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Foursquare updates iOS app to version 5.5, improves Explore feature

, Mar 1st 2013 Discuss [0]

During what appears to be today's trend of updated iOS apps, Foursquare has just rolled out an update to its app for the iPhone, improving its Explore feature and taking it to version 5.5. With the updated feature, users can explore nearby places with less hassle, seeing more options on a single screen so they don't have to toy around in search of the perfect location. Read The Full Story

Evernote updates iOS app, adds formatting options and improved PDF experience

, Feb 28th 2013 Discuss [0]

Evernote has released a new update for its iOS app, taking it to version 5.2 and adding in a host of new and improved features. The improvements are particularly relevant to iPad users, offering improved functionality when viewing PDFs that Evernote boasts as providing a "much better" experience than the previous version. Likewise, the iPad version of the app has also gained a new Snippets feature. Read The Full Story

Yelp for iOS updates with improved iPad business page, social features

, Feb 28th 2013 Discuss [0]

Yelp updated its iOS app to even version 6.5, and it comes with a healthy amount of new features that users should enjoy. For starters, the business page on the iPad is streamlined with easier and quicker access to business hours, menu items, and phone numbers. The new update also makes the Yelp's search more social by showing which of your friends are checked in to businesses right from the search results page. Read The Full Story

Adobe Flash receives emergency update due to hacker exploits

, Feb 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

Adobe released an emergency update to its Flash Player today that patches up a few security holes discovered in its system. Hackers were using the security holes in Adobe’s Flash Player to launch attacks solely at Firefox users. A security bulletin released by Adobe stated, “These updates address vulnerabilities that could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.” Read The Full Story

Twitter for Windows Phone updates with new look, live tile support

, Feb 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

In the past, Twitter wasn't giving as much love to its Windows Phone app is it was to its Android and iOS offering. However, that changed today. The social media service has updated its Windows Phone app with a new design that "brings the app in line with other Twitter apps," and introduced some new features that make it easier to share and discover content. Read The Full Story

Facebook for iOS update brings voice calling to the US and Canada

, Feb 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Facebook added a voice calling option on the Messenger app a short while back and as of today, a new update has brought that to all Facebook for iOS users. Basically, Facebook v5.5 has rolled into the App Store and that has added the free voice calling. This support is available for those in the US and Canada, however until your friends and family update Facebook -- you may have some trouble finding someone to call. Read The Full Story

Flickr updates iPhone app with friend mentions and more

, Feb 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Flickr has released an update for its iPhone app, bringing with it a handful of new features and some improvements that make the service altogether more fun to use. After updating, users will find that they can now mention friends directly from the app rather than having to use the desktop, in addition to some other improvements. User can grab it now from the App Store. Read The Full Story

iOS 6.1.3 update to fix lock screen vulnerability

, Feb 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Apple released iOS 6.1.2 a couple of days ago that fixed the annoying Microsoft Exchange bug plaguing numerous iOS devices. However, it didn't address the recent lock screen exploit that allows nosy eyes to get a peek at your contacts and photos. However, iOS 6.1.3 beta 2 was just seeded to developers, and it looks like this update will fix the vulnerability. Read The Full Story

Firefox 19 releases with built-in PDF viewer

, Feb 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

The PDF file format is incredibly popular, and it's almost always used when sending documents to someone over the internet. Mozilla recognizes the PDF's ubiquity and has released Firefox 19 today, complete with a built-in PDF viewer. This allows users to skip the browser plug-ins altogether when opening up PDFs in Firefox. Read The Full Story

Apple releases iOS 6.1.2 update to fix Exchange bug

, Feb 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

As expected from last week, an update for iOS has been released today that fixes that annoying Exchange calendar bug that's been plaguing a lot of users recently. iOS 6.1.2 should be rolling out now to all iOS 6.x devices, and the fix should also improve connectivity, as well as increase battery life. Read The Full Story

Microsoft accepting orders for 128GB Surface Pro, will ship in 2 – 3 weeks

, Feb 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

On February 9, we reported that Microsoft's Surface Pro 128GB model had sold out soon after becoming available, with both Staples and Best Buy running out of stock in addition to Microsoft's online store. The company responded shortly after, saying that stores could expect more Surface Pros by Saturday. As of today, buyers can order the tablet and will receive it within the next 2 to 3 weeks. Read The Full Story

iOS 6.1.2 rumored for next week to fix lockscreen and Exchange bugs

, Feb 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

The latest iOS update has certainly seen its fair share of bugs and vulnerabilities. First, there were problems with users connecting to and syncing with Microsoft Exchange servers, and now there's the lockscreen exploit that allows people to dig into your contacts and photos. However, it's rumored that an update to fix these issues will come as early as next week. Read The Full Story
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