Some people think there are only four seasons, but they are forgetting about the most significant (and exciting) one... hockey season! Many of us have been watching pre-season games and statistics with interest, and as a life-long Edmonton Oilers fan, I would add a touch of eternal optimism. As a die hard hockey fan, I can assure you that there is no better companion than the … [Read more...] about Hockey Season Begins with Updated NHL GameCenter App
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Keep Score During Your Next Game With Rounds
I've been playing around in this mobile world since the beginning, so for an app to impress me... it has to soothe a pain point (ideally, one that I didn't even know I had). Rounds is the latest app to surprise me in this way: brilliantly providing an elegant way to keep score for any game you might be playing. It may not have the same old-school charm as your drawer full of … [Read more...] about Keep Score During Your Next Game With Rounds
MMS Support Added to Google Voice
A lack of multimedia message service (MMS) support has plagued Google Voice since it began, particularly these days when being able to share photos and videos with your contacts is considered a basic messaging feature. Being able to send a simple, 160-character, text-only, SMS message isn't enough anymore; fortunately Google has now added support for MMS. Google employee … [Read more...] about MMS Support Added to Google Voice
Facebook Lets Developers Add Like Buttons to Apps
Facebook is becoming an integral part of our lives, so much so that when we see or achieve anything of merit (no matter how that is perceived or determined), we immediately reach for the 'Like button'. Earlier this year, iOS developers were given the ability to add Facebook like buttons directly into their apps --and now Android developers have been extended the same … [Read more...] about Facebook Lets Developers Add Like Buttons to Apps
Spotify Music Streaming Service Available in Canada
It's about time! Time and again, Canadians have to watch these awesome music streaming services pop up, only to discover that once again we won't have access to it. This time it's our turn --five years after the initial launch, the Swedish company is giving Canadians access to Spotify. Before you start pointing out that competing services are available in Canada (including … [Read more...] about Spotify Music Streaming Service Available in Canada
Simpsons Fans Brace for the Greatest App of All Time
The Simpsons have managed to enjoy more success than any other sitcom on television, boasting 522 episodes that span over 25 seasons. In October, any fan with a cable package (important, because the show is still on the air) should turn their attention to an app due to be delivered by FXX accurately titled: The Simpsons World. Users of the app will be thrilled to discover they … [Read more...] about Simpsons Fans Brace for the Greatest App of All Time
Google Tightens the Reins on Android
It's true that Android is open source software, but it's also the case that if you manufacture handsets and you'd like to run it as your operating system, there are rules (and now, even more than there were in the past). You must include the search bar positioned near the top of your display (currently on the home screen, though it may also become a requirement for every … [Read more...] about Google Tightens the Reins on Android
Rovio Releasing Angry Birds Transformers for iOS Ahead of Android
Even if you aren't familiar with Rovio, you have almost certainly played their games. As the creators of the Angry Bird franchise, Rovio is one of the most successful mobile development stories out there. In addition to the classic title that made them famous, the development house is constantly releasing updates and additional spins on the original physics-based bird-tossing … [Read more...] about Rovio Releasing Angry Birds Transformers for iOS Ahead of Android
Surf the Web via SMS Using Cosmos for Android
The next time you are waiting in line somewhere and trying to pass the time for 28 seconds, complaining about the speed of the Internet on your smartphone... keep in mind that there are a lot of countries in the world where there are no proper data connections. As smartphone manufacturers start building less expensive Android One devices in many of these countries, finding ways … [Read more...] about Surf the Web via SMS Using Cosmos for Android
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