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RIM patent application ponders a desk dock for your BlackBerry

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It’s that special time of the week when we examine the what-ifs and whys of the patent system . Research in Motion applied for a patent last year to construct a telephone-dock that’ll nestle your BlackBerry when you’re sat in the office. Plonk your device in the carved out slot and it’ll offer up its display and address book for the use of your landline, in essence, a RIM-branded version of the Phone Dock we saw back in 2010. Although this device has the added benefit of being able to hand off your desktop calls to your cell and vice-versa. Now, only the vagaries of the Patent and Trademark Office , Thorsten Heins ‘ management decisions and market forces stand between us and this device appearing in the flesh. RIM patent application ponders a desk dock for your BlackBerry originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | USPTO | Email this | Comments

 

Netflix for Windows Phone hits v2.0, heads to the UK, Ireland and Latin America

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Via its blog site, Netflix announced that version 2.0 of its Windows Phone app is now ready for your downloading pleasure. The refresh hands the application a passport to head over to the United Kingdom, Ireland as well as 47 other countries in Latin America. In addition to its global quest, Netflix added an array of new bits in the update, including subtitles, closed captions and an alternate audio option, while performance improvements and the promise of a more pleasant browsing / viewing experience are also in tow. Naturally, you’ll need a Mango-flavored Windows handset to enjoy the app; if that’s you, the source link has something you clearly need. Netflix for Windows Phone hits v2.0, heads to the UK, Ireland and Latin America originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Netflix Blog , Windows Phone Marketplace | Email this | Comments

 

Gaikai brings its cloud gaming to Facebook, launches beta application

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Gaikai’s certainly grown leaps and bounds since its early days , and today the cloud gaming firm takes another step by joining the largest social networking platform on the globe. For starters, this first beta of Gaikai’s Facebook application is available to North American / European gamers, offering support for browsers such as Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari and Firefox on Windows, OS X or Linux machines. Gamers who’ve fiddled around with the outfit’s previous betas or Walmart’s Gaikai powered Gamecenter will know the drill: streaming game demos in the frame of your web browser. Ready to try before you buy? The setup is serving up samples of Saints Row: The Third , Dead Rising 2 , Magicka , Sniper: Ghost Warrior , The Witcher 2 , Orcs Must Die! and Farming Simulator 2011 . Gaikai CEO and co-founder David Perry told us that while the outfit’s current Facebook rigging is still centered around demos, it’s primed to push full titles if and when a publisher requests it. “Our goal is to get games as accessible as movies and music,” he told us “so games get the chance to compete.” Gaikai v1.0 is live on Zuck’s site now, so click the source link below, pop in your Facebook credentials and you should be all set. Sean Buckley contributed to this post. Continue reading Gaikai brings its cloud gaming to Facebook, launches beta application Gaikai brings its cloud gaming to Facebook, launches beta application originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Facebook (Gaikai) | Email this | Comments

 

Adobe Mobile Reader 10.2 adds signature, form support

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For years, you’ve been eager to dump that aging landline-tethered fax machine , but those occasional signature requirements have forced you to delay the disposal, time and time again. Well it might just finally be time to kick that beige beast to the curb. The latest version of Adobe Mobile Reader for Android and iOS effectively negates that need for scanning signatures, delivering that functionality through an in-app Ink Signature tool instead. You’ll also want to take Note of the free-hand drawing option, text markup feature, sticky notes, EchoSign integration, intra-document link and form support, search tool and thumbnail navigation — all available in Mobile Reader 10.2. There’s also an update to the desktop app, Adobe Reader X (10.1.3), which includes the same Ink Signature Tool and EchoSign integration available in the mobile version. Click through to our source link for all the juicy deets. Continue reading Adobe Mobile Reader 10.2 adds signature, form support Adobe Mobile Reader 10.2 adds signature, form support originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Adobe Blog | Email this | Comments

 

Amazon adds in-app purchasing to Appstore for Android devices, Kindle Fire

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Amazon’s Appstore has offered a typical application acquisition experience, save for one important detail: in-app purchasing. Beginning today, devs can now take advantage of the familiar revenue booster already available in the iOS App Store and Google Play , through the use of the Amazon Appstore In-App Purchasing API. The service will enable Android device and Kindle Fire users to pick up expansion packs, virtual gaming currency or manage subscriptions from within individual applications, with the same one-click purchase experience available in Amazon’s online store. A handful of top devs like Disney and Conde Nast have already hopped on board, but those of you who haven’t received an early nod from AMZN can now join in on the fun as well. Click past the break for a brief video intro from the e-tailer, along with a handful of testimonials in the full press release. Continue reading Amazon adds in-app purchasing to Appstore for Android devices, Kindle Fire Amazon adds in-app purchasing to Appstore for Android devices, Kindle Fire originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Amazon | Email this | Comments

 

IMDb updates Android app, now lets you watch 720p trailers

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iOS friends still flaunting those HD movie previews from Cupertino’s Trailers app ? Well, looks like now you can come right back at them thanks to IMDb. The all things Hollywood site just gave its Android application a minor refresh, boosting the max resolution on teasers within the app from 480p to 720p — which you can change to accommodate any data caps you may have. Aside from the higher-res trailers, there’s not much to dig save for the fix of some “pesky bugs.” You can snag the update straight from your handset, or hit the Play link below if you’re an IMDb first-timer. IMDb updates Android app, now lets you watch 720p trailers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink The Verge | Google Play | Email this | Comments

 

IDrive Connect offers Google Docs access via virtual folder on your Windows machine

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Need a way to access those Google Docs outside of the native interface? IDrive Online Backup has unveiled its free software that does just that. IDrive Connect allows folks who fancy the document-sharing platform to access files as if they were resting in a folder on their PC — in a DropBox-esque fashion. The application enables drag-and-drop capabilities for easy upload, conversion for popular document types to the Google Docs format and file sharing directly within the Connect interface. If that wasn’t enough, you can also save those Google Docs to an existing IDrive account, which offers up to 5GB of backup / storage (not just documents, either) at no cost. If you’re looking for all the details, hit the PR below or take a gander and the source links to download the app and get started. Continue reading IDrive Connect offers Google Docs access via virtual folder on your Windows machine IDrive Connect offers Google Docs access via virtual folder on your Windows machine originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | IDrive | Email this | Comments

 

Lenovo outs Enterprise App Shop for business-oriented Android folks

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We’d previously seen Lenovo work its app game by handing out dev classes to high schoolers, and now it’s got some application bits for the grown-ups. Earlier today, the Chinese manufacturer introduced its Enterprise App Shop, which is said to run on Android slates that are sporting Honeycomb or any later version of the OS. Lenovo’s also stuffed an “App Shop Manager” feature in the biz-oriented market, allowing companies to build a mini app store where they can add and control their own applications. The ThinkPad maker says the Enterprise App Store Shop’s simplicity will help by “eliminating factory resets and streamlining app installation,” while being “very intuitive and easy to use.” We’ll have to wait and see if that’s indeed the case. Lenovo outs Enterprise App Shop for business-oriented Android folks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink TechCrunch | TabTimes | Email this | Comments

 

BlueStacks App Player hits beta, supports ARM-written Android apps on x86-based Windows (video)

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We’ve been eagerly anticipating the full-on release of BlueStacks’ App Player , so imagine our excitement, now that the software has officially made the leap from its brief alpha stage to “beta-1″ status. If you’ll recall, the App Player can virtually run over 450k Android apps on Windows XP, Vista and 7, all without developers needing to tweak their respective coding. Notably, this latest build has a host of updates including LayerCake, allowing x86 -based machines run apps written for ARM — and with hardware graphics acceleration, no less. Other notable goodies from the beta build include official localization in 10 countries, mock accelerometer support (arrow keys), an updated UI and Direct AppStore Access. If the mere thought of running Android Angry Birds on Windows has your interests piqued, you’ll find further details about BlueStacks in the full press release and video overview past the break. Continue reading BlueStacks App Player hits beta, supports ARM-written Android apps on x86-based Windows (video) BlueStacks App Player hits beta, supports ARM-written Android apps on x86-based Windows (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | BlueStacks | Email this | Comments