Samsung has released “GamePad”, a gaming controller that attaches to a smartphone or tablet for a console-like mobile gaming experience. The GamePad has a telescoping cradle that accommodates mobile devices turned sideways for devices ranging in width from 4 inches to 6.3 inches. The GamePad connects wirelessly to the mobile device via Bluetooth, so physical […]
Apple’s OS X Mavericks 10.9.1 has been released in the wild as of today. The updated software package includes fixes for “stability, compatibility, and security” for the Apple OS. Notably, it addresses a few issues with Mail, Safari, VoiceOver, iLife, iWork, the “Local Items” keychain, and Japanese keyboards. Full update deets after the jump. The […]
While apps might technically have been around for a while, even on feature phones where one could download a limited selection of applications for their phones, it’s safe to say that it was thanks to iOS that apps really took off, which is why it is not surprising that the iTunes App Store numbers more than a million apps, along with the Google Play store for Android, showing how important and how popular apps are these days. Unfortunately for the likes of Windows Phone, apps aren’t as varied compared to iOS and Android, but the good news is that they’re slowly getting there.
According to a recent blog post published by Microsoft, it was revealed that the Windows Phone Store now boasts over 200,000 apps to date. Granted this is only a fraction of what iOS and Android has, but like we said they are slowly getting there. Microsoft has been luring and encouraging developers to develop for their platform, and their latest win would be finally getting Instagram onto Windows Phone after what seemed like an eternity. We’re not sure how long it will take for Microsoft to catch up to iOS and Android, but what do Windows Phone owners think so far? Are you starting to notice a lot more variety compared to before?
Windows Phone Store Boasts Over 200,000 Apps original content from Ubergizmo. 
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This Christmas, my lucky friends are going to get printouts of original digital art. Made by my dog.
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If there’s a downside to using the BlackBerry 10 platform is that there aren’t many apps for the operating system compared to the likes of iOS and Android, and most developers tend to give the platform a pass due to its relatively smaller user base. In any case it seems that the BlackBerry community has been rallying behind the platform by releasing apps themselves and providing users with third-party alternatives to apps that were previously unavailable for the platform. We have seen this with Instagram and now it looks like there will be a third-party alternative to Snapchat.
Dubbed Snap2Chat, this is a BlackBerry 10 alternative to Snapchat that is being developed by Nem0ry, the same developer behind the likes of DroidStore. As it stands the app is currently in beta and can be downloaded, although BlackBerry users will have to side-load it onto their handsets themselves, so if you’re not too familiar with side-loading apps, you’ll want to do a bit of homework first before proceeding. In the meantime for those who would rather not side-load, you can expect this app to arrive come 2014.
Snap2Chat Is A BlackBerry Alternative To Snapchat original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Twitter’s oft-rumored Nearby function, a timeline showing tweets based on your current location, has been seen in the wild, according to The Wall Street Journal. Twitter wouldn’t comment except to say they’re always testing new stuff. [WSJ via AllThingsD]
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Gmail just announced a change to the way it handles images in your emails by default. Now, all images in your messages will load automatically, which makes it possible for some people and companies to know when you’ve opened and …
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ZeptoLab’s Cut the Rope has arguably one of the most popular games on iOS and Android for quite some time as people just can’t seem to get enough of helping Om Nom enjoy a piece of candy at the end of each level. The game’s sequel, Cut the Rope 2, was said to be expected to be released this holiday season a few months ago, and today, we’re hearing the game will be released on December 19 exclusively on iOS devices. (more…)
Cut The Rope 2 Launching Exclusively On iOS Dec. 19 original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Children are like ninjas — there one moment, and somehow ten feet away in that second you glanced elsewhere. Taking your kid to a crowded amusement park or other event, especially if more than one child is involved, presents its own stresses, and BeLuvv hopes to ease those worries. The Guardian bracelet is a cute […]
For users who prefer keeping digital copies of notes, receipts, and the likes, chances are you might have heard of the app called Evernote which does exactly that, while syncing across a range of devices meaning that you will have access to them anytime and anywhere. Well the good news for business people who collect tons of business cards, you might be pleased to learn that Evernote has recently issued an update for its iOS app in which it will now allow users to scan business cards and converts them into a digital contact.
The app will rely on your iOS’ camera and will convert the data it scans from the cards into an editable contact card. Unfortunately it seems that this feature will only be available for Evernote Premium subscribers, so if you’re a regular Evernote user, you’d be out of luck. Apart from being able to store the card as a digital contact, it will also be able to pull additional data from social networks, allowing you to add more details to the contact, such as photo, email address, and etc. It will also allow users to automatically send an email to your new contact with your information, which can be pretty handy when you might not have your business card on your person.
Evernote For iOS Updated, Now Able To Scan Business Cards And Save As Contacts original content from Ubergizmo. 
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