The latest version of the BlackBerry Desktop Software has just hit the beta zone. This time it rings in at version 7.1 and is ready for the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha as well as 4G PlayBook (I’ll take one of each, thanks)
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BlackBerry Desktop Software 7.1 now available in BlackBerry Beta Zone – Dev Alpha and 4G PlayBook support
With so many apps running around the Windows playground, Microsoft wants the grown-ups to be in charge of Metro. Programs for the new interface will be available only through the Windows Store , which will allow one-click installs, user feedback and crash monitoring. Developers shouldn’t worry too much, as the heavy lifting for those features will all be handled by the OS
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Microsoft sets sandbox boundaries for Metro developers
Unless you’re lucky enough to live in Scandinavia, you’ll have to wait till the end of summer to get your Cotton Candy fix . Aching to nab yourself a computer-on-a-stick before then? If you’re willing to step down in specs, the Chinese-made MK802 could be the PC in your pocket.
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$74 MK802 PC-on-a-stick beats Cotton Candy to market, has ICS on board
Dust off those red-cyan 3D glasses; the free scrapbook app for BlackBerry Playbook was updated a little while ago with a few new templates, one of which is in glorious 3D. Browse your saved and sent Scrapbooks from a cool “clothes line” list to create, share and enjoy your scrapbooks.
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Scrapbook App for Playbook Gets Anaglyph 3D Content Pack
Students. PCs.
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Microsoft encourages students to buy a PC, gives them a free Xbox 360 in return
Hookt Messenger (created by airG) is a free, easy to use, cross-platform social messaging app. You can chat with anyone, anywhere in the world, on any smartphone or computer (BlackBerry, iPhone, Android, tablets, computers, pretty much anything that has an internet connection)
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Hookt: Free Messenger for BlackBerry Updated to Version 1.6
eBuddy has announced the updating of their free messaging app: XMS for BlackBerry. XMS is a free cross platform messaging service that allows you to send video and photo messages
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eBuddy XMS Free Messaging App Updated to Version 2.0
Who knew that owning a ZTE Score M would mean living life on the edge? ZTE has confirmed that the MetroPCS phone has a backdoor vulnerability which could let a less-than-scrupulous hacker get root-level control over the Android 2.3 phone — and because it’s a unique app baked into the firmware, the login credentials won’t change as long as the exploit survives. Other ZTE phones, like the Skate , supposedly face the same hole as well.
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ZTE confirms the Score M has a backdoor, hopes to patch up soon
Let’s face it: right now, the head nods and other rudimentary controls of Google’s Project Glass are mostly useful for looking good , sharing photos and not much else .
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Google patent application could give Project Glass one true ring controller to rule them all
As much as you may Like overanalysis of the initial public offering of a Friendster ripoff valued higher than General Motors, other stuff happened this week. Tim and Brian share their Tech Timelines with you in this, The Engadget Podcast.
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Engadget Podcast 294 – 05.18.2012