The BBM has been one of BlackBerry OS most popular features, years before there was iMessaging, Viber, or WhatsApp. Today, at the company’s annual Blackberry Live 2013 conference, CEO Thorsten Heins announced that this summer they will make the trademark BlackBerry messaging service available as a third-party app to the two most popular smart platforms … Continued
Google announces unified messaging service Hangouts
Google has announced a unified messaging service called Hangouts that merges its various messaging platforms including Google Talk, Google+ Hangouts, Messenger and Google Talk for Google+ into one platform, at the Google I/O event in San Francisco. The app has been released on iOS, Android and for Chrome (as an extension) and allows users to … Continued
Google revamps Maps service
Google says it has rebuilt Google Maps for the Web with a new version that’s more immersive and social. The new version takes a page from Google’s mobile efforts by putting the search box inside the map and making use of cards — Google’s take on interactive information widgets. “It’s simple and powerful. The map … Continued
Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter apps announced for Google Glass
Facebook and Twitter have launched applications for Google glasses as developers rushed to learn more about tailoring software for the Internet-linked eyewear yet to hit the market. “Built by Facebook, this app allows you to upload photos from Google Glass directly to your Facebook timeline,” Erick Tseng, head of mobile products at the social network, … Continued
Facebook Home Hits 1 Million Downloads
Facebook Home has finally hit 1 million downloads exactly one month after being released for Android, according to install numbers in the Google Play store. At a press event on Thursday, Facebook’s director of mobile engineering told reporters that Home had been downloaded “just about” 1 million times. On Sunday, Facebook Home was classified as having been installed 1 million – … Continued
Watch The First Teaser Trailer For ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The first promo for Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., the ABC television show about the comic-book universe’s espionage and law-enforcement agency, has surfaced online. The 30-second spot highlights Clark Gregg reprising his role as Agent Phil Coulson from Marvel’s feature films, including Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor and The Avengers (in which he dies). According … Continued
Samsung To Launch 5G, Speed Of 1Gbps By 2020
Samsung Electronics has developed core technology that will allow it to deliver high-speed 5G wireless data connections to consumers by 2020, the company announced today. The system allows data transmission up to several hundred times faster than current 4G networks. 5G mobile communications technology is the next generation of 4G LTE networks tech and can … Continued
Singapore mobile app flushes out clean and dirty toilets
For those on the go, finding a clean toilet in Singapore and giving feedback on the best and worst commodes is now in hand with a new app for mobile phones and tablet computers. The Restroom Association of Singapore (RAS) already has the LOO Connect service on its toilet.org.sg website that allows people to pinpoint … Continued
Google testing Google Shopping in India
Google has started displaying shopping results with search listings in India for select users. What this essentially means is that when you search for a product, Google displays product listings from online retailers on the right side of the results page complete with product images, pricing and direct links under “Shop for ‘Product name’ on … Continued
Angry Birds Friends released for iOS, Android; original game free on Windows Phone till May 15
Rovio has released Angry Birds Friends, the latest iteration in everyone’s favorite pig popping adventures. The game is now available as a free download for iOS and Android. Angry Birds Friends puts a social twist to the game you are familiar with, letting you challenge your Facebook friends for the title of ultimate bird flinger. … Continued











