Mellisa Tolentino
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How Can Google’s Majel Outsmart Siri? With Apps
When Apple revealed the iPhone 4S, some people weren’t that impressed by the device. It looks exactly like the iPhone 4, so why would you buy something that could easily be mistaken for an older version? But when the iPhone 4S went on sale, people couldn’t wait to get their hands on it, reserving their ...
Facebook “Friends” Renewable Energy
Back in April, Greenpeace, the non-governmental environmental protection and conservation organization, published a report entitled: “How Dirty Is Your Data?” The report pointed out how companies are using more energy as they move to the cloud. Some were able to use clean energy while others, like Facebook, were scrutinized for not adhering in using clean ...
Yowie Brings Stars Closer With Group Video Chat
Yowie, the popular video chat service that brings people closer to the stars, announced their new group video chat offering. They’re competing against Skype, Google Hangouts and Tiny Chat with this latest update. Yowie is known for connecting fans with celebrity chat hosts such as Colin Farrell, Amy Poehler, Interpol and presidential hopeful Gary Johnson. ...
Data Happy Teens and Mobile Browsers Taking Over
Nielsen released their latest report on mobile trends. The State of the Media: The Mobile Media Report gives us a view of current mobile media landscape and audiences in the U.S. and highlights the potential power of mobile commerce in the near future. Teens are data happy According to the report, 64% of people aged ...
Mobile’s Underdogs to Watch In 2012
In 2011 we saw the top mobile manufacturers bring out their big guns, like the iPhone 4S, Samsung’s Galaxy line, Motorola’s Droid line, and even Nokia managed to produce a noteworthy line of Windows Phone devices. So what about the underdogs? Will they be getting a chance to show off their stuff? The answer is ...
Finally! The Galaxy Nexus Arrives in the US!
The much anticipated Google-Samsung Galaxy Nexus finally lands on US soil, as it begins selling in stores today. Verizon is the official carrier partner of the Galaxy Nexus, though StarkInsider reported that it is also available in Costco today as well. The device sells for $299.99 with a new, two-year agreement and costs $649.99 without ...
Text While Driving Is Fast Becoming The New DUI
You’re cruisin’ down the road, mindin’ your own business, you’re trying to find the way to your meeting, so you pull up your smartphone and search for directions. Still, you get confused, so you call up the office asking the exact address. After you get it, you remember that it’s you’re best friend’s birthday and ...
Lookout Predicts More Mobile Malware In 2012
Lookout Mobile Security has been diligent in their duty to protect mobile devices from malware lurking in every corner of the tech world. They reported yesterday that a new type of malware, RuFraud, is invading mobile devices disguised as free version of popular paid apps and games like Angry Birds. Though early threats were neutralized, ...
Are Mobile Payment Methods Really Secure?
PaymentOne, the global leader in mobile payments and carrier billing, released information regarding mobile payment security and consumers’ attitude towards online and mobile purchasing. The study was conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research and PaymentOne and found that 4 out of 5 consumers would spend more online if offered an easier and more secure way ...
AT&T, Google Face More Hurdles in Acquisition Deals
Mergers and acquisitions seem to spice things up in any industry. They can either make or break the participants of the deal, so these kind of things are carefully planned and they greatly affect the industry, especially the consumers. 2011 is the year of mergers and acquisitions especially in the mobile industry, some deals going ...