The End of Flash For Android
Back in June, Adobe announced that they would cease support for Flash for mobile so newer versions of the Android platform, 4.1 a.k.a. Jelly Bean, will not be getting Flash. Flash was once considered…
AOL To Return $1B To Shareholders
In a surprising but very welcomed move, AOL Inc. unveiled their plans to return $1.1 billion to shareholders via a special dividend. The company also authorized a special one-time cash dividend of $5.15 to…
The Aftermath Of Apple’s Court Win
Today’s mobile news roundup features: the aftermath of Apple’s court win; Samsung requesting the ban on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 be lifted; Nokia benefitting from Apple aftermath; and LG soon to release Qualcomm quad-core…
RIM Sneak Peek for BB 10 Phones, Targets Networks and Developers
Research in Motion held an event in Ontario, Canada yesterday where they gave a group of software developers and wireless networks a glimpse on their upcoming BlackBerry 10 smartphones. RIM showed their devices to…
South Korean Court Fines Both Apple and Samsung for Patent Infringement
Today’s mobile news roundup features: Apple and Samsung being found guilty of patent infringement; Facebook’s improved iOS app; Amazon to launch second Kindle on September 6; no Jelly Bean for Verizon and Sprint Galaxy…
Obama and Romney Accept Donations Via Text Messages
The world is driven by mobile devices, the internet and social networking sites, and these factors aren’t escaping the eyes of presidential candidates – they’re using it to their advantage. And as election day…
Groupon Founders Find New Work Investing in Deals Startup
Earlier this week, news broke out that Groupon investors are losing faith in the company. The company recently reported their second-quarter revenue which rose 45 percent to $568.3 million compared to last year, but…
Tablet Market Takes a Huge Toll on Dell and HP. Is there Hope?
The flourishing tablet market is taking its toll in the PC business as more people prefer purchasing the lighter portable slates than the bulky, space-hugging desktops or even laptops and netbooks. Hewlett-Packard and Dell…
Sony To Lay Off 1,000 Workers
Today’s mobile news roundup features: Sony’s plans to lay off 1000 workers; AT&T’s standing defense for FaceTime restrictions; the Android store being shut down for piracy; and Archos’ new line of Android tablets. Sony…
Mobile Payments War Heats Up, Starbucks Sets the Standards
There’s a huge chance that you’ve noticed a trend on just released or soon-to-be released smartphones. And I’m not talking about 4G. More smartphones are coming pre-packaged with mobile payment capabilities, either via apps…