Tuesday, August 7, 2012

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Apple says iOS 6 will not have default YouTube app

Posted: 06 Aug 2012 11:54 AM PDT

Apple confirmed today that the default YouTube app will not be available in iOS 6, the latest version of the platform due this fall. YouTube has been a default app on the iPhone since its release in 2007, but Apple now says that its license to include the app by default has expired.
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AT&T Mobile Share plans available starting on August 23

Posted: 06 Aug 2012 08:41 AM PDT

AT&T confirmed that its new Mobile Share plans will launch August 23. Mobile Share was first announced last month as a new option for customers to have a single data plan available to multiple devices. Customers pay one bill for a tier of data, ranging from 1 GB to 20 GB, and a set fee for calling and texting. AT&T reiterated today these plans are optional and it will continue offering individual or family plans to customers. Read our previous coverage on Mobile Share for a cost breakdown to see which plan is best for you.
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Qualcomm remains dominant smartphone processor vendor

Posted: 06 Aug 2012 08:17 AM PDT

Qualcomm is still the leading producer of smartphone processors, according to the latest Strategy Analytics report. Qualcomm secured a 44 percent revenue share of the processor market, making the San Diego-based company the leading supplier in the first quarter of 2012.
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Nuance's Nina adds a virtual assistant to Android and iOS customer service apps

Posted: 06 Aug 2012 06:12 AM PDT

Nuance has announced a new voice-activated virtual assistant that's not quite like the others. Unlike Siri, S Voice, and Google Now, Nuance's Nina is a product built for developers, not consumers.
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Sony to release Android 4.0 ICS for Xperia P later this month

Posted: 06 Aug 2012 05:52 AM PDT

Sony has revealed through its official channels in India that it plans to release the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Xperia P smartphone later this month. According to Sony Mobile India's Facebook page, the update will be available to users during the week of August 19 through 25. It is not clear if this information only applies to India or all of the markets where the Xperia P is sold. We really liked the Xperia P in our review - except for the fact that it ran Android 2.3 Gingerbread out of the box - so hopefully the update to Android 4.0 will only make the phone better than it currently is.
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Nokia may announce Windows Phone 8 device at Nokia World

Posted: 06 Aug 2012 05:27 AM PDT

Nokia was relatively late to introduce a Windows Phone 7 handset, but it may be among the first to announce a Windows Phone 8 device. Sources tell Bloomberg that Nokia may announce multiple Windows Phone 8 devices at Nokia World, which will be held September 5 and 6 in Helsinki, Finland
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