Google today announced that its Android Market topped 10 billion app downloads this past weekend. Even more impressive is the growth that the Market is seeing; it is now showing a growth rate of one billion app downloads per month. To celebrate this milestone, Google is having an app sale. Starting today and for the next 10 days, a number […]
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LCBO goes mobile with iPhone and BlackBerry apps
The LCBO today announced the launch of its LCBO On The Go mobile app for the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and BlackBerry devices. It provides both store and product information. “This new app enables our customers to quickly and conveniently search out products they are seeking and find the stores that offer them,” said Ewan McNeill, Director, Interactive Customer Experience, […]
Galaxy Nexus volume bug fix coming ‘in the coming week’
The volume bug plaguing some current Galaxy Nexus users could soon be a thing of the past. The Verge has learned that Google is set to begin pushing out a software fix for the issue. According to their source, We’re currently rolling out a fix for the volume issue which will reach everyone in the coming week. It’s likely that […]
Google Maps 6.0 for Android now works with indoor maps
Google today announced a new version of Google Maps for Android. The main new feature in version 6.0 is the new support for indoor maps. When you’re inside an airport, shopping mall or retail store, a common way to figure out where you are is to look for a freestanding map directory or ask an employee for help. Starting today, […]
SPB Software House acquired by Yandex
If you ever played with Windows Mobile devices, the name SPB Software House should be familiar to you. It announced yesterday that it was being acquired by Yandex, a Russian search engine company. “Mobile is a vital part of our growth strategy. The acquisition of SPB Software creates new market potential for us and a plethora of possibilities for innovative […]
Google promises fix for Galaxy Nexus volume issue
With the launch of the Galaxy Nexus in the UK earlier this month came reports of a bug that would randomly increase and decrease the volume. Google has confirmed the issue and promised a fix in a short statement: “We are aware of the volume issue and have developed a fix. We will update devices as soon as possible.” Presumably […]
Flash coming to Android 4.0 before end of year
It has come to light that the Galaxy Nexus does not come with Flash preinstalled. If you are looking to install it, you will not be able to do so as it is not available for Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) at this time. Adobe, which recently announced plans to stop development of Flash for mobile, has confirmed though that […]
Fully functional Siri ported over to iPhone 4 and iPod touch
While many were underwhelmed by the iPhone 4S when it was announced, one of its coolest features was Siri, the voice recognition system. Mobile app writer Steve Troughton-Smith and Cydia developer Grant Paul have now successfully ported Siri over to both the iPhone 4 and the fourth-generation iPod touch. To prove their claim, they released a video showing it running […]