FAA May Allow Tablets, eReaders During Airplane Takeoffs and Landings

By Hannah Becker | 3/25/2013

This time next year, users may be able to use their iPad, Kindle eReader, or other tablet during takeoff and landing while traveling via airlines. Get more details from TechnologyGuide

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Apple Updates Podcasts App with New Playlist Features

By Hannah Becker | 3/22/2013

Apple's new Podcasts 1.2 app brings much needed performance and UI improvements, along with several new playlist capabilities.

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Verizon Messages Update Connects Tablets and Smartphones for Texting

By Michael Wall | 3/22/2013

Verizon has issued a new update to its SMS service. Users can now receive text messages sent to their phones on their PCs and tablets instantly, send them too.

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Google Rumors: 'Babble' Chat Service, Android/Chrome OS App

By Hannah Becker | 3/20/2013

In the latest round of Google rumors, Google is said to be readying a unified chat service called Babble and a related Android/Chrome OS app.

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ABC Considering App to Stream Its Programming Live

By Hannah Becker | 3/19/2013

According to reports, ABC could be the first broadcast network to make an app available that streams its programming live. TechnologyGuide has more details.

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Get a $100 iTunes Gift Card for $80

By Ed Hardy | 3/18/2013

Want to save 20% on future apps, music, books, and videos for your iPad, iPhone, or iPod? You can, if you're willing to commit to a big downpayment. Updated

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CBS Unveils Full-Episode TV Streaming App for iOS; Android, Windows 8 Versions Coming Soon

By Hannah Becker | 3/15/2013

Downloadable now, CBS's first full-episode TV app for iPad lets users watch full episodes of this network's shows. Android and Windows 8 apps are in the works.

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Redbox Instant Movie Streaming Service Launches in the US

By Jeff Dunn | 3/15/2013

Redbox Instant, a new movie streaming service for the iPad and Android and Windows tablets, has launched to the U.S. public. Get more details from TechnologyGuide.

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Amazon Cuts Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch Price

By Hannah Becker | 3/13/2013

Amazon has dropped the price of its Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch tablet, while also announcing its release in Europe and Japan. TechnologyGuide has more details.

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Mozilla's Firefox Browser Won't Follow the Crowd to iOS or WebKit

By Hannah Becker | 3/12/2013

With competitors Chrome and Opera both vying hard in the iOS browser space, a senior official at Mozilla said "no" this week to plans for an iOS version of Firefox.

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AMC Prepping Yeah! Movie Streaming Service for iPad

By Jeff Dunn | 3/12/2013

At SXSW, AMC Networks announced the launch of Yeah!, a new streaming movie rental service that adds bonus content to its collection of films. It's PC-only now, but an iPad version is in development. Get more from TechnologyGuide.

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Skype Updates iOS App Again, Adding Slick New Calling UI

By Hannah Becker | 3/8/2013

Skype's iOS app received the latest in a long series of updates this week, with promises to users for a "beautiful new calling experience." Brighthand has additional details.

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