- Android accounts for more than half of all smartphones sold in U.S. and Europe Dan Graziano - BGR.com - 36 mins ago
For the first time ever Android now accounts for more than half of all smartphone sales in the U.S. as well as the biggest markets in Europe and Australia, according … More »Android accounts for more than half of all smartphones sold in U.S. and Europe
For the first time ever Android now accounts for more than half of all smartphone sales in the U.S. as well as the biggest markets in Europe and Australia, according to an analysis firm Kantar Worldpanel ComTech. Android sales recorded over the last 12 weeks across Europe ranged from 49.6% of all smartphone sales in Italy …
- UK customers of O2 hit by outage AP - 2 hrs 22 mins ago
British mobile phone company O2 said Thursday that thousands of its customers have been affected by outages on its network. More »UK customers of O2 hit by outage
British mobile phone company O2 said Thursday that thousands of its customers have been affected by outages on its network.
- Making Payphones Relevant Again: New York City is turning them into wifi hotspots Tecca - Technology News Blog - 9 hrs ago
Back in the day, payphones were an important tool for staying connected on the go. After all, without cell phones, how could you call a much-needed tow truck or check … More »Making Payphones Relevant Again: New York City is turning them into wifi hotspots
Back in the day, payphones were an important tool for staying connected on the go. After all, without cell phones, how could you call a much-needed tow truck or check in at home? But now that practically everyone has a … Continue …
- Her Own Mission: Impossible? How Katie Holmes Divorced Tom Cruise Access Hollywood - 14 hrs ago
Staff firings, secret cell phones - how did Katie Holmes pull off her own "Mission: Impossible," blindsiding Tom Cruise with her divorce filings? More »Her Own Mission: Impossible? How Katie Holmes Divorced Tom Cruise
- SQIRLS on 'Girls' and One 'Excellent Horse-Like Lady' Alexander Abad-Santos - The Atlantic Wire - 14 hrs ago
We realize there's only so much time one can spend in a day watching new trailers, viral video clips, and shaky cell phone footage of people arguing on live television. … More »SQIRLS on 'Girls' and One 'Excellent Horse-Like Lady'
- HTC working on a ‘unique’ new tablet Brad Reed - BGR.com - 15 hrs ago
Like a lot of Android device vendors, HTC’s efforts in the tablet market haven’t gained much traction. But PC Advisor reports that HTC has decided to delay releasing … More »HTC working on a ‘unique’ new tablet
Like a lot of Android device vendors, HTC’s efforts in the tablet market haven’t gained much traction. But PC Advisor reports that HTC has decided to delay releasing any new tablets until it has something “unique” to offer in the already-crowded tablet market. The good news is that an HTC representative told PC Advisor that …
- $99 Android Game Console on Kickstarter, Launching in March Jared Spurbeck - Yahoo! Contributor Network - 15 hrs ago
There have been plenty of gaming hardware projects based on Android, but none so ambitious as the Ouya (pronounced "OOO-yah"). AFP reports that some big names are working … More »$99 Android Game Console on Kickstarter, Launching in March
There have been plenty of gaming hardware projects based on Android, but none so ambitious as the Ouya (pronounced "OOO-yah"). AFP reports that some big names are working on it, including the Xbox's co-designer and the former "principal product manager" of the Amazon Kindle. And with Swiss designer Yves Behar of One Laptop …
- New Android malware runs rings around Google Play security protocols Brad Reed - BGR.com - 15 hrs ago
Symantec has discovered a new piece of Android malware, since removed from the Google Play store, that managed to chalk up between 50,000 and 100,000 downloads of malicious … More »New Android malware runs rings around Google Play security protocols
Symantec has discovered a new piece of Android malware, since removed from the Google Play store, that managed to chalk up between 50,000 and 100,000 downloads of malicious apps before being identified. In a post on his company’s blog, Symantec researcher Irfan Asrar details how the malware disguised itself as popular games …
- Digital train tickets to replace paper for some New Yorker commuters Sinead Carew - Reuters - 17 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some New York commuters may soon consider paper railroad passes and lines at ticket vending machines annoyances of the past now that smartphones … More »Digital train tickets to replace paper for some New Yorker commuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some New York commuters may soon consider paper railroad passes and lines at ticket vending machines annoyances of the past now that smartphones can be used to pay for the train to work. Metro-North Railroad, the nation's second-largest commuter rail line, said on Wednesday that next month it is starting …
- Push in U.S. for fewer sales bans for patent infringement Reuters - 18 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Companies that hold the most important patents needed to build smartphones, tablets and other devices should only rarely be granted sales bans … More »Push in U.S. for fewer sales bans for patent infringement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Companies that hold the most important patents needed to build smartphones, tablets and other devices should only rarely be granted sales bans on rivals as a punishment for infringement, U.S. government officials told lawmakers on Wednesday. Since a 2006 Supreme Court decision known as eBay v. MercExchange, …
- RIM's Australian chief leaves BlackBerry maker Reuters - 18 hrs ago
TORONTO (Reuters) - The head of Research In Motion Ltd's Australian and New Zealand operations has stepped down just months after being promoted to the job, becoming … More »RIM's Australian chief leaves BlackBerry maker
TORONTO (Reuters) - The head of Research In Motion Ltd's Australian and New Zealand operations has stepped down just months after being promoted to the job, becoming the latest senior executive to depart since Thorsten Heins took over as the BlackBerry maker's CEO. Ray Gillenwater left RIM to pursue other interests, RIM …
- Watch out, Nexus 7 – Android 4.1 Jelly Bean ported to Kindle Fire [video] Dan Graziano - BGR.com - 19 hrs ago
The latest version of the Android operating system, known as Jelly Bean, has been ported to the Kindle Fire. Along with having the same price, Amazon’s slate features … More »Watch out, Nexus 7 – Android 4.1 Jelly Bean ported to Kindle Fire [video]
The latest version of the Android operating system, known as Jelly Bean, has been ported to the Kindle Fire. Along with having the same price, Amazon’s slate features a similar form factor as Google’s newly announced 7-inch tablet, the Nexus 7. The Kindle Fire, however, runs a heavily skinned version of Android 2.3 Gingerbread …
- S.African government probes Iran bribe allegations AP - 19 hrs ago
South Africa's government says it is investigating allegations its former envoy to Iran accepted payments from a South African cell phone company. More »S.African government probes Iran bribe allegations
South Africa's government says it is investigating allegations its former envoy to Iran accepted payments from a South African cell phone company.
- How to Save $1000 on Cell Phone Data Plans Becky Worley - Upgrade Your Life - 20 hrs ago
It's not the cost of the hardware that's keeping you from upgrading to a smartphone — it's the cost of the data plan, right? Or maybe you already have a smart phone and … More »How to Save $1000 on Cell Phone Data Plans
It's not the cost of the hardware that's keeping you from upgrading to a smartphone — it's the cost of the data plan, right? Or maybe you already have a smart phone and the monthly charge is killing you? You're not alone. Smartphones can add $40-$60 a month per line to your phone bill, bringing [...]
- UK tycoon Branson plans to launch satellites Irene Klotz - Reuters - 22 hrs ago
FARNBOROUGH, England (Reuters) - Flamboyant British businessman Richard Branson, whose Virgin empire has encompassed airlines, music stores, mobile phones and condoms, … More »UK tycoon Branson plans to launch satellites
FARNBOROUGH, England (Reuters) - Flamboyant British businessman Richard Branson, whose Virgin empire has encompassed airlines, music stores, mobile phones and condoms, is turning his hand to launching satellites. The serial entrepreneur and part-time daredevil, who is already working on taking passengers into suborbital …
- Twitter updates iPhone & Android mobile apps with expansive experiences Relaxnews - Wed, Jul 11, 2012
One hundred and forty characters are no longer enough for microblogging platform Twitter. As social media users gravitate towards a more visual web, Twitter has started … More »Twitter updates iPhone & Android mobile apps with expansive experiences
- South African farmer equips sheep with cell phones AFP - Wed, Jul 11, 2012
A South African farmer is fielding phone calls from his sheep after equipping them with cell phones to keep tabs on the flock amid recent livestock thefts, according … More »South African farmer equips sheep with cell phones
- An Investigation Inside the 'Arrested Development' Writer's Room Connor Simpson - The Atlantic Wire - Tue, Jul 10, 2012
Ron Howard is a wonderful, charitable man for tweeting this picture from the Arrested Development writer's room. So what can we learn from this picture? This is our forensic … More »An Investigation Inside the 'Arrested Development' Writer's Room
- CEO vows to turn RIM into "lean, mean machine" Alastair Sharp - Reuters - Tue, Jul 10, 2012
WATERLOO, Ontario (Reuters) - Research In Motion Ltd's new CEO vowed on Tuesday to turn around the embattled company with the new generation of BlackBerry devices coming … More »CEO vows to turn RIM into "lean, mean machine"
WATERLOO, Ontario (Reuters) - Research In Motion Ltd's new CEO vowed on Tuesday to turn around the embattled company with the new generation of BlackBerry devices coming next year, saying he would transform RIM into a "lean, mean, hunting machine." But Thorsten Heins, presiding over his first annual meeting since taking …
- Android Fans Rejoice: Jelly Bean Rollout Is Underway Sam Laird - Mashable - Tue, Jul 10, 2012
Can't wait to get your hands on Jelly Bean, the newest version of ? You won't have to hold your breath much longer. More »Android Fans Rejoice: Jelly Bean Rollout Is Underway
- Checking Your Phone During Yoga: 'More Than a Little Arrogant' David Wagner - The Atlantic Wire - Tue, Jul 10, 2012
A number of commenters were miffed by the news that a yoga instructor was recently fired for her no-phones policy. It's not only inconsiderate to check your cell phone … More »Checking Your Phone During Yoga: 'More Than a Little Arrogant'
A number of commenters were miffed by the news that a yoga instructor was recently fired for her no-phones policy. It's not only inconsiderate to check your cell phone during yoga class, our commenters argued, it also defeats the whole purpose. How do you expect to clear your mind and cleanse your body while manically checking …
- Rovio’s Amazing Alex for Android and iOS to launch July 12th [video] Dan Graziano - BGR.com - Tue, Jul 10, 2012
Rovio on Tuesday announced that the company’s follow-up to its popular Angry Birds franchise will launch this week. Amazing Alex revolves around a curious young boy known … More »Rovio’s Amazing Alex for Android and iOS to launch July 12th [video]
Rovio on Tuesday announced that the company’s follow-up to its popular Angry Birds franchise will launch this week. Amazing Alex revolves around a curious young boy known as Alex, who loves to build different things. The game includes hundreds of physics-based puzzles, and even allows users to create and share their own …
- Cookie Monster Takes a Bite Out of 'Call Me Maybe' Alexander Abad-Santos - The Atlantic Wire - Tue, Jul 10, 2012
We realize there's only so much time one can spend in a day watching new trailers, viral video clips, and shaky cell phone footage of people arguing on live television. … More »Cookie Monster Takes a Bite Out of 'Call Me Maybe'
- Google's interactions with federal regulators The Associated Press - AP - Tue, Jul 10, 2012
Google has had several interactions with U.S. regulators in recent years. The Federal Trade Commission has been investigating whether unauthorized changes Google made … More »Google's interactions with federal regulators
Google has had several interactions with U.S. regulators in recent years. The Federal Trade Commission has been investigating whether unauthorized changes Google made to privacy settings in Safari Web browsers violated an agreement prohibiting the company from misleading consumers. Reports of a settlement surfaced Tues …
- A comparison of smartphone and tablet shipments The Associated Press - AP - Tue, Jul 10, 2012
On Tuesday, Research in Motion Ltd. held its annual shareholders meeting as its BlackBerry devices continue to lose market share to rivals, such as Apple's iPhone. More »A comparison of smartphone and tablet shipments
On Tuesday, Research in Motion Ltd. held its annual shareholders meeting as its BlackBerry devices continue to lose market share to rivals, such as Apple's iPhone.
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