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If you checked out the beta of the complete Opera browser app back in March and want to see the progress that was made, you can now try the complete real deal. Released this morning to Google Play, Opera brings a full-web experience, complete with custom features that make browsing the web painless and quick.  The browser [...] Full Version of Opera Released for Android, Features Speed Dial and... Click the post title to continue through and join the conversation!

Last week when Google launched Google Play Music “All Access,” its music streaming service, it didn’t come as a surprise when it didn’t release an app for the iPhone and iPad as it is still to release an app for Google Music that was launched in 2011. It is still a mystery why Google launched a web app for Google Music rather than a native app. However, this void has been filled by third-party apps like gMusic that allow users to listen to the songs that they’ve uploaded to Google Music. The goods news is that the developer of gMusic has just confirmed to Wired that he has submitted an update to the App Store, which will bring Google Play Music “All Access” to iOS, thus allowing users to stream millions of songs from Google’s All Access song database on their iPhone and iPad, in addition to the songs uploaded to Google Music. The update includes a Web Search feature that taps into the subscription-based All Access song database. Want to hear Lemon Crush from Prince’s Batman soundtrack? Do a quick web search from within the app and you’re good to rock out like it’s the late 1980s. If you’re in the U.S., you can sign up for a free 30-day trial later today, and if you subscribe before June 30th, the monthly fee will be $7.99 as opposed to the regular price of $9.99. Google said that it will rollout All Access to other countries soon. It’s a pity that Google hasn’t released a native app for Google Music as they have some of the best apps in the App Store. We really hope they change their mind and release an app. Until then gMusic seems like the best alternative available currently. It is available in the App Store for $1.99 (download link). We’ll let you know as soon as the update for gMusic app with Google Play Music “All Access” is available in the App Store. Via Wired Continue reading →

Yesterday, Google announced they would shutter the Checkouts program for online merchants. Instead, those online retailers who utilize Checkouts are urged to migrate to Google Wallet, which has made some recent improvements ahead of this announcement. Those improvements, geared toward making life easier for merchants, include a few new APIs. The Instant Buy API is meant to allow for faster checkout, especially on mobile devices. The Wallet Objects API allows for a loyalty rewards program, like earned points. For merchants who may not have a payment processing portal, Google has wisely approached a few of the bigger names to offer a discounted rate for those who need to sign up. Retailers can get up to a 20% discount at Braintree, Shopify, or Freshbooks just for being a new Google Wallet customer. Freshbooks is even offering a 60 day free trial for those who migrate. There is no rush for retailers, though. They’ll have until November 20, 2013 to find new solutions for their business. Google has made the migration process as seamless as possible, which will trickle down to consumers. We only hope retailers take advantage of all that Google has on offer. A faster checkout with a rewards program sounds like e-commerce heaven.

The waterproof Kyocera Hydro Edge joins Boost and separately Sprint’s network this summer. It can withstand a splash of water and submersion in up to 3.28 feet of fresh water for 30 minutes. The new Hydro Edge will run on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), powered by 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 4-inch durable screen, 5-megapixel rear shooter with LED flash, Smart Sonic... View ArticleKyocera Hydro Edge for Boost Mobile & Sprint is a post from: AndroidTapp.com Check Out More Related: Kyocera Hydro XTRM for U.S. Cellular The Kyocera Echo, The First Dual-Touchscreen Android Smartphone Boost Mobile & Virgin Mobile gets Samsung Galaxy S3

Just a couple days ago The Weather Network announced its iOS app surpassed 7 million downloads, making it one of the most popular apps in the Canadian App Store. Today an update brings a pollen report just in time for allergy season, plus language support for Spanish and Italian. Also, there is now better weather reporting for Europe and the USA as well. What’s New in Version 2.1.40 • Pollen report • App language support for Spanish and Italian • Crash bug fix • Improved weather observations for Europe and the United States You can see the Pollen Report appear next to the UV Report: A more detailed Pollen Report shows pollen conditions and current spores conditions for the week with indicators showing low, moderate or high levels.   Click here to download The Weather Network for iPhone–it’s free. The Weather Network for iOS Adds Pollen Report, Better Reports for USA, Europe is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

It has been reported that Apple's next-generation MacBooks will support gigabit Wi-Fi connectivity, evidence of which was discovered in a recent OS X developer build. The 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, also known as "5G Wi-Fi," is capable of delivering theoretical speeds of up to 1.3Gbps and is considered a major leap forward. An earlier report claimed Apple was teaming up with Broadcom to bring the technology to its 2013 Mac lineup, and now Tonymacx86.com points us to a leaked image of a Broadcom BCM94360CD PCI-E mini custom combo WLAN and Bluetooth card that supports IEEE 802.11ac, the same standard Apple is reportedly looking to incorporate into future computers. The card is similar to those found in current Mac models and is expected to be the one Apple uses in its upcoming computers. Apple is expected to announce new Mac computers at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 10th in San Francisco. Images of the Broadcom card follow below. Continue reading...

Ladies and gentlemen, after much wait and after even more debate, it’s finally here. I am, of course, talking about Badger — a tweak that we initially previewed some months back. After some very intense development and design, the final version of Badger has shipped. It’s now available for purchase on Cydia’s BigBoss repo for $0.99. If you’ve been keeping your ear to the proverbial street, then you already know what Badger is and what it does, but let me jog your memory anyway. Badger is an iOS tweak that allows users to view unread notification alerts by swiping on the app icon displaying the badge. Once the app is swiped, a highly stylized pop-up menu containing unread notifications will appear on screen. That’s what Badger is capable of doing in its most basic form, but as you might guess, the tweak contains quite a few hidden goodies and options under the hood. Check inside as I provide you with an in-depth look at Badger and show how you might benefit from its usage.(...)Read the rest of Badger lets users view unread notifications by tapping the app icon badge "Badger lets users view unread notifications by tapping the app icon badge" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

You might have thought all the punishment Apple has taken on Wall Street would show up in how consumers view the company’s brand – and you’d be wrong. A new survey again ranks Apple as the most valuable brand, easily outdistancing its arch rival Google. Indeed, Apple is still seen as the ‘gold standard’ when it comes to brands, according to market research firm Millward Brown…(...)Read the rest of Apple remains most valuable brand "Apple remains most valuable brand" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Sprint has used the ongoing CTIA conference as a stage to announce a bunch of 4G LTE broadband devices that will become available to the carrier's clients sometime this summer...

When you’re targeted to be a ruggedized smartphone, design isn’t something that’s placed highly in the totem pole over other things. Still, we’ll mention that the Hydro EDGE is considerably easier to handle in the hand, as it’s light weight enough to hold comfortably – without being too...Photos: