Apple Releases Mac OS X Lion to Developers

Apple released more than just an update to its Macbook Pro lineup this week. The company also released Mac OS X Lion, the eighth version of its OS X operating system, to developers this week. The OS is available through the Mac App Store and will be released to the public this summer.

Infected Android app runs up big texting bills

Computerworld - A rogue Android app that's been tweaked by hackers can hijack a smartphone and run up big texting bills before the owner knows it, Symantec said today.

The newest in a line of compromised Android apps, said Vikram Thakur, a principle security response manager at Symantec, is Steamy Window, a free program that Chinese hackers have modified, then re-released into the wild.

Philips SRU5107/27 7 Device Universal Remote Control

The SRU5107 seven-device universal remote by Philips is the perfect replacement remote for a television, DVD, DVR, VCR, AUX, satellite or cable. The seven-in-one remote control can replace a table full of remote controls regardless of the brand or model. The LED illumination of the primary keys offers easy operation of your remote control even in the dark. Control the functions of your DVR with ease with the included standard buttons to operate a DVR/HD, along with T central, thumbs up/down, volume up/down, and repeat. The SRU5107 is programmed by entering the codes of your old remotes and will work with all you AV devices from all brands since 1990. The setup codes will be saved automatically, even when the batteries are replaced you won’t lose your data. The integrated learning keys allow you to copy and store any functionality from your original remote, simply by pointing and beaming the SRU5107 at the original remote. The sleek design of the SRU5107 will compliment all the devices of your home entertainment center.  Consumers have also been able to program this Phillips remote to control their blue-ray machines. This remote provides great value for the price.

Graphic.ly for Android a new comic store app

The folks at Graphic.ly have announced that their new Android application is now available. The app ties into their comic books and graphic novels store which has over 2,000 titles. If you’re coming over from the desktop or any iOS device, the comics you’ve already bought will be synced and ready to go on your Android device. Go ahead and check it out now in the Android market.

SlingPlayer for Android Update Adds High-Quality Viewing

The guys at Sling Media have updated their SlingPlayer Android application to version 1.2, and there’s one big change that Sling fans will love: high-quality video. What more needs to be said? If you’ve already bitten the bullet on this $30 lifesaver, go and find your upgrade in the Android market.

Survey: Consumers more likely to buy Android over iPhone

From phandriod.com: Consumers are more likely to buy Android devices over iPhone. They found that 34% of those surveyed are looking to buy a Android device this year, while 21% were looking to buy an iPhone. 12% were said to be looking for a new Blackberry.  We don’t know what the sample size was. But considering all of the trends from other high-profile research firms – such as IDC and Gartner – mirror this particular survey, we can’t say we’ll doubt its accuracy.

MLB.com 11 now available for for the iPhone, iPad and Android devices

A must-have app for any baseball fan, and for years now arguably the most forward-thinking and functional app available, MLB.com At Bat 11 is available for the 2010 price of $14.99 across the iOS and Android platforms. Home run features from previous At Bat editions we should expect include:

Condensed games
Video highlights
Pitch-by-pitch Gameday feature
The ability to watch games from multiple camera angles
The ability to order games for 99 cents a pop later in the season (if you don’t have an MLB.TV subscription).

HTC Inspire Android 2.2 Phone with Adobe Flash

with the HTC Inspire you will get  a top-tier Android experience with a large screen (4.3 inches), large virtual keyboard, and HTC’s excellent Sense UI software.

How to manually update your Nexus S to Android 2.3.3

http://www.androidcentral.com/how-manually-update-your-nexus-s-android-233

Amazon takes on Netflix with movie streaming service for Prime

As expected, Amazon has announced its new and improved Amazon Prime service that now offers more than 5,000 streaming TV shows and movies to customers. Those who already pay the $79 per year for Prime won't have to pay any extra to get access to the streams. Video will be available on Macs and PCs in the US, as well as a number of set-top boxes.  In an online letter announcing the new Amazon Prime benefit, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos listed such movies as Amadeus, Chariots of Fire and March of the Penguins alongside such TV shows as Doctor Who, The Dick Van Dyke Show and Fawlty Towers. He also touted a one-month free trial.

Twitter For Blackberry update adds new features

Today RIM announced that it has released an update to Twitter for BlackBerry beta application. Version 1.1 includes @mention push notifications, threaded direct messages, #topic auto-complete, and deeper integration with RIM's social feeds feature.   The update should be available for free in BlackBerry App World now.

The Corner HBO Miniseries from Creator of the Wire

Before David Simon made the Wire, he helped create a miniseries for HBO that explored a similar theme: life in inner city Baltimore.  The Corner is a six episode miniseries available on DVD.  If your a fan of the HBO series called "The Wire," you will love this one too. The Corner predates The Wire and many of the same actors were used in both series. If you like hard core realism and lots of drama, The Corner will meet your expectations fully.

Sprint Announcing New Phone on February 24th

Sprint’s doing it again: they’re teasing us with a new phone announcement and haven’t given up anything but a date. They tweeted this not even an hour ago: “What do you think the next new Sprint phone will be? Find out Thursday! #comebackfeb24.”

Widgetsoid a new utility for your android phone

Widgetsoid provides you with several options for your Android smartphone. You can choose from quite a number of widgets which will allow you to enable/disable/toggle a number of functions and provides you with detailed information about your device such as memory available, SD card info, amount of ROM or RAM being utilized along with a number of statuses for functions like WiFi, Bluetooth and more. Widgetsoid is a free app but you have the option to make a donation if you really like the developer's work.

ipod Touch A Great Media Player

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Apple's fourth-generation iPod touch is a great all-around media player. The Retina display makes text and images look incredibly sharp. Shoots HD video, takes photos. Front-facing camera for FaceTime video chat.  The iPod touch is a fine audio device with good frequency range and overall audio quality.                                                                                                                                      

Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device Top of E-Reader Class

                                                                                                                                                                                            "Simply put, it's the best dedicated ebook reader you can buy… Amazon has managed to increase the contrast on the Kindle in a way that sets it above the Nook, Sony Readers, or any other dedicated ebook reader we've tested." - PC Magazine

The Dell Streak 7 Tablet a new entry in Tablet market

The Dell Streak 7 is a second generation tablet after The Dell Streak 5 and features a 7-inch screen size, T-Mobile’s 4G technology, 16 GB internal memory, a 1GHz dual-core Tegra T20 processor, and a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera.

Google pulls flash game player from Android Market

A few weeks ago an app that lets you download and play Flash games on Android phones became available and it was called Flash Game Player .  It seemed to be a decent if not great app but Google has removed the app from the Android Market, and some users are reporting that it’s also being remotely wiped from the phones in cases where it was downloaded from the market.  The reason why it was removed is not known at this time.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Preview

This is the new Sony Ericsson android 2.3 smartphone.

Sony Ericsson Playstation Phone Preview

       Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY

Motorola Atrix 4G

The Motorola Atrix will offer dual-core processing power and a compatible Motorola docking station. Coming Soon

MacBook Pro Line update

According to Apple inside sources Apple could possibly update the MacBook Pro line in the next couple of weeks.  Media outlets are preparing for a significant product launch soon.

Samsung Epic 4G signed up for Froyo 2.2

Sprint will finally roll out android 2.2 froyo for Epic 4G owners and all customers should have update by February 25th

Popular upcoming PC game releases

Dragon Age II will be released on March 8, 2011 and Duke Nukem Forever will be released on May 3, 2011.

Best Value in a Video Game Little Big Planet 2

Little Big Planet 2 for the Playstation 3 has to be one of the best video games for your money spent ever created.  The tutorials and create mode give you the ability to create your own space invaders type level, call of duty, Bioshock, or a sports type level.  With the ability to share millions of user-created levels on the internet you could play new levels for possibly the rest of your life. What other video game out there gives you the option to create new experiences. Someone who creates a level for this game may create the next great  Mario Brothers or Sonic game when they grow up.

Tax Time

There is still time to get your taxes done at home.  H&R Block at Home tax software is  available.

Borders closing stores in Illinois

Borders will be closing 15 stores in Illinois which include North Ave. and Halsted St., Lincoln Park, Uptown, Lincoln Village and Beverly in the Chicago Area.  Other stores that will be closing  include suburban locations  Evanston, Mount Prospect, Deerfield, Bolingbrook, St. Charles, Crystal Lake, McHenry and Matteson, and DeKalb and Normal University areas.

Sid Meiers Civilization IV and World of Warcraft:Cataclysm available

Sid Meiers Civilization IV Complete Edition  and World of Warcraft:Cataclysm are now available

Facebook branded phones on the way

Facebook is now working with mobile companies to create phones with direct Facebook features built into phones and is also working to create a version of android that will have  integrated Facebook features.               Hopefully more details will be available in coming months.

MWC 2011: Sony Ericsson Playstation Play phone and Samsung Galaxy S2 and Tab II unveiled

Sony Ericsson unveils PlayStation Xperia Play phone and Samsung Galaxy Tab II details at :http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/mwc/8321860/MWC-2011-Sony-Ericsson-Playstation-Play-phone-and-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-and-Tab-II-unveiled.html

First Nokia Windows Phone 7 might come out in 2011?

Nokia Windows Phone may be coming out in 2011 news at: http://www.phonearena.com/news/First-Nokia-Windows-Phone-7-might-come-out-in-2011_id16703

Samsung Galaxy S II and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: Hands On

New info on Samsung Galaxy S II which is a new model and Galaxy Tablet  at :
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2380223,00.asp

• Samsung Galaxy Tab from AT&T comes with 16 GB of embedded memory
• Android 2.2-powered mobile tablet with 7-inch touchscreen--perfectly sized for slipping in your pocket or backpack
• Enabled for AT&T Wireless Network

Norton 2011 and Windows 7 Home Premium available

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