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Shazam Asks Users 'What's That TV Show?" With Show-Tagging Functionality
Popular music-tagging app Shazam, which answered the common question of "what's that song?", revealed that it now boasts 250 million app users, making Shazam one of the top ten most-used apps of all time. The company also announced that users now have the ability to tag television shows.
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Nokia Laments False Advertising, Apologizes: Why?
During the debut of Nokia's Lumia 920 and 820 Windows Phone 8 smartphones earlier this week, a demo of the phones' photo-editing functionality was proved false. The reason is because Nokia did not record footage from the phone; the company recently apologized.
ArenaNet: Guild Wars 2 Endgame Is Always On
As players begin to reach level 80 in Guild Wars 2, the maximum level, a criticism emerging is the lack of endgame content. The criticism refers to no unique content just for level 80 players, despite the game being available for just under two weeks.
iPhone 5 vs Galaxy S3 vs Nokia Lumia 920: Clash Of The Titans
The holiday season approaches, and for a large majority of consumers, holiday shopping will include deciding which phones to upgrade to and which to keep for the next 18 months to two years. Apple unveiled the iPhone 5 yesterday, so how does it compare to the leading Android and Windows Phone devices?
iOS 6 Gold Master Release: Here Are The Final Changes
iOS 6 is soon to arrive for the general public, though developers got the Gold Master (GM) Release alongside the announcement of the iPhone 5. GM's release effectively means that the new version of iOS is complete.
Samsung Galaxy S3 To Surpass Galaxy S2 As 30 Million Units Approach
Samsung announced earlier in the year that its Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone shipped ten million units in even less time than the Samsung Galaxy S2. The S2 sold 20 million units, but its successor is on course to ship 30 million devices.
Passbook App For iOS 6 Gets Delta, Sheraton, And Ticketmaster Support
Passbook is one of the two new apps Apple developed for iOS 6, along with Maps. Passbook for iOS 6 allows users to compile cards and boarding passes into a single app, storing information for use via Near Field Communication (NFC). Apple's iOS design chief Scott Forstall announced during the company's Wednesday event that it will offer Delta, Sheraton, and Ticketmaster support.
Wii U Gets A Release Date And Price: The Details
At Nintendo's New York event on Thursday, the company confirmed the release date, price, and launch games for its next-generation console Wii U. Nintendo confirmed the new console for a November launch for North America and Europe, despite conflicting rumors.
Halo 4: Return Of The Forerunners Trailer Reveals Fresh, Yet Familiar, Foe
Halo 4 will be released in November, and developer 343 Industries recently talked about Halo 4's new enemies: the Prometheans. Adding a new foe to the series was a priority for the studio, with the Covenant very familiar to players by now.
iPhone 5 vs Galaxy S3: And The Winner Is …
Apple unveiled the iPhone 5 on Wednesday to little surprise, revealing an incremental rather than revolutionary upgrade, despite its claims. Following the announcement, fans and tech gurus were quick to make comparisons to other devices; here is how the iPhone 5 compares to the Samsung Galaxy S3.
iPhone 5 vs Lumia 920: Does Nokia Stand A Chance?
With reports of Apple's media event appearing underwhelming, eyes are shifting towards competitors' offerings, including Nokia's Lumia 920. The Windows Phone 8 device brings Nokia's customary striking hardware while running the next-generation version of Windows Phone that competes with iOS 6 and Android Jelly Bean 4.1.
City Lens Allows Lumia Owners To See Businesses In Real Time
Nokia's City Lens app, demonstrated on its Lumia 920 smartphone earlier this week, is available for its Lumia 900, 800, and 710 devices as of yesterday. The app allows users to see names of businesses through the camera and tap on the display to receive more information, such as walk distance, contact details, directions, and reviews. It is an augmented reality app, according to Nokia, so the details show in real-time.
PlayStation Plus What? Jet Set Radio HD, Actually
Sega's move to bring classic Dreamcast titles back initially failed to deliver; notably, the port of Sonic Adventure lacked widescreen support and maintained the bugs of the original game. It received negative reception as a result, and Sega is now looking to win gamers back with Jet Set Radio HD.
Europe Wii U Nintendo Direct Conference Set For Thursday
Nintendo will host an event in New York on Thursday, Sept. 13, to show off Wii U, perhaps for the final time before the console's launch. A release date and price are expected.
iOS 6: Features We Want
Apple will open the doors to the press this morning for an event at which it is expected to unveil the iPhone 5. The feeling among consumers is that Apple needs to provide major updates to iOS 6 and the device in order to remain competitive in the wake of Android's improvements and the announcement of Windows Phone 8.
Everything Everywhere: The UK's First 4G Network, Supporting Windows Phone
Mobile service in the UK has lagged behind the U.S. with a lack of 4G cellular service, but UK mobile customers will now see the first carrier to offer 4G. Called Everything Everywhere (EE), the carrier is a rebranding of the Orange and T-Mobile UK partnership.
YouTube Launches Its App Again For iOS On The Eve Of iPhone 5 Launch
Google-owned YouTube recently pulled the YouTube app for iOS 6 due to the end of an agreement between it and Apple. Google promised that a new app was in development, and the company has delivered on that promise.
You Gotta Catch 'Em All - And You Can, Starting With Genesect
"You gotta catch 'em al!l" That is the message for trainers who will be buying Pokemon Black and White 2, launching this October in North America. For players looking to get a headstart on collecting all 150 Pokemon, a legendary Pokemon is will be available from day one for early buyers.
Bethesda PR: We're Not Waiting Around For Next-Generation Consoles
Anticipation is building for next-generation gaming consoles; as early as Thursday, Nintendo will launch Wii U, and Microsoft and Sony are expected to launch their next-generation consoles in 2013. Bethesda's PR and marketing vice president thinks current-generation consoles are performing just fine.
RIM: Our BlackBerry 10 Launch App Store Will Be The Biggest
RIM is launching BlackBerry 10 next year as a touch-screen-enabled reboot to its ailing mobile operating system. The company recently said that it will have the largest operating system of any launch device.
Samsung Is Suing Apple For 4G LTE Implementation: Why?
Apple will probably launch the iPhone 5 on Wednesday (Sept. 12), but Samsung is looking to spoil the party. The Korean smartphone maker recently lost the long-running Samsung-Apple patent trial, and it is now suing Apple over the use of 4G LTE in the iPhone 5.
What We Want From Nintendo's Wii U
Every time Wii U is unveiled, Nintendo leaves consumers wanting more. At E3 2011, the company announced its new console and told media to return in 2012; during the 2012 E3 conference, Nintendo revealed a few titles, both first- and third-party, but remained mum on a price and release date. Here is what Mobilenapps.com wants from Nintendo's conference this Thursday.
Spotify Launching Browser-Based App Soon, Subscription Costs May Be Reduced
Sources speaking to TechCrunch claim that Spotify is launching a browser-based app for its popular music service, following services like Last.fm. The browser versions seems like an alternative to the free app, though this is not confirmed. Logging into a Spotify account on a computer accesses the service. TechCrunch did not see it in action, so judgements on performance are out.
iOS 6 Launching A Week After The iPhone 5 Announcement This Wednesday?
The announcement of iOS 6 in June came with plans for a fall release, suggesting then Apple would launch the next version of iOS around the launch of the next iPhone. With the iPhone 5 expected to be unveiled this Wednesday, iOS 6 is now a lot closer.
New Halo 4 Promethean Enemies And Weapons Tease Fans On What's To Come
Halo 4's E3 2012 demo showed a hint of new enemies and weapons, including the Promethean Knight and the shotgun equivalent Scattershot. Images taken from an upcoming issue of GameInformer reveal sub-variants of the Promethean Knight and Crawler enemy classes along with a few more new weapons.
What We're Expecting From The iPhone 5 Launch This Wednesday
Two days remain until the almost-certain launch of the iPhone 5. What should iFans expect from Wednesday's launch?
5 Expectations We Have For Halo 4 Multiplayer
The news of fundamental changes to Capture the Flag in Halo 4 means that many fans may be worried about how the Halo 4 multiplayer will play out. What else can fans expect from the competitive side of the game this November?
