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Skype Heading to Windows Phone
The fact that Skype services are heading to Windows Phone shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, given that Microsoft acquired Skype for around $8.5 billion in 2011. It has taken a while since then, but now noises are being made that the integration of Skype to the Windows Phone service is imminent. Vice President of Products at Microsoft, Rick Osterloh, stated at the recent CES event that Microsoft are 'working on a Windows Phone product' that should be...
Sony Music Unlimited Heading to iOS
Sony are looking to boost the exposure of their Music Unlimited service, with plans to bring the service to the iPhone and iPad. Announced at the CES event this week, Sony claim that they will have the service available for the iOS platform during the first quarter of 2012. The Music Unlimited service is available on a range of Sony devices, including the PS3, BluRay players and Sony TV's. An app for Android smartphones already exists, so the next logical...
Over 40% of UK iPhone Owners have Broken Screens
A survey of UK based iPhone owners has discovered that more than 40% of devices currently used have a broken or damaged screen. The survey, by MyVoucherCodes.co.uk, suggests that more than half of these are happy to keep using their device with a broken display, because 'it still works'. In addition, the survey found that 57% of owners have had a broken or damaged display at some point during their ownership of the phone. When questioned why they continued to...
Google Maps for Android Updated
Google have updated their Google Maps app for Android, aiming to make the application less of a drain on the battery of Android devices. Google have improved the performance of Google Latitude, which is well known amongst users as being a big drain on battery life, improving the tracking and Location History. Another element within Google Maps that has been improved is the beta Transit Navigation feature. This useful option allows you to track your route if you are travelling...
SoundHound for iOS Offers Free, Unlimited Live Lyrics
SoundHound, the music search and recognition service, has announced that users of its iOS app can access unlimited Live Lyrics, allowing users to see the lyrics on the screen of their device. The SoundHound player, which is embedded within the SoundHound search app, has seen a high increase in usage over the last year, as more users use it to discover and share new music with friends. Version 4.2 of the SoundHound app is available to download from the Apple...
Netflix Launches UK Service
Popular internet video on demand service Netflix has launched their service into UK and Ireland today, giving users access to a wide range of movies and TV programmes on their PC's, Smartphones and Tablet devices. The service will cost £5.99 a month, (€6.99 in Ireland), with the first month available on a free trial. You can sign up and log in to Netflix using your Facebook login details, otherwise you can choose a separate login tied to your email address...
iPhone 4S Users Consume the Most Data
A study into the data usage of a range of smartphones shows that the iPhone 4S is responsible for the most amount of data use, mainly due to the Siri personal assistant service. The study, by mobile network specialist Arieso, showed that the iPhone 4S uses double the amount of data than the iPhone 4, placing greater demand on mobile networks. The iPhone 4S uses twice as much data as the iPhone 4, and uses up to three times the...
T3 Launches Interactive Android Edition
Gadget magazine T3 has become launched a fully interactive version of the magazine for the Android platform, a first by a UK magazine. The app has been developed to look and feel like the iPad Edition of T3 magazine, the Android edition includes the same content, including 360 degree product photography, interactive reviews, image galleries and a breaking news section, keeping subscribers fully up-to-date with the latest technology news. “The Android Market is flourishing, with millions of people now using...
Apple and Google to bid for Premiership TV Rights?
Rumours are abound that Apple and Google may enter into the bidding for Premier League TV rights, when the contract goes out to tender before the end of the season. The Daily Mail report that Apple could see the Premiership as a key element in establishing the Apple TV service in the UK. Additionally, Google are also reported to be interested in bidding for Premiership rights, which could be offered via their YouTube platform. The increased competition for the rights...
Android Market Passes 400,000 Apps Milestone
Another milestone reached for the Android Market, with news coming that there are now more than 400,000 apps available to users of Android devices. The news comes from a report conducted by data analyst Distimo, which calculates that there are more than 400,000 live apps, with approximately two thirds of those available free of charge. Comparisons with the Apple App Store are always inevitable when talking about the Android Market; the App Store passed 400,000 apps back in June 2011,...
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