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• Verizon will stop blocking tethering apps following FCC complaint
• Amazon Cloud Player adds seamless import and 256kbps audio
• Gmail for iOS gains ability to save picture attachments, smoother performance
• Lemon.com launches digital wallet Android app
• Sprint updates HTC EVO 3D to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• Samsung launches Music Hub service in the U.S. on the Galaxy S III
• Freedompop turns an iPod touch into an iPhone with 4G WiMax case
• Sony retracts statement on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade plans
• Google Maps for Android gets alerts for NYC subway changes
• Verizon launches Pantech Marauder smartphone with 4G LTE, QWERTY keyboard
• Republic Wireless picks up the Motorola DEFY XT smartphone
• Spotify Radio launches for Android users in the U.S.
• Facebook adding save for later feature to mobile apps

Verizon will stop blocking tethering apps following FCC complaint Posted: 31 Jul 2012 12:45 PM PDT Verizon Wireless will stop blocking access to tethering apps in the Google Play Store, according to an Federal Communications Commission statement released today. Read the full story here.

Amazon Cloud Player adds seamless import and 256kbps audio Posted: 31 Jul 2012 11:19 AM PDT Amazon has updated Cloud Player to ease the process of adding songs to its music storage and streaming service. The new Cloud Player automatically imports all Amazon MP3 purchases, including songs purchased in the past. Read the full story here.

Gmail for iOS gains ability to save picture attachments, smoother performance Posted: 31 Jul 2012 10:45 AM PDT The official Gmail app for iOS has been updated to support a simple way to save picture attachments. Users can now touch and hold a picture attachment to save it to a photo library. Gmail also received unspecified bug fixes and smoother animation when scrolling on an iPhone or iPod Touch. Read the full story here.

Lemon.com launches digital wallet Android app Posted: 31 Jul 2012 10:21 AM PDT Digital wallet service Lemon.com launched a new Android app that backs-up receipts, coupons, and cards to create a storage system similar to what Apple promises in Passbook. Read the full story here.

Sprint updates HTC EVO 3D to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Posted: 31 Jul 2012 09:28 AM PDT Sprint has begun updating the HTC EVO 3D to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, adding several new features and access to new apps. Read the full story here.

Samsung launches Music Hub service in the U.S. on the Galaxy S III Posted: 31 Jul 2012 09:00 AM PDT Samsung is launching its Music Hub service in the U.S. today, providing Galaxy S III smartphone owners with yet another way to listen to their favorite tunes on the go. Read the full story here.

Freedompop turns an iPod touch into an iPhone with 4G WiMax case Posted: 31 Jul 2012 08:35 AM PDT The Apple iPod touch is supposed to be a Wi-Fi only device, but FreedomPop, a no-contract MVNO, intends to turn the iPod Touch into a mobile device capable of always-on data connectivity. Read the full story here.

Sony retracts statement on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade plans Posted: 31 Jul 2012 07:32 AM PDT Sony has corrected a statement made by one of its UK product managers that claimed specific Sony smartphones would not see upgrades to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The company says that it is still in the evaluation process for its Android 4.1 upgrade plans, and that no specific models have been ruled out just yet. Unfortunately, the company has yet to confirm that any of its devices will indeed be upgraded, so it appears that the whole situation is still up in the air. Meanwhile, however, Sony says that it plans to announce more information concerning the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Xperia P and other 2012 Sony devices in the coming weeks. Read the full story here.

Google Maps for Android gets alerts for NYC subway changes Posted: 31 Jul 2012 07:04 AM PDT Google Maps for Android has been updated to alert commuters about service changes to the New York City subway system. Maps now notifies users seeking directions when a train line is scheduled to skip stops, take a different route, or have service interruptions. Alternative routes and departure times are provided, so riders will be able to use Maps to get a more complete picture of how they'll get from point A to point B. Read the full story here.

Verizon launches Pantech Marauder smartphone with 4G LTE, QWERTY keyboard Posted: 31 Jul 2012 06:34 AM PDT Verizon Wireless has just announced the Pantech Marauder, a new 4G LTE smartphone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Read the full story here.

Republic Wireless picks up the Motorola DEFY XT smartphone Posted: 31 Jul 2012 06:29 AM PDT Low-cost service provider Republic Wireless has revealed that it is now offering the Motorola DEFY XT smartphone to those enrolled in its beta program. Republic Wireless offers pre-paid monthly service for very low rates and encourages its users to take advantage of Wi-Fi networks when browsing the web or even placing calls. Read the full story here.

Spotify Radio launches for Android users in the U.S. Posted: 31 Jul 2012 06:02 AM PDT Music streaming service Spotify has launched its radio feature on Android devices in the United States, allowing even free members to listen to Spotify on mobile devices. Read the full story here.

Facebook adding save for later feature to mobile apps Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:22 AM PDT Facebook is making it easier to keep up with all of the interesting articles and links that users share on their Timelines with its new Save feature. The Save feature lets users save shared links in one spot for later viewing, whether that be on their mobile device or on a computer. It is rolling out to Facebook's mobile apps and desktop site now. Read the full story here.

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