News: Apps and Software
Thursday, 9 Feb 2012
Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Russian Language Support Coming to Siri in March?
Chinese information technology website DoNews claimed that Apple is bringing support for Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Russian languages to Siri in March.
Wednesday, 8 Feb 2012
Nokia Belle Arrives
The Nokia Belle software update will be available progressively in Singapore from 8 February for Nokia C6-01, C7, E6, E7, N8 and X7, and users can update their devices for free via PC on Nokia Suite.
Chrome Finally Appears on Android
Most of us have been wondering when the second most preferred browser on the Internet (Chrome of course) would appear on Google's other baby, Android. Well we can stop wondering, because Chrome Beta has just appeared on the Android Market.
Microsoft Puts a Stop to the Start Menu for Windows 8
One of the most commonly recognizable features of the Windows OS over more than a decade has been the Start Button and Menu. Microsoft has made the radical decision to ditch both for the upcoming Windows 8.
Tuesday, 7 Feb 2012
Facebook and Google Pull Content In India
Google and Facebook, said Monday they have removed allegedly offensive material on their Indian sites as part of a court case deemed as a test for Internet censorship and control.
Monday, 6 Feb 2012
Offline Access Given to Google Docs for Android App
No internet connection on your Android device and you need a file within Google Docs for your last minute meeting? Fortunately, an update to the Google Docs Android app lets you select any file in Google Docs to make it available offline.
Friday, 3 Feb 2012
Get Up to 4.5GB of Extra Storage Space on Dropbox Free
Popular cloud storage service Dropbox is currently offering up to 4.5GB of extra space for users who volunteer to try its experimental build 1.3.12. The new build allows users to automatically sync photos from cameras, phones and SD cards with their accounts.
Windows Phone 8 Apollo Details Leaked
Rumored for a Q4 2012 release, the Apollo update for Microsoft's Windows Phone platform has its details leaked. New hardware support such as multi-core, NFC and new screen resolutions, on top of a streamlined integration with Windows 8, have been revealed.
Thursday, 2 Feb 2012
Microsoft Releases Kinect For Windows
14 months after the release of Kinect for Xbox 360, Microsoft have released Kinect for Windows. However, they will not be supporting the device with games, instead, its intended market will be commercial clients and developers.
Wednesday, 1 Feb 2012
Boxee's PC Client Bids Its Last Adieu
Boxee has removed its PC-based applications from its servers with effect from yesterday. The company will concentrate on CE offerings such as the Boxee Box henceforth.
