Software

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Skype for Windows update brings HD video calling and deeper Facebook Integration

Skype

The latest version of Skype, version 5.8, has been released for Windows users with some nice new features. The update allows users to now make calls in full 1080p HD, providing they have a webcam that supports it. You can now also make calls to your Facebook friends that don’t…

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by , 33 days ago

ChevronWP7 Labs “sold out” of unlock tokens

ChevronWP7

The cheap unlocking (or official “jailbreak”) service provided by ChevronWP7 has currently been put on hold. ChevronWP7 allowed users to unlock their Windows Phone 7 devices for $9 and sideload homebrew apps unto them. It also allows WP7 users to bypass the need to pay the $99 needed for a…

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by , 63 days ago

Microsoft confirms Windows 8 beta will be available in late February 2012

Windows-8

Microsoft has confirmed the public beta release date for Windows 8 will be in February 2012. The Windows 8 Developer Preview has already been downloaded by millions. The Windows 8 store will be limited with the beta release and only free apps will be available for download. Microsoft will demo…

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by , 94 days ago

Kinect commercial of what’s to come. SDK in early 2012 (video)

Microsoft Kinect

Contrary to the image above, the Kinect will no longer be restricted to just Xbox 360 consoles. Almost immediately following the launch of Kinect, hobbyists and academics from around the world embraced Kinect possibilities in ways that surprised and delighted. And with the launch of a non-commercial software development kit,…

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by , 94 days ago

ChevronWP7 Labs now available

ChevronWP7

It’s a good day for aspiring Windows Phone 7 developers or just WP7 users with an enthusiasm for homebrew apps. The Chevron team has re-released its WP7 app sideloading tool after striking a deal with Microsoft to make this tool available to the public without legal ramifications. There is a…

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by , 118 days ago

iOS 5 available for download right now [Guide video]

iOS5

If you’re the owner of an iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 3G, iPod touch 4G or any iPad, the iOS upgrade is now available for your device through iTunes. Just make sure you are running iTunes 10.5. To get iOS 5 for your device, plug it into your computer,…

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by , 134 days ago

Spotify registration open to all [US]

Spotify_reaches_US

It is rare for new releases to arrive in the US late. But after Spotify finally making it way there, the limitation of new account being invite only have been removed and registration is now open to all.

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by , 145 days ago

iPad vs Windows 8 [video]

ipad-2-ios-5-vs-windows-8-tablet

You could definitely see this coming a mile off. A comparison video of the iPad 2 running iOS 5 and a Windows 8 tablet. Head past the break to see all 10 minutes and 53 seconds of the comparison. [Source Winrumours]

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by , 146 days ago

Re-imagined Blue Screen of Death for Windows 8

Windows-8-BSOD

  The dreaded Blue Screen of Death has been revamped for Windows 8. This version of the BSoD is a lot less confusing and panic inducing unlike the current BSoD. It still provides you with an error message and lets you know “you can search for the error online”. [Source…

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by , 147 days ago

Windows 8 Developer preview available for download now

Windows-8

The upcoming instalment of Microsoft’s Operating System, Windows 8, is now available for download. Well the Developer Preview copy at least. You can grab it in both 32-bit and 64-bit flavors, or the 64-bit version along with developer tools. The developer tools version requires a clean install, but if you…

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