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Check in on Foursquare Using Your Voice [APPS]

By admin | Published: September 2, 2010
It may not be the most socially acceptable way to check in, but Vlingo has created a way for Android app users to check in on Foursquare with their voices. It’s a speech-to-checkin feature that will save time, even if it does raise a few eyebrows. With the new app , Android users can speak a simple “check in to [insert place name]” command after tapping the home screen button. The command will prompt Vlingo to automatically pull up the location in question, and other nearby venues, on Foursquare, providing users with a fast alternative to touch-based Foursquare checkins.
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Pay for Starbucks Coffee with Your BlackBerry

By anthony | Published: September 2, 2010
Mocha frappuccino and soy latte lovers rejoice: Starbucks is rolling out its Starbucks Card Mobile App for BlackBerry tomorrow, September 2. In September 2009, Starbucks introduced its Starbucks Card Mobile app for iPhone and iPod touch , enabling the owners of those devices to reload their Starbucks payment cards, monitor their rewards cards and even pay for their purchases at 16 stores in Seattle and the Silicon Valley region. In June, the coffee company extended its mobile payment system to 1,000 Target stores in addition to the roster of Starbucks venues. Now all of this functionality has been adapted — and, in some respects, improved — for BlackBerry Bold , Curve , Storm and Tour users.
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10 Useful iPhone Shortcuts, Tips and Tricks

By admin | Published: August 31, 2010
Here at Mashable, we’ve been putting the iPhone 4 through its paces, and have come up with some handy tips and tricks that can help you get more out of your Apple-flavored mobile. We’ve covered all kinds of basics, like making search results more relevant, creating shortcuts for your favorite websites, better organizing your apps, and making the most of Maps. And, as ever, if you’ve got suggestions for more iPhone magic not covered here or in our previous Keyboard Shortcuts post, you know we want to hear them in the comments below. 1
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8 Free BlackBerry Games Worth Downloading

By melissa | Published: August 29, 2010
It has probably happened to you. You download a free BlackBerry game, full of so much hope and promise, only to discover that it was a waste of time and disk space. “At least it was free,” you tell yourself. This is an especially common experience for BlackBerry owners
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New ARM architecture (likely Eagle) better suited for OS virtualization

By anthony | Published: August 27, 2010
Looks like that fake Pre with the iOS / BlackBerry OS split personality is a little ahead of its time, but ARM -- supplier of the architecture that underpins most of the world's smartphones -- likes the idea. In a recent talk at Stanford, ARM program manager David Brash talked up some of the highlights of new "extensions" to the existing ARMv7-A platform, and though he apparently never mentioned Eagle by name, it seems safe to assume that he was referring to the capabilities that Eagle would bring to the table when it launches in the next couple years. Notably, the extensions will break through ARM's current 4GB RAM limit by mapping 4GB windows of memory to each virtualized operating system, which dovetails nicely -- suspiciously nicely, in fact -- with VMware's recent talk of wanting virtualized phones capable of seamlessly switching between multiple platforms without any hacky bootloader solutions. We're definitely game for that, but considering that Eagle is still years away from retail reality, we're not bothering to clear space on our credit limit just yet. New ARM architecture (likely Eagle) better suited for OS virtualization originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:17:00 EDT.
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RIM Acquires Cellmania to Bolster BlackBerry App World

By anthony | Published: August 24, 2010
RIM, the company behind the BlackBerry , has acquired mobile storefront operator Cellmania. Cellmania has extensive experience in developing, managing and distributing mobile application storefronts for handset operators. Its mFinder white label system counts Telstra, Telus, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Sprint, Airtel, AT&T, Boost Mobile, Optus, Orange and others among its clientele. On its website , Cellmania says that it will continue to support its existing client base even after joining RIM .
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How to Get the Best Color Out of Your Photos [Photography]

By anthony | Published: August 24, 2010
Black and white has long been the default "artistic" style for photographs, so it can be easy to forget how compelling a color photograph can be. Here's an in-depth guide to help you get amazing color in your photos. More
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BlackBerry App World Updates with Cheaper Apps, QR Codes, Better Organization [App World]

By anthony | Published: August 20, 2010
App World , the market for BlackBerry programs, has made itself much more accessible . Apps can now be sold for $1 or $2, down from the previous $2.99 minimum, and navigating the App World on a phone should be easier, with more categories that can be scrolled through with a trackball or touch screen swiping. Finally, QR codes for apps can be scanned from BlackBerry phones to link directly to the app for download or purchase. [ jkOnTheRun ] More
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Check in to TV Shows, Movies and More with GetGlue for Android

By anthony | Published: August 17, 2010
Entertainment checkin service GetGlue is announcing the release of its Android application, a lightweight mobile site and a bevy of new network partnerships. The new app and service bonuses are designed to further increase engagement and help the company expand its reach to all mobile audiences. The new GetGlue for Andriod application mirrors the functionality of the iPhone app so users can check in to entertainment such as television shows, books, music and movies to earn points and stickers for their behaviors. The app also includes navigation to allow users to click to view the stream of activity and checkins from friends, rate entertainment, view their stickers and customize their profiles.
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BlackBerry Curve 3G to Ship This Month

By admin | Published: August 9, 2010
Research in Motion has announced the BlackBerry Curve 3G, an updated version of the popular Curve smartphone that will support the company’s new BlackBerry 6 operating system . As its name makes obvious, the Curve 3G (also known as the BlackBerry 9300) supports calling and data over 3G networks. The device also adds a few enhancements over earlier Curve models, including GPS support and video recording. Curve 3G will ship with BlackBerry 5, but be “BlackBerry 6 ready” according to the company.
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