Google Launches One-Button Voice Actions for Android
Ever since Google released their Android OS back in 2008 they have innovated some pretty sought after features. These features include free turn-by-turn GPS surface a la Google Maps Navigation and now Google Voice Actions. If you couldn’t’ tell by its name, this feature allows you to control several Android functions utilizing nothing more than your voice. The controls that Voice Actions allows you to do include sending a text message, location specific calling, set alarms, web browsing and a unique ‘find music’ function
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Overexposure: Camera+ pulled from the App Store
yes, yes, I recycled this image from my last post… [ Clarification : I may not have been as clear as I would have liked to be, but my opinion on the matter is that the VolumeSnap tweak may have been leaked without developer consent, since the circumstances do seem a little mysterious.] [Update 2: added bit of info from 148 Apps article.] Ah, crap crap crap. As you may have read on other sites (or on “the Twitter”, as Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson likes to call it), there is a back door command to activate the VolumeSnap feature for tap tap tap’s Camera+ app. Developer tap tap tap tried to convince Apple to approve the feature in an official update, but it was rejected… twice
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Overexposure: Camera+ pulled from the App Store
New Star Wars MIMOBOTS Include Yoda, Hoth Luke, Wampa and Snowtrooper
As part of the new series 6, MIMOCO has come out with four new Star Wars Empire Strikes Back-themed MIMOBOT USB Flash Drives . These new characters include Yoda, Hoth Luke, Wampa and Snowtrooper. As always, each of the characters come preloaded with special preloaded desktop wallpapers, icons, avatars and screen savers. Leading the charge is the last remaining Jedi Master, Yoda MIMOBOT.
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Epic Follow-Up Review: Navigon MobileNavigator for iPhone
The last time we took a look at Navigon’s MobileNavigator was back in December at version 1.4. Navigon released version 1.6 for the iPhone about a month ago, and if you haven’t heard the news, MobileNavigator turned one on August 12 and Navigon is having one heck of a sale to celebrate. So, let’s get caught up with what’s new in MobileNavigator. Version 1.5 Connection to Facebook and Twitter Panorama View 3-D Navigon MyRoutes Version 1.6: Weather Live “Clever Parking” Improved Destination Information Display Pedestrian Voice Guidance iPhone 4 Retina Display Enhancements Enhanced Reality View Pro and Street Name Text Latest NAVTEQ Maps iOS4 Background Support (…) Read the rest of Epic Follow-Up Review: Navigon MobileNavigator for iPhone © jhrogersii for Just Another iPhone Blog , 2010.
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Maps for Your Nokia
Want a map for your Nokia phone? There are many map apps available for Nokia. One of the latest mobile map apps that will gives you direction, gps support, and a lot of great content is Locago. With this app you can also browse Wikipedia articles, Flickr images, weather forecasts, city guides, and worldwide webcams. This app will allow you to locate your friends and get local with Yahoo local.
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Nokia N8 hands-on
the Delhi event for the Nokia N8, CJ from www.zomgitscj.com and Vaibhav Sharma from www.thehandheldblog.com managed to scoop a bit of hands-on time with the N8. It was their use and impressions based on having little to no prior experience with the device so the views are as raw as they get. Regardless it should give a decent insight into the speed and responsiveness of the phone & UI on the N8. They managed to record around 25 minutes of time with the device and part 1 is available below. Part 2 should be up later so keep a look out for an update to this post.
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Live Chat with Microsoft about WP7 speech recognition
Microsoft is holding a live chat session with Liane Aihara ( Senior Program Manager for Speech ) on August 12, 2010 from 2:00PM – 2:30PM PST. You can chat with here about Windows Phone 7 speech recognition
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BlackBerry Torch 9800 Now Available at AT&T
Woot! It’s finally time. The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is now available from AT&T! You can order one online or try and pick one up from your local AT&T store (if they haven’t sold out already). The BlackBerry Torch is available for $199 with two year contract (with proper voice and data plan).
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Plug It In notifies you when your battery is running out
One thing I didn’t notice when reviewing the BlackBerry Torch : there is no low battery indicator. I’m sure that will change with an OS 6 update, but for now it’s a problem. I’m sure, too, that some folks would like notification when their battery reaches a certain level. It would come in handy when there is no charging method nearby
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Plug It In notifies you when your battery is running out
Troubleshooting Connections to Exchange Server using HTTP
A major factor in moving from Outlook 2000 to Outlook 2003 was the advantage of utilizing RPC calls to make connections from Outlook clients to an Exchange server. The specific technology for making these internet connections was RPC over HTTP. RPC means remote procedure calls and allow your Outlook MAPI clients to connect to Exchange servers using HTTP or the secure HTTPS protocol. Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is a protocol that one application can use to request a service from another application running in another system in a network without having to understand network details
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Windows Phone 7 Games : WordMonger
Foundation42 LLC is working on Word Monger word puzzle game for windows phone. Think of it like a cross between Bejweled and Scrabble.. well sort of. the game is available on many platforms like the iPhone. The devs also promise they will be releasing more for WP7 and this game should be available during launch.
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Video tour of RIM’s BlackBerry Torch 9800, on sale today
The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is available starting today for $199.99 with a 2 year contract from AT&T. We put together 3 in-depth videos of the Torch in preparation for our full review, and you can watch them now to see exactly what the Torch and its new BlackBerry OS 6 are like
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Sony Ericsson supposedly planning PSP phone on Android 3.0 gaming platform
Sony Ericsson could be planning a new Android 3.0 phone that also doubles as a Playstation branded PSP gaming device. According to sources speaking to Engadget, the phone may also help kick off a new Google gaming ecosystem. Read the full story here.
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Happy Birthday to Navigon’s MobileNavigator
MobileNavigator has turned one, and what better way to celebrate its birthday than a big sale. Mobile Navigator North America, US, Canada, and all US MyRegion versions are all 50% off, as well as in-app purchases Live Traffic and Panorama 3-D. The US MyRegion in-app map upgrades are 30% off. This sale lasts from August 12-15. This is a fantastic deal, so head on over to the App Store and get yourself a copy, or if you already have one of Navigon’s apps, grab one of their in-app upgrades to give it a little birthday boost
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Simon Cowell Attempts to Clear His Bad Repuation with SEO Optimization
Oh, that Simon Cowell, he is known for spewing venom and being mean to innocent idol contestants, and now it seems like he wants to do a little SEO housekeeping of his image before his new show the X-Factor launches. Supposedly, Cowell has hired an SEO Optimization firm to make sure that all Google searches on his name only produce stories of him cuddling with bunnies and running through a field of tulips. However, his reps are insisting foul play and claim that this is a “conspiracy theory.” But to anyone with a curious mind, just Google Cowell’s name and you’ll find innocuous stories of his legacy, his recent trip to St. Tropez, and his bio.
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FlipMe Dating Cards Are Modern Day Napkins at the Bar
FlipMe dating is a new online dating site that may give Match.com or eHarmony a run for its money, that is – if you have enough nerve to hand out these new FlipMe Dating Cards to any hotties that you spot. FlipMe dating cards are designed as an open invitation to connect with a person that interests you, instead of lets say putting your number on a napkin – or even the more sophisticated ‘tweeting’ at them… A FlipMe card contains FlipMe’s catch phrase “I’ve said, ‘What if?’ too many times. Not this time,” along with directions on how to contact the flipper. If the person/hottie you flipped is interested, they can log on to flipmedating.com , enter the FlipperID on the FlipMe card you handed to them, then enter a CardCode that is on the card, and they’ll then be able to contact you directly and securely
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FlipMe Dating Cards Are Modern Day Napkins at the Bar
Win the Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 Laptop with Dolby Advanced Audio
According to research by Dolby Laboratories , a shift is happening in how Americans prefer to experience entertainment, with approximately 60% of surveyed college students now using their PCs, and not televisions, most for entertainment. The majority of students also believe PCs deliver the best overall entertainment experience and as a result, they expect higher quality audio to accompany the graphics quality they are getting on their screens. The survey also found that 77% like to listen to music using their PC and 70% like to watch video using their PC. This survey is no surprise to us since it seems like many people nowadays are replacing the TVs in their home with entertainment driven laptops.
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Win the Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 Laptop with Dolby Advanced Audio
Deal of the Day: Vizio Razor M470NV LED 47″ LCD HDTV for $1,029.99
Forget 3D TVs, we’re more excited about the falling price of LED TVs at the moment! The Vizio Razor M470NV LED 47″ LCD HDTV is on sale today for $1,029.99 plus free shipping after a $250 coupon code.
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Kommentar zu #1: Nokia 1208 black (Farbdisplay, Organizer, Spiele) Handy von Carsten Kriska
RT @handyscellphone: #1: Nokia 1208 black (Farbdisplay, Organizer, Spiele) Handy #Dualband #Dualbandhandys #Handys http://bit.ly/dc6yu2
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Kommentar zu #7: Canon IXUS 105 Digitalkamera ( 12 Megapixel, 4-fach opt. Zoom, 6.9 cm (2.7 Zoll) Display, bildstabilisiert) silber von Carsten Kriska
#7: Canon IXUS 105 Digitalkamera ( 12 Megapixel, 4-fach opt. Zoom, 6.9 cm (2.7 Zoll) Display, bild.. http://bit.ly/9ZMjpo
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Kommentar zu #7: Canon IXUS 105 Digitalkamera ( 12 Megapixel, 4-fach opt. Zoom, 6.9 cm (2.7 Zoll) Display, bildstabilisiert) silber von Carsten Kriska
Sprint Is Awarding 10 Epic 4G Smartphones in New Going the Distance Promo
Found under: Sprint , Samsung , Epic 4G , Galaxy S , Contest , , Going the Distance is a movie coming in a cinema near you on or around August 27. Why should we care about it Well because Sprint is ready to give away 10 new Samsung Epic 4G handsets to lucky winners. The company had a similar promotion when the HTC EVO 4G was launched and were not surprised to see it happening again for a 4G device
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