The Android is a lot of things but it also needs a lot features as well. And the latest offering from SPB software should be really tempting as they release the SPBTV made for Android phones. With the SPB TV, Android users can now tune in to publicly available digital TV channels all over the world. Among the features included the picture-in-picture mode and giving the mobile subscribers easy access to over hundreds of international TV channels which they can view directly from their phones.

Features:

• 100+ international live TV channels, in a 20+ languages
• Unique TV browser with quick channels preview and list of current & upcoming TV shows
• Integrated full week’s TV guide
• Ability to set Calendar reminders for TV shows of interested
• Fast channel launching and switching technology
• Picture-in-picture mode (quick channel preview while in another channel)
• “Transparent” on-screen controls (sound, brightness) as on a regular TV
• Full support of hardware buttons controls

The SPB TV 1.0 retails for $9.95 at the Android Market where available.

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Last month, we had posted something about UDR releasing an apartment finder to help match seekers with available apartments via the iPhone. Now, Apartments.com releases their own iPhone app which is now available at the Apple App Store. Whether you are looking for an apartment across the street or across the country, renters can now use their iPhone or iPod touch to find a new place to live.

By delivering instant access to millions of apartments through location-based searches in a visually-enhanced media format including walk through videos, photos, floorplans and integrated mapping, the Apartments.com app puts the nation’s richest apartment content in the palm of the user’s hand.

Features:

• The most comprehensive and vivid database of millions of apartments around the country
• GPS technology for on-the-go renters looking for an apartment nearby, or location-based search options by city/state or zip code
• Walkthrough video tours that bring apartments to life as if the user were touring the property in person
• Professional photography and detailed floorplans
• Integrated mapping by Google Maps
• Phone and email contact information for apartment properties and communities
• Saved search functionality providing renters with easy access to saved apartment searches
• Customized searches that allow renters to search by number of bedrooms, bathrooms, rent, pet policies, parking and more!

The Apartments.com is now available for download over at the Apple App store.

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One thing that people are looking for is to get budget-friendly costs when it comes to making international calls. And today, MyGlobalTalk brings its act to the iPhone, allowing owners to make cheaper calls through routing calls via this award-winning solution.

MyGlobalTalk features:

• Easy-to-use interface allows users to dial as they normally would
• Integration with native iPhone contacts list
• “Faves” and “History” lists for calls made only through MyGlobalTalk™
• Easy access to account information and balance

It works wherever mobile service is available, providing high-quality service without the need for a Wi-Fi connection. There are no contracts, connection fees or call minimums. It is strictly pay as you go.

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Sony Ericsson unveils another a new portable device in the Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman phone. Sony Ericsson has been known to produce quality mobile devices but this time around, they have gone beyond that. Now, they offer a multimedia feature that also delivers optimized video playback paired with excellent audio.

Hence now, Sony Ericsson W995 potential owners can look forward to a handy phone which may as well be called a portable media player as well. Among the features of the Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman Phone include:

• Optimized video playback with style and performance
• Videos straight to your phone – Wi-Fi and Turbo 3G – easy access to YouTube and other entertainment sites
• 2.6” color display and 3.5mm audio socket
• 8.1 megapixel camera with face recognition, Photo Flash and up to 16x digital zoom
• Clear audio experience
• 8GB Memory Stick Micro
• Built-in stereo speakers and phone stand

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Hands-free and protective covering gets some attitude and spunk with this snazzy iPhone leather casing that you can place in your car any time. Though the car mount may be sold separately, the flexibility of this casing is certainly geared towards helping aid iPhone users when they are on the road.

Features:

• As a part of your Car Windshield Mount (directly mounted to Windshield bracket)
• Unique ergonomic design, custom for iPhone. No need to take off your case before placing to your windshield mount.
• Comfortable
• Good hand feel
• Protected from bumps and scratches
• Easy access to all the vital controls and switches
• High-grade textured leather
• Secure

It comes in black color and can be used in bikes, air vents, windows brackets or lighter sockets. You can get the car mount separately.

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There is a new way to help iPhone and iPod Touch owners through the Kindle store. Amazon today launched a Kindle Store optimized for the Safari Web browser on iPhone. Now when users of the Kindle for iPhone app click on “Get Books,” the new Kindle Store tailored for the size and shape of the iPhone and iPod touch screens automatically opens in Safari.

This optimized Kindle store offers iPhone and iPod touch app users quick and easy access to the Kindle Store’s 280,000 books, including 106 of 112 New York Times Best Sellers and most New Releases that are available for $9.99 or less.

The Kindle for iPhone application was released on March 4 and within days became the most popular books app in the iPhone App Store. iPhone users can shop Kindle’s massive selection of books on the iPhone and iPod touch using Apple’s Multi-Touch user interface.

Amazon’s Whispersync technology saves and synchronizes Kindle customers’ bookmarks across Kindle, iPhone and iPod touch, so you always have your reading with you and never lose your place. Kindle customers can read a few pages on their iPhone or iPod touch and pick up right where they left off on their Kindle.

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