Samsung TV Apps surpasses 10 million downloads

post from Ubergizmo on 12 October 2011 11:51:17 PM. © Ubergizmo

Samsung TV Apps Samsung has announced that Samsung Apps, the world’s first, and the company’s first HDTV-based app store, has surpassed the 10 million mark for number of downloads in addition to crossing the 1,000 registered apps milestone. While it’s nothing when compared to app stores like the Android Market and Apple App Store, it’s still a noticeable achievement for Samsung, which only opened the app store in February last year. As of today, Samsung Apps averages 50,000 downloads per day.

To celebrate the occasion Samsung released a video showing off its Samsung Apps TV achievements, check it out after the break. How many of you own Samsung HDTVs and how often do you download new apps on the TV?

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Twitter fully integrated into iOS 5

post from Ubergizmo on 12 October 2011 11:28:30 PM. © Ubergizmo

As most of you should know by now (if you’ve upgraded your iOS devices) that Twitter is fully integrated into iOS 5. Now what does this all mean? Well, if you’re a huge user of Twitter, it basically means good news, and for those of you who don’t use Twitter ? it doesn’t change your life. Twitter integration with iOS makes it extremely easy and convenient to share your activities via a Tweet.

Previously when you wanted to share something, it involved copying the text or a link and then launching the Twitter program to post the Tweet. Now when you hit the Share button in an app, you can just select the Tweet option. Users can also upload pictures directly to Twitter using Twitter’s own picture hosting service. Twitter integration is available in default apps like Camera, Maps, Photos, Safari, YouTube and third party apps like Chomp, Flipboard, Instagram and more.

Get the official Twitter app for your iOS device from the Apple App Store.

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Diwali Special Buyer’s Guide: Laptops

post from Most Popular Gadget Blog on 12 October 2011 11:07:01 PM. © Most Popular Gadget Blog

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iTar turns your iPad into a guitar

post from Ubergizmo on 12 October 2011 10:53:20 PM. © Ubergizmo

iTar Remember the GhostGuitar app that turns your iPad 2 into an electric guitar? Well the folks over at Starr Labs have decided to take things a step further by turning it into a real guitar with the combination of an accessory and an app. Using its patented button fretboard technology, Starr Labs has announced a new iPad accessory called the iTar. All users have to is dock the tablet, launch the app, and they can start rocking away to their favorite tunes on the guitar.

In case you’re unfamiliar with Starr Labs, its fretboard technology has been used in instruments by a whole bunch of famous artists: the Chemical Brothers, Linkin Park, Lou Reed, and many TV/film studios. This will be the first time the company is developing a product for the masses ? unfortunately it doesn’t have the resources to do so, hence the Kickstarter project. If you’re interested in picking up one of these sweet looking accessories for your iPad, head over to the Kickstarter page and place a pre-order for the iTar (prices start at $200). Watch a video and read up more about it there as well.

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T-Mobile SpringBoard tablet unveiled

post from Ubergizmo on 12 October 2011 09:56:17 PM. © Ubergizmo

Today, T-Mobile announced the launch of a new Android tablet on its network ? the T-Mobile Springboard and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. We all should know about the Tab 10.1 by now, so we’ll jump right to the SpringBoard. The T-Mobile SpringBoard is touted to be an affordable tablet that offers a premium mobile experience. It features a 7″ HD display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, and is capable of accessing BLOCKBUSTER on Demand, Netflix, and T-Mobile TV ? perfect for your video watching needs.

It runs on Android 3.2 Honeycomb, features a 5-megapixel rear camera (720p HD video recording), a 1.3-megapixel front facing camera, HDMI output, and a microSD card slot (supports up to 32GB). With HSPA+ connectivity (marketed as 4G), this tablet is capable of downloading content as well as playing it. The SpringBoard tablet also comes preloaded with Blio eReader, MobileLife Family Organizer, Slacker Radio, and TeleNav GPS Navigator.

No word on the tablet’s battery life or pricing, but it should be under $200. The T-Mobile SpringBoard will be available in time for the holidays at T-Mobile retail stores and online. Find out more.

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Snip, Snip: With iOS 5 and iCloud, Apple Cuts the
Cord From iTunes

post from X-About Gadget World on 12 October 2011 09:04:38 PM. © X-About Gadget World

<< Previous | Next >> << Previous | Next >> View all Apple’s newest mobile operating system, iOS 5, debuts Wednesday with an exhausting list of 200-plus new features. That’s enough new stuff to keep you busy nerding out for weeks. And despite that, the software’s focus is to cut the cord between your iOS [...]

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Microsoft Discontinues Zune HD to focus on Mobile
Music and Video

post from X-About Gadget World on 12 October 2011 09:01:13 PM. © X-About Gadget World

Just a few days ago, there were many rumors on behalf of Apple?s old iDevices: the iPod Classic and the iPod Shuffle. These rumors were in regards to the ?end of production? for these products. In addition, Microsoft also had some rumors about ending the production of their mp3 player, the Zune (or Zune HD). [...]

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AshPoopie burns away an age-old problem

I’m sure all dog owners will agree that cleaning up after a dog is a very necessary, but disgusting, activity. I have a thirteen-year-old Labrador who defecates every time we go uphill. It is something that I have to watch out for and clean up afterwards. This particular product, the AshPoopie, is designed to make [...]

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Trick or Tracker keeps you informed on your kids
whereabouts

Halloween is just around the corner, and if you have any children that are planning to go trick or treating, you might want to keep an eye out for them. But since it’s never cool follow your kids around, how about use the power of technology to monitor them instead? Iconosys has just announced the launch of Trick or Tracker ? a location app designed for occasions just like Halloween.

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Magellan RoadMate app for iPhone upgraded

Magellan RoadMate App 2.2 Magellan has just announced an update for its iPhone GPS navigation app, RoadMate, to version 2.2. Besides being a functional navigation app to help you find a way to your destination, the update brings your maps up to date, adds red light camera and fixed speed camera alerts (for you speed demons out there) and a brand new Junction View feature to guide users through tricky freeway interchanges ? great for people who aren’t familiar with the road.

Other optional features include real-time safety alerts and additional voice options. Compatible with the iPhone 4S, 4, and 3GS with iOS 4.2 or later (an update will be released soon to ensure compatibility with iOS 5) ? users who already own the app can just upgrade it from the App Store for free. Folks interested in purchasing a new navigation app for their iPhones can head over to Magellan’s website for more details.

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