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Maybe it was inspired by the other app's most recent update, or perhaps by Zuck's newly-minted commitment to mobile applications. Regardless, Facebook's redesigned its iPhone / iPod and Android apps along with its pocket-sized site, clearly taking some design tips from none other than its fresh acquisition, Instagram. As you can see in the image above, the news feed is now showing one large post rather than the usual two or three (at least on the iPhone / iPod variant), this mainly due to pictures now being up to 3X larger than before. Facebook didn't note any other major changes, and there was no mention on when, or if, this snap-driven design will make its way onto some of those not-so-mobile devices. Be sure to keep an eye out for the redesign, as it's said to be rolling out as we speak.

Facebook redesigns mobile site and apps, takes a tip (or two) from Instagram originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 May 2012 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That's right, you can finally get rid of that Tamagotchi you've been using to pick those perfect skincare products. Fujitsu is teasing a new app that's capable of measuring specific characteristics of the skin, even with less-than-ideal lighting conditions. We normally have to put up with the hassle of having to visit our friendly neighborhood skincare professional every time we need accurate info about our zits, blemishes or what color makeup to wear to the Star Trek convention. Fujitsu wants to put that power in your pocket, identifying appropriate products before you get to the beauty bar. Maybe this one isn't destined for record downloads, but it could make life a little bit easier -- take a look at the descriptive graphic above if you don't believe us.

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VeriFone has decided that calling out claimed security holes and focusing on enterprise-level payment options aren't enough to take on Square. Sail goes more directly for Square's jugular, using its own plug-in dongle to handle major credit card payments in your local coffee shop or a mid-sized outlet. The VeriFone party trick comes through having multiple payment options, where shopkeeps can either choose to pay a flat 2.7 percent cut of every sale, or shell out a $10 monthly fee to lower the transactional take to 1.95 percent. Programming interfaces will let you hook in deals from social networks, too. And as you might expect, the company is still keen to tie Sail to its traditional payment systems, opening the door to NFC readers as well as other payment hardware that isn't quite as mobile. Stores with iPhones will be the only ones using the free Sail mobile apps and readers at first, but Android- and iPad-toting entrepreneurs will have their alternative to Square or PayPal Here as soon as the end of May.

VeriFone outs Sail mobile payment system, gives Square the evil eye originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 09:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Adobe Mobile Reader 10.2 adds signature, form support originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Good news for folks who are enjoying the virtual hook-up between a certain line of miniature entertainment boxes and an iOS device. The Roku app's just hit version 1.1 and is bringing along some relatively fancy, but more importantly, useful features. Some of the new bits include a D-pad filled with buttons and shortcuts for apps like Netflix, Pandora and Crackle. Also, there's the inclusion of a new swipe-based remote -- which is optional -- that should help make navigating through applications a bit easier while you're lounging on the couch. You can grab the updated goodies now by heading to the App Store or hitting up the source link below.

Roku remote for iOS updated, easier navigation features in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After having already acquired Napster here in the US, Rhapsody has taken its expansion one step further, with the acquisition of Napster International. Under the deal, announced today, Rhapsody will continue to offer Napster-branded services across the UK and Germany, as promised, and will eventually migrate Napster subscribers to its own infrastructure in March, with existing personal libraries remaining intact (Napster is already live in the UK, but has yet to make its official German launch). The move will also bring changes to Napster users' mobile apps and web clients, with Rhapsody promising improved offline playback and enhanced library management tools "in the coming months." For more details, check out the full PR after the break.

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Twitter recently revamped its web interface, and now Google has decided to do the same for the Google+ web app, bringing two new features that should be a boon for the Big G's thriving social network. You can now see who's been rolling out +1's to your latest Hello Kitty pics with a simple click of the +1 count near the button. There's also a "What's Hot" stream, a section focused on the most interesting shared content that's accessed by flicking your thumb right on the main Circles timeline. The only casualty from this update was the Incoming feed page, which was replaced due to lack of use according to its creator. The iOS and Android applications are expected to make the jump soon, but in the meantime, the web app should satisfy the need to indulge.

Google+ web app adds two new features, iOS and Android soon to follow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NTT DoCoMo begins testing automated Japanese / English translation app that actually works (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Atari Greatest Hits app lands in Android Market, Star Raiders awaits your download originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Nov 2011 08:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Have you ever tried to read a Japanese menu? If there aren't pictures to reference, you'll likely have a difficult time figuring out what to order -- unless you can read Japanese, of course. NTT DoCoMo hopes to improve the dining experience for those of us that can't tell our ウニ (sea urchin) from our カニ (crab), building an app that can translate any of 9,000 possible menu entries from Japanese into English. It also supports English to Japanese translation, along with Chinese (both Mandarin and Cantonese) and Korean translations as well. The app worked fairly well, occasionally mistaking things like salmon caviar for "a rare part of the pork." OK, so perhaps there's a bit more work to be done. Either way, real-time visual language translation is definitely tricky stuff, and could be enormously helpful to travelers once devs figure out how to make it work -- and work well. Jump past the break to see the app do its thing at CEATEC.

Gallery: NTT Docomo Menu Translator hands-on

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NTT DoCoMo menu translator app hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, John]

Developers get Google Wallet on original Nexus S, squares wiping your phone with $10 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We got to speak with Nuance about its new program, now called NDEV Mobile, and were told it's broken into three tiers: Silver, Gold, and Emerald. NDEV Silver is the base level that gives devs free access to Nuance's text-to-speech and voice recognition technology. Gold service provides SSL data encryption and access to cloud-based speech recognition and TTS servers over the web (rather than using a client-side API) through per-user or per-transaction pricing models. At the top end, the Emerald level rolls out the red carpet with integrated custom vocabulary and grammar -- for creating apps that recognize industry jargon -- and dedicated account management. The company sees the Emerald tier appealing most to enterprise customers, but it's available to any dev willing to pony up for the extra Nuance TLC. So, intrepid app-makers, now that you've got the tools to make our phones understand us better than ever, how will you use them?

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Nuance adds WP7 support, gives devs better service with NDEV Mobile developer program originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're pretty excited about Google Wallet, but the service is currently only available for Nexus S 4G phone owners, leaving most of you waiting for broader implementation. Well, how would you like to skip the line, getting to test it out on a Nexus S 4G of your very own? Google has supplied us with five phones to give away -- the company is even throwing in $1,000 (yes, one THOUSAND dollars) of prepaid credit to help fund those first few dozen taps. There's one catch: you'll need to use your Nexus S 4G with a Sprint plan, though the carrier is throwing in one month of demo service to get you started. Check out our in-depth preview for a detailed look at the service, and simply leave a comment after the break to be entered to win -- after checking that you meet the entry requirements, of course.

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Engadget giveaway: win one of five Nexus S 4G phones with $1,000 Google Wallet credit! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Windows Phone Starter Kit for Wordpress hopes to lure developers, beef up marketplace offerings originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Google Wallet hands-on

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A week with Google Wallet (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's been a fair amount of news on the Photovine front recently -- none of it particularly flattering for Google, or its now shuttered Slide branch. But users of the mobile app-based photo service can now continue sharing their pics using Piictu -- a slightly different, yet remarkably similar service that launched well before its Google counterpart. What initially began as a fun side project for co-founder Jon Slimak, Piictu has apparently gained quite a following, prompting its creators to add some polish to the service and push it out of beta. We're not quite sure what to expect for its future, but Google's involvement with its Piictu competitor appears to have helped the original service gain some traction, despite its indy status. Jump past the break for the announcement from Piictu, or hit up our source link to download the iOS app.

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Piictu survives Google's Photovine, launches out of public beta originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Verizon to offer Intuit's GoPayment in retail stores, free after rebate

Verizon to offer Intuit's GoPayment in retail stores, free after rebate originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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FBI's Child ID app helps iPhone users find their missing children originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Oops! Looks like WP7 is included! Our apologies, and feel free to celebrate accordingly.

Continue reading PhoneGap 1.0 lets devs write apps for seven platforms (video)

PhoneGap 1.0 lets devs write apps for seven platforms (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Earlier this summer, Zinio released its reader app for a small handful of Android tablets, bringing more than 20,000 full-format magazine titles to the Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and a half dozen other slates. Now, the app is available for all current Android 2.2 Froyo and 2.3 Gingerbread devices, including tablets and smartphones. At launch, you'll have access to a dozen free current issues, including ESPN The Magazine, Maxim, and Robb Report. You'll be back to paying full rates after downloading those 12 single issues, however, so prepare for a bit of sticker shock when you're ready to hit the subscription page.

Continue reading Zinio adds full Froyo and Gingerbread support, now available for all Android devices

Zinio adds full Froyo and Gingerbread support, now available for all Android devices originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Comcast Xfinity TV app updated for Honeycomb Android tablets, Gingerbread phones and on iOS

Comcast Xfinity TV app updated for Honeycomb Android tablets, Gingerbread phones and on iOS originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Turns out our friends at TUAW have already had the chance to sample one of these in the wild. Check out their impressions.

Continue reading Crayola ColorStudio HD app for iPad swipes its way to your child's heart

Crayola ColorStudio HD app for iPad swipes its way to your child's heart originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading GMC showroom app tells you where to pick up your dream SUV, doesn't help with down payment

GMC showroom app tells you where to pick up your dream SUV, doesn't help with down payment originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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News of Garmin's plans to acquire Navigon leaked out earlier this month, but we now have official word that the GPS giant will bring the smaller German company under its wing beginning in late July. Pending regulatory approval, the deal would have Navigon, one of the largest GPS brands in Europe, functioning as a subsidiary of Garmin, which has a much stronger presence in North America. The companies were unable to reveal any financial information, though previous estimates priced the deal in the "mid-double-digit million" Euro range. Navigon says it's not ready to share any details concerning the acquisition, but we're unlikely to see major effects in the US, where the company has smartphone apps but hasn't sold dedicated GPS devices in several years.

Continue reading Garmin to purchase Navigon, plans to complete acquisition by late July

Garmin to purchase Navigon, plans to complete acquisition by late July originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Google has reached out to clarify that there are no plans to introduce functionality of this sort yet, not without "a strong privacy model in place." More importantly, however, the linking of facial recognition to personal data is described as "inventions of the reporter" rather than something the company's actively pursuing.

Google working on a face recognition app that leads to your personal info? (update: Google says 'no') originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Ford Focus Electric hooks up wirelessly with AT&T, incurs jealous looks from T-Mobile

Ford Focus Electric hooks up wirelessly with AT&T, incurs jealous looks from T-Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Redbox apps for Android, iPhone

Continue reading Redbox now has an app for Android, updated app for iPhone

Redbox now has an app for Android, updated app for iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Getaround app turns you into Enterprise, lets you rent out your dormant whip originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Ford Mustang SYNC AppLink

Continue reading Mustang next to get SYNC AppLink smartphone integration, we hope to be next to get a Mustang

Mustang next to get SYNC AppLink smartphone integration, we hope to be next to get a Mustang originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Reader app hitting iPhone and Android devices in December originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Navigon MobileNavigator for Android

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Navigon MobileNavigator finally hits American Androids, includes augmented reality POI view originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Oct 2010 06:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We received a note from Jussi Nieminen, who indicated the data fields being retrieved, as reported by VentureBeat, are incorrect. Texting and browser history are apparently not retrieved, but your phone number, phone ID, and voicemail fields are. And, since it's not unheard of for voicemail entries to include a password when setup on a phone, it's possible they could wind up with that too. Also, the popularity of the app was apparently misstated, with actual downloads somewhere south of 250,000.

Update 2: Kevin, one of the Black Hat speakers from Lookout, wrote us to let us know that the full details on the wallpaper apps have been posted here, if you'd like to read. Meanwhile, estimations of just how many people have downloaded this particular wallpaper app are all over the place, ranging from as low as 50,000 to over four million.

Lookout's App Genome Project warns about sketchy apps you may have already downloaded originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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FaceCash mobile payment apps are like real money, only with your face on it instead of someone smart originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kindle for BlackBerry e-reader app now available originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Facebook for webOS

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Facebook finally comes to webOS, not with a bang but a whimper originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appappsfacebookmobilemobile appmobile appsMobileAppMobileAppspalmpalm pixipalm prePalmPixiPalmPrepixipreweb osWebOsMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Facebook finally comes to webOS, not with a bang but a whimper]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/facebook-finally-comes-to-webos-not-with-a-bang-but-a-whimper/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/facebook-finally-comes-to-webos-not-with-a-bang-but-a-whimper/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/facebook-finally-comes-to-webos-not-with-a-bang-but-a-whimper/#comments Just in time for the Pixi's grand debut, webOS devices (that's just Pixi and Pre) now have their first official Facebook app, joining the ranks of iPhone and Android... and we're sad to report that it's about as barebones as they can get. It pulls from the raw live stream, seemingly unfiltered -- even if you said "no" to Farmville updates on your main feed, they'll show up here. Clicking a YouTube link brings you to the YouTube app, clicking links go to browser. You can update your status or upload a photo, but that's about it. You can't seem to search Facebook for any info, view events, or anything else, and clicking on someone's name or photo brings up their contact info. And that's about it -- can someone give Joe Hewitt a ring? Still, it's better than nothing. WebOS 1.3.1 is required, not that you had any reason to hold off upgrading.

Gallery: Facebook for webOS

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[Via WMPoweruser]

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Windows Marketplace's newest anti-piracy measures already thwarted originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>6.5anti piracyanti-piracyAntiPiracyappapp storeappstoredrmhackhacksmarketplacemarketplace for mobileMarketplaceForMobilemicrosoftmobilemobile appmobile app storemobile storeMobileAppMobileAppStoreMobileStorepiracystoreupdateupgradewin mo 6.5windowswindows marketplace for mobilewindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5windows mobile marketplacewindows phoneWindowsMarketplaceForMobilewindowsmobileWindowsMobile6.5WindowsMobileMarketplaceWindowsPhoneWinMo6.5Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows Marketplace's newest anti-piracy measures already thwarted]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/windows-marketplaces-newest-anti-piracy-measures-already-thwart/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/windows-marketplaces-newest-anti-piracy-measures-already-thwart/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/windows-marketplaces-newest-anti-piracy-measures-already-thwart/#comments Yar, that was fast. Less than a day after Microsoft updated its Windows Marketplace for Mobile with new advanced anti-piracy measure, some apt xda-developers community member has managed to crack the new code -- in under two hours, according to Chainfire's posting. The hack itself won't be posted, but we're sure other astute programmers, many of more nefarious intention, will be able to have their way with it just as easy. Sad for developers who've been wanting something more secure -- better luck next update.

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Windows Marketplace's newest anti-piracy measures already thwarted originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>6.5anti piracyanti-piracyAntiPiracyappapp storeappstoredrmhackhacksmarketplacemarketplace for mobileMarketplaceForMobilemicrosoftmobile appmobile app storemobile storeMobileAppMobileAppStoreMobileStorepiracystoreupdateupgradewin mo 6.5windowswindows marketplace for mobilewindows mobile 6.5windows mobile marketplacewindows phoneWindowsMarketplaceForMobileWindowsMobile6.5WindowsMobileMarketplaceWindowsPhoneWinMo6.5Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows Marketplace for Mobile updates tackle piracy, adds online store for non-mobile browsers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/windows-marketplace-for-mobile-updates-tackle-piracy-adds-onlin/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/windows-marketplace-for-mobile-updates-tackle-piracy-adds-onlin/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/windows-marketplace-for-mobile-updates-tackle-piracy-adds-onlin/#comments Windows Mobile 6.5 users rejoice, you now have a better marketplace experience your way. Microsoft's added a couple updates to its mobile app store. On the developers' side of things there's a new portal for submission, and "more advanced anti-piracy protection" -- no clue if it solves those DRM issues we heard about before, but sounds at least like a step in the right direction. For the consumers, there's now an online store that you can use from your certainly superior desktop / laptop browser. In the vein of Xbox Live Marketplace's online portal at Xbox.com, purchased apps from the browser will be sent to the connected phone next time you open up the Windows Marketplace client... what's that? You want support for Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1? Microsoft reassures us it's coming later this month, so hang tight, okay?

[Via Mobile Tech World]

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Windows Marketplace for Mobile updates tackle piracy, adds online store for non-mobile browsers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>6.5anti piracyanti-piracyAntiPiracyappapp storeAppStoredrmmarketplacemarketplace for mobileMarketplaceForMobilemicrosoftmobilemobile appmobile app storemobile storeMobileAppMobileAppStoreMobileStorepiracystoreupdateupgradewin mo 6.5windowswindows marketplace for mobilewindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5windows mobile marketplacewindows phoneWindowsMarketplaceForMobilewindowsmobileWindowsMobile6.5WindowsMobileMarketplaceWindowsPhoneWinMo6.5Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows Marketplace for Mobile updates tackle piracy, adds online store for non-mobile browsers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/windows-marketplace-for-mobile-updates-tackle-piracy-adds-onlin/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/windows-marketplace-for-mobile-updates-tackle-piracy-adds-onlin/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/windows-marketplace-for-mobile-updates-tackle-piracy-adds-onlin/#comments Windows Mobile 6.5 users rejoice, you now have a better marketplace experience your way. Microsoft's added a couple updates to its mobile app store. On the developers' side of things there's a new portal for submission, and "more advanced anti-piracy protection" -- no clue if it solves those DRM issues we heard about before, but sounds at least like a step in the right direction. For the consumers, there's now an online store that you can use from your certainly superior desktop / laptop browser. In the vein of Xbox Live Marketplace's online portal at Xbox.com, purchased apps from the browser will be sent to the connected phone next time you open up the Windows Marketplace client... what's that? You want support for Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1? Microsoft reassures us it's coming later this month, so hang tight, okay?

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