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  • Steve Jobs to debut iCloud, tout iOS 5 and Lion next week

    Apple CEO Steve Jobs will take the stage at the company's developer conference next week to introduce iCloud -- Apple's new cloud service -- and the next version of its mobile operating system, iOS 5.

    Written by Gregg Keizer01 June 11 03:03
  • Amazon: E-books now outsell print books

    It had to happen: Amazon.com announced Thursday it is selling more Kindle e-books than print books, either hardcover or paperback.

    Written by Matt Hamblen20 May 11 05:50
  • Google moves fast to plug Android Wi-Fi data leaks

    Google today confirmed that it's starting to roll out a server-side patch for a security vulnerability in most Android phones that could let hackers snatch important credentials at public Wi-Fi hotspots.

    Written by Gregg Keizer19 May 11 06:32
  • Some Verizon users still reporting LTE modem problems

    Even though Verizon Wireless claims its fast LTE network is "up and running" following an April 26 outage, it's still not working for some customers, including 50 Chicago-based users of laptops with LTE modems.

    Written by Matt Hamblen11 May 11 07:23
  • Apple to snare 76% of year's mobile app revenues

    Apple will reap more than three-fourths of all mobile app store revenues generated this year, but rival Google's growth is climbing faster, a research analyst said yesterday.

    Written by Gregg Keizer05 May 11 06:10
  • Ballmer surprises with Microsoft-RIM partnership

    Microsoft will invest in the BlackBerry platform from Research in Motion, becoming the default search provider in BlackBerry browsers and maps, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said during a surprise keynote appearance at BlackBerry World today.

    Written by Matt Hamblen04 May 11 01:39
  • Microsoft, RIM take on Google in mobile search

    Microsoft's investment in putting its Bing search and maps in BlackBerry mobile devices by the fall holiday season pits Research in Motion and Microsoft against Google in a massive scramble for mobile search customers.

    Written by Matt Hamblen04 May 11 04:30
  • RIM announces two new BlackBerry Bold smartphones

    Research in Motion announced two new BlackBerry Bold smartphones on Monday that run on a new BlackBerry 7 operating system and include near field communication (NFC) support.

    Written by Matt Hamblen03 May 11 02:02
  • Nook Color gets Froyo update and app store

    Barnes & Noble announced a major update to its Nook Color tablet Monday that includes access to a new app store, including an email app for organizing Web mail accounts. The upgrade also has Android 2.2 (Froyo) with Adobe Flash Player for video viewing.

    Written by Matt Hamblen26 April 11 00:45
  • iPhone secretly tracks owners: Researchers

    A pair of researchers have found that Apple iPhones and iPads track users' locations and store the data in an unencrypted file on the devices and on owners' computers.

    Written by Gregg Keizer21 April 11 04:05
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