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Adobe Flash 10.1 and AIR 2 now available for download

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  After months of beta testing and release candidates, Adobe has finally released Flash 10.1 for Windows, Mac and Linux OSes. The new update brings a lot of things like improved performance, H.264 video decoding, multi-touch support, better power management and Mac-specific updates. The Mac version is now a Cocoa app that takes advantages of […]

Google Maps voice-guided Navigation now available in more European countries and Canada

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  Google Maps with free voice-guided navigation has expanded its reach and is now available in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland, in addition to US & UK. The v4.2 offers free turn-by-turn directions to Android users running Android OS 1.6 and higher. Additionally, the new version also […]

Apple releases Safari 5

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  At the WWDC, Apple also announced an update to its web browser. The new Safari 5 is touted as the world’s fastest browser and comes with some new features to make both consumers and developers happy. Safari 5 includes the new Safari Reader that allows the user to read the multipage article in a […]

Skype 2 brings 3G calling on iPhone

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  Skype has released a new version of their VoIP app that will allow users to carry out calls via 3G, in addition to Wi-Fi. This means all Skype users on iPhone will now be able to make and receive Skype-to-Skype calls and calls to mobiles and landlines over their existing 3G connection. This service, […]

Sprint releases Android 2.1 update for HTC Hero

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  While HTC’s original Hero is still awaiting its official Android 2.1 update, Sprint has let loose the latest Android build for the chinless version. The Éclair update brings number of features like improvement in the Sense UI, enhanced corporate email support and minor bug fixes. Sprint Hero users can download the update from here […]

Amazon announces Kindle app for Android

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  After bring the Kindle application for iPhone OS, PC, Mac and Blackberry, Amazon today announced the app for Android platform. Similar to the Kindle app on other platforms, this Android-specific app brings the liberty to buy from over 5,400,000 books from the Kindle store, sync books with Whispersync so that the user can read […]

Microsoft gives Office 2010 Mobile free to WinMo 6.5 users

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  Microsoft has announced the retail availability of Office 2010 suite today and it’s the Windows Mobile consumers who are in for a treat. All consumers running Windows Mobile 6.5 with a previous version of Office suite will be eligible to receive a free upgrade of Office Mobile 2010. The mobile version will enable users […]

iPad gets a spy app

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  If you ever wanted to keep a check on anyone’s activities on Apple’s newest ‘magical’ gadget, Retina-X Studios has announced the new Mobile Spy app for iPad. After installing, the user can view victim’s emails, contacts, website history etc from his Mobile Spy online account. Retina-X Studios has also confirmed to add logging of […]

Microsoft launches Communicator Mobile app for Nokia phones

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  Microsoft has launched their first application as part of its alliance with Nokia for mobile productivity. Microsoft Communicator Mobile is a unified communications client that connects to company’s communications systems. The application simply integrates with the contacts menu and allows users to see their colleague’s availability where they can easily communicate with them over […]