Microsoft’s Mango update for WP7 gives developers the tools they need to build better apps faster. The update also allows developers to take over how users interact with their phones, such as setting the ‘tweet’ function of a Twitter app to a live tile.
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Nokia is rumored to be announcing a major Symbian update or a new phone at an event on April 12th. Check out a leaked photo of Nokia CEO Stephen Elop that may hint at something else.
What’s Nokia’s big Symbian announcement about? We take a mildly-NSFW guess Read More »
Samsung’s new motion controls for the Galaxy S2 are being met with mixed reviews. Some people find them to be gimmicky and unnecessary, while others appreciate the innovation. What do you think?
Samsung Galaxy S2 Wants to be Moved! Read More »
Many people who use a Mac also have a need to run programs that only work in a Windows environment. While there are a few virtual machine solutions for this, you’ll get the best performance when you install Windows using Apples BootCamp software. If you’re like me, you’ll eventually find you need to alter the
Change BootCamp partition size without losing Windows Read More »
Windows Phone 7 users can now enable instant app resume from the lock screen using a registry hack. This hack is still in its early stages and may cause instability, but it’s a promising step towards unofficial multitasking.
WP7 hacked to fix slow resume Read More »
Google has added a new feature to its search results that allows you to search for release dates for upcoming movies and video games. This feature gathers information from top movie and game related sites as well as Wikipedia to give you the most accurate release date possible.
Google gets a bit smarter, adds movie and game release dates to search Read More »
Web browsers are implementing “Do Not Track” features to give users more control over their online privacy, but online advertising companies are pushing back.
IE’s “Do Not Track” feature may not work for Firefox Read More »
Google Chrome’s revamped logo in version 11.0.696.12 has sparked debate about its alignment with the browser’s name and brand perception.
Google Chrome and Chromium ditch Poké Ball logo, opt for pastels and 2D Read More »
IE9 64-bit underperformed significantly compared to its 32-bit counterpart and other browsers in recent JavaScript benchmark tests. The results cast doubt on the readiness of 64-bit IE9 for widespread use.
IE9 benchmark shocker: 64-bit tanks Read More »
Researchers have discovered a way to hack cars using Bluetooth, potentially allowing attackers to take control of steering, brakes, and other critical systems. While the attack is still complex and requires specialized equipment, it’s a worrying sign of the increasing vulnerability of our cars to cyberattacks.
Car Tech – Part Deux: The Hacking Read More »
After months of anticipation, Chrome OS devices are finally set to be released by the middle of this year. Get ready to experience the future of computing with Chrome OS!
Chrome OS laptops coming mid-year Read More »
Nokia sells Qt development framework to Digia, ensuring further development for cross-platform mobile and web apps.
Nokia sells Qt to Digia Read More »
Microsoft’s U.S. mobile market share has fallen to 8%, but the launch of Windows Phone 7 has slowed the decline. Microsoft needs to get more devices out there and on more carriers to regain lost ground.
Windows Phone market share continues decline Read More »
Google has begun remotely removing trojan-like apps from Android phones to protect users against malicious apps. Up to 200,000 users may have downloaded the apps, which were labeled as innocuous apps or as adult apps. The apps collected personal information and exploited security holes in Android. Google has released a mandatory security update to patch the hole.
Google Enables Self Defense in Android Phones Read More »
Microsoft is releasing the full SDK for Kinect on Windows 7, which will allow developers to create more precise and sophisticated uses for the device. The SDK will provide drivers and libraries that live above the raw data, allowing developers to fully utilize the camera, mic, and motors.
Microsoft Kinect SDK? Yes Please! Read More »
