Friday, November 30, 2012

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Kik Messenger for Android and iOS adds Cards so members can share videos, sketches, and images

Posted: 29 Nov 2012 12:00 PM PST

Kik has reached the 30 million user milestone by creating a cross-platform private or group messaging app, but the app today introduced a new 'Cards' feature for the moments when words don't quite convey a message as effectively as a visual aid.
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Apple release iTunes 11 for Mac OS X and Windows

Posted: 29 Nov 2012 11:58 AM PST

Apple has released iTunes 11, the major rewrite of its app and media management software that the company promised when it unveiled the iPhone 5 in September.
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T-Mobile iPhone announcement could come as early as next week

Posted: 29 Nov 2012 09:04 AM PST

T-Mobile has been rumored to officially sell the Apple iPhone several times since 2007, but the U.S.'s fourth-biggest carrier has yet to carry the nation's most popular device. Could that change soon?
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Samsung Galaxy Rugby III coming to AT&T Dec.14 with rugged protection and Push-to-Talk

Posted: 29 Nov 2012 07:15 AM PST

AT&T offers multiple phones designed to withstand dust, water, and drops, and the latest such phone - the Samsung Galaxy Rugby III - will add enhanced Push-to-Talk to its feature list when it goes on sale next month.
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Jet Set Radio jumps from SEGA Dreamcast to Android

Posted: 29 Nov 2012 06:45 AM PST

Jet Set Radio, the popular game of SEGA Dreamcast fame, has made the jump to mobile and is available now for purchase in Google Play.
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Lookout Premium Safe Browsing now compatible with Chrome for Android

Posted: 29 Nov 2012 06:16 AM PST

Mobile security firm Lookout has made its Safe Browsing feature compatible with Chrome for Android. Safe Browsing, an anti-phishing and malware scanner that looks for and blocks suspicious links on websites users visit, previously worked only in the pre Android-4.1 browser and select third party browser alternatives. The feature is now compatible with Chrome, which has more than 10 million downloads and counting now that Chrome will be the default browser in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean unless manufacturers opt to deliver a customized browser. Safe Browsing is only available as part of the $2.99 Lookout Premium suite. Download Lookout for Android
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RIM renames BlackBerry App World to simply BlackBerry World

Posted: 29 Nov 2012 06:03 AM PST

Research in Motion has rebranded dropped the word "app" from its app branding store, but only to showcase that the store for its BlackBerry platform is about more than just apps.
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AT&T is the worst carrier in the U.S., says Consumer Reports ratings

Posted: 29 Nov 2012 05:39 AM PST

AT&T is once again the lowest-rated carrier in the United States, according to Consumer Reports. This is the third consecutive year in which AT&T has earned that dishonor; however, AT&T can actually be somewhat happy about its latest embarrassment.
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Thursday, November 29, 2012

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Google Drive for Android and iOS adds spreadsheet editing

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 01:19 PM PST

Google Drive users will be happy to know that they can now create and edit spreadsheets using the Google Drive app for Android and Apple iOS. Google notes that now is a good time to maintain a list of gifts for the holiday shopping season, but Drive can obviously be used just as effectively for work-related purposes, and it supports collaboration between multiple users. The update improves formatting when copying text from one Google document to another. The Android version can now create a home screen shortcut to a specific Drive file or edit text stored within a table. Download Google Drive for Android / Google Drive for iOS
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Microsoft promises Windows Phone 7.8 for early 2013

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 01:06 PM PST

Windows Phone early adopters were disappointed to learn that Windows Phone 8 will not be made available for their devices, but Microsoft has confirmed that it will bring some major feature upgrades to existing Windows Phone 7.5 devices early next year.
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Verizon and Samsung peg Nov. 29 as release date for Galaxy Note II

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 10:47 AM PST

Samsung announced in September that it would release the Galaxy Note II on five carriers in the U.S., but only four have the large phone available for sale today. Verizon Wireless will make carrer availability 5-for-5 tomorrow when it begins offering the Galaxy Note II for $299.99 when purchased with a two-year agreement. The Galaxy Note II, which we gave high marks in our review, will be sold in Marble White or Titanium Grey colors. Verizon customers who pre-ordered the Galaxy Note II should begin receiving notifications once their device has been shipped.
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Verizon sells 700 MHz spectrum licenses to Clear Talk

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 08:43 AM PST

Verizon Wireless today announced that it has agreed to sell some of its 700 MHz B-block licenses in 10 markets to Clear Talk, a regional carrier that offers service in a handful of states.
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Microsoft identifies Windows Phone 7 reboot issue, promises fix in an OTA update

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 07:03 AM PST

Microsoft says that it has identified the bug causing some Windows Phone 8 devices to randomly reboot, and the company is working to deliver an update that fixes the problem by next month.
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Nokia wins arbitration with RIM over Wi-Fi patent dispute

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 06:23 AM PST

Nokia secured an important victory in its dispute with RIM over patents used in BlackBerry phones, and the fight could lead to blocking BlackBerry sales if the two sides cannot reach an agreement.
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YouSendIt Windows Phone 8 app arrives for Nokia Lumia devices

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 06:14 AM PST

File-sharing service YouSendIt has released its official Windows Phone 8 app, but only Nokia Windows Phone 8 handsets can access it. YouSendIt enables sharing large files between businesses and co-workers, including everything from documents to photos. The app can send files from the phone or manage content stored in the cloud. It supports synchronization between desktops and mobile devices, signing documents, and tracking which participants are able to access a file. YouSendIt offers 2GB of free storage, but additional storage can be purchased for $9.99 to $14.99 per month. The app is available now in the Nokia collection in the Windows Phone Store.
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Skype for iOS adds Microsoft account merge, emoticons, and IM editing

Posted: 28 Nov 2012 05:54 AM PST

Skype has added new features for instant messaging on its iOS app, including added support for IM's with Hotmail, Outlook, and MSN Messenger contacts.
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