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Mar

Google Docs for Android updated with full-screen document review


Google Docs for Android grabbed an update today that brings a couple of new features that make it easier to review a document before you dive in to make edits.

19
Mar

Gallery: Windows 10 technical preview build 10041


The latest, 10041 build of the Windows 10 technical preview hasn’t been in hand long, but already there’s a few things that stand out. There are some nice new features present in the build and visually the UI is beginning to come together.

There’s still a lot of work to be done on it before that summer launch timeframe, but from the new look login screen through to the translucent start menu and everything in between, it’s starting to get somewhere.

While we’re picking through everything, check out a whole bunch of images below.

19
Mar

Microsoft patents hinge for dual-screen mobile phones, computers


Microsoft are one of the most prolific patent holders in the US. The Redmond firm are well and truly raking it in from licenses relating to the Android OS, and are not shy to slap a patent on just about anything, from augmented reality bananas to emotion sensing smart bras.

Many of these inventions may never see the light of day and are simply intended to fend off rivals, but these latest patents when combined with recent comments from Lumia marketing VP Tuula Rytilä create an intriguing possibility.

19
Mar

HBO GO comes to the Amazon Fire TV Stick


For those of you rocking one of Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks, today may be your lucky day. HBO GO has finally made its way to the streaming dongle.

19
Mar

Fruit Ninja Kinect 2 slashes its way onto the Xbox One


Fans of Fruit Ninja rejoice: Fruit Ninja Kinect 2 has arrived on the Xbox One, bringing with it a whole new cast of characters and game modes.

19
Mar

Google Maps update brings new map viewing options and search filters


Google Maps for iOS has snagged an update today, bringing with it a few new features, along with the usual bug fixes.

Users will now be able to view a map full screen, view transit line colors when receiving transit directions, and filter search results for restaurants rated on Zagat. Here’s the full breakdown of what’s new in Google Maps 4.4.0:

  • View a full-screen map by tapping an empty spot on the map
  • See transit line colors on the map when you get transit directions
  • Filter search results for Zagat-rated restaurants (where available)
  • Type, or tap the mic and say, “directions to” a place for faster results
  • Bug fixes

Overall, all of the new features look to be welcome changes. However, the addition of of transit line colors is especially noteworthy for anyone trying to get around in the city. To snag the update, simply hit up the store link below to get started.

19
Mar

How to fix Mail, Calendar, and People apps in Windows 10 Preview Build 10041


We’re playing around with the latest Windows 10 Preview Build 10041 and immediately noticed that Mail, Calendar, and People apps are broken. According to Microsoft, this is due to a licensing issue with the Store Beta. Fortunately, there is a quick fix. We’ll show you how to do it in just a few steps.

19
Mar

Apple releases two new Safari betas for Mavericks and Mountain Lion to developers


Apple has released a pair of Safari betas to developers today for both OS X Mavericks and OS X Mountain Lion.

Available on the Developer Portal now, the beta releases ask developers to focus testing on a large number of areas, including website and extension compatability, adding Google accounts to Internet Accounts, and navigation using VoiceOver.

As far as version numbers are concerned, the betas clock in at 7.1.5 and 6.2.5 for OS X Mavericks and OS X Mountain Lion respectively. If you’re an interested developer, you can read the full list of focus areas and snag both releases from the Developer Portal now.

Source: 9to5Mac

19
Mar

Sports Jeopardy puts your sports knowledge to the test on your Windows Phone


For you trivia and sports fiends out there, a new Jeopardy game has landed on Windows Phone, fittingly titled Sports Jeopardy.

The game follows the typical Jeopardy format, presenting players with clues before prompting them to answer in the form of a question, with one twist — the entire game revolves around sports trivia.

19
Mar

Samsung rolls out 128GB flash storage module aimed at mid-range smartphones


After announcing its new UFS 2.0-based storage module targeted at high-end devices, Samsung is now rolling out a 128GB storage solution for mid-range smartphones.