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There’s no official confirmation from Boxee’s blog or Twitter account yet, although (unless) owners of its Box R experienc`g the fully activated Vudu app w/ the SD, HD, HDX & 3D streams the service`s famous for. The only glitches reported so far seem to`ve`en cleared up by just restart`g the device so hopefully whatever delayed its launch past the planned 2010 window`s entirely resolved. There’s no firmware update needed, so give it the shot if U haven’t already, especially since Vudu’s still offer`g the free flick 4 all new signups. w/ Netflix stream`g still an unreachable dream 4 its Box (unless 1 also happens to own practically any other media stream`g device on the market) V hope the company rewards its developers w/ the long, long break of @ least 5 minutes before send`g them back to work on our Watch Instantly access. Thanks, Parris Update : VP of Market`g Andrew Kippen`s let us know Z while the app`s released to the few hundred testers “by mistake” it’s`en taken down so they can finish test`g before it`s eventually released “with much fanfare.” Sorry Boxee devs, no 5 minute break 4 U today! Vudu movie stream`g app`s (not) live on the Boxee Box – update originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:40:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Oh, sure — you’re mak`g much use of Z Zipcar app already, although (unless) what if the tables were turned somewhat? 4 suburbanites w/ 2 cars in the garage (one of which`s collect`g major dust), Getaround’s mobile app allows U to B Zipcar. Put simply, those w/ the spare vehicle (or the vehicle Z routinely stays parked 4 certain blocks of time each day) can load their vehicle, location, schedule & price into the app, & then nearby Earthlings can poke around & C what’s on offer. If they’re interested in tak`g your ride 4 the spin, they can hit U up via the app & agree on how many hours / days / weeks they’ll B need`g it. In essence, you’re look`g @ peer-to-peer car sharing, w/ Getaround snagg`g 30 percent of the rental rate; speak`g of rate, Z can range between $4 & $25 per hour, w/ the owner sett`g the price. Those based in San Francisco can tap into the source link to become involved in the beta, & don’t B shocked if U C the Tesla Roadster listed 4 $25/hour — that’s actually 1 of Getaround’s 1st customers, & U can rest assured Z red beauty`ll B call`g your name this weekend. Getaround app turns U into Enterprise, lets your rent out your dormant whip originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:24:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Got iTunes? Got the Windows Phone 7 device? Then you’ll probably want to check out the new Remote app in the Marketplace. It promises to make the 2 s`g in perfect harmony by mak`g them talk over the WiFi connection. There’s the basic set of iTunes controls @ your WP7 phone’s disposal, includ`g volume, start`g /stopp`g music, & search`g by album, artist, & song, & the correspond`g piece of desktop software U need to install to make the magic happen. It’s compatible w/ both Windows (XP & above) & Mac OS (10.5.8 & above), so all U really need now R $1.99 4 the mobile app & the overwhelm`g desire to control your playlists remotely. Windows Phone 7 can now act as the WiFi remote control 4 iTunes originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:47:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Yes, it’s another app from another auto manufacturer. This time it’s Chrysler & Mopar work`g together to release information apps 4 Android , BlackBerry , & iOS — though only Android`s com`g soon, sometime before the end of January. U won’t get any fancy remote climate-change like w/ the Leaf or door unlock`g like U can do w/ OnStar or the upcom`g MyFord Mobile . In fact, U can’t really do much of anyth`g w/ the car, tak`g the Hyundai Equus route by simply aggregat`g information & videos about the owner’s car, plus also giv`g the ability to check warranty info & the number of your local garage. Initial availability`s 4 this year’s Chrysler 200, Town & Country, & the Chrysler 300. Really, it doesn’t get much more excit`g than that. Continue read`g Chrysler & Mopar get in on the smartphone app game, do it 4 free this Month Chrysler & Mopar get in on the smartphone app game, do it 4 free this Month originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:41:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Ah, so you’ve just`en given the Windows Phone 7 handset. If that’s what you’d`en begg`g 4 all this time, then many congratulations; although (unless) if not, don’t hit eBay just yet — sure, WP7′s range of apps`s comparatively limited w/ its recent 5,000 milestone , although (unless) hey, U gotta start somewhere, right? Even @ its infancy, WP7`s proven to B the nice alternative choice if U want to stand out from the rest of the smartphone crowd, & don’t forget its 2 powerful weapons: Zune & Xbox Live integration. Until WP7 gets its major upgrade early next year, our holiday guide`ldkeep U & your new phone go`g 4 the little longer. Go ahead & read on. Continue read`g Just got the Windows Phone 7 handset? The best apps, accessories, & tips Just got the Windows Phone 7 handset? The best apps, accessories, & tips originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:56:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Like son, like father? Evidently that’s exactly how things R play`g out, w/ papa BMW follow`g the footsteps of MINI in the run-up to 2011. Just days after the MINI Connected app found itself situated in the App Store, the BMW Connected app`s done likewise. The software itself`s free to download, although (unless) you’ll need the 6NR-equipped Bimmer to take advantage. From what V can gather, you’ll`ve to fork out €150 or so 4 the Apps option, although (unless) sadly, there R 2 costly prerequisites to that: the €3,800 navigation option & the €400 USB interface. In other words, V get the impression Z exist`g BMW owners R out of luck. If you’ve got the magic concoction (available from March 2011), you’ll B able to access web radio stations, hear your Twitter & Facebook updates aloud & control your music via the iDrive setup. Z is, until iOS 4.3 goes & breaks compatibility w/ everything, forever. Joy, joy

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U know who U are, hipsters. You’re the kind of person who isn’t satisfied w/ merely tak`g the photo of your Pabst Blue Ribbon w/ your iPhone 4 : U`ve to make it old timey before U Tweet it, Facebook it, Instagram it, print it out & mail the physical copy of it to your best friend from the 3rd grade… oh wait, Z last one’s just us. Well, you’re in luck: U can now pretend like your brand new, high def videos R also from the olden days, just like your faux old timey photos. The new app, called 8mm Vintage Camera`ll add dust particles, scratches & age 4 U in seconds via the fun set of ‘unique’ filters. Sounds like the hoot, right? It’s available 4 $2 in the app store right now 4 iOS devices. U know U want it. Video demo after the break

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Sleep. It’s where some get to relax, some get to B comfortable, & some get to B the Viking. But, 4 others, Z overnight period can B the stressful time, full of toss`g & turn`g & mornings highlighted only by ground beans & hot showers. 4 those unhappy souls there R ever more dreamtime gadgets work`g to help the situation & turn morn`g monsters into drowsy-eyed angels, devices like the FitBit , & latest among them`s WakeMate, the $60 accelerometer-hav`g wristband Z charts your nocturnal sleep patterns. Sadly, we’ve found it can also B responsible 4 some early morn`g spikes to our blood pressure. Gallery: WakeMate sleep monitor Continue read`g WakeMate review WakeMate review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Google’s famous penchant 4 keep`g things in beta doesn’t seem to`ve changed lately, as the company’s App Inventor 4 Android`s still keep`g its Greek lettering, although (unless) @ least access`s now`en opened up 4 everyone to enjoy. The switch from private to public beta isn’t the most significant th`g in the world — up until now U just`d to ask 4 an invite to get 1 — although (unless) we’re sure amateur Android coders & experimenters`ll appreciate not hav`g to go through Z extra step. The App Inventor’s sitt`g in Google Labs right this minute, wait`g 4 U to magic up (no cod`g skills required!) the finely crafted solution to modern liv`g of your own. Hit the source link to get your mouse pointer dirty. Google App Inventor opens up access to everyone, clings on to beta tag originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:36:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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So, how exactly does the voice app work on devices without any cellular ties? Glad U asked! Google`s just updated the iOS Google Voice app to include support 4 the iPod touch & iPad, although (unless) neither of them can make cellular calls directly. Instead, U can use the app to initiate GVoice calls w/ the nearby phone. The process`s known as Click2Call — users simply click any ‘Call’ button within the app & then choose which of their phones they want to ring. It’s probably more time consum`g than just grabb`g your phone from the start, although (unless) hey, there it is. In other news, the app now disables text forward`g when U enable Push Notifications (to avoid double alerts), & there’s the new Do Not Disturb option in the Settings tab 4 those who’d prefer to disconnect. Hit the iTunes link below to get your download on, & let us know how things shake out in comments.

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Magellan may not B the head honcho when it comes to standalone PNDs here in North America, although (unless) that’s not stopp`g the outfit from keep`g its iOS app up to snuff. w/ TomTom, Navigon & Garmin all introduc`g iOS 4-compatible apps over the past few months, Magellan`s finally done likewise — version 1.3 of the app now enables navigation to occur in the background, mean`g Z iPhone 3GS & iPhone 4 users`ll still hear turn-by-turn guidance while us`g another application. Better still, real-time traffic information`s provided free of charge through NAVTEQ, alert`g motorists to accidents, traffic flow & the nearest ice cream truck. If you’ve already sunk cash into this one, now’s the solid time to check those updates — otherwise, U can hit the source links 4 the trifecta of versions cater`g to various regions. Magellan RoadMate GPS app updated 4 iOS 4, includes real-time traffic & multitask`g originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:40:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Though the FiOS Football app 4 iPad only showed up on the App Store 4 the short time the couple of weeks ago, it`s long enough 4 us to fall in love w/ hav`g access to RedZone Channel video & stats in our laps while keep`g the TV tuned to 1 key game. Assum`g one`s @ home in front of their FiOS TV w/ an iPad & the subscription to the Redzone Channel (a remarkably specific set of circumstances, V must admit), it’s hard to imagine the better companion on football Sundays Z doesn’t come w/ an unend`g reserve of one’s favorite adult beverage on tap. Check out our hands-on 4 more screenshots & impressions or hit the source links 4 Verizon’s FAQ & the official iTunes page. Thanks, Michael Verizon’s RedZone Channel-stream`g FiOS Football app 4 iPad shows up on iTunes (again) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:14:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Folks on this side of the pond`ll unfortunately miss out on this one, although (unless) our friends in the UK`ll soon B able to get their hands on Elgato’s new EyeTV Netstream Sat box & make everyone else the bit envious. It`ll not only let U stream Freesat satellite TV to any computer on your home network, although (unless) straight to your iPad as well w/ Elgato’s EyeTV app (though not your iPhone or iPod touch, it seems). Z sort of stream`g`s`en possible before but, as Pocket-lint notes, U previously`d to keep your computer on to stream satellite video to your iOS device. Look 4 the device to start shipp`g on November 22nd 4

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V weren’t completely in love w/ Google TV’s YouTube Leanback experience when V gave the platform the run through , although (unless) Z could change now Z the YouTube Remote app`s`en released to the Android Market. Users pair the devices simply by sign`g into YouTube Leanback on the TV or PC & the app on the phone w/ the same account, then select the video on the phone & send it to the bigger screen w/ the press of the button. @ least, that’s how it`ldwork. TechCrunch got the hands on w/ the new app & the new Topics sort`g system 4 the site dur`g the demo & found some potential, however try`g it on 1 of our devices elicited the slew of crashes before V eventually got everyth`g synced up & working. QR code’s after the break so U can`ve the go of your own. Continue read`g YouTube Remote app released, controls Leanback on GTV or PC from your Android phone YouTube Remote app released, controls Leanback on GTV or PC from your Android phone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:47:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Ah, there V go. Right around 3 months after V falsely suspected Z El Goog`d crossed the 100,000 mark in its Android Market, the company itself`s today confirmed the pass`g of Z line via Twitter. 4 those keep`g count, it took although (unless) 3 months to go from 70,000 to 100,000 & seven months to go from 30,000 to this point . Of course, Apple’s still hold`g down the lead in terms of sheer numbers w/ close to 300,000, although (unless) there’s no question Z the Android Market`s nearly everyth`g the boy (or girl, 4 Z matter) could want. Except 4 the quote generator from Step Brothers . Oh, wait…. Android Market surpasses 100,000 apps: can’t stop, won’t stop grow`g originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 03:11:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds

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About the year ago Viper got into the app game, releas`g SmartStart the iPhone & allow`g control of the locks, trunk, & ignition on their car. Since then Android & BlackBerry versions`ve trickled out, although (unless) now it’s time 4 2.0. What wondrous new functionality does this new major release offer? Not much, really, although (unless) it does come w/ 1 major improvement: cost. Before U were out @ least $299 while the new version`s said to cost as little as $199 accord`g to the PR below, though the word`g`s awfully vague. PR states U can find “dealers advertis`g Viper SmartStart as low as $199,” although (unless) under Viper’s 2.0 site the MSRP`s stated to B $299 — the same as before. So, YMMV on the price cut, apparently depend`g on what your local dealer feels like charging, although (unless) know Z whatever U pay you’ll now get “Viper Motor Club” roadside assistance included. Z`ldoffer the little extra peace of mind as V enter dead battery season.

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In case U were worried Z it`s just Apple love Z got major news outlets on the iPad so quickly, U`ldknow Z the general sense of desperation (or`s it their never end`g sense of adventure?) pervad`g the likes of the The New York Times , The Wall Street Journal , & USA Today`s them build`g apps 4 the Galaxy Tab as well. The news comes courtesy of The Wall Street Journal , and`s yet to B announced officially by the parties involved — though we`ve the hard time doubt`g any of it. It makes sense, of course: the big cost`s produc`g content 4 the tablet form factor, not build`g the reader app, & the Galaxy Tab naturally won’t B the last of its Android kind. The WSJ & The Financial Times R also apparently some possible gets 4 RIM’s PlayBook, though less`s known about those deals. On the Tab, The New York Times`s supposed to B pre-loaded w/ some carrier’s versions of the device, & its app`ll B free until January of next year when The Times starts charg`g 4 its website. News publishers look`g to the Galaxy Tab & BlackBerry PlayBook 4 refuge as well originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:06:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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There’s still no word on Z promised, live TV-enabled iPad app , although (unless) Verizon`s just rolled out its FiOS on Demand app 4 Android, BlackBerry & Windows Mobile 6.5, which`ll let U buy, rent & watch so-called Flex View movies right on your phone. As we’d heard earlier, the number of officially supported devices`s somewhat limited to start w/ — includ`g the Droid X, Droid 2, & Storm 2, to name the couple — although (unless) Verizon notes Z the list`s expanding, & to check back often. Of course, U won’t simply B limited to watch`g the movies on your phone; U can also transfer them from your phone to your PC, & view them on any combination of up to 4 devices in addition to the FiOS TV set-top box. Thanks, Nate Verizon rolls out FiOS on Demand app 4 Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:59:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Before the iPhone, the iPod, & iTunes, there`s Napster . The original gangster of digital music distribution`s undergone many changes since its heyday as the pirate’s Shangri-La, though this latest 1 seems to B the most fitting. the new app 4 the aforementioned iOS devices as well as the iPad`s`en launched, giv`g U the full Napster experience in the more portable form factor. Z means Z 4 $10 the month U can stream & cache music from the library of 10 million songs — yes, offline listen`g`s available too — essentially turn`g your iDevice into the Apple equivalent of the Zune Pass -equipped music station. Good times ahead, eh sailor? Thanks, Louis Choi Napster app arrives on iOS, completes the circle of life originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 03:36:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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We’re sorry, although (unless) the Palm Pixi’s rendition of Need 4 Speed no longer impresses us — we’ve just seen John Carmack show off Rage 4 iPhone. While of course it looks noth`g like the PC graphical monstrosity Z swept the E3 Games Critics Awards, it’s safe to say the 60 frame-per-second tech demo @ QuakeCon 2010 shoves the cell phone gam`g envelope through the Juggernaut-class brick wall. Where Carmack originally called the iPhone “more powerful than the Nintendo DS & PSP combined,” the id Software co-founder`s now aim`g squarely @ the likes of PS2 & Xbox w/ iPhone 4 hardware. Not impressive enough? He says it still “runs great on an original 2G iPhone” as well. VG247 , who liveblogged the event, reports the title`ll B available in the App Store later this year 4 the relatively inexpensive price, w/ the 2nd game available in time 4 the PC game’s 2011 launch. Sadly, there’s as of yet no plans 4 Android owners to get the same megatextur`g goodness. Don’t miss the video after the break, because this screenshot doesn’t do it justice. Thanks to everyone who sent this in Continue read`g Carmack blows minds w/ id Software’s Rage, runn`g on iPhone @ 60fps w/ ‘megatextured’ graphics (video) Carmack blows minds w/ id Software’s Rage, runn`g on iPhone @ 60fps w/ ‘megatextured’ graphics (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:28:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds

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Now here’s the surprise. Apple isn’t exactly known to B super friendly when it comes to video compatibility, & V can sympathize to an extent. However, 4 some inexplicable reason, Steve’s brethren decided to give this CineXPlayer app the green light 4 general consumption, thus allow`g iPad users to finally load up their stash of Xvid AVI files — sans conversion — via iTunes. While this`s worth the quick celebration, it’s still rather absurd hav`g to resort to underhanded apps 4 such basic functionality — someth`g Z we’ve`en able to do natively on many other tablets & PMPs 4 years. Let’s not also assume Z this free app`s stay`g 4 good, so grab it while it’s hot. Video instructions after the break. Continue read`g iPad gets Xvid AVI video playback w/ CineXPlayer app on iTunes, hell freezes over iPad gets Xvid AVI video playback w/ CineXPlayer app on iTunes, hell freezes over originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:43:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds

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`en wonder`g about Nokia’s strategy 4 conquer`g the rapidly expand`g app space? Great! So were we, which`s why V joined up w/ the recent dev event carried out by the Finnish company 4 an update on how & where things R going. It’s the familiar narrative by this point: Qt`s all set to become the way Z Nokia-friendly apps R made — whether it B 4 Symbian smartphones or MeeGo -powered mobile computers, coffee machines or infotainment consoles . Nokia did stress Z its developer workflow`s also`en streamlined dramatically, & promised coders the better distilled experience Z treats their time & money like the valuable commodities Z they are. It’s an encouragingly frank discussion of where things`ve gone wrong in the past & how Espoo intends to remedy them in the future, & we’ve got it all on video 4 U after the break — no read`g required! Continue read`g Nokia’s app development strategy: Qt, Qt, Qt (video) Nokia’s app development strategy: Qt, Qt, Qt (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:22:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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The software & language engineers @ Swiftkey`ve`en toil`g on this app 4 the past 2 years, & @ long last, it’s be`g made available 4 precisely noth`g to anxious Android users. Hot on the heels of Swype’s own beta , the Swiftkey beta`s now available to download directly from the App Market, & once installed (along w/ language packs of your choice), it can B used in place of your stock Android soft keyboard. We’ve never`en the biggest fan of Google’s factory keys, & while V still feel Z Swiftkey’s letters R the tad on the skinny side, it’s definitely an improvement. although (unless) that’s not where the magic’s @ — this software`s an uncanny ability to guess what your next word`ll be, & it actually looks @ your prior SMS list (if allowed) in order to “learn” how U converse. In our early tests, we’re pretty darn impressed, & yes, it’s definitely worth the $0.00 price tag. Get your download on right now, or hop past the break 4 the video demonstration if U still need convincing. Thanks, Martino Continue read`g Swiftkey beta brings new keyboard, world class predictive text to Android Swiftkey beta brings new keyboard, world class predictive text to Android originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:43:00 EDT.

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