Tag: Multimedia
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Twitter’s New Autoplay for Videos Brings the Noise
If you’re a regular Twitter user you’ve probably noticed that the social network / micro-blogging site has recently been trying out a few new things – some helpful, some really not helpful at all. Unfortunately most mobile users will want to file its latest tweak under the latter. This week Twitter announced that (like Facebook…
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Android Auto app now available on Google Play Store
For anyone who is not familiar with Android Auto, it was announced at Google I/O last June, and essentially is a telematics standard that has been developed by Google which allows users to connect their Android device to their vehicles to give them functionality including music playback, reading of text messages, telephony and also the…
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Large Screen iPad Plus Rumored
Apple’s iPad range is already huge, not in terms of screen size, but simply due to the massive amount of iPad models currently in production. The range goes all the way from the iPad 2, through the iPad Air and to the new iPad Mini 2 and iPad Air 2. It really is staggering how…
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Amazon Kindle Fire 2 Becomes Official and Known as Kindle Fire 2012
Its been a busy day for Amazon in Santa Monica as the online retailer turned eReader pioneer unveils the new Kindle Fire multimedia tablet..
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Adobe Flash Player Lives! Multimedia App Supporters (inc. BBC) Keep Software on Google Play Store
We thought it was going for good – but backed by the Beeb, Flash Player is staying on Android smartphones for the time being..
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Amazon Kindle Fire 2 Tablet to Ship as Soon as August?
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Here’s an update to the Gadget Helpline’s continuing coverage of the possible arrival of the Kindle Fire 2 in the next few months – this one relates to a rumour which might suggest that the Amazon multimedia tablet’s shipping date may be getting ever closer. According to a parts manufacturer based in Asia the 7-inch…
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Amazon Bringing Appstore to U.K & Europe – More to Suggest Kindle Fire 2 is Coming Soon?
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Reports are suggesting that Amazon will be opening up its previously U.S-only (and Apple-troubling) Appstore here in the U.K and Europe, providing an additional resource for Android smartphone and tablet owners to grab some sweet software as well the chance to “test drive” a number of apps for a limited time before committing to buy…
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Amazon Bringing Appstore to U.K & Europe – More to Suggest Kindle Fire 2 is Coming Soon?
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Reports are suggesting that Amazon will be opening up its previously U.S-only (and Apple-troubling) Appstore here in the U.K and Europe, providing an additional resource for Android smartphone and tablet owners to grab some sweet software as well the chance to “test drive” a number of apps for a limited time before committing to buy…
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Microsoft Offering Free Xbox LIVE Entertainment Weekender to Non Gold Subscribers
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Got an Xbox 360 and a web connection? Don’t want to fork out for a pricey Xbox LIVE Gold account – but still want to experience the new wave of multimedia and on-demand entertainment that all your mates are bragging about? Then you’ll love what Microsoft has in store for you this weekend! An Xbox…
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Sony Music Unlimited App for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Coming in Weeks
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Following the likes of Microsoft and Google, Sony is the latest tech company to put an emphasis on delivering digital multimedia content by firstly bringing the Music Unlimited division of its SEN (Sony Entertainment Network) onto Apple’s iOS platform for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The former Qriocity outgrew just music in 2011 and became…
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VLC 2.0 Media Player Now Available on Mac OS X, Windows and Linux
Last week we announced that VLC Media Player would be getting a major overhaul as part of an update to version 2.0, and now that update is officially available to download on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Now, if you’re not familiar with VLC it is a free open-source cross-platform multimedia player which is…
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VLC 2.0 Media Player Arriving on Mac OS X, Windows and Linux Soon
If you’re a fan (like me) of the popular VLC media player, you’ll be pleased to know that the latest version – 2.0 – is due to be launched very soon and will be arriving on Mac OS X, Windows and Linux systems. Now, if you’re not familiar with VLC it is a free open-source…