With Nuance Acquisition of Swype, Could We See iPhone, iPad’s Siri with Swype Technology?
With Nuance purchasing Swype for $102.5 million, will Apple be able to get the technology for iPhone, iPad?
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Tweaking Google Latitude With Latify
Tweaking Google Latitude With Latify Google Latitude is a nifty, fun add-on utility for Google Maps that can be very useful for tracking friends and family. With Latitude, it’s possible to share real-time location information from devices such as supported Android and iOS phones and tablets. Location sharing is by permission only – any mutual Latitude friends must specifically grant
Will Smartphones Make Harmony Remotes Obsolete?
For a while now I have been controlling my Windows Media Center HTPC with a remote control app on my Android phone. Recently I have been playing with...er reviewing...a DirecTV remote control on the same phone. I control my FreeNAS home server from that phone. I could also control Windows Home Server, a TiVo, a Comcast DVR, and probably many
Deloitte Identifies the Killer App
If you are thinking of developing a mobile app, particularly one associated with a brand name, then you'll want to read Deloitte's latest research into killer apps. In less than a dozen pages, it has some great data, mini-case studies and plenty to think about. Here are a few of the nuggets: 45% of smartphone owners download an app at
Orange “Sound Charge” T-Shirt for Glastonbury
The music festival season is underway in the UK, with Glastonbury Festival starting tomorrow. To celebrate, Orange have invented a t-shirt that recharges mobile phones using a piezoelectric material to convert sound waves into electricity. Over a weekend of music, the t-shirt will produce enough juice to charge a smartphone. The t-shirts were developed by Orange in conjunction with GotWind,
G Data MobileSecurity for Android
Continuing the battle with the bad guys, G Data has released its MobileSecurity product for Android smartphones and tablets. MobileSecurity is designed to protect the data on phone from viruses, malware and spyware. Apps have to gain authorisation from the user before the app can make calls, send text messages or transfer data. Other features include app blacklisting and app
HTC Gratia Hands-On Review
As a mid-tier offering, the HTC Gratia doesn't appear to get the same notice as the Sensations, Desires and Incredibles, which is a shame because it's a good phone and will suit those who want a small Android phone but don't have the cash for a top-end device. If you haven't heard of the Gratia before and you live in