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Apps Featuring Live Tiles Will Be Highlighted In Windows Phone 8 Store
The most important aspect of Windows Phone 8 is its Live Tiles, they give the operating system a unique look and feel that is found nowhere else out side of the Windows ecosystem. It comes at no surprise that Microsoft wants to highlight apps that take advantage of the Live Tile feature, a move that could force every app developer to follow suit.
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Amazon Releases First Mobile Game: Air Patriot, In App Stores Now
Amazon jumped on to the gaming bandwagon in August this year with the launch of Amazon Game Studios. The Seattle-based e-retailing giant kicked off its campaign with the game "Living Classics" for Facebook, and now Amazon Game Studios has launched "Air Patriots," its first mobile-focused game.
Sprint To Launch Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 On Nov. 11 For $549.99
On Thursday, Nov. 1, U.S. carrier Sprint announced that it would begin offering Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, its first 4G LTE tablet for $549.99 from Nov. 11.
Samsung ATIV Tab: Specs And Features Round-Up
Samsung and Microsoft teamed up to release a gamut of Windows-based devices, which includes the Windows RT tablet called the ATIV Tab.
Google Ties With Apple In App Race: Tablet Sales Close To 1 Million Per Month
The trend of trailing behind Apple in the app's race finally ends for Google as its Play Store now has 700,000 apps. Moreover, the sales of Google's Nexus tablet are now nearing one million per month, which poses a threat to Apple's dominance in tablet market.
iPad mini: What Reviewers Are Saying
iPad mini and the revamped fourth generation iPad have started to make their way to users after the pre-orders began on Oct. 26. At a starting price tag of $329, the 7.9-inch tablet is priced a bit steeply when compared to the other 7-inch tablets; however, it seems that reviewers love the iPad mini.
Windows 8: Metro App Are Now Called 'Windows 8 Store Apps'
The grapevine was abuzz with rumors and indications that Microsoft would not be calling the Windows 8 apps Metro Apps; however, it was not known what the new name would be . Now, per reports, the name has been revealed and Microsoft is set to call the apps Windows 8 Store Apps.
iPad (Fourth-Generation) vs. Microsoft Surface RT: Specs Shootout
Here is the comparison of the latest fourth-generation iPad with the Surface RT. Apple launched its revamped fourth-generation iPad on Oct. 23 with some new features.
Samsung Commercial Showcases ATIV Line-Up Of Devices
Microsoft recently launched its Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 (WP8) platforms and with their introduction, Samsung debuted its ATIV line-up of Windows-based devices. Samsung's ATIV portfolio of devices includes the ATIV S smartphone, ATIV Smart PC, ATIV Smart PC Pro, and ATIV Tab and the Korean company has released a commercial that showcases the ATIV devices.
Google Updates Google Search Voice Feature For iOS
On Monday, Oct. 30, Google announced that it has extended its Google Search voice feature to iOS. The update brings enhanced voice search features to iOS devices and also provides answers, similar to Apple's own voice assistant Siri.
Pandora Mobile App Version 4.0 Launched For iOS And Android
On Oct. 29, Pandora, the Internet radio service, announced the updated version 4.0 for its iOS and Android mobile customers. The company regards the latest version of the Pandora mobile app as a significant update since the service was introduced on smartphones.
It's Official: Google Announces Samsung Nexus 10 Tablet
On Monday, Oct. 29, Google announced the launch of its Samsung-made Nexus 10 tablet. The rumor mill had been on an overdrive the past week with leaked specifications and details of the tablet surfacing on the Internet.
Evernote 5 For Mac Redesigned With Over 100 New Features
Evernote Corp., the maker of the suite of software that offers a comprehensive cloud-based note-taking app for iOS and OS X, confirmed the upcoming launch of Evernote 5 for Mac, which will include over 100 new features.
