reporting that it renders the media device completely useless until they downgrade to the previous release, AppleInsider said Tuesday. You may have already upgraded and aren’t…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple just pushed out a second supplemental update to users of OS X 10.8.2. The company didn’t detail much about what’s in the update other than it addresses an issue with Keychain that was apparently affecting Mac systems released in 2012. While that might seem…
By Todd Haselton |
More than 1 million applications have been submitted to Apple’s iTunes App Store since it opened its doors in 2008. The milestone was noted by Appsfire, which tracks the iTunes App Store. 493,289 of all of the applications submitted were paid apps and the company…
By Sean P. Aune |
SugarSync – the cloud-based backup and syncing solution – has released a 2.0 beta that brings a lot more functionality to the service. While SugarSync has already become quite popular with those who need a backup solution that also keeps all of their computers in…
By Killian Bell |
Apple issued a press release on Monday that announced a major executive shakeup within the Cupertino company, which will see its senior vice president of iOS software, Scott Forstall, and the recently appointed senior vice president of retail, John Browett, ousted from their positions.…
By Todd Haselton |
The wait is finally over for owners of Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone – the carrier announced this morning that it is officially rolling out Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean to the device. The update adds several new TouchWiz features and a much smoother “buttery”…
By Killian Bell |
On Tuesday, we told you about an awesome new update making its way to the Nokia 808 PureView, which introduced a number of new apps and features, and enhanced the handset’s already impressive imaging experience. If you didn’t get it on day one, you probably…
By Todd Haselton |
Oops, Apple is full of accidental leaks today. Another search on the site reveals that the company will release iTunes 11 today, the latest version of its desktop software. The site is currently listed at http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/12Apple-Unveils-New-iTunes.html. As 9to5Mac points out, we’ve been waiting for iTunes 11…
By Killian Bell |
Bloomberg reports that there will be no new “TV product” from Apple this year as the Cupertino company struggles to reach deals with cable operators. It is reportedly working on a new set-top box that will offer live and on-demand television content — as well…
By Killian Bell |
Back in August, Sony starting rolling out its Android 4.0.4 upgrade to 2011 Xperia smartphones, including the Xperia arc, ray and neo. Those with an unlocked device will have already received it, but if your handset’s tied to a carrier, it can take a little…
By Todd Haselton |
I still love the Nokia Lumia 900 and carry it mostly every day in addition to my Galaxy S III. Now, Nokia is making the experience even sweeter through a small update that’s now available for all AT&T Lumia 900 smartphones. Nokia said the biggest…
By Killian Bell |
Older Android handsets often miss out on Google’s latest software updates, simply because their aging internals can’t deliver a completely smooth experience. But that doesn’t mean they can’t run them altogether. In fact, a team of developers has managed to port Android 4.1 Jelly Bean…
By Sean P. Aune |
Valve’s popular Steam Store is set to become more than a popular destination for game downloaders next month as it expands into many other categories of software. In a post on the Steam news page today, Valve announced that it will be expanding the store…
By Mark Hearn |
Microsoft has already revealed that Windows 8 will hit retail on October 26th. The software giant has even told us how much it will cost us. Monday, we got the first look at the retail packaging for the latest Microsoft operating systems. The folks from…
By Killian Bell |
Vodafone Australia made news earlier this week after becoming the first carrier to announce that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is coming to the Samsung Nexus S. The update was scheduled to land on devices today, but the carrier has now announced that it will be delayed…
By Killian Bell |
Apple retail stores worldwide are reportedly planning “overnights” on Tuesday, July 24, which could indicate that OS X Mountain Lion is set to make its debut the following day. If you’re unfamiliar with the term “overnights,” it is used to describe an internal Apple event…
By Killian Bell |
HTC’s mid-range Incredible S has reportedly begun receiving its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update today, right in line with the Taiwanese company’s own “July” timeframe. It is expected that the unlocked GSM variant will be first in line. As expected for this kind of…
By Todd Haselton |
Skype announced Monday that its Android application is the most popular video chat service on Android and that the application has now been downloaded more than 70 million times. The app is also available for more than 1,384 different Android devices and in 16 different…
By Killian Bell |
I was a little disappointed that Sony’s latest crop of Xperia smartphones didn’t come pre-loaded with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich from day one, but it’s better late than never. The Japanese company has confirmed that the much-anticipated upgrade is rolling out to the Xperia…
By Mark Hearn |
One of our favorite things about Android is, if you don’t like something, you can change it. This concept holds especially true in regards to keyboards. Nuance’s Swype has rolled out its latest beta build of its highly popular text input system. Backed by features…
By Killian Bell |
Sony announced back in May that it would not be providing an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for its PlayStation Certified Xperia PLAY. However, an upcoming firmware release for the handset suggests the Japanese company may have changes its mind. Now, we don’t want…
By Todd Haselton |
Dropbox on Friday updated its iOS client with several notable features. It’s now possible to automatically upload any photos or videos that you capture to your Dropbox account over Wi-Fi or your cellular data network. Here’s the neat thing about that: if you choose this…
