Looks like Google borked its first iPhone Gmail app
Hours after Google released the hotly anticipated Gmail for iPhone app, the e-mail giant pulled the app to fix an obvious bug.

New Mobile App, ShoeBox, Helps Scan Old Photos
A new smartphone app will help you transition your old paper photos into the digital age. Called ShoeBox…

Will the real Android flagship phone please stand up? (Ask Maggie)
This edition of Ask Maggie helps a reader choose the right Google Android smartphone on Verizon’s network and offers some advice on upcoming Microsoft Windows Phones.

Nokia launches its new Windows phones
Nokia showed off its first Microsoft Windows smartphones, to mixed reviews

AT&T Offers Details on New BlackBerry Devices
AT&T today announced pricing and availability for three new previously unveiled BlackBerry smartphones…

No Programming Is Required to Make iPhone, iPad, and Android Apps on Snappii.com
Now Ordinary People Can Make Mobile Apps for Smartphones and Tablets

Nokia to target first-time U.S. smartphone buyers with Windows Phone
Nokia (NYSE:NOK) intends to target its first devices running Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Phone platform at first-time U.S. smartphone buyers, according to a top Nokia executive.   Chris Weber, Nokia’s North America chief, said the strategy is part of a broader one of working more closely with U.S. carriers.

How to get featured on Sprint Zone (Inside Apps)
Sprint is moving to a pay-for-placement model that allows developers to bid for a prominent spot in the Sprint Zone application or on the Sprint Tab in the Android Market.

Nokia launches its new Windows phones
Nokia showed off its first Microsoft Windows smart phones, to mixed reviews

Google vs Oracle Android trial pushed back
Jury trial broken into three phases to cover copyright liability, patent liability, other remaining issues.

Android owners getting stiffed on OS updates, study claims
Many Android phones still under contract aren’t getting support updates, sometimes leaving them several versions behind.

Pay for Android apps conveniently via cell phone bill
Pay for Android apps conveniently via cell phone bill.

Report: Brands Still Favor Apple App Store
Distimo yesterday released an extensive report that tracks the top 100 global brands and their status at the various mobile application stores.

GameStop steps into tablet sales
Videogame retailer to offer Android-based devices at its 200 U.S. stores during holiday season.

Nokia Makes Good with New WP7 Devices
When Nokia and Microsoft announced their strategic partnership last February, the first Nokia device based on Windows Phone 7, Microsoft’s mobile OS, seemed like a fairytale.

Award Winning 3D Puzzle Game, Enigmo, Now Available to Android Users
Pangea Software’s Top Selling App Launches on Google’s Android Platform

“Smart Shopping” Windows Phone App to Enable Hyper-Local Grocery Shopping Lists
Utilizing the Grocery Server API With Data From Over 60,000 Retail Locations, the Smart Shopping App Now Shows Users Exactly What’s on Sale at Nearby Grocery Stores, Marrying the Largest Grocery Deal Database to a Smart Mobile Shopping List Enabled by Windows Phone

Report: Application Stores Differ in Quality, Active Apps
Android Market pulls more applications from its shelves than does Apple’s App Store, according to a new report from Research2Guidance.

RIM faces challenges ahead with new OS
Outdated operating system ditched along with developers, but Android and Web applications will work on BBX.

Blondie Connects With Fans on Banjo Social App
“Banjo integrates all our social networks into one streamlined service.” – Fast Company

Microsoft’s Ballmer promises Nokia Windows phones next week, slams Android
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer confirmed Nokia will unveil “new devices running Windows Phone” next week at the Nokia World conference in London. Speaking at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco, Ballmer said he hopes that now that Microsoft has rolled out an extensive software update, Windows Phone 7.5, or Mango, Microsoft’s hardware partners will be able to more aggressively release and promote new devices.

BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 OS leans heavily on Android
The updated operating system for the PlayBook 2.0 includes a hearty helping of tools to woo Android developers.

RIM to Android developers: C’mon in, the water’s fine
RIM’s updated PlayBook 2.0 OS includes a hearty helping of tools intended to woo Android developers.

Samsung, Google unveil smartphone with latest Android software
Galaxy Nexus phone runs on Ice Cream Sandwich platform.

BlackBerry freebie: RIM apps to placate for outage
Research In Motion says it will give BlackBerry owners over $100 in free “premium apps” to thank customers for their “patience.”

How T-Mobile can help you find apps (Inside Apps)
T-Mobile believes it has a role in helping customers discover the right apps for them.

‘iPad Mini’ to take on Kindle Fire?
An iPad to take on Amazon’s Kindle Fire? While Steve Jobs dismissed the idea of an alternative iPad in the past, the tablet market is changing rapidly with the debut of the $199 Fire.

OfficeDrop Announces Significant iPad App Update
Adds Print From iPad and Photo Editing Features

Texting app banned by BlackBerry returns on own terms
Text messaging service Kik finds a way to bring its app to BlackBerry phones despite an ongoing legal battle with Research In Motion.

Nokia to ship Windows Phone in time for holiday sales
Analysts divided on the number of models the Finnish handset maker is prepping for launch.

AT&T launches five new Android phones, including Motorola Atrix 2
AT&T Mobility (NYSE:T) launched five new smartphones using Google’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android platform, including the Motorola Mobility (NYSE:MMI) Atrix 2, a sequel to the Motorola Matrix that AT&T unveiled earlier this year.  Click here to see a video of AT&T’s new Android phones.

ChatTime Releases Data Showing International Calling App Growth and Customer Trends
MIAMI, FL–(Marketwire – Oct 11, 2011) – With the growth of smartphones, low-cost international calling apps are increasing in popularity, but mobile customers are making it clear they don’t want to be tethered to a Wi-Fi hotspot in order to make calls.

They’re Here! Hot Men Invade the App Store as the “Your Man Reminder” Free App Launches for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Check Out Rethink Breast Cancer’s Latest Video Sensation Showcasing Cute Guys, Beautiful Breasts and an Important Message

Samsung Delays New Android Phone After Jobs’s Death
“We decided it was not the right time to announce a new product while the world was expressing tribute to Steve Jobs’s passing,” a Samsung spokesman said.

Android tablet to debut at less than $40
An Android tablet will launch in India at a subsidized price of $22. But even without the government subsidy, it’s still cheap at about $60.

Andiamo Corporation (OTC: ANDI): Create Your Own Smartphone App
ST. PETERSBURG, FL–(Marketwire – Oct 6, 2011) – Andiamo Corporation (PINKSHEETS: ANDI), a subsidiary of Action App Corporation, announces a new service that will make it simple to create a smartphone app full of features, including SMS text marketing for business promotion. It will also create your business icon to be placed directly on customers’ phones for increased awareness and it includes unlimited text marketing at no additional charge.

Apple unveils iPhone 4S
Investors, iPhone users, app developers and other  tech enthusiasts who’ve spent months waiting for the latest news about a possible new iPhone had to keep right on waiting today after Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage at the company’s Cupertino headquarters for a much-anticipated press conference billed as “Let’s Talk iPhone.”

Apple iPhone 4S personal assistant: Siri
Apple introduced its Siri voice recognition app that uses natural language to help users search for a multitude of things on their iPhone 4S.

Mango available for half of all Windows Phone users
The latest update to Windows Phone is now available for 50 percent of all users of Microsoft’s mobile OS as the company watches the rollout to make sure it stays on track.

Android hole could be used to disable antivirus apps
Researchers to present findings on vulnerabilities in Android at Hack in the Box Security Conference next week.

Adobe shifts new product focus to cloud, tablets
Software maker’s new offerings designed to turn tablets from consumption devices to creative devices for artists, photographers, Web designers.

Why do users uninstall mobile apps?
What compels users to delete applications from their smartphone? An app that is useful in emergencies–a flashlight app or an emergency communication app, for example–may not generate much daily use but is unlikely to face the axe. Apps that serve little to no purpose are a different story, however.

AT&T Launches Android App for Visually Impaired
The carrier introduced AT&T Mobile Accessibility Lite, a custom version of the screen-access application, Mobile Accessibility…

What are the worst phones of all time?
A new Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone is just about to be unveiled, and with that in mind, it’s worth taking stock of what makes a handset great–and what makes a handset terrible. With handsets, it’s usually the hits that get the most press: The iPhone, HTC’s Evo 4G, Motorola Mobility’s (NYSE:MMI) Droid, Samsung’s Galaxy S line and so on.

Has RIM halted production of the PlayBook?
RIM insists that it is not getting out of the tablet business, but there are signs that PlayBook production may have stopped. And retailers are beginning to offer the device at deep discounts.

Samsung Adds Plus to Galaxy Tab 7
Samsung today unveiled a significantly revamped 7-inch Galaxy Tab, appropriately dubbed the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus.

What were the best mobile apps in September?
Mobile applications will remain a universal obsession only as long as they continue to captivate, surprise and entertain consumers. Fortunately, the app ecosystem shows no signs of slowing: Innovative and immersive mobile experiences are entering app stores every day. Each month, FierceMobileContent will look at the best and brightest, spotlighting the new apps that you need to download to your smartphone ASAP.

BlackBerry PlayBook on sale at Best Buy for $299
Electronics retailer was quick to put the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet on sale. All models see a price cut of $200.

6waves Lolabbs announces funding for mobile social game developers
Game developers worldwide are eyeing a new $10 million fund launched this week by 6waves Lolapps to develop new social games for mobile devices. 6waves SVP of Publishing Jim Ying told RCR Wireless News that his company intends to fund jointly with the developers.

BlackBerry Partners Fund Announces BlackBerry Developer Challenge “WebWorks” Winners
Award Recognizes the Most Innovative BlackBerry WebWorks App for the BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet and BlackBerry Smartphones

Microsoft to offer Xbox games for smartphones
New online service to enable users to continue playing console games on their handsets; use phones as games controllers.

Evri Launches First Topic-Based News App for iPad
Powerful New Evri App Distills the Web by Topic to Provide Personalized News Discovery From Thousands of Sources

Mindjet Connect Launch Fueled With 200,000+ Application Downloads Globally
Mindjet iPad Achieves #4 Free-App Ranking out of Over 100,000 iPad Apps Available on iTunes

25% of Android Users Have Opted-In to Mobile Signup Ads via Pontiflex AppLeads
Atonality Mobile (TuneMe) and Best Cool & Fun Games (Ant Smasher and Bunny Shooter) Are Among Leading Android Developers Earning Record Profits With In-App Signup Ads

Rypple Launches First iPhone App for Social Performance Management
Rypple for iPhone Helps Managers and Their Teams Stay Connected and Provide Real-Time Recognition, Feedback, and Coaching on the Go

BlackBerry Partners Fund Announces BlackBerry Developer Challenge “WebWorks” Winners
Award Recognizes the Most Innovative BlackBerry WebWorks App for the BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet and BlackBerry Smartphones

RIM to cut prices on BlackBerry PlayBooks
RIM Co-CEO Mike Lazaridis says incentives to businesses, plus rebates and loyalty programs, should fuel PlayBook demand for the holidays.

Boost Mobile hiking Android data charge by $5
Prepaid carrier Boost Mobile will raise its unlimited plan price for Android phones a day before releasing another flagship device.

Microsoft to app developers: Submit Mango apps to Marketplace now
Microsoft is getting ready for the release of its Mango version of its mobile OS, and it wants developers to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Microsoft enlists developers to perfect, popularize Windows 8
Software giant needs developers to write applications for new OS to enable it to catch Apple, Google in tablet space.

Intel is working with Google to optimize Android for its chips
Chip maker insists it is making real progress on getting into smartphones.

Socket Mobile Releases ScannerSettings(TM) Application in Apple(R) App Store
Application Utility Assists Developers With Integration of the Apple iOS Certified Socket Bluetooth(R) CHS 7Xi and 7XiRx Barcode Scanners

TiVo planning remote app for Android devices
Set-top box maker says Android ‘on its roadmap’, but declines to share timeframe.

GreatApps.com Set to Launch App Platform
JERICHO, NY–(Marketwire – Sep 12, 2011) – GreatApps.com, Inc. is pleased to announce its GreatApps.com app platform is scheduled to launch on or before December 1, 2011.

Android app gives you free Web access via texting
Smozzy gives T-Mobile users free Web access. If you can tolerate slow browsing, you might be able to ditch your data plan.

Windows 8 tablet from Samsung has Intel inside
A Samsung tablet that is expected to make an appearance at a Microsoft developers conference next week will be powered by Intel silicon, according to a source.

Tablet computers: come round to my pad
If Amazon introduces a tablet, as is expected, its position in retail and digital media could provide a threat – especially if Amazon offers a price as low as $250

Scripps to launch mobile TV-streaming app
Service to be accessible on Apple, Android, BlackBerry devices by end of month.

Ally Bank: mobile banking apps coming early 2012 for iPhone, Android
Ally Bank says that next year will mark the debut of its mobile banking applications, with versions on the popular iPhone and Android smartphone devices to start. … Read More

Why developers should fight to improve app discoverability
Brick-and-mortar retailers have managed to avoid a situation in which customers are confronted with an unlimited supply of barely organized items, but application storefronts have not, writes Strategy Analytics analyst Josh Martin. Instead, these storefronts rely on a few curated sections to expose users to new content, but most users discover apps though the top apps list.

Samsung to show off Windows 8 tablet, report says
Samsung is reportedly working with Microsoft on a Windows 8 tablet which could pop up at a Microsoft developers conference next week.

Android to overtake Apple in app downloads
Research firm Ovum says Google’s Android is expected to see 8.1 billion application downloads this year, compared with 6 billion from [Apple,] as total downloads grow by 144 percent.

New App From Market-Leading eFax(R) Turns iPad Into a Mobile Fax Machine
Easily Send and Receive Faxes From the Convenience of Your Phone, Tablet or PC

GetJar Gold Offers Android Users Free Apps
GetJar today officially announced GetJar Gold, a program that gives consumers access to free premium applications.

BlackBerry PlayBook tablet gets $150 price cut
The price of the high-end 64GB BlackBerry PlayBook has been cut by $150 at Best Buy. Though nothing like the fire sale on the HP TouchPad, it may be a precursor of more price cuts to come.

Report: Android, iOS Vie for Late Adopters
Those yet to pick themselves up a smartphone are an indecisive lot, as well as the next target market for Google and Apple…

Nokia Developers Getting Back Online After Cyber Attack
Part of Nokia’s developer forum is back online after a security breach caused the … Read More

Sony and HTC ready Android-sporting tablets
Tablet fans have two new devices to pore over today thanks to HTC Corp. and Sony Corp. Sony announced the Sony Tablet, which will come in two different form factors and designs running on Android. HTC announced its own Android-powered Jetstream.

Samsung Electronics unveils new tablet with advanced display technology
Electronics giant bulks up high end of its portfolio with LTE-equipped Galaxy Tab.

Nokia focuses on hardware design as key Windows Phone differentiator
Nokia (NYSE:NOK) intends to differentiate its first smartphones running Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Phone platform through hardware and the user experience, a key company executive said. Meanwhile, the handset maker is apparently looking for suggestions on how to brand its U.S. Windows Phone devices.

What were the best mobile apps in August?
Mobile applications will remain a universal obsession only as long as they continue to captivate, surprise and entertain consumers. Fortunately, the app ecosystem shows no signs of slowing: Innovative and immersive mobile experiences are entering app stores every day. Each month, FierceMobileContent will look at the best and brightest, spotlighting the new apps that you need to download to your smartphone ASAP.

HP update to boost TouchPad ‘functionality’
Hewlett-Packard will issue an update to enhance functionality of the TouchPad tablet, the company told CNET.

Nokia eyes Vision+ to boost Windows Phone apps
The handset maker is working with a new investment fund called Vision+ to help fund and spur innovation for app development on the Microsoft mobile phone platform.