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Google Play Music All Access hits the iPhone through gMusic

, May 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at the app called gMusic have pushed through an update to include Google Play Music All Access for iOS users - iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch included. This update is one that allows the app to stream music using the app's ability to access all features included in the Android Google Music app, here "unofficially" on Apple's devices. Google Play Music All Access is a service that was introduced earlier this month at Google's yearly developers conference Google I/O 2013, working with a monthly subscriber fee for streaming "radio" access to the full Google Music library. Read The Full Story

Verizon invites Jennifer Lopez on stage for Viva Movil team-up

, May 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

This week at CTIA 2013, Verizon announced a partnership with Latino-centric mobile carrier brand Viva Movil – and they did it with the company’s top shareholder Jennifer Lopez. Speaking about how the Latino population is up at 50 million strong – and growing – Verizon’s own chief operating officer Marni Walden made it clear: this company wants to expand through an exclusive partnership with Viva Movil.

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AT&T video chat goes unlimited for all by 2014

, May 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

This past week we noticed a bit of an oddity in how AT&T handled the video chat element in Google's new "Google+ Hangouts" app on cellular data: in effect, it didn't work. Asking AT&T about the situation, it was discovered that they had a policy in place for pre-loaded apps working with video chat, making it clear that it's the OS makers (Google and Apple) and the device makers (Samsung, BlackBerry, LG, HTC, Apple), that were responsible for enabling pre-loaded apps to be able to work with cellular data for video chat. Today, AT&T makes it clear that Apple, Samsung, and BlackBerry will be making a big change by June for all their pre-loaded apps. Read The Full Story

Mary Lou Jepsen encourages Google X attitude in hardware engineering

, May 17th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week at a fireside chat during Google I/O 2013, Mary Lou Jepsen – currently the head of the Display Division at Google X – let it be known that “there’s no more silicon in Silicon Valley – it’s all iPhone apps.” She quickly added – “or Android apps, I should say.” An overarching theme from her set of words in the extended chat made it clear: she’s not satisfied with the current atmosphere for hardware innovation, particularly when it comes to startup funding.

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iPhone and iPad approved by US Defense Department

, May 17th 2013 Discuss [0]

Earlier this month, we heard word that the US Department of Defense would be approving Samsung and Apple devices for use with Pentagon employees and other military and Defense Department personnel. Samsung gained approval first, and now Apple devices have gotten security clearance, allowing even more options to choose from when it comes to choosing a device to use at the Pentagon. Read The Full Story

Intel’s former CEO laments lost iPhone opportunity as new leadership vows mobile push

Intel's now-former CEO Paul Otellini, who retired today, discussed the lost opportunities that resulted from passing on providing chips for the iPhone, something that he says would have made the world "a lot different" if he had gone with his gut feeling rather than what the numbers indicated. In the same vein, the company's new CEO Brian Krzanich said at Intel's annual shareholder's meeting that the company will bolster its mobile focus. Read The Full Story

eBay iOS app updates with driver’s license scanning [UPDATE]

, May 16th 2013 Discuss [0]

eBay updated its iOS app today with a few new features, including a new look and feel to the user interface, as well as the ability to check out multiple items at the same time using the shopping cart in the app. However, one of the more impressive features is the ability to register for an account through the mobile app by simply scanning your driver's license. Read The Full Story

iPhone 5S internal overhaul tipped to make room for new features

, May 16th 2013 Discuss [0]

Rumors of the next-generation iPhone aren't slowing down, especially when we're expecting the new device at some point this year. Close-up photos of a few parts that are said to be going in the iPhone 5S have been leaked, and they suggest a major internal overhaul is underway that's set to make room for more parts and features. Read The Full Story

Google+ Hangouts take chat cross-platform: Web, Android, and iOS

, May 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week at Google I/O 2013, a new application has been introduced to take on cross-device and cross-platform communication: Hangouts. This system expands on what’s existed inside Google+ with a Hangout, turning chat both text and video to come with a user wherever they go. This system allows for saving of conversations, photos, video, and media of all types, sharing made as smooth as it has been inside Google+, now here on the web, in Android, and in iOS all at once.

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tim-E robotic iPhone alarm clock may make you want to get up

Kickstarter always seems to have some interesting project underway that I want to own. The latest project to surface is yet another device that I would like to have in my house called the tim-E, and it is designed to work with your iPhone. The device is a robot alarm clock and bedside companion that uses your iPhone or the iPod Touch for its head and face. Read The Full Story

Insteon Hub automates your home using iPhone or Android apps

Home automation is one of those technologies that a lot of people find interesting, but perceived complexity and cost keeps a lot of people from actually checking it out. Home automation allows you to do all sorts of things such as control lights or outlets at your home when far away or when nearby. I think most of us could appreciate the convenience of being able to turn off the lights upstairs when you're in bed downstairs and don't feel like getting up. Read The Full Story

Flipboard update brings SMS sharing, proves that text messaging isn’t dead

, May 13th 2013 Discuss [0]

Flipboard has updated its iOS app to add even more features on top of the recently-updated 2.0 version that was released on iOS and Android not too long ago. Today's update brings new profile pages, a new "Friends" category, improved sharing that now comes with SMS support, and the ability to save an image to your camera roll by tapping on it. Read The Full Story

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