Thursday, August 16, 2012

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Google Maps for Android now has schedules for more than 1 million public transit stops

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 01:45 PM PDT

The Google Maps Android app has greatly expanded its knowledge of public transportation systems. The latest version of the app now supports schedules for more than one million transit stops in nearly 500 cities. It's now easier than ever to navigate public transit in select cities.
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Google+ Android app can now join Hangouts On-Air

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 01:13 PM PDT

The Google+ Android app has been updated to enable joining Hangouts On-Air. Though Google+ previously allowed mobile devices to access its group video chat feature, the app excluded Hangouts that were broadcast live through its On-Air function. Version 3.1 of Google+ removes that restriction, and it no longer blocks users under 18 from joining or starting Hangouts on a mobile device. According to Google employee Anish Acharya, iOS devices are still incompatible with Hangouts On-Air, but that feature is "coming soon." Download Google+ from Google Play
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Nokia hosting Sept. 5 event to make Windows Phone announcement

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 12:56 PM PDT

Nokia and Microsoft will host an event in New York City that might be the debut of Nokia's Windows Phone 8 lineup. The event, which takes place the same day as Nokia World in Helsinki, might be the first chance to see Nokia's upcoming plans.
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Nokia updates Lumia 900 with camera and performance enhancements

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 10:46 AM PDT

An update for the Nokia Lumia 900 is available for U.S. and Canadian customers. The update adds a handful of enhancements to the Lumia 900, including the flip-to-silence feature that silences an incoming call when the user puts the phone face down. The update also improves battery life; is more consistent when booting up; and improves the camera when using pocket-to-photo, which takes a picture directly from the lock screen. Canadian users can also get improved proximity sensors and access to the Contacts Share app. Lumia 900 owners can download the update through Zune for Windows or the Windows Phone 7 connector for Mac.
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Verizon 4G LTE launches in 34 new markets, expands in 38 others tomorrow

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 10:11 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless previously said that it plans to deliver 4G LTE service to 400 U.S. markets by the end of the year. The carrier will be closer to that goal tomorrow when it flips the switch in its 371st market. Verizon says it will launch LTE service in 34 new markets, and expand coverage in 38 existing areas tomorrow. The areas receiving 4G service for the first time are primarily in the Midwest; however, Verizon will increase coverage in cities throughout the U.S. The complete list of new and expanded markets is available here.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 launches Aug. 16 for $499

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 09:45 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will make its commercial debut tomorrow. Samsung has announced the price and a list of retailers where consumers can purchase the S Pen-enabled tablet.
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Kyocera Rise coming to Sprint and Virgin Mobile with QWERTY keyboard and Android 4.0

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 08:51 AM PDT

Sprint and Virgin Mobile have jointly announced the Kyocera Rise, an Android 4.0 smartphone set to launch on both networks shorty. The Rise offers a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
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Wal-Mart and Best Buy lead group of retailers building mobile payments product

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 08:00 AM PDT

Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, and several other companies have announced plans to create a mobile payments joint venture. The retailers formed the Merchant Customer Exchange, or MCX, to create a standard system to accept mobile payments in thousands of stores throughout the U.S.
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Adobe no longer accepting new installs for Flash Player on Android

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 07:19 AM PDT

If someone tries to install Adobe Flash Player on an Android device today, there's a good chance that person will be unsuccessful. The same will happen every day because Adobe now blocks all installations of Flash for Android unless the device already has it installed.
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Windows Phone app publishing temporarily suspended due to download errors

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 07:18 AM PDT

Microsoft has suspended publishing new or updated Windows Phone apps due to an error affecting phones that have updated to Windows Phone 7.5. The issue doesn't appear to affect phones sold with 7.5, but Microsoft has stopped publishing new apps until the problem is fixed.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 launching on Verizon LTE for $349

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 07:18 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless will offer the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 on its 4G LTE network. Samsung has announced that the 7-inch tablet, which debuted as a WiFi-only device in April, will go on sale at Verizon stores for $349 this week.
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