Dolphin Browser HD officially arrives for the BlackBerry PlayBook

Yes, we know. Dolphin Browser HD was previously available in BlackBerry App World for the BlackBerry PlayBook but after some hoopla about it being put there by Handster it was subsequently removed. With that little issue now cleared up, the folks from MoboTap have officially released Dolphin Browser HD into BlackBerry App World and if you're looking to try out a new browser Dolphin may have the features you're looking for: Gesture - Let your inner artist out and create a personal Gesture (symbol)...

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How NoiseHush NX22 Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones made me love wires again

In Short:"The music stays in and the noise stays out" Should I Buy?"One of the most comfortable pair of headphones on the market" The wired versus wireless war has been raging for years, with my ears being the battleground. The major players have always been comfort, sound and functionality. For the longest time, I’ve been sporting the ear bud design. They’re lightweight and subtle. Now perhaps it’s the fact that my ears are oddly shaped, but I could never find that perfect fit- they kept popping...

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Keep tabs on March Madness with Sports Live!

It's that time of year. The squeak of sneakers and screams of crowds fill the air and the hopes of 67 squads from across the United States are crushed with a ferocity that only basketball can bring. That's right, March Madness is underway. While there are plenty of sports apps in the webOS App Catalog, only one really stands out as worth your money for keeping tabs on all the games upon which the success of your bracket. That one app is Sports Live!Well, it's Sports Live and it's derivatives. On...

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Pop!Later is a Read It Later app that lives inside a notification

We've seen all sorts of interesting things done with webOS notifications, from persistent weather and stock information to pop-up mini news readers. But they were always basic and focused apps. But Science Apps, the webOS developers behind Starter and Lithium News, recently kicked things up a notch with the app-in-a-notification system with Pop!Later.This new app is a Read It Later client that lives in a notification on your webOS smartphone or TouchPad. Not only can you use it to submit a copied...

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Nokia Lumia Live augmented reality event in Sydney

With the launch of the 800, we've been anticipating Nokia's upcoming marketing strategy in Australia with what the manufacturer can do to maintain the standards of promotion we've witnessed in other countries (think back to London with Deadmau5). With the recent announcement that will see Nokia holding Lumia "Live events" in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney this month, we now have more details surrounding the first one on the calendar - Sydney.As one can probably guess from the above photo, the live...

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Deal of the Day: Save 57% on the BlackBerry Leather Pocket Pouch for the Torch 9810 and 9800

The BlackBerry Leather Pocket Pouch is a form-fitted case designed to protect your BlackBerry Torch 9810 or Torch 9800 and its camera lens from bumps and scratches. It provides easy access to your device thanks to a built-in thumb groove: just give your BlackBerry Torch 9810 or Torch 9800 a gentle tug and it slides out smoothly. Plus, it features a battery-saving proximity sensor that shuts off the screen backlight as soon as you slide your BlackBerry Torch 9810 or Torch 9800. The sensor also allows...

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First images of Audible app for Windows Phone appear [Updated]

Windows Phone users have been yearning for an official Audible app for Windows Phone for quite some time now. Recently, our own Rafael Rivera showed how it's very possible to make an app for Windows Phone using some aspects of the ancient Windows Mobile app of yore. Around the same time, we heard rumblings of a limited beta for an Audible starting to circulate, which gave us hope.Now, some images of said app have appeared on Reddit by a poster who is reportedly in the closed beta program. He notes...

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Review your favourite must-have game and win a Nokia Lumia 800

Windows Phone UK has announced an exciting competition that celebrates the must-have Xbox Live games of 2012 that have arrived onto the Marketplace - Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, BulletAsylum, Chickens Can’t Fly, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction and Toy Soldiers: Boot Camp.The team have decided to give away a shiny new Lumia 800 (see our review) Windows Phone as the prize for the best review. To enter the competition and have a chance of winning the Lumia 800, you'll need to:Review one...

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UK retailer slashes Sony Tablet S price

There's no doubt that today is iPad day, but if you're looking for an Android tablet, you could do worse than Sony's Tablet S, with its quirky "folded magazine" design. Today UK retailers Currys, PC World and Dixons -- all part of the Dixons Stores Group -- have cut the Tablet S's price by £100, knocking it down to £299. The new price puts it in line with competing 2011 tablets like the Motorola Xoom and Galaxy Tab 10.1. In addition, Currys promises a £10 voucher to anyone buying the...

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Pinsation: a Pinterest client for Windows Phone

Should you be an avid Pinterest user, you'll want to check out Pinsation for Windows Phone. Using official APIs, Pinsation provides a seamless experience with facebook connectivity and all the features you'd expect - upload pins, re-pin, like pins, create boards, delete pins, comment on pins, and more.If you haven't heard of Pinterest before, it's a startup that allows users to find and "pin" useful content that's discovered around the web. Think of an e-pinboard and you'll understand the concept.Pinsation...

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Must watch: what Apple Store employees do before the new iPad goes on sale!

After chatting with the first person in line for the new iPad in Miami, Florida, we had to stick around for the grand opening. We actually found the store reps  around the corner just before things kicked off. As you can see from the video, the Apple employees at Miami’s Lincoln Road store started getting psyched up right around the corner, and when it was time to open, they came barrelling down the sidewalk, hooting and hollering. They cheered for a bit at the front door, took some pictures,...

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BlackBerry Traffic updated to v3.0.2.18 bringing multiple bug fixes

Research In Motion released a small update to their popular BlackBerry Traffic app. This update brings the app to v3.0.2.18 and includes bug fixes for both a text UI bug and power management. If you were seeing either of these bugs with the last release you will definitely want to grab this update in BlackBerry App World and put an end to those pesky problems. BlackBerry Traffic is a great app for your device. With options like giving you your ETA based on current traffic conditions, alternate...

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McKinney: HP was supposed to leave Palm alone for three years, lacked the "patience for innovation"

Phil McKinney left his position as HP CTO and chief big thinker at the end of this past October. Since then he published a new book, Beyond the Obvious: Killer Questions That Spark Game-Changing Innovation [hardcover, Kindle, iBooks] that explores his experience as an innovator. In promoting Beyond the Obvious, McKinney sat down for an interview with "strategic marketing expert" and fellow author Rick Mathieson. Most of the interview touches on what's in McKinney's book, but in part four of the...

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From the Forums...Barter Forum is live

We have seen many requests for a area in the forums to buy and trade devices. We love to abide so with no further delay come join us in the Windows Phone Central Barter Forum. Note: you must have 50 posts to sell your wares. For a complete list of rules please see this thread: Rules for posting in the Barter ForumRemember, the forums are more fun when you register, so sign up today.View the original article h...

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Nexus S ICS updates reportedly restarting in 'a few weeks'

Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich was briefly pushed to the Nexus S last December, before being pulled due to battery life issues on some handsets. Now reports suggest that the official resumption of over-the-air updates to ICS may be just a few weeks away, and that the Nexus S 4G will finally see the latest version of Android, too.Engadget? reports via "trusted sources" that the Nexus S and Sprint Nexus S 4G will both receive fresh updates to ICS in "the next few weeks." It's been a long wait...

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Fess up: Who's buying a new iPad?

We're not looking to name names here, nor will we come to your house and shame you. (Probably.) But let's face it, more than a few of you Android faithful likely will be buying iPads in the coming days. So let's hear it. And if anyone wants to explain themselves, the comments are wide open.And there's loads more iPad launch coverage at iMore.com. View the original article h...

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Quick Tip: Updating your BlackBerry to a different carrier's OS? Make sure you delete BOTH vendor files

As I found out earlier this morning, installing another carrier's OS on your BlackBerry isn't as easy as downloading and deleting the vendor.xml file -- now you have to delete both vendor files. It seems that in one of the updates to BlackBerry Desktop Manager, the vendor.xml file is not only located in one folder, but two. In the past you simply had to delete the lone vendor file and you were well on your way to a clean install with either BlackBerry Desktop Manager or App Loader. Now however,...

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RIM gets awarded patent for fuel cell on mobile device

  In addition to the recent pattern tap to unlock patent that RIM was just received, they have also been awarded a patent for having a fuel cell on a mobile device. While many companies have tried recently to add wireless charging options to devices, RIM has been seeking this patent since 2009 when it was initially filed. The idea behind this would be that devices with physical keyboards could lay a fuel cell behind the keyboard and in front of the circuit board and would have a...

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WPCentral 138: Justin Angel, Tango & Mobile World Congress [Video]

WPCentral 138: Justin Angel, Tango & Mobile World Congress [Video] | wpcentral | Windows Phone News, Forums, and Reviews AndroidBlackBerryiPhone / iPadWindows PhonewebOS NewsReviewsForumsAppsGamesTipsDevelopersPodcastsContact WPCENTRAL STORE CASES CHARGERS BATTERIES & MORE NEW ACCESSORIES FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $50 Podcasts WPCentral 138: Justin Angel, Tango & Mobile World Congress...

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