Archive for the ‘Going Mobile’ Category

Say the Same Thing App Store’s 50 Billionth Download

- May 17th, 2013

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Brandon Ashmore from Mentor, Ohio, got more than he bargained for on Wednesday, when he downloaded Say the Same Thing by Space Inch, a free app from Apple’s App Store. That download was the App Store’s 50 billionth. And these are unique downloads and do not include updates or re-downloads. To commemorate this achievement, Ashmore receives a $10,000 App Store gift card.

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Stash waterproof pocket shorts keeps cellphones dry

- May 10th, 2013

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We like to take our cell phones everywhere we go, but what happens when we go to places like the beach? We can’t take them into the water and we’re likely uncomfortable to leave them behind unattended. So Salt Lake City based Stash Incorporated has come up with a brilliant idea to create waterproof pocket shorts.

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Hey Canada, got cheque? Deposit anywhere!

- April 16th, 2013

Since many of us have opted to do online banking, having to run to the bank to physically deposit a cheque is actually quite a pain. So now, for the first time in Canada, members at select credit unions will be able to deposit cheques directly into their account.   No matter where members are, they can use the camera on their iOS devices through Deposit Anywhere, a system for remote deposit capture provided by Central 1.

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HP SureSupply app monitors ink and toner levels

- April 10th, 2013
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SureSupply app

You’ve just arrived home to print out your proposal for your new client, but unbeknownst to you little Billy, proud of his latest school project, has just spent all afternoon printing copies for every member of the family. Needless to say the ink’s run dry by the time you get home.

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Photo, sketch of new BB10 Curve leaked

- April 5th, 2013
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A photo has leaked on BlackBerryOS.com of a prototype for a new BlackBerry phone with a physical keyboard, but it’s not the Q10.  It’s the R-Series BB10 Curve.

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