What Women Want: Facebook. What Men Want: Directions

By Valerie Sarnataro | 9/17/2011

A new study has revealed some insight on the usage patterns of Android apps among men and women users. Women prefer social networking while men want driving directions.

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Netflix App Now Fully Supports Android OS 2.2 and 2.3 Smartphones

By Ed Hardy | 9/11/2011

Netflix has introduced a new version of its app that brings support to all smartphones running Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) and OS 2.3 (Gingerbread). This means that far more devices can access this streaming video service.

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Adobe Makes Streaming Flash Video to the iPhone a Snap

By Ed Hardy | 9/10/2011

Plenty of iPhone users complain that their smartphone can't play many of the Flash videos embedded in web sites. Adobe has now taken a big step toward fixing this problem.

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GoToMeeting App Now Available for Android Smartphones

By Valerie Sarnataro | 9/8/2011

Now all Android smartphone owners can down Citrix GoToMeeting , an app that allows users to check in and participate in online meetings, for free via the Android Market.

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Google CEO Promises Android OS 4.0 on Schedule for Fall Debut

By Ed Hardy | 9/7/2011

The CEO of Google says that the next version of the Android OS is going to be released in October or November. This is the most specific timetable yet for the debut of this version, which is code-named "Ice Cream Sandwich".

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Netflix Losing Some of Its Most Popular Streaming Movies and Shows

By Ed Hardy | 9/3/2011

Netflix was unable to reach a new agreement with Starz, a company that provides a significant percentage of the content Netflix offers in its streaming video service. This may reduce demand.

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Madden NFL 12 Hits Android and iOS

By Valerie Sarnataro | 9/3/2011

The latest version of the Madden NFL football game franchise has been released for Android, iPhone and iPad. These versions of this classic game cost considerably less that ones for other consoles.

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Windows Phone 7.5 Mango Updates Might Be Delayed

By Ed Hardy | 9/1/2011

System software upgrades are supposed to start going out today that will move already released smartphones to the next version of Microsoft Windows Phone. However, these are apparently not going to be available for another two weeks.

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Microsoft's Connector App for Mac Gets Update for Windows Phone 7.5

By Valerie Sarnataro | 8/31/2011

With Windows Phone 7.5 launching tomorrow, Microsoft has made the platform more Mac-friendly with an update to the app that synchronizes Apple's desktops and laptops with Windows smartphones.

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Windows Phone 7 Mango Handsets to Feature Skype Integration, Microsoft Confirms

By Valerie Sarnataro | 8/25/2011

Microsoft has confirmed that new Windows Phone handsets that launch with the upcoming Mango version of this operating system will feature Skype integration and front-facing cameras.

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Microsoft Acknowledges Windows Phone Tango and Apollo Updates

By Valerie Sarnataro | 8/24/2011

With Windows Phone 7.5 Mango set to debut in a little over a week, Microsoft has revealed plans of other forthcoming updates for the Windows Phone operating system.

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Symbian Anna Upgrade Available Now for Several Nokia Smartphones

By Valerie Sarnataro | 8/18/2011

The new upgrade to Symbian Anna is now available, allowing owners of the latest Nokia phones to upgrade their devices. It includes a faster web browser, better mapping software, and a range of other enhancements.

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