Google finally released their official Google Voice for iPhone app in the AppStore. It brings full GV functionality, including background notifications and full two-way communication and message sync. It's available right now US only for the time being, iPhones with iOS 3.1 or higher are supported.

As long as you've got a Google Voice account, then you shouldn't have any problems getting it running. Just hit the link here for the App Store and hit download.

[via Google Voice Blog]

As you know, Facebook is preparing some enhancements that are related to its messaging system, and all of these enhancements should better and simpler messaging experience to all Facebook users. We've managed to find out more information about the new Facebook messaging system, so let's check out what will Facebook offer to its users.

According to the latest news, it's not a webmail service, in fact, it's more like instant messaging system in which every conversation through email, Facebook or SMS is saved in the conversation history. So this isn't actually an email system, it's an improved communication system that allows you to receive messages via Facebook, email, SMS or chat directly to your inbox and send them to your Facebook contacts.

In addition, you'll be able to receive messages from other people that you don't know, or you can even block those messages, if you're conserved about your privacy. In addition, you'll be able to receive messages from people that don't even use Facebook, which is great. Add "unlimited" storage space, and you'll get one great communication system.

Facebook messaging system sounds promising and if you want to try it out, make sure that you get an invitation.

[via Downloadsquad]

This new accessory for the Xbox 360 controller is very neat. N-Control has released the Avenger which aims to provide gamers "the ultimate gaming advantage" over other players. The Avenger goes around your controller and makes the buttons easier to press and trigger.
It tightly straps onto your Xbox 360 controller allowing fluid quick movements between buttons, triggers and analog sticks. You are able to access all 9 functions simultaneously.

The Avenger accessory for your Xbox 360 controller comes with a stabilizer tripod, high-precision tension straps, hair-triggers, and sensitivity adjusters. The sensitivity on this accessory can be tuned to your liking so that the controller works best for you. I believe that this product was designed for shooting games or games that require button combination's or a game that has a lot of different controls. This product was originally designed to reduce injury onto your hands but then quickly turned into a way for gamers to become better. This will go on sale soon for $59.99.

[via iTechNews]

With Android now the second most common mobile platform after Nokia (with iOS being third), its no wonder LG will be eager to launch their third Android device very soon.

Speculated to be the ultimate flagship to LG's Optimus lineup, the hardware seen by Engadget's tipster certainly suggests a device that LG will work hard to promote because its not cheap spec that the phonemaker is putting into this phone.

And since, its not going to be a S-Class UI device, we think there is little that can go wrong with spec as impressive as this and hence this so far yet unamed device might actually be worth looking forward to.

Purportedly, the unreleased set will sport a dual-core, Tegra 2 processor along with a 4-inch screen, 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with flash and full 1080p video-recording, front-facing camera of an unknown pixel-count, microSD card slot, and 1500 mAh battery.

[via BGR, Engadget]

Every day, Twitter users send over 95 million tweets to their friends in which they share their interests with the world, therefore its no wonder to see Ping's integration with Twitter.

If you don't know, Ping is Apple's music social network that is used for sharing and discovering new artists, and it is confirmed by Twitter that Ping and Twitter users will be able to link their accounts with iTunes. After linking two accounts, Ping users can share what artists, songs, and albums they like on iTunes in their tweets. They can even include playable song previews in their tweets as well, but that's not all. Their tweets can also include purchase links through which other users can purchase music on iTunes. This integration works pretty well, and we can't wait to try it out.

As for the availability of this new feature, it is available in 23 countries around the world that have support for Apple's iTunes Music Store.

[via �Ubergizmo]

This may not be the safest helmet to wear on a Halloween night but haven't we said it before? Lego can create anything your imagination takes you! This Master Chief helmet from the Halo series is completely built of Lego bricks except for the visor and from a distance away, I think one would barely be able to make out that its made of Lego.

Check out the full gallery below…

[via TBB]