Shortly after MasterCard announced plans to become entangled with Google Wallet (and a few months after those ambitious Isis plans were shelved ), it looks as if the aforesaid company is diving into yet another mobile payment arena. And this time, it’s personal. MasterCard and CSI Enterprises already offer a smattering of customized business cards for those with highly specific needs, and soon that partnership will extend to iOS, Android and BlackBerry OS. We’ve confirmed that the CSI Virtual MasterCard app is currently scheduled to launch in July, presumably enabling folks with a GlobalVCard to use their mobile device of choice to make payments. What’s interesting here is the inclusion of RIM and iOS; there’s no BlackBerry device (nor iOS device) on the market today with NFC , which leads us to believe one of two things: that’s either changing by July, or this here service won’t rely on NFC at all. Needless to say, we’ll keep you posted — nothing like another way to more easily indebt yourself. CSI Virtual MasterCard app bringing mobile payments to iOS, Android and BlackBerry originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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CSI Virtual MasterCard app bringing mobile payments to iOS, Android and BlackBerry
June 28th, 2011 
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Posted in Wireless Phone Tags: droid, ios, iphone, number, number-look, stories-verizon, video, will-show No Comments »Google Sites simplifies iOS and Android viewing with automatic mobile rendering
June 24th, 2011 admin Do you use Google Sites to publish to the web? The search giant just added automatic mobile rendering to make your website more mobile-friendly when viewed on an iOS 3.0 or Android 2.2+ device. A new setting to “Automatically adjust site for mobile phones” can be activated in the site management page, at which point pages designed for desktop viewing will be displayed in a much simpler web format, so readers won’t need to pinch-to-zoom just to see a page’s content. Google also added mobile versions of the site list, sites search, and browse sites categories, for easy access from your smartphone. There’s nothing groundbreaking here, but if you happen to run a Google Site or have a friend that does, it wouldn’t hurt to flip the switch on mobile viewing — your visitors will appreciate it. Google Sites simplifies iOS and Android viewing with automatic mobile rendering originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: engadget, entry, flip-the-switch, google-site, google-sites, googlesites, ios, mobile, mobile browser, mobile-versions, mobilebrowser, pages-designed, publishing, web browser, webbrowser No Comments »Apple granted patent for ‘portable multifunction devices’ with multitouch screens
June 23rd, 2011 jedwan Avid watchers of tech know that Apple is almost as good at requesting patents (though, its record of defending them is somewhat less impressive ) as it is at actually creating compelling products. Three years after initially filing for the design of a “portable multifunction device” with a multitouch interface, the USPTO has awarded the Cupertino crew a patent that’s sure to raise few eyebrows amongst its competitors. At a glance, the language seems to cover practically any device that allows touch input to control content in a frame on a webpage independent of controlling the rest of the page — which we’re sure Jobs and co. are excited to add to their growing stockpile of claims to gestures and capacitive displays . Of course, a rival would have to infringe on all elements of a patent’s independent claims before it’d need to fear the courtroom, so it’s probably best not to get too hot and bothered here. For those looking to pore over the specifics, that source link is a good place to head. Apple granted patent for ‘portable multifunction devices’ with multitouch screens originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: apple, courtroom, engadget, entry, ios, language, multitouch interface, multitouchinterface, multitouchscreen, smartphones, specifics, their-growing, uspto No Comments »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 »Monsoon Vulkano Blast launches DVR-to-mobile feature for iPhone, iPad and Android
June 21st, 2011 jedwan Monsoon Multimedia is pushing its Vulkano line of set-top boxes to the forefront once again by offering a feature not found on competition from Sling, TiVo or Roku, by adding the ability to make DVR recordings directly to iPad, iPhone or Android devices. While users can still watch TV from anywhere in the world using the Vulkano, the new DVR-to-mobile feature is restricted to WiFi and will only work with the new Blast model. Sure you could store your shows on its internal 160GB hard drive, but this way fans of The Killing on AMC can be disappointed by the season finale later on even while offline. Updates for the platform-appropriate $13 apps should arrive shortly, while Blackberry users are assured the feature is on the way soon for them too. Continue reading Monsoon Vulkano Blast launches DVR-to-mobile feature for iPhone, iPad and Android Monsoon Vulkano Blast launches DVR-to-mobile feature for iPhone, iPad and Android originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: blackberry, engadget, entry, forefront, ios, ipad, monsoon multimedia, monsoon-vulkano, monsoonmultimedia No Comments »Withings Blood Pressure Monitor for iOS hands-on (video)
June 20th, 2011 admin Withings users not satisfied with only being able to share their weight with the world can now add blood pressure and heart rate to the mix. This iPhone-connected blood pressure monitor made its first appearance at CES , but you’ll finally be able to order one of your own today. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, the $129 accessory costs three to four times as much as off-the-shelf blood pressure monitors, but integrates well if you’re looking to pair it with your Withings scale for a complete vitals management solution. Results can be sent to health sites like Google Health and Microsoft HealthVault, or directly to your doctor. Care to see how it works? Join us past the break for a hands-on look at the monitor, including a video comparison with the in-store vitals machine at our neighborhood Kmart. Continue reading Withings Blood Pressure Monitor for iOS hands-on (video) Withings Blood Pressure Monitor for iOS hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: blood, complete-vitals, engadget, ios, iphone, monitor, past-the-break, times-as-much, wrist-strap, wriststrap No Comments »Yahoo App Search, AppSpot make sense of App Store and Android Market
June 16th, 2011 admin It’s a common problem, really. You crack open your app haven of choice, stumble around for a few moments, and back out in frustration — it’s yet another round of Angry Birds instead of toying with something new. If Yahoo has its way, said scenario will no longer be a part of your routine, with the company’s App Search wizardry aiming to nix the guesswork so often associated with finding the proverbial needle in the haystack. It’ll be available on the PC (and momentarily, for iPhone and Android platforms), and will differ from those other app search alternatives by providing an all-in-one place that combines description, price, overall star rating from users, and screenshots. It’ll also pester you with daily, personalized recommendations of the iPhone and Android apps you should consider based on the apps you’ve downloaded, but only if you’re into that kind of thing. Head on past the break for the full spill, and feel free to Ctrl+F for the good stuff. Continue reading Yahoo App Search, AppSpot make sense of App Store and Android Market Yahoo App Search, AppSpot make sense of App Store and Android Market originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: app, app store, appspot, entry, ios, iphone, proverbial, search, should-consider, the-proverbial, video, wizardry-aiming, yahoo, yahoo app search No Comments »Google Sync adds mail server search, appointment confirmation to native iOS apps
June 16th, 2011 admin Google Sync has pushed Gmail messages, calendar updates, and contacts to iOS since its launch in 2009 , but this half-baked solution previously lacked some key functionality. Beginning today, users can finally perform mail server searches and confirm appointment requests from their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. This means that you’ll be able to search for messages in your entire mailbox, not just for emails stored on your device — a feature that first appeared with iPhone OS 3 , but without Google Sync support. You can also respond to calendar invites from within the Calendar app. Fancy that! A third update brings support for sending messages from other addresses listed in your Gmail account, though only the first two features worked when we took Sync for a spin this afternoon. (Curiously, Google omitted a “Send Mail as” screenshot on its blog, so this last update may not actually be available yet.) This latest trio of updates is available for both gratis and Google Apps accounts, so head to the source link for set up instructions and the full feature rundown. Google Sync adds mail server search, appointment confirmation to native iOS apps originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: afternoon, apple, appleiphone, calendar, finally-perform, google calendar, ios, ios 4, iphone, iphone 4, only-the-first No Comments »SceneTap app analyzes pubs and clubs in real-time, probably won’t score you a Jersey Shore cameo
June 14th, 2011 admin So, here’s the skinny — when SceneTap launches in a month or so, it’ll provide Android and iOS users with a frightening amount of analysis before you hit the town. As the story goes, the startup will be tapping into an infrastructure of cameras spread across an untold quantity of bars. The goal? To provide a real-time snapshot of what the demographics are at any location on any given night. According to the company, demographic information, social commentary and “other comprehensive features” will be shown, all of which will help people decide where they’d like to go. For the privacy freaks, they’ll (hopefully) be comforted by the fact that no actual recording is going on, and each person is tracked anonymously. Hailed as a “new type of social network,” SceneTap will initially cover 50 clubs, and of course, there’s no DUI checkpoint feature for those hoping to do something as impractical as drink and drive afterwards. Head on past the break for the rest of the deets, and be sure to ping the company if you’re hoping for a Snooki Sighting push alert in version 2.0. Continue reading SceneTap app analyzes pubs and clubs in real-time, probably won’t score you a Jersey Shore cameo SceneTap app analyzes pubs and clubs in real-time, probably won’t score you a Jersey Shore cameo originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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