Internet and Apps - TechBird | Technology reviews, news, tutorials, blogs, forums, comments, videos

Social networks bringing the world closer

Posted by Niki Albon on Tuesday, 22 November 2011 in Internet and Apps

Facebook says we're all a lot closer than we'd think. Are social networks doing it right?

Google Music Store to launch imminently (announcement wednesday?)

Posted by Niki Albon on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 in Internet and Apps

Rumors galore -- what is it Google will be unveiling on wednesday?

Google+ introduces pages, ruffles Facebook's feathers

Posted by Sammy Albon on Tuesday, 08 November 2011 in Internet and Apps

Google has brought pages to their Google+ social network.

Google Buzz to die at the hand of Google Plus

Posted by Niki Albon on Friday, 04 November 2011 in Internet and Apps

Google's killing off Google Buzz -- but did anyone use it?

Nokia trialling free Wi-Fi for Londoners

Posted by Sammy Albon on Wednesday, 02 November 2011 in Internet and Apps

Nokia’s switched on its trial of a free Wi-Fi service within central London.

Ghoulish Google doodle

Posted by Sammy Albon on Monday, 31 October 2011 in Internet and Apps

Just incase you weren’t 100% sure, Google’s letting us know it’s Halloween with a unique doodle.

Starbucks brings its UK branches up to speed

Posted by Sammy Albon on Monday, 10 October 2011 in Internet and Apps

Starbucks’ UK stores now have access to a new, free Wi-Fi service, just like our US cousins.

iPhone 4S preoders begin

Posted by Niki Albon on Friday, 07 October 2011 in Internet and Apps

You can now preorder the iPhone 4S from many network providers in the UK and abroad.

Apple iPhone 4S -- what you need to know

Posted by Sammy Albon on Wednesday, 05 October 2011 in Internet and Apps

Apple has released its all-new iPhone 4S – it looks exactly the same, but its interiors have been completely redesigned.

Spotify responds to criticism – ‘private listening’ brought to Facebook

Posted by Sammy Albon on Thursday, 29 September 2011 in Internet and Apps

Now you can keep that embararssing Gaga addiction private.

Business card scanning -- WorldCard Mobile

Posted by Sammy Albon on Tuesday, 27 September 2011 in Internet and Apps

We've had the chance to review WorldCard Mobile, and we were really impressed.

Google Doodle pays tribute to Muppets creator, Jim Henson

Posted by Sammy Albon on Saturday, 24 September 2011 in Internet and Apps

The Google doodle honours puppeteer Jim Henson’s 75th birthday with an interactive doodle.

New BBC homepage: what do you think?

Posted by Sammy Albon on Thursday, 22 September 2011 in Internet and Apps

The BBC has a new homepage on the way. What do you think of it?

Google Plus opens its doors, No longer requires invite

Posted by Sammy Albon on Wednesday, 21 September 2011 in Internet and Apps

Google+ is open for everyone to join – we take a closer look at the service.

WhatsApp messenger coming to Windows Phone 7

Posted by Niki Albon on Wednesday, 21 September 2011 in Internet and Apps

Whatsapp messenger, the cross-platform messaging app, is making its way to Windows Phone 7.

Which smartphone manufacturer wins your vote?