With the arrival of iOS 8, apps are starting to release updates to take advantage of the new features. Instapaper is no exception, adding several new features this week but also moving to a freemium business model. What this means for users is that the universal iOS app can now be downloaded for free --with the old subscription package being renamed to Instapaper … [Read more...] about Instapaper for iOS Goes Freemium, Gets Updates
Android News
Spotify Delivers Streaming Music to Amazon Fire TV
Spotify fans in the US, with a premium subscription, now have an additional incentive to enjoy the popular music streaming service: full support for Amazon Fire TV. For those who may not be familiar already, Spotify offers on-demand access to more than 20 million songs instantly (with no Internet connection required and no interruption for advertisements).In their launch … [Read more...] about Spotify Delivers Streaming Music to Amazon Fire TV
Disney, Twitch.tv and Others Added to Chromecast
Chromecast is enjoying increasing support from app developers, which is good news for those of us with Android devices and the desire to make them interact with our televisions. Thanks to recent updates, this capability has been added to: Twitch.tv, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, iHeartRadio, and DramaFever.What will you enjoy with these apps? With the three … [Read more...] about Disney, Twitch.tv and Others Added to Chromecast
Avenged Sevenfold Plans Rock and RPG in Hail to the King: Deathbat
If you are fans of the music by Avenged Sevenfold, and you really like the horror genre, news that the band is about to release a new action-RPG game for your iOS and Android devices will be very exciting. In Hail to the King: Deathbat you are invited to fight your way through Nightmare and Bat Country, parts of an animated web series already developed and … [Read more...] about Avenged Sevenfold Plans Rock and RPG in Hail to the King: Deathbat
Fight Off The Sinister Six in Spider-Man Unlimited for Android
There are plenty of action hero games available in the mobile world, but few that capture the true essence of their comic book beginnings. In Spider-Man Unlimited, Gameloft has found a way to marry an action-packed arcade adventure game with the hand-drawn charm of a classic Marvel comic.The aim of the game is to defeat the Sinister Six. They have opened a dimensional … [Read more...] about Fight Off The Sinister Six in Spider-Man Unlimited for Android
Design and Sell Custom Merchandise with Makr iOS App
If you are feeling equal parts creative and entrepreneurial, Makr by Happy Media could be the app you need to succeed (using only your phone). Using your own visual identity or logo, create custom swag (like t-shirts, tote bags, or temporary tattoos). Once your items are mocked-up and looking just right, you can then sell your merchandise in the built-in online store (letting … [Read more...] about Design and Sell Custom Merchandise with Makr iOS App
Microsoft Demos New Windows 9 Start Menu
Microsoft is no stranger to making huge mistakes with their Windows operating system. Beginning with Windows ME many moons ago, we all learned to be skeptical of the next best version that they have promised us. Even worse, some of us got so tired of Windows updates and service packs that we made the move to Apple and Mac OS. In a best effort to win back market-share and beg … [Read more...] about Microsoft Demos New Windows 9 Start Menu
Google Offers 2-Hour Refund Window for Paid Apps
In the beginning, Google gave users a full 24-hours to regret an app purchase. In 2010, they updated their policy such that users only had 15-minutes to change their minds (which is a little tight, especially if you like to shop on your desktop and have apps downloaded onto your device from there --this method of shopping can add a few extra minutes to complete installation). … [Read more...] about Google Offers 2-Hour Refund Window for Paid Apps
Samsung Launches Apple Bashing Campaign
Before I begin, let me assert: I do not hate Samsung and I do in fact like many of their products. Heck, in many ways I actually think that their new Galaxy Note Edge is prettier to look at than Apple's new iPhone 6 Plus. What I do find disappointing is that the day after Apple's big announcement, Samsung responds with a series of ads that do little more than bash their … [Read more...] about Samsung Launches Apple Bashing Campaign
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Takes Aim at iPad
It almost seems like tablets can be lumped into two distinct categories these days: "iPads" and "other tablets"; so if you don't have one, you have the other. Those in the know will tell you this isn't true, and that there are plenty of quality contenders in the tablet game --whether you are interested in an iPad or not. To this end, Sony has released their latest contender, … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Takes Aim at iPad
Dell Launches Ultra-Thin Venue 8 7000 Tablet
I'm impressed with any manufacturer willing to release a new product the day after a major Apple event. This go-around, Dell has announced that they have the "world's thinnest tablet" in their new Venue 8 7000 device. Featuring an 8.4" screen-size, the profile of the Venue 8 7000 is only 6mm thick (thin).There are other tablets that come in close: Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S … [Read more...] about Dell Launches Ultra-Thin Venue 8 7000 Tablet
Apple Watch: The Amazing Wearable I Hate to Love
So it happened: Apple entered the wearables market (or at least they promised to, with a release date slated for 'early 2015'). From the moment I heard it was a watch, I wanted to hate it. I was ready to hate it. I was ready to stand up tall and declare that I don't wear watches and will never wear this watch. Not long afterward, I was left wondering how I lived without a … [Read more...] about Apple Watch: The Amazing Wearable I Hate to Love