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Adobe Removes Flash from Android Market

Adobe finally pulled the plug on its Flash Player for the Android Market. The move comes just a few weeks after Adobe’s decision toLogo Adobe Flash Player kill all of its Flash Player applications from the mobile space.

Only Microsoft was lucky enough to embed the Adobe Flash code into Internet Explorer. Apple and Google got Adobe’s rejection when they asked to have the company’s popular Flash Player on mobile devices. Dejected, Apple settled with HTML5-powered videos  to use on its iPad.

Now Google got the surprise when Adobe quickly deleted the Flash Android app… now it seems no one except Microsoft will be able to embed Adobe’s Flash technology….hmm… so much for favoritism.

Top 7 Must-Have Apps for Windows 8


windows8Microsoft is off to the races, accumulating an impressive lineup of some 200 Windows 8 apps. Although the quality is pretty good, there are just some apps that sparkle and shine more brilliantly than others. This top 7 list is all about the stars of the app world and the unique features they each bring to the user:

1.  Metro Twit

Why? One polished product. Super navigation and clean, unruffled look makes this app the best Twitter app for Windows 8.

metrotwit app windows 8

2.  FlipToast

Why? Fliptoast is the interactive and fun way to post to Facebook and Twitter. Instant notifications, Facebook birthday alerts, and more. Solid app.

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3.  USA Today

Why? USA today is the ultimate news and entertainment center. Find out who Tom Cruise is dating or delve deep into new technology breakthroughs

usa today windows 8 app

4.  Fruit Ninja

Why? The classic game from developer Half-Brick studios is ever so much fun on Windows 8. This is just one must-have in the app bag.

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5.  Cracked.com

Why? If you ever get bored ( and chances are that you do), there is nothing like a little jokes and hilarity. Crackle.com however, steps up its game with articles and videos of the outrageous and totally insane…

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6.  Music ( to be renamed Xbox Music)

Why? The folks at Microsoft really know how to design apps…the Windows maker may have the pressure of delivering top-notch apps to its own system, but Microsoft definitely delivered with the Music app… well organized, and showcases your collection while helping you discover the music world around you.

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7.  Wikipedia

Why? Admit it. Some of us do our research papers and homework with the help of Almighty Wikipedia. Even of you are the top braniac, chances are Wikipedia will help you discover or learn more about everything.

wikipedia app for windows 8

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Microsoft Makes ESPN on Xbox FREE for Limited Time

imageREDMOND—- Microsoft is conducting various free, limited time viewings of some of the most famous Xbox apps and services. This time, ESPN for Xbox is on the list. Xbox owners will be able to use ESPN for free on their Xbox, limited to this weekend only.

One of the most amazing aspects of ESPN on Xbox is the Split Screen, allowing dual viewing and instant pausing, rewinds, and forwards.Split Screen

ESPN  for Xbox also features an integrated scorecard, which is docked to the right side of the screen while you are watching sports on the left side of the screen.The scoreboard is super slick and well-designed… a few jabs of the Xbox controller reveals the latest scores for soccer, tennis, EURO Cup, and many other live events.Scoreboard, College Bowl Picks

Update: The  free limited-time viewing has ended. We will keep you posted if Microsoft makes any changes.

Get the latest coverage and review of ESPN for Xbox , http://www.xbox.com/en-US/Live/Partners/ESPN

All screenshots courtesy of Microsoft.

Bible App for Windows 8: Now with Highlighting and Audio Bibles

The folks at LifeChurch.tv are renowned for delivering new functionality and enhancements to the Bible apps that have made them famous. It’s no different with their Windows 8 app…

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The app is nothing short of rock solid…yet, recently, YouVerse Bible App for Windows 8 just got highlighting capabilities and new audio bibles. Throw audio functionality and new bible versions into the mix, and you have a substantial app update.

win8-bible app1In addition, new icons, bug fixes and enhancements are bundled in this update. The app performs better…all that techie goodness delivered in the smooth user experience of the Windows Store… a place where hundreds of apps are available for Windows 8. All apps are updated via the Windows Store, to ensure that the latest and most secure version of an app is always accessible.

So, if you tested the current app and longed for highlighting or audio bibles… they are finally and (speedily) here…

Download YouVerse Bible app for Windows 8 in the Windows Store.

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