Google Places for iOS

Earlier this week Google announced the availability of their popular Android application “Places” for iOS devices.  The app will allow users to quickly locate businesses within their current proximity. One notable feature, dubbed HotPot, enables users to “add friends to the mix and quickly rate all the places” they already know.  Once they’ve added friends, they will also be able to view their friends feedback on businesses (in addition to the standard user / Web ratings).

The app is currently only [...]

Skype Acquires Qik

Skype announced the acquisition of Qik, a mobile video software and service company yesterday.  Qik currently offers solutions for Android OS, iOS, and Symbian platforms.  Source close to the matter state that the deal was worth roughly $100 million.  Read more from the official release below.  (via Skype)

LUXEMBOURG, 6 January 2011 — Skype today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Qik, a provider of mobile video software and services that enable individuals to capture, [...]

Verizon Unveils Ten 4G LTE Devices at CES

At Verizon‘s press conference yesterday, they announced 10 upcoming devices built for their 4G LTE network.  The list of devices included smartphones, laptops, hotspots, and tablets.  Here is a list of all the new devices:

HTC Thunderbolt
LG Revolution
DROID Bionic
Samsung Smartphone (no name)
Motorola Xoom tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab
Novatel MiFi hotspot
Samsung 4G LTE hotspot
Compaq CQ10-688nr
HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr

Read more from the official press release below. (via Verizon)

01/06/2011

LAS VEGAS, NV and BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The operator of the fastest, most advanced [...]

Google Showcases Android 3.0

Yesterday, Google also previewed their new tablet only Android OS, called Honeycomb (Android 3.0). This new version was specifically built for large screen devices and will have a redesigned home screen, browser, email, and will also allow Google Talk users to video chat.  Check out the images and video below.