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BlackBerry 10 Cleared for US Ahead of Launch
In today’s mobile news roundup: BlackBerry 10 get U.S. security clearance ahead of launch; Microsoft Office app for iOS and Android; Lenovo set to rival top dogs in mobile industry; and network carriers to waive fees for Hurricane Sandy victims. BlackBerry 10 gets U.S. security clearance ahead of launch Though Research in Motion has yet ...
Sprint, AT&T Upgrade, Prepare for Another East Coast Storm
Many of us are dependent on our mobile devices, even to the point of addiction. But these devices would be useless if it weren’t for the network carriers that power our connectivity. Infrastructure has become an undeniable crutch for modern communication, and there’s no turning back. So it’s no surprise that network carriers are constantly ...
Barack Obama Breaks New Twitter Records: President of Social Media
Barack Obama has been re-elected as the US’ president and the world’s most powerful and influential man. Aside from ruling the election, Obama and everything about him were the most popular topics on the social sphere on election night. When the results of the elections were announced, Twitter claimed that “conversation on Twitter surged, hitting ...
Apple and Samsung Add Devices to Patent Infringement Claims
In today’s mobile news roundup: Apple adds patent infringement claims against Samsung and Google; Microsoft’s reportedly making a 7-inch gaming tablet; Motorola unveils ATRIX HD Developer Edition; and AT&T to pay $700K fine. Apple adds patent infringement claims against Samsung and Google In a district court in San Jose, CA., Apple made arguments that Samsung’s ...
Election 2012: Hacking, Malfunctioning Machines, Bounced E-mails, and The Plea
The US election is in full swing and Americans have cast their vote, re-electing President Obama. But it wasn’t an easy process. Voters this year were plagued with issues like malfunctioning voting machines, e-mail voting exceeded capacity and Google co-founder’s reality-check statement regarding the election. The malfunctioning machines Some voters stated that they experienced malfunctioning ...
5 Wildest Patents in Apple’s Arsenal
Apple is keen on securing patents for a number of reasons, namely to protect its products from market rivals at any given point in the future. Just ask Samsung. But with a focus on growing their arsenal, some of the patents Apple files verge on the wild side, with no apparent usefulness in the here ...
Breaking Analysis: Apple Seeking Hardware Independence From Intel?
Many of us dream that one day, every screen we use will give us the same experience. What I mean by this is that the user interface of our smartphone will be the same as our tablet, personal computer, Smart TV, and any other device with a screen, letting you perform the same functions and ...
Facebook Beats Twitter to the Punch, Adds Instagram Filters to Mobile App
In today’s mobile news roundup: Facebook adds Instagram filter to mobile app; Court slams Apple case against Motorola; Unlocked iPhone 5 prices revealed; and Samsung to reinvent brand. Facebook adds Instagram filter to mobile app At the height of rumors regarding Twitter developing an Instagram-like tool, Facebook adds Instagram filters to their mobile iOS app. ...
Why Twitter Should Compete with Instagram
You guys have probably heard that Twitter is adding an Instagram-like feature to their mobile app. It hasn’t been confirmed by Twitter creator Jack Dorsey yet, but the rumor has already garnered mixed reactions. Some say that Instagram is enough, while others say that there’s no harm in Twitter’s trying. The real topic of discussion, however, ...
iPad Rivals Make Their Play as Apple Interest Wanes
In today’s mobile news roundup: Android tablets gaining on Apple’s success; Facebook phone rumor revival; Twitter making an Instagram-like tool; and Google Wallet gets s little bolder. Android tablets gaining on Apple’s success According to the latest IDC report, Apple is still leading the tablet race, though their market share declined from 59.7 percent to ...