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Online backup service Backblaze releases an Android app for accessing your files on the go

Aug20

by Sindy Cator on August 20, 2014 at 3:00 pm

Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

Cloud backup service Backblaze has released an Android app for viewing and downloading your stored desktop files. The app is available on Google Play today and will come to Amazon’s Appstore soon. Once you log in to the app, it shows you the available backups for your computers. From there, you simply navigate to the file you want and tap to download. Most common file formats can be opened within the app, or you can send the file to another app to handle. Keep in mind that the app is read-only, so you won’t be able to back…

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Barnes & Noble launches its Samsung-developed Galaxy Tab 4 Nook tablet, starts at $179

Aug20

by Sindy Cator on August 20, 2014 at 2:15 pm

Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider

Following a recent tease, Samsung and Nook have finally teamed up to announce the Galaxy Tab 4 Nook. It’s aimed at those who want the best of both worlds: a full Android tablet that can also double up as a solid e-reader. There’s no doubt, then, that both companies are targeting Amazon’s range of Kindle Fire tablets, which also function as a tablet and an e-reader. Designed and put together mainly by Samsung – based on the Galaxy Tab 4 design – books and other materials can be downloaded from the Nook store. In terms of specs, there’s a 7-…

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Advice you can run with: 5 tips on designing for mobile

Aug20

by Sindy Cator on August 20, 2014 at 2:00 pm

Posted In: Around the Web, How-To's

This post was originally published on the Shutterstock blog and has been reprinted with permission. Mobile technology is transforming consumer behavior. Last year, mobile devices were on track to outpace the number of people in the world, and it’s estimated that by 2017, there will be 1.4 mobile devices per person. Long story short: Mobile isn’t just the Web on the go. It’s a completely different animal, and designing for mobile requires a wholly distinct approach. You probably already know that you need a mobile strategy that incorporates a responsive design and integrated cross-platform browsing experience. But designing an experience that delights…

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Uber opens an API for third-party developers to integrate its on-demand transportation services

Aug20

by Sindy Cator on August 20, 2014 at 1:28 pm

Posted In: Around the Web, Design & Dev, Product Launches

As rumored, Uber is launching an API that will allow developers to integrate its on-demand transport services into their own applications. A developer site is now live and lists 11 high-profile partners that Uber is already working with: Starbucks, United, OpenTable, TimeOut, Tempo, Hinge, Tripadvisor, Tripcase, Hyatt, Mememo and Expensify. The API will allow developers to tap into numerous parts of the Uber experience. These include listing private car hire and ride-sharing services that are currently available, as well as price estimates based on their specific route. It could also be used to provide time estimates and even dig into…

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