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Nintendo 3DS update provides data transfer from packaged to downloaded games

, Mar 26th 2013 Discuss [1]

Games are becoming increasingly digital, but making the transition from retail to digital mid-game becomes tricky when saved game states are involved. That issue is remedied for Nintendo 3DS owners, which now have access to the latest update from Nintendo. With this update, gamers can transfer saved info from the packaged version of a game to its digital counterpart. Read The Full Story

Google Chrome for desktop updates with improved spell checking

, Mar 26th 2013 Discuss [2]

Google Chrome for Windows, OS X, and Linux received a fairly hefty update today. The browser got bumped up to version 26, and it comes with spell check improvements, desktop shortcuts for multiple profiles on Windows, and an asynchronous DNS resolver on Mac and Linux versions, as well as the usual bugfixes and performance improvements. Read The Full Story

Google+ app update: 4 reasons iOS and Android apps are now boss

, Mar 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Today Google has updated apps for both the iOS and Android universe for their social network Google+, showing first and foremost an expansion of each post made by members. What you'll be seeing here is not only updates in the way you view Google+ on your smartphone or tablet, but in the way you share and interact as well. It would appear that Google is taking the mobile initiative here once again, enhancing this space so that it makes the most sense to experience Google+ in mobile mode! Read The Full Story

Windows Blue: 5 features that make Windows 8 worth the switch

, Mar 25th 2013 Discuss [87]

This week we're hearing a whole lot about what Microsoft's first big update to Windows 8 will be doing for the operating system, hearing how this so-called "Windows Blue" will change the company's fortunes for the better. What Windows Blue is, for those that haven't heard of it, is a polishing of the less-then-fantastic bits and pieces of Windows 8, especially where it concerns the operating system's user interface. Have a peek here at several of the finer points that've been leaked in early builds thus far. Read The Full Story

Evernote for Android updates, 1 year premium service free for Deutsche Telekom users

, Mar 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Big news on the Evernote front today. The popular note-taking app received a hefty update on Android, and the company also announced a partnership with European wireless carrier Deutsche Telekom that would see all of the carrier's customers eligible for one year of Evernote Premium for free, which is a 40-euro value (approximately $52). Read The Full Story

Speedtest.net for iOS updates with all-new design

, Mar 22nd 2013 Discuss [2]

When it comes to all of the interesting apps that do one thing well, Speedtest.net is one of the best out there, and we sometimes use it to test out new LTE markets for hands-on sessions and reviews. The app gives you both your download and upload speeds either over WiFi or a data connection, and it received a big update today for iOS users. It comes with an all-new design, as well as iPhone 5 support, and a few new features. Read The Full Story

Kobo announces Android 4.1 update for the Arc tablet

, Mar 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

If you're an owner of the Kobo Arc tablet, the manufacturer has announced a new Android update is available. The new update promises to optimize the user experience of the tablet with faster performance, better search capability, increased touchscreen responsiveness, and additional features. The update also brings new notifications that the manufacturer describes as actionable. Read The Full Story

Apple to stop accepting apps that access UDIDs and fail to meet other requirements

, Mar 21st 2013 Discuss [1]

Apple has made a couple of big announcements, the most immediate of which is that in a little over a month, the company will stop accepting apps - both updates and new submissions - that access UDIDs. On the same date that change goes into effect, Apple will also stop taking in applications for apps that don't support its latest handset, as well as a couple other requirements. Read The Full Story

Apple Podcasts app updated with iCloud, custom stations, and playlists

, Mar 21st 2013 Discuss [2]

Apple hasn't given a lot of attention to its Podcasts app recently. Of course, it hasn't been very popular amongst the podcast-listening crowd, especially when there are great options like Downcast competing against it. However, Apple has updated its Podcasts app with several new features, including custom stations, playlists, and iCloud integration. Read The Full Story

iOS 6.1.3 patches up Evasi0n jailbreak: hold your updates

, Mar 21st 2013 Discuss [19]

Yesterday, Apple released iOS 6.1.3 unto the public, and it came with a couple of big updates as well as some general bugfixes and performance improvements. However, it also patched up some of the exploits used by the Evad3rs dev team in order to jailbreak iOS 6.1, which means that if you update to iOS 6.1.3, you’ll lose your jailbreak.

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Google Fiber approved by Olathe, Kansas City Council

, Mar 20th 2013 Discuss [5]

Our lucky brethren in Kansas City have had access to Google Fiber, the much-envied service from Google. Now the Internet giant has announced that Fiber will be extending to a second location in Kansas, this time to Olathe, who's city council just approved the company's plans. The process isn't slated to take place for awhile yet, but was announced by Google shortly after the approval went through. Read The Full Story

Sony updates SmartWatch software, adds new watch faces and more

, Mar 20th 2013 Discuss [1]

Sony's SmartWatch comes in a variety of styles and has a sleek square LCD face. Those who enjoy the combination of stylish wrist wear and tiny interactive devices will be pleased to learn that Sony has rolled out a new software update for the device. Those who update will get access to a variety of new features, including six new watch faces. Read The Full Story
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