Tag: App
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Google, Mastercard and Citigroup join forces in NFC Payment scheme
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It looks as though Google are making big plans for Android and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, as according to a report filed by the Wall Street Journal they have paired up with Mastercard and Citigroup to test out NFC payment methods. The first NFC chip was implemented into the Google/Samsung Nexus S, and since…
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Android Apps on Blackberry PlayBook – It’s official!
It’s now been officially announced that the Blackberry PlayBook will in fact be host to Google’s Android apps. After much speculation since rumours emerged in February, the Google platform is set to appear on RIM’s first tablet outing when released on April 19th in the United States, and will open up potential for the multimedia…
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In-app purchases for Android coming next week
Next week Google will be bringing in-app purchases to Android, the same kind of thing that Apple have already done, and its users are currently enjoying on the iOS platform, so says an article appearing on the developer’s blog. First proposed by Google in January, the in-app purchases will allow the app user to buy…
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Apple anger over Amazon “App Store” name – more lawsuits!
Apple has kicked off yet another bitter lawsuit after Amazon unveiled its own Android “App Store” yesterday. As crazy as it sounds, Apple is very angry with anybody using the words “App Store” to describe their services, even when that’s what’s being provided – a store for apps! Already in a feud with Microsoft over…
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VLC Media Player app coming to Android in the next few months
After being kicked out of the Apple App Store, VideoLAN, the makers of the popular VLC Media Player app, are turning to Google’s more open Android Market. Android news site Android Guys are reporting that work is well underway with an Android version of the VLC app, and we should see a Beta version released…
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Gadget HELP! – Apple iPhone 4 and how to set up and use application folders
We at The Gadget Helpline get hundreds of calls a week from frustrated customers looking for support and help with their Gadgets and electronic goods, so we thought we would share some of our help to the world. Today we have received a call where one of our dedicated agents provided support on an Apple…
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T-Mobile Sidekick kicks back with Android
Old favourite of social mobile users the T-Mobile Sidekick is set to resurface, 9 years after its first outing, with the mobile phone now to be accompanied by Android in hope of making a big comeback. Now known as the Sidekick 4G, it appears T-Mobile intend the socially based device to be aimed at the teen and…
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Playstation games coming to Android with NVIDIA Tegra Zone
NVIDIA’s TegraZone application for Android went live at the start of this month, offering a dedicated app store for mobile phones and tablets running on the Nvidia Tegra processor. The graphics giant today posted some juicy info within the TegraZone app, confirming that Sony Playstation titles will be making their way to Android devices which…
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Charlie Sheen blocking plug-in developed for Google Chrome
Had enough of the recent insanity (or genius..) of Charlie Sheen? You could be “Winning” with a recent plug-in created for Google Chrome which completely removes all mention of the fallen star from your web-browsing experience. It’s hard to log onto the world wide web lately without seeing or hearing of some recent rant or rambling from Sheen, who’s fall…
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RIM in tune with UK-based 7Digital to bring music store to Blackberry PlayBook
RIM has confirmed a launch for its first tablet, the Blackberry PlayBook, is set for as early as April and as a bonus the devices will be in partnership with London-based 7Digital so that the new gadget will bring with it a pre-loaded music store app with access to 13 million high quality MP3 tracks. The Blackberry…