user interface
Latest Acer Iconia Tab A500 update brings a speedier UI and updated Android Market
Acer has recently begun rolling out a software update for the Iconia Tab A500 tablet. Except this latest update is actually arriving as not one, but two separate updates. The first being version 7.014.01 with the second being — you guess it, 02. Or more specifically, the second arrived as 7.014.02. Neither update is bringing more »
Boxee details next firmware update, coming in May with an improved browser & iPad support
Boxee has detailed the upcoming firmware update for the Boxee Box, though the update is not set to arrive until May. That said, while you have a bit of a wait before it arrives, the update looks like it will be worth waiting for. According to the details coming from the Boxee Blog, the next more »
Boxee to release version 1.05 by end of March, will arrive with “huge browser update”
While we are still waiting on the complete change log from Boxee, it looks like they have spilled the details on an upcoming update for the Boxee Box which is set to arrive before the end of this month. The update was detailed by the VP of Marketing from Boxee on the TechWebcast podcast and more »
Vudu officially streaming on the Boxee Box, new users get $5.99 movie rental credit
While we have already expected Vudu to have been available on the Boxee Box a few times at this point, the good news is that as of today it is officially available for any and all Boxee Box users. The support comes by way of the latest firmware update which you can get by navigating more »
Boxee Box update rolling out today, expected to bring support for Vudu
Judging from a recent tweet sent out by the Boxee team, it looks like that Vudu update is set to arrive sometime today. The message was sent on January 9th and simply states that they are “working on the build” and have one “last kink to solve with the VUDU app.” Of course, that may more »
Boxee Box: Netflix is now set to arrive “by end of January”
Some good news and bad news for those following the Boxee Box, Vudu is set to arrive “next week” and Netflix, well that may take a little while longer. According to the details, Netflix is set to arrive “by end of January.” That said, while disappointing for the users, this cannot be helping Boxee at more »
Boxee rolls-out first Boxee Box update, includes UI enhancements, local file priority & more
We knew Boxee was planning to roll-out an update, and well, it looks like said update has officially arrived. Sadly though, this is not the update that brings Netflix and Hulu Plus, but at the same time it looks like an update that is going to be welcomed — especially for those who are using more »
Boxee announces upcoming Boxee Box User Interface changes
Those who have already purchased, or those like myself who have remained a hold-out in hopes may be happy to hear the latest news from Boxee in regards to the Boxee Box — user interface changes are coming. Granted, this is not the Netflix and Hulu Plus support that I am waiting for, but these more »
LG rolls out slick phone UI, invites you to play with it via desktop widget
LG is very proud of their S-Class OS and want everyone to get some playtime with it. So the easiest way to do that is to create a downloadable widget for your computer and let you play with the 3D tumbling and sliding fun of the S-Class OS right from the comfort of your very own machine. This is roughly the opposite of what Apple did with their OS-X migrating from computers to the iPhone OS.
The download is an interesting beast. The widget uses InstallShield to install on your machine. You are asked to agree to what I am sure are ridiculous terms and away the install goes. Clicking on the cube icon launches the UI widget. A cube appears allowing you to spin through the four main sides of the cube: Desktop, Widgets, Games, Multimedia.
Palm pre video: The simplicity of searching on the pre
During my time hanging out in the Palm Lounge, I also took a minute, and shot a quick video demonstrating the simplicity of searching on the Palm pre. When you are on the desktop (the wallpaper screen) you can just begin to type a phrase or word using the keyboard, and the device will begin searching. Similar to other searches it begins wide and narrows down depending on how much you enter. As you will see in the video, the search will check everything, from apps on the phone to contacts and will even allow for a web search if it is not found on the phone. Its actually a real nice way to find something quickly. See for yourself in the video below.















