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Windows Phone Compatible Smart Watch

Windows Phone Compatible Smart Watch

Secret Labs, who also created the Netduino kit, is building a smart watch which will be the first to support Windows Phone as well as Android and iOS.  The planned smart watch is promised to have a long battery life and a great developer environment via the Microsoft’s .Net Micro Framework. The smart watch’s connection to Windows Phone will be … Continue reading »

New Google Maps Sign-up Page Appears

New Google Maps Sign-up Page Appears

Google is preparing to release a new version of Google Maps at I/O this week.  A description appeared briefly on the service’s landing page revealing what’s in store: a new UI reminiscent of Google’s recent mobile apps, “tailored map for every search,” , WebGL-powered views borrowed from Google Earth, Flight Search integration, and the ability … Continue reading »

Has the HTC First Been Discontinued on AT&T?

Has the HTC First Been Discontinued on AT&T?

Reports online suggest that AT&T will be discontinuing the HTC First, the first Facebook Home smartphone, due to poor sales.  The news comes after AT&T dropped the price of the HTC First to 99 cents just one month after its launch.  While this report has yet to be verified, the claim would not be too off course as many … Continue reading »

Google Play Games Appears Ahead of Google I/O

Google Play Games Appears Ahead of Google I/O

According to online reports, Google Play Store for Android has made an appearance and will include the ability to save games in the cloud as well as multiplayer and leaderboard functionality.  As other mobile OS offerings such as Windows Phone and iOS already provide said capabilities, it was only a matter of time that Android would catch up. Expected to debut … Continue reading »