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Is Microsoft killing Kin already?

Is Microsoft killing Kin already? " Just six weeks after launch, Microsoft's Kin, the social phone we wanted to love, is dead. Microsoft is pulling the plug, sources close to Microsoft tell us. There won't be a separate Kin product anymore. Effective immediately, Andy Lees is shoving the entire Kin team into the core Windows Phone 7 team, so there will just be one big group to focus on Windows Phone 7."
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From original iPhone to iPhone 4

[From Troy] Hi Sammy I hope you're annoying New York. I'm happily enjoying my iPhone 4 at the moment, a huge improvement on my original iPhone which I've had for 3 years. I'm pleased with the speed and the new things it can do. To video record is a blessing in itself.
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Text Messaging at a Conference

[From Judy Waterford, MI] Text Messaging at a Conference - I just returned from a conference in Washington D.C. This is a huge conference for librarians. Because the conference is so big and extends beyond the conference center there is a service available for getting information. Attendees can text message a question such as where a specific session will be held and a conference committee member sends the message back in a text message. I love this service because it means I do not have to lug the hug program around. Thanks for all of the great advice PA!
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Using my Blackberry to aid my health

[From Patricia Ford] Hi Sammy, How are you doing this morning? I was recently diagnosis with a damage mitral valve and hypertension in the lungs. I used my BB 9700 to help me stay on top of my doctor appointments, by using the available calendar and setting the alarm in advance to keep me from missing my appointments, as I need to go the doctor, without using the calendar, I am totally lost and would get confused as to what days I have schedule! Thank you,
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WebOS App Catalog publish fee

Hi all!
It' very obvious that the App Catalog needs to catch up with it's rivals. I strongly expect that the futuree update of the system carries a new wave of C++ apps; meanwhile Palm (Hp?) has eliminated for good the publish fee of 50 Usd... Awesome! They are even refunding the current developers through Paypal... That's a very interesting way to support developers!

We may flood with crapware in the App Catalog but we need more apps for sure... Hopefuly we will see work oriented apps instead of just entertainment.

I'm really excited of the times coming... Not to mention the possibility of a WebOS tablet...

New Functionality for Kindle on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch

Amazon Announces New Functionality for Kindle Apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch

Readers can now enjoy embedded video and audio clips in Kindle books on their iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch

 

SEATTLE, Jun 27, 2010 -- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced a new update to Kindle for iPad and Kindle for iPhone and iPod touch, which allows readers to enjoy the benefits of embedded video and audio clips in Kindle books. The first books to take advantage of this new technology, including Rick Steves' London by Rick Steves and Together We Cannot Fail by Terry Golway, are available in the Kindle Store at www.amazon.com/kindleaudiovideo. 

"We are excited to add this functionality to Kindle for iPad and Kindle for iPhone and iPod touch," said Dorothy Nicholls, director, Amazon Kindle. "Readers will already find some Kindle Editions with audio/video clips in the Kindle Store today--from Rose's Heavenly Cakes with video tips on preparing the perfect cake to Bird Songs with audio clips that relate the songs and calls to the birds' appearances. This is just the beginning--we look forward to seeing what authors and publishers create for Kindle customers using the new functionality of the Kindle apps."

"We are truly excited to have collaborated with Amazon to launch Kindle Editions with audio/video," said Peter Balis, Director, Digital Content Sales, Wiley. "Innovations like these represent the advantages that digital can offer. Advancing our content in this manner is important for our authors and our readers and it will raise the bar on what digital reading can offer for years to come."

"In the new Kindle Edition with audio/video of Rick Steves' London, the embedded walking tours allow customers to listen to Rick as they explore the sites of London," said Bill Newlin, publisher, Avalon Travel. "Rick's narration adds depth to the reader's experience, while listeners can follow the routes more easily with the text."

Kindle Editions with audio/video are available now with the latest Kindle App on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Kindle for iPhone is now optimized for iPhone 4's retina display. For more information, go to www.amazon.com/kindleapps.

PATV LIVE: NYC video's

Just a couple of quick videos I recorded this week in New York City, this is from The Standard Bar in New York City. The video recording is all very Cloverfield.

Still using my TX

[From Don] Hi Sammy, I really enjoy your site, and check it daily. I'm still using my trusty palm t/x. I use it an alarm clock, calculator, music player, picture viewer and of course to browse the web. I use it every day. I'd love to have an ipad, though. Keep up the good work.
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