The latest Skype update for Android is available to everyone, but it only enables video chat on four specific handsets . Fortunately, impatient modders have gone some way to correcting this profound injustice, by creating APKs that activate video calling on other handsets too. So far we’ve heard of successful ports on the Samsung Galaxy S II and the HTC Sensation, Thunderbolt and EVO 4G. If you’ve got some other handset with Android 2.3, a little experimentation with the APK might also be worth your while. However, we just tried it on an Xperia Arc and didn’t get very far: the app ran, but efforts to communicate with an Xperia Neo resulted in one-way video, a locked landscape mode and plenty of awkwardness. Let us know if you fare better — you’ll find a Thunderbolt-specific download at the DroidLife source link, and a more general APK at TechPetals . [Thanks, Rashid and JT] Skype 2 video chat unofficially enabled on the Galaxy S II, Sensation, and others originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Skype 2 video chat unofficially enabled on the Galaxy S II, Sensation, and others
July 2nd, 2011 
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No Comments »AT&T to enable BlackBerry Bridge support before sundown
July 2nd, 2011 jedwan Most tablets function just fine on their own, but RIM’s BlackBerry Playbook introduced a unique, yet restrictive interface that limits Bluetooth tethering to a similarly-branded handset. This feature, called BlackBerry Bridge , lets your tablet piggyback on a handset’s 3G data connection, also enabling access to productivity apps like email and calendar, which are still otherwise unavailable on the PlayBook. Unfortunately, this option hasn’t been made available for AT&T users, but that’s about to change, as the feature will be added to App World today . While the Bridge suite is totally gratis, enabling the AT&T 3G data connection requires a monthly tethering plan of $45, which means anyone grandfathered into the unlimited data feature will need to decide if it’s worth the jump. Bridge not sounding like your cup of tea? Don’t worry — at least you can take comfort in knowing that the days of pining for native email are numbered. AT&T to enable BlackBerry Bridge support before sundown originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in att, engadget Tags: app, blackberry, blackberry bridge, blackberry playbook, bluetooth, bridge, Data Connection, mobile-apps, playbook, researchinmotion, tether, tethered, unlimited-data, unlimitedplan No Comments »GMC showroom app tells you where to pick up your dream SUV, doesn’t help with down payment
July 1st, 2011 admin Ever felt the need to customize vehicles and search dealer inventory, right from the comfort of your smartphone? Us neither, but here’s the General with another app to whet our appetites. While certainly not the first of its kind, the GMC showroom app for iOS (coming soon to Android), allows you to specify drive-type, trim, and both exterior / interior colors. Once content with your selections, you’re shown nearby dealers carrying exact replicas of your magnificent taste. Unfortunately for us, the app makes no mention of the closest EN-V . If SUVs are you’re thing, however, have a peep at the free app at the source link below. Continue reading GMC showroom app tells you where to pick up your dream SUV, doesn’t help with down payment GMC showroom app tells you where to pick up your dream SUV, doesn’t help with down payment originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: app, appetites, ios app, iosapp, magnificent, smartphone, truck customization, truckcustomization No Comments »HTC EVO 3D gets Netflix under the table courtesy of EVO 4G’s APK
June 30th, 2011 jedwan So, you just bought HTC’s EVO 3D for its three dimensional display and delectable dual-stage camera key, and you’re loving its buttery smooth Sense 3.0 software. Yet, you were dismayed to find that the device wasn’t among the chosen few granted access to Netflix for Android. But don’t worry, folks, apparently the Netflix APK for the EVO 4G can get you streaming cinematic masterpieces in no time. Just head on over to the source link to get your download on, then sit back, relax, and enjoy. HTC EVO 3D gets Netflix under the table courtesy of EVO 4G’s APK originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget, htc Tags: apk, app, buttery-smooth, evo 3d, htc, htc evo 3d, netflix, streaming, streamingvideo, table No Comments »TomTom’s iPhone App gets updated, brings HD traffic updates along for the ride
June 28th, 2011 jedwan Hate gridlock? We’d surmise you aren’t alone, so pardon our excitement surrounding the latest addition to TomTom’s longstanding iPhone app. New in version 1.8 is the addition of HD Traffic , which extends congestion data to both “major” and “secondary” US roads. Existing TomTom Traffic subscribers get the functionality gratis, with the rest of us dishing out $20 via an in-app purchase. Free for all who upgrade are multi-stop routes, allowing one to tweak excursions to your heart’s content — provided you can count those diversions on one hand. The updated app is already live in the App Store, but please, pull over before downloading — cool? Continue reading TomTom’s iPhone App gets updated, brings HD traffic updates along for the ride TomTom’s iPhone App gets updated, brings HD traffic updates along for the ride originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: addition, allowing-one, app, appstore, engadget, functionality, iphone, iphone gps, latest, the-addition, tomtom, tomtom iphone app, tomtomiphoneapp, traffic-updates No Comments »Card.io SDK takes swipe at competition with camera-enabled mobile payments (video)
June 24th, 2011 admin In an attempt to edge its way into the crowded mobile payments market, a new credit card scanning system is saying “ah, hell no!” to typing and swiping. Card.io is billed as an SDK that takes advantage of smartphone cameras to let devs accept credit, because, as its creators point out, “typing on mobile phones is slow, and most consumers don’t have a separate hardware attachment .” When it’s time to pull out the plastic, Card.io gets your phone’s camera going, and up pops a little green rectangle, in which you frame your card and snap a pic. Your credit card info is then processed by a third-party merchant, and the details are subsequently deleted from your phone. Can you hear that? That’s the sound of our chubby thumbs breathing a sigh of relief. The Card.io SDK for iOS is now available at the source link below, and an Android version should be close behind. For now, hop on past the break for a video demo. Continue reading Card.io SDK takes swipe at competition with camera-enabled mobile payments (video) Card.io SDK takes swipe at competition with camera-enabled mobile payments (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in att, engadget Tags: app, appdeveloper, apps, crowded, details, developers, mobile, mobile payment, payments, point of sale, pos, sdk, then-processed, video No Comments »Augmented reality app concept conjures movie scenes shot in your location (video)
June 23rd, 2011 admin AR technology has been getting seriously powerful recently, but we still need smart little ideas like this to keep us interested. “Augmented Reality Cinema” is a concept which would spot when you’re in a famous movie location and then trigger playback of the relevant scene. Although we can’t be sure the app actually works yet, the video after the break does at least show off the idea with some memorable London clips, including the classic post-infestation Westminster Bridge scene from 28 Days Later . If the designers ever need movie fans to go around tagging cinematic locations, then obviously we’re keen to register our interest. Continue reading Augmented reality app concept conjures movie scenes shot in your location (video) Augmented reality app concept conjures movie scenes shot in your location (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Adobe AIR 2.7 brings improved speed to iOS, cordial installation to Android (video)
June 21st, 2011 jedwan Adobe AIR 2.7 may be a sad joke for Linux users , but it’s likely to be a true zinger for the mobile crowd. Take iOS, where the runtime now delivers noticeably faster performance, along with render speeds that are up to four times faster in CPU mode — quite a punchline, if you ask us. For those on the Android side of the fence, you now have the option to install AIR to your device’s SD card (and thus, make room for less considerate applications). Sadly, there’s no monumental leaps in speed for Google’s users, but you’re getting used to this , right? For a quick peek of what the Apple constituency can expect, you’ll find a video after the break with two iPads — one running 2.6, the other featuring 2.7 — and the difference is full of droll amusement. Continue reading Adobe AIR 2.7 brings improved speed to iOS, cordial installation to Android (video) Adobe AIR 2.7 brings improved speed to iOS, cordial installation to Android (video) originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: adobe, adobe flash platform, adobeair, air, app, apps, difference, engadget-mobile, flashplatform, improved-speed, ios, linux, mobile No Comments »Device Analyzer Android study wants to track your every move, if you’ll let it
June 19th, 2011 jedwan And here we thought folks were concerned about protecting their personal data . As it turns out, however, a sizable chunk of Android users have volunteered to give a group of University of Cambridge researchers a look at exactly how they use their cellphones. By downloading the Device Analyzer app from the Android market, more than 1,000 participants have allowed the data collection program to harvest statistics in the background while they use their phones. Those statistics — varying from when the power is switched on, to which apps are in use — are then made available to users via the Device Analyzer website. Of course, this is Cambridge, a rather well respected institution of higher learning, and the researchers involved say the data collected is stripped of personal information “as best as possible,” but we’re not keen on anyone peeping our cell stats. If you’re an Android exhibitionist, however, you can sign up for the study at the source link below. Device Analyzer Android study wants to track your every move, if you’ll let it originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: app, cellphone-data, cellphones, collector, higher-learning, phone, statistics, study, usage No Comments »Deep Shot transfers open websites from desktop to mobile, sans wizardry
June 16th, 2011 admin When we first read about Deep Shot, we were admittedly dumbfounded, but equally impressed. The “technology” allows you to “capture” the current state of a website on your desktop and transfer it to a mobile device — taking a picture of a Google Map on your desktop with your smartphone camera will open the site in the same state on your phone, for example. Sounds like a pretty neat magic trick, huh? Well, it’s not. In order to use Deep Shot, you need to install an app on your mobile, computer, and any other device you plan to use it with — thus making it even less practical than Chrome to Phone . It currently works with Google Maps and Yelp , but could theoretically be used with any site that uses URIs, or those lengthy URLs that contain search details, such as the origin and destination addresses you sent to Google Maps. You could also “transfer” a site in its “current state” by emailing the URI, or by using an app to seamlessly share it over WiFi or Bluetooth with a “send to mobile” button — which is likely what Deep Shot is doing here anyway, just with an extra step thrown into the mix. Care to visit a land where you can swim with the Loch Ness Monster and ride a pink unicorn? Head past the break for Deep Shot’s coming out video, which curiously makes no mention of the required desktop software. Continue reading Deep Shot transfers open websites from desktop to mobile, sans wizardry Deep Shot transfers open websites from desktop to mobile, sans wizardry originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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