The big news today for Google+ is that the service is getting some notable improvements to its notifications system, the biggest of which is syncing across all devices. With this improvement, when you read or dismiss a notification on one device, the same action will be reflected across all of your devices, so you won’t …

After enjoying much success on iOS, Burner, the app that provides “disposable” phone numbers, has finally made its way to Android. Have you ever wished you could have a temporary phone number for things like Craigslist purchases, job searches, or other short-term projects? Well, Burner provides just that. Think of it as an app that can disguise your phone. It …

Wasting no time after the death of Google Reader was announced, multiplatform RSS solution Feedly has already updated its mobile apps, not only with new features, but also with some new power under the hood. With a new search-and-discovery engine running, finding feeds from around the Web is noticeably faster. The search bar even immediately tries to autocomplete what you …

Announced today, Verizon’s Android devices will soon come loaded with a new Games Portal, a standalone app marketplace for games (separate from Google Play) combined with a social network similar to Apple’s Game Center. Powered by PlayPhone, an experienced builder of gaming networks, Verizon’s Games Portal figures to be an attractive marketplace for developers. The platform not only offers distribution …

Samsung’s new flagship device has officially been unveiled, and it has a lot of new features packed in. But what many aren’t talking about is the device’s on-screen keyboard, which, arguably, is one of the most important aspects of its interface. In an attempt to improve on its previous flagship phone, Samsung has partnered with third-party keyboard maker SwiftKey to …

WhatsApp for BlackBerry 10 is now available in BlackBerry World, which means droves of new users will get the ability to send and receive messages without having to pay for SMS. In WhatsApp for BlackBerry 10, users get the ability to exchange messages with other users, no matter what platform they may be on, all through a carrier data connection …

DoubleTwist, one of our favorite music players for Android, today gets a new feature that could help the app lure users away from competitors like Pandoraor Spotify. Called MagicRadio, DoubleTwist’s new feature is meant to be a “holistic” music discovery service that can take into account your overall musical tastes as it programs stations for you to enjoy. The company …

Telly, the popular video-sharing platform that was once known as Twitvid, has today released a major update to its iOS app. Jumping to version 2.0, Telly for iOS now makes it significantly easier to watch content, share with friends, and even add a bit of polish to videos before sharing. Now, when you’re ready to share, you can do so …

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SAN FRANCISCO–At an invite-only press event in San Francisco, popular streaming music service Slacker Radio last night unveiled a completely revamped brand. The company’s name remains, but Slacker’s look and feel have been significantly simplified. Of course, with the rebrand, Slacker’s Web site and product designs have been updated with cleaner, more modern looks as well. Gone are the dark …