Thursday, August 23, 2012

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Sony Mobile to lay off 1,000 workers, relocate headquarters to Tokyo

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 05:08 AM PDT

Sony Mobile will reduce its workforce and relocate its base of operations from Lund, Sweden to Tokyo, Japan. The company, formerly known as Sony Ericsson, has announced plans to lay off 1,000 workers, about 15 percent of its workforce and consultants, and focus its efforts in Japan as a way to boost productivity.
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Boost Mobile announces Samsung Galaxy S II 4G for $369 with no-contract

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 05:01 PM PDT

Boost Mobile has announced that it will begin selling the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G. The prepaid carrier revealed at a press event in New York City that it will offer a rebranded version of the Samsung Epic 4G Touch that Sprint previously sold. The Galaxy S II 4G will launch on September 6 for $369.99 with no contract.
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Chrome for iPhone and iPad adds share features and bug fixes

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 01:34 PM PDT

The many complaints that iPhone and iPad users have made about the Chrome browser app have paid off. Google says the latest version of Chrome for iOS fixes bugs and security problems, and has improved performance based on feedback users have reported since the app debuted in June. Users should notice a more stable browsing experience in Chrome, but the standout feature for the app is the ability to share webpages. Chrome can now share web links directly to email, Facebook, Google+, or Twitter. Download Chrome for iPhone and iPad
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HTC One V coming to Cricket on September 2 for $270

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 01:11 PM PDT

Cricket Wireless will introduce its first HTC Android phone when it begins offering the HTC One V on September 2. HTC and Cricket jointly announced that the unibody design of the HTC One V will try to bring a "premium" experience in an entry-level phone.
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Press Release: Pantech Integrates AuthenTec's VPN Security and FIPS-certified Secure Platform in New Android Smartphones

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 12:41 PM PDT

Archos announces Gen10 XS tablet line and magnetic keyboard dock/case

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 11:07 AM PDT

Archos has announced a series of new Android tablets set for release later this year. The Gen10 XS tablets have similar features, and the most notable similarity is support for a unique keyboard dock that is also a protective case and kickstand.
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Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G brings QWERTY keyboard to U.S. Cellular for $179

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 09:53 AM PDT

U.S. Cellular has announced a new Samsung Android smartphone that is compatible with its 4G LTE network. The Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G is the latest phone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and it's price will depend on LTE availability.
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PayPal and Discover partner for payment service that works with existing equipment

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 09:28 AM PDT

Online payment processor PayPal is partnering with credit giant Discover to further extend its reach offline. The new partnership, which is set to launch in 2013, will allow merchants who already accept Discover credit cards to accept PayPal payments as well.
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Verizon set to launch Nokia Windows 8 phone this year

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 08:25 AM PDT

Verizon may soon do something it hasn't done since May 2011 - introduce a new Windows 8 smartphone. Bloomberg reports that Verizon plans to sell a Windows Phone 8 device made by Nokia. Microsoft, Nokia, and Verizon all declined to answer questions about the release of the phone, but Bloomberg says a source has told the company of plans to launch this year.
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AT&T says FaceTime is a pre-loaded app, so net neutrality rules don't apply

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 07:26 AM PDT

AT&T has responded to criticism about its policies concerning FaceTime on Apple iPhone and iPad devices. Detractors say that AT&T's new limits on video calling over a cellular connection violate FCC regulations, but AT&T says those claims are baseless.
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U.S. Justice Department seizes domains of Android piracy websites

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 05:55 AM PDT

The U.S. Department of Justice has seized the domain name of three websites accused of publishing pirated Android apps. The websites - applanet.net, appbucket.net, and snappzmarket.com - allegedly distributed illegal copies of paid Android apps to visitors, including FBI agents who downloaded "thousands" of copyrighted apps. The DOJ then coordinated with several other agencies, including law enforcement officials in France and the Netherlands, to execute search warrants and seize control of the domains. U.S. Attorney Sally Quillian Yates says the DOJ will continue to seize domains of websites violating copyright.
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Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 will support Unity 3D game engine

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 05:39 AM PDT

Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 will enable better games thanks to their compatibility with the Unity 3D game engine. At its Unite conference in Amsterdam today, Unity Technologies confirmed that its Unity 4 3D game development tools will support both Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8.
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