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BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) coming to iOS and Android

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) coming to iOS and Android

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 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 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, 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 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.

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

Angry Birds Friends released for iOS, Android; original game free on Windows Phone till May 15

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