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Samsung Galaxy S III hits Canada on June 20, dual-core Qualcomm S4 and 2GB of RAM in tow

Dan Seifert — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:32:49 -0400

It looks like Canadians may be the first in North America to get their hands on the new Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone, as the company has announced that it will be available from the major Canadian wireless carriers and retailers starting on June 20. While many of the specs of the global edition will carry over to the Canadian edition, the quad-core Samsung Exynos 4 Quad processor inside has been swapped for a dual-core Qualcomm S4 unit clocked at 1.5GHz.
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OmniVision announces two more camera sensors for mobile devices

Dan Seifert — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:14:38 -0400

OmniVision is continuing its rollout of new camera sensors for mobile devices today, as it has announced two more that are designed for smartphones and tablets. The OV12830 is a new 12.7 megapixel sensor geared toward high-end devices. It can shoot 1080p HD video at 60 frames per second and take full 12 megapixel still shots at a rate of 24 frames per second. The OV12830 uses 1.1-micron OmniBSI-2 pixel architecture and includes an on-chip RAW scaler. At the other end of the spectrum, the new OVM7675 is a VGA-capable sensor that can be used for video capture in smartphones, tablets, or notebooks. It can shoot VGA (480 x 640 pixel) video at 30 frames per second, and has a low-light sensitivity rating of 1800mV/(Lux-sec). Both sensors are expected to hit volume production in Q4 of this year.
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HTC One S for T-Mobile set to receive software update next Monday

Dan Seifert — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:16:02 -0400

Owners of the HTC One S for T-Mobile should be on the lookout for a software update soon, as the carrier says that an update will be available starting on June 4. The update addresses a number of software bugs on the phone, and improves stability in the camera app and with Wi-Fi calling. T-Mobile also says that a signal fluctuation bug has also been addressed. Users should begin to receive notifications for the update on their handsets starting on June 4, and T-Mobile plans to offer the update through July 7.
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Evernote Hello arrives for Android with LinkedIn integration in tow

Dan Seifert — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:19:45 -0400

Evernote Hello, the social app that prompts you to hand your phone to relative strangers so that they may enter their contact information, is now available for the Android platform. In addition to offering the same features as the iOS version that was released a few months back, the Android edition also brings integration with LinkedIn.
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Google Maps for Android updated with Local recommendations powered by Zagat

Dan Seifert — Wed, 30 May 2012 13:07:58 -0400

Google has released an update to its Maps for Android app that adds a new Local tab for finding nearby attractions and points of interest. The new Local recommendation service offers reviews from other Google users, as well as ratings and recommendations from Zagat. The app will provide directions from each listing as well. Google says that these new features will also be offered to iOS users in the near future. Google Maps for Android is free and available in the Google Play Store now.
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Flipboard to arrive in beta guise for all Android devices in near future UPDATED: Now available

Dan Seifert — Wed, 30 May 2012 11:55:38 -0400

Flipboard for Android may have had an exclusive debut on the new Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone, but it won't stay that way for long. A report from Engadget claims that the popular magazine-style social aggregation app will soon be available for all Android devices, though in a beta form at first.
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Wunderlist for Android updated with full tablet interface

Dan Seifert — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:54:17 -0400

Cross-platform to-do list management app Wunderlist received an update on the Android platform today that gives it a complete tablet-optimized interface. While older versions of the app simply stretched the smartphone interface to fit the larger display of tablets, the new version offers a proper two-pane interface and more finger-friendly buttons. All of the other features that users love have carried over, including granular notification control, task sharing, and the all-important cross-platform syncing with PCs and other devices. Wunderlist for Android is free and available in the Google Play Store now. Wunderlist also recently released a version of its app for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet that offers many of the same features.
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Sprint offers update on HTC EVO 4G LTE availability

Dan Seifert — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:23:27 -0400

Sprint has provided an update on the availability of the HTC EVO 4G LTE smartphone that was being held up by U.S. Customs earlier this month. While HTC announced last night that the EVO 4G LTE and One X have passed through customs and are clear to enter the country, Sprint is still waiting for stock to arrive to fill out its inventory.
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Verizon details upcoming Android 4.0.4 ICS update for Google Galaxy Nexus

Dan Seifert — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:03:30 -0400

Verizon Wireless has posted the changelog and new features that will come with the Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Google Galaxy Nexus smartphone to its support website. The update addresses a number of issues, including those found in the email and calendar app, and bugs that cause the phone to freeze and become unresponsive. Verizon also says that the Galaxy Nexus can now "complete calls without experiencing choppy audio, clicking noises and one-way audio noises" and "successfully access Voicemail and other automated systems without error," which seem like important things that needed to be fixed. The carrier has not announced when the update will be made available over-the-air to users, but we imagine that it can't be too far off now.
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Microsoft launches Photosynth panoramic photo app for Windows Phone

Dan Seifert — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:45:32 -0400

Microsoft has finally released its Photosynth app for Windows Phone smartphones. Photosynth, which has been available for the iOS platform for a long time, lets users stitch multiple images together to create one large panoramic image on the fly.
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Android 4.0 ICS updates set to arrive for LG Optimus LTE, Optimus LTE Tag, Optimus Vu on June 4

Dan Seifert — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:27:40 -0400

LG has announced that the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates for its Optimus LTE, Optimus LTE Tag, and Optimus Vu smartphones will arrive starting on June 4. All three smartphones will also get LG's updated user interface, while the Vu will gain the ability to run two apps side-by-side on its 4:3 aspect ratio display. Users in Korea will see the updates first, but it is not clear when they will be made available to users worldwide.
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Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone widely available in the UK today

Dan Seifert — Wed, 30 May 2012 08:27:17 -0400

The Samsung Galaxy S III, the Korean manufacturer's new flagship smartphone, is now widely available for purchase in the UK. First available in Europe and Samsung's flagship stores yesterday, the Galaxy S III can now be purchased from the major UK carriers and retailers, though buyers can expect to find limited stock and long waits for the high-demand smartphone. Samsung revealed yesterday that the Pebble Blue model won't hit shelves for another 2 to 3 weeks due to a manufacturing issue, so those that want to buy a Galaxy S III now will have to settle for the white model, assuming they even find that one in stock, of course. Of the major carriers, Vodafone is the only one that reports having stock ready for at-home delivery on its website, but it's hard to tell how much stock each store will have.
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Nokia Lumia 610 now available for purchase in the UK

Dan Seifert — Wed, 30 May 2012 08:02:25 -0400

Nokia has announced that the Lumia 610, the company's entry-level Windows Phone smartphone, is now available for purchase in the UK. Unsurprisingly, the low-end phone carries an equally low-end price tag, as buyers can get it from O2, Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, and Virgin Mobile for free with a 15 GBP per month plan. The Lumia 610 sports a 3.7-inch WVGA display, a 5 megapixel camera, 8GB of internal storage, and 256MB of RAM, which means that it won't be able to run a handful of apps available in the Windows Phone Marketplace. Customers are able to choose between white, black, cyan, or magenta color options.
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HTC says One X, EVO 4G LTE smartphones have fully cleared U.S. Customs

Dan Seifert — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:46:20 -0400

HTC announced this evening that the remaining stock of its smartphones that were being held up by U.S. customs officials have been cleared and released from the government's custody. The HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE were initially held by customs officials about two weeks ago as the government investigated as to whether or not the smartphones violated Apple's patents. HTC revealed on May 20 that some of the devices were released and Sprint was able to ship the EVO 4G LTE to many of its pre-order customers shortly after that. The phone maker is confident that future shipments will not be delayed and that it "will soon be able to meet the demand for our products."
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RIM reminds investors that times are tough, warns of Q1 operating loss

Dan Seifert — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:47:48 -0400

RIM has provided investors with a business update ahead of its Q1 2013 earnings report, which is due at the end of next month. As expected, RIM's Q1 wasn't so hot, and the company warns that it will likely post an operating loss for the quarter.
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OmniVision reveals OV2722 camera sensor for smartphones, tablets

Dan Seifert — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:54:26 -0400

OmniVision has announced a new camera sensor designed to be used in smartphones, tablets, netbooks, ultrabooks. The OV2722 CameraChip is capable of recording native 1080p video, though its still image capabilities are limited to 2 megapixels. OmniVision says the new chip uses its OmniBSI+ pixel architecture that provides improved light sensitivity and image quality while still maintaining a module height of less than 3mm. The 1/6-inch chip has 1.4-micron pixels and promises to offer 10 percent better low light sensitivity than its predecessor. OmniVision says that the OV2722 is currently in volume production, but it did not say when we might see it used in actual devices.
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RIM expected to cut 2,000 employees as part of restructuring efforts

Dan Seifert — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:34:00 -0400

According to a report from The Globe and Mail, Research In Motion is planning to give 2,000 employees pink slips and send them home as it restructures the company. The proposed cuts amount to about 12 percent of RIM's global workforce.
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Sprint plans to turn off iDEN network as soon as June 2013

Dan Seifert — Tue, 29 May 2012 11:55:07 -0400

Sprint announced today that it plans to decommission its iDEN push-to-talk network as early as June 30 of next year. The carrier had already announced plans to convert its 800MHz spectrum, which is used for iDEN services, to 4G LTE by 2014.
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Apple WWDC 2012 keynote set for June 11 at 10 a.m. PT/1p.m. ET

Dan Seifert — Tue, 29 May 2012 10:22:50 -0400

Apple has announced that the keynote presentation for its 2012 Worldwide Developers Conference has been scheduled for Monday, June 11 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. The company did not reveal who would be speaking during the keynote, but we can expect to see the usual cast of Apple executives showing off the company's latest software developments. Apple is expected to unveil the latest version of its iOS platform, iOS 6, during this year's WWDC event, so it is likely that we will see what new features that brings during the keynote presentation.
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Nokia says optimized version of Angry Birds is on the way for Lumia 610

Dan Seifert — Tue, 29 May 2012 09:46:29 -0400

Nokia has unveiled via its Conversations blog that an optimized version of Angry Birds will be available for the Lumia 610. This weekend it was revealed that owners of the Lumia 610 are unable to install the Angry Birds game (as well as a number of other titles) from the Windows Phone Marketplace because of the 610's limited 256MB of RAM. Nokia did not say exactly when the optimized version of Angry Birds would be available for Lumia 610 owners, but it did say that it would be coming very soon.
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Nokia Lumia 900 The Dark Knight Rises Limited Edition available from Phones4U on June 1

Dan Seifert — Tue, 29 May 2012 09:23:02 -0400

UK retailer Phones4U has announced that it will be the exclusive supplier of The Dark Knight Rises Limited Edition version of the Nokia Lumia 900 smartphone. Only 900 of this special edition of the Lumia 900 will be available for purchase. The phone comes in matte black and features an embossed Batman logo on the back of the phone. It also includes limited edition packaging and a Nokia-exclusive app for the movie. Specs for the phone remain the same as the other Lumia 900 models available in the UK, and include a 4.3-inch ClearBlack AMOLED display and Windows Phone 7.5. Phones4U is accepting pre-orders for the Dark Knight Rises version of the Lumia 900 at its website today, and expects it to be available for a limited time starting June 1. Additionally, customers that purchase any version of the Lumia 900 from the retailer will receive two complimentary movie tickets to see The Dark Knight Rises when it arrives in theaters starting on July 20.
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Android 4.0.4 ICS updates start to arrive for Sony Xperia handsets

Dan Seifert — Tue, 29 May 2012 09:02:22 -0400

The promised updates to Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich have begun to arrive for the Sony Xperia arc and Xperia neo smartphones. Owners should receive a notification on their handsets when the update is available and ready to be installed. Additionally, the Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V, and Xperia ray are being upgraded from Android 4.0.3 to Android 4.0.4. The rest of Sony's line of 2011 Xperia smartphones should see the update soon, with the exception of the Xperia PLAY, of course.
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Nokia to offer 32GB version of Lumia 900 in Germany

Dan Seifert — Tue, 29 May 2012 08:45:43 -0400

German carrier O2 has confirmed that it will offer a 32GB version of the Nokia Lumia 900 smartphone in the coming weeks. The Lumia 900 that is available in other markets, such as the U.S. and the UK, only has 16GB of internal storage, so the bump in storage is a welcome addition. O2's version of the Lumia 900 will come in glossy white, but pricing and exact availability have yet to be announced.
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Samsung launches Music Hub streaming music service with Galaxy S III smartphone

Dan Seifert — Tue, 29 May 2012 08:29:41 -0400

Along with the launch of the Galaxy S III smartphone, Samsung is also making its new Music Hub service available to Galaxy S III buyers. Music Hub is Samsung's answer to Apple's iTunes Match and a host of other streaming music services, such as Spotify and rdio.
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Samsung Galaxy S III launches in 28 countries, blue model faces delays

Dan Seifert — Tue, 29 May 2012 08:01:11 -0400

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy S III, the company's new flagship smartphone, is now available for purchase in 28 countries and will be available in 145 countries by July. Unfortunately for prospective buyers, stock of the new phone may be in short supply thanks to some manufacturing difficulties with the pebble blue model.
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Windows Phones with 256MB RAM unable to install certain apps from Marketplace

Dan Seifert — Mon, 28 May 2012 09:59:35 -0400

One of the major new features in the Tango update to Windows Phone 7.5 is support for devices with slower processors and only 256MB of RAM. This means that Windows Phone can be installed on lower cost hardware and reach a wider audience, but it unfortunately also comes with some app compatibility problems.
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LG has sold 3 million 4G LTE smartphones across the world

Dan Seifert — Mon, 28 May 2012 09:18:04 -0400

LG has announced that it has now sold three million LTE smartphones in markets across the world. LG's line of 4G LTE smartphones include the Revolution, the Optimus LTE and its variants, the Optimus Vu, the Optimus LTE Tag, and the Optimus LTE II. The company says that it plans to expand the number of markets where it offers LTE devices from 10 to 20 by the end of this year.
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LG unveils 5-inch 1080p HD display for mobile devices

Dan Seifert — Mon, 28 May 2012 08:13:01 -0400

LG is no stranger to the smartphone/tablet hybrid device - its Optimus Vu smartphone features a 4:3 aspect ratio 5-inch display and custom apps to take advantage of the large screen. Despite the criticism levied against the Vu (odd size, outdated software), it doesn't look like LG is ready to give up on this "phablet" market, as the company has just announced a new, high-resolution display for mobile devices that could very well be used in future smartphone/tablet hybrid devices.
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Untethered jailbreak tool released for iOS 5.1.1 devices, including new iPad, iPhone 4S

Dan Seifert — Sat, 26 May 2012 12:05:52 -0400

This week, a new untethered (meaning you don't have to plug the device into the computer each time you restart it) jailbreak tool was released for devices running iOS 5.1.1. Developed by the Chronic-Dev Team and iPhone Dev Team, the Absinthe 2.0 tool will jailbreak most iOS devices, including the Apple iPhone 4S, new Apple iPad, and the latest generation iPod touch.. The only notable iOS device that it doesn't yet work with is the 2012 version of the iPad 2, which features a different processor than the 2011 model. Head over to the source link to check out the instructions on how to jailbreak your iOS device using the tool, and, as always, be aware that you could do irreparable harm to your phone or tablet if you mess something up while attempting to jailbreak it.
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Google enhances local search results for mobile devices

Dan Seifert — Sat, 26 May 2012 10:53:50 -0400

This week, Google rolled out a new interface for local search results in mobile device browsers. Now, users are able to swipe left or right between the results from a search to quickly see details such as reviews, photos, phone numbers, and more for each listing. The new local search results are available to iOS and Android users now.
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Cisco puts the ax in Cius enterprise tablet

Dan Seifert — Sat, 26 May 2012 09:59:27 -0400

Cisco has revealed that it will no longer invest or put development efforts into the Cius tablet that it announced back in 2010 and launched with AT&T last summer. The Cius was designed for Cisco's key customer - the enterprise - but it's high price and limited functionality meant that it never caught on with most businesses. Cisco says that the "bring-your-own-device" (BYOD) movement that allows employees to bring their own tablets to work put the final nail in the coffin for the Cius tablet. The company says that no further enhancements will be made to the Cius tablet, but it will still make it available to customers that have specific needs or use cases.
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HP reaffirms commitment to Enyo and Open webOS

Dan Seifert — Sat, 26 May 2012 09:18:37 -0400

This week, news broke that key members of the Enyo and webOS development team were leaving HP and headed over to Google. The staff that was reported as leaving were said to be crucial members in the Enyo framework development and included leader of the project Matt McNulty. While this may have sounded like a death knell for the Open webOS project, HP has reaffirmed its commitment to the platform, and says that it plans to expand the number of staff working on the Open webOS project.
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FCC says 4G LTE in the 800MHz band is A-OK

Dan Seifert — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:28:03 -0400

In a vote cast this week, the Federal Communications Commission has approved the use of 800MHz spectrum for 4G LTE and 3G services. Prior to this, only 2G services were allowed to be used on 800MHz spectrum. This approval means that Sprint should have no trouble converting its 800MHz airwaves, currently used for 2G iDEN services, over to 4G LTE services, as it has planned with its Network Vision upgrades. Sprint announced back in April that it received certification from the 3GPP for the transition of 800MHz to 4G LTE, but it was waiting for approval from the FCC before it could complete the transition. The carrier expects to have 4G LTE services running on its 800MHz spectrum by 2014.
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Samsung deploys pop-up "PIN" stores in the UK to promote the Galaxy S III

Dan Seifert — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:33 -0400

Samsung has announced that it will open its first pop-up PIN stores in two locations in London on May 29 to promote the launch of the Galaxy S III smartphone. Announced during Samsung's launch event for the Galaxy S III, the PIN is a large glass-enclosed box that lets visitors play with the new Galaxy S III and ask Samsung representatives questions about the device. The first PINs will be located at the Westfield Shepherd's Bush and at Old Spitalfields Market. Samsung plans to launch more PINs in multiple locations throughout London this summer.
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Sony pulls Xperia PLAY from Android 4.0 ICS upgrade list, cites stability concerns

Dan Seifert — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:30:04 -0400

Sony has announced that the Xperia PLAY smartphone will not be getting an upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich after all, despite the company's earlier plans. Sony says that it has canceled the plans to upgrade the phone because it found there are major stability issues with Android 4.0 and this device, especially while gaming.
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T-Mobile UK picks up Sony Xperia U, offers it for free with certain rate plans

Dan Seifert — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:54:46 -0400

T-Mobile UK has announced that it is now offering the Sony Xperia U smartphone for free with with monthly rate plans of 15.50 GBP or higher. The Xperia U was unveiled at Mobile World Congress earlier this year and features a 3.5-inch Reality Display, 1GHz dual-core processor, and 5 megapixel camera. It also sports a unique transparent strip below the screen that changes colors depending on the content on the display. The Xperia U runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and is available online or in stores.
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Verizon claims 36 buyers interested in its 700MHz spectrum

Michael Oryl — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:10:54 -0400

As part of its plan to gain FCC approval for the purchase of AWS band spectrum from a group of cable companies, Verizon is offering to sell certain blocks of its 700MHz spectrum that other companies could use for LTE based 4G network services, just as it and AT&T have done. In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission, Verizon says that it has lined up 36 potential buyers for the spectrum - all of which are restricted from speaking of the deal by a non-disclosure agreement, of course.
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PayPal announces partnerships with 15 retailers for mobile payments

Dan Seifert — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:21:20 -0400

This week, PayPal announced an expansion of its mobile payment strategy as it has forged new partnerships with 15 national retail chains to support PayPal's mobile payment system. These new partnerships are in addition to the deals PayPal has worked out with point of sale companies to make it easier for consumers to pay with their PayPal account through a mobile device.
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Key members of webOS Enyo team reportedly leaving HP for Google

Dan Seifert — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:01:55 -0400

According to a report by The Verge, key members of the webOS Enyo team are leaving HP for greener pastures over at Google. Enyo, for the unaware, is the development framework that was introduced with the HP TouchPad tablet and open sourced by HP late last year.
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PayPal announces 'check in and pay' mobile payment system

Dan Seifert — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:25:34 -0400

PayPal has announced a new partnership with ERPLY, a point of sale company, that will let consumers check in to stores and then directly pay for goods and services with their PayPal accounts. Once a customers has checked in to a location with the PayPal app, they will not need to open their wallet or pull out their phone to purchase something.
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German court rules Motorola violates Microsoft text messaging patent

Dan Seifert — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:54:00 -0400

A court in Germany has determined that Motorola's Android devices violate a Microsoft patent related to text messaging, but not one that is related to localization. The split ruling could result in a ban on the sale Motorola's devices in Germany, and Microsoft is now hopeful that Motorola will sign a patent licensing agreement with it, much like how many other Android device manufacturers already have. "We're pleased the court agreed today that Motorola has infringed Microsoft's intellectual property, and we hope Motorola will be willing to join other Android device makers by taking a license to our patents," said Microsoft deputy general counsel David Howard concerning the decision. It is likely that Motorola will file for an appeal.
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Google Play Store gets in-app billing for subscriptions

Dan Seifert — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:32:33 -0400

Google has supported in-app billing in the Google Play Store (n�e Android Market) for a long time, and today it is expanded the feature to also support in-app subscription billing. Developers will now be able to sell monthly or yearly subscriptions in their apps and have Google do all of the processing legwork for them.
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Facebook launches standalone Camera app for iPhone, includes filters, easy uploads

Dan Seifert — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:18:10 -0400

Facebook is expanding its mobile app presence even further today, as it has just announced the new Facebook Camera app for the iPhone. The standalone Facebook Camera app lets users snap photos, add filters, and then upload them directly to their Facebook accounts.
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Eight of ten smartphones shipped in Q1 ran Android or iOS says IDC

Dan Seifert — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:01:32 -0400

The smartphone platform wars are swiftly becoming a two-horse race, and a new report from research firm International Data Corporation seems to confirm that. IDC says that of all the smartphones shipped in Q1, eighty percent ran either iOS or Android.
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Facebook for Windows Phone updated to version 2.5 with threaded messaging, more

Dan Seifert — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:37:03 -0400

Last month,Microsoft teased that a new version of the Facebook app for Windows Phone would be arriving soon, and today it has released the new version in the Windows Phone Marketplace. Version 2.5 of the Facebook app for Windows Phone gains new features like threaded messaging, improved tagging, the ability to delete comments and posts, the ability to like comments, and clickable links in posts. The update is propagating through the Windows Phone Marketplace now and should be available to all users soon.
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GameFly apps coming to iOS, Android

Dan Seifert — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:15:19 -0400

GameFly, the video game rental service with a similar business model to Netlfix, has announced plans to launch its own iOS and Android games in the future. Additionally, GameFly will launch the GameFly GameStore app portal for Android devices.
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NVIDIA's Icera modem to work with AT&T's flavor of 4G LTE

Dan Seifert — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:46:26 -0400

NVIDIA has announced that its Icera 410 LTE modem chipset for tablets and other devices has been certified to work with AT&T's 4G LTE network. The Icera 410 LTE modem is the first Icera modem to use LTE in NVIDIA's software defined radio baseband processor. It supports 4G LTE category 2 data speeds up to 50Mbps, as well as HSPA+, 3G, and 2G data services. NVIDIA did not say exactly when devices with the Icera 410 LTE modem would be available on the market.
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Bump app can now wirelessly transfer photos to a computer

Dan Seifert — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:12:08 -0400

Bump, the popular contact and photo sharing app for iOS and Android, has gained a new feature that allows it to wirelessly share photos with a desktop computer. Using the mobile app's motion-based paradigm, users can "bump" their phone to a computer's space bar to transfer photos to an online gallery from which they can be downloaded to the computer itself.
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Google+ for Android gains new interface, performance improvements

Dan Seifert — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:47:44 -0400

Following the update to the iOS version of Google+ that was released a few weeks ago, Google has now updated the Android version of the app with a new interface and improved performance.
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Assurance Wireless adds text messaging features to entry-level plans

Dan Seifert — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:45:36 -0400

This week Assurance Wireless announced that users of its free and $5 per month wireless plans can now send and receive text messages at no additional cost. The new Free Talk and Text plan adds 250 text messages to the 250 voice minutes already offered to Assurance customers at no charge, while the $5 Talk and Text Plan gains 500 text messages to go with its 500 voice minutes. Assurance customers also have the option to pay $20 per month for 1,000 minutes and 1,000 text messages. Assurance Wireless is provided by Virgin Mobile in 32 states and provides free and low-cost wireless service to eligible low-income customers.
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