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Samsung Investigates Spontaneously Combusting Galaxy SIII
Today’s mobile news roundup features a burnt Samsung Galaxy SIII, Foxconn bragging about the next iPhone, and Nokia being left out of the Windows Phone upgrade. Samsung responds to burnt Galaxy SIII Samsung Electronics is currently investigating a burnt Galaxy SIII. In a forum, a consumer reported that “suddenly a white flame, sparks and a ...
Yahoo! Asks Court for Extension in Facebook Patent Dispute
Yahoo! Inc. is out to settle their patent dispute with Facebook Inc. Lawyers for the largest web portal asked U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White in San Francisco for a two-week extension for filing replies in the lawsuit while the companies hold discussions. They’ve also asked for a two-week delay in a motion hearing set ...
Who Else Has Google Shut Down Besides YouTube-MP3?
Google’s been known to shut down a service or two, especially since the return of Larry Page as CEO as he does a clean sweep of irrelevant apps and services to focus Google’s goals. But after this week’s rampage against YouTube-MP3.org, we’re reminded that Google won’t hesitate to have a third party service shut down ...
Apple-Motorola Trial Set For Today
Earlier this month, US Judge Richard A. Posner was set on trashing the Apple-Motorola Mobility case regarding patent infringement as neither were able to prove damages resulting from the alleged patent infringement but last week changed his mind and set a trial for today. Judge Posner is giving Apple a chance to prove Motorola’s guilt ...
Swype Keyboard Adds Voice and Handwriting
Today’s mobile news roundup features Nuance’s new keyboard, Comwave’s ePhone, an ex-Googler’s launch of MightyText, and more. Nuance’s new keyboard for smartphones Nuance, the software company that specializes in speech recognition, launched new software allowing smartphone users to input text via a combination of tapping, tracing, handwriting and speaking. The launch is in response to the ...
To London We Go! HotelTonight Latest to Crash the UK
HotelTonight, the booking app made-for-mobile, expands their international offering as they make their way to the United Kingdom with initial hotel offerings in London. “Over the last year, we’ve focused on making traveling within the U.S. more spontaneous by offering convenient, last-minute hotel deals,” HotelTonight CEO Sam Shank said. “And in a very short time, ...
Spotify Finally Brings Radio To iPad
Music streaming service Spotify is adding a new feature to their iPhone and iPad app: free radio. Yes, Spotify gearing up to take on Pandora in the mobile space. Spotify updated their iOS app, which includes a new radio feature that gives their free users access to unlimited amount of music while on the go. ...
Microsoft Surface vs. iPad
Microsoft unveiled Surface yesterday and though it’s not yet available in the market, it’s already being compared to Apple’s iPad. So let’s look at how the tablets compare with each other. Physical Appearance Surface: The RT and Windows 8 Pro both have a 10.6” ClearType Full HD DIsplay. The RT weighs 676g while the Pro ...
The Irony! Android Malware Poses as Premium Security App
Today’s mobile news roundup features a new Android vulnerability found, the US arrival of the Nokia 808 PureView, and Cvent’s acquisition of CrowsCompass. Android malware poses as security app Kaspersky Labs identified a new variety of the Zeus malware that disguises itself as a premium security app. By masquerading as a top shelf security service ...
Microsoft Surface Won’t Succeed without Kinect, SmartGlass
Microsoft Corp. finally had their big reveal yesterday and sources were right – it’s a Microsoft tablet to compete with the iPad. They’re done relying on third party hardware makers, they’ve entered the OS-hardware making business and they’re serious about it. “What can I say? Hell froze over — this is totally antithetical to their ...