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Sprint loss widens on iPhone costs
(Reuters)
8 Feb 2012 at 6:13am
Reuters - Sprint Nextel posted a bigger loss, reflecting the higher costs of selling Apple Inc's iPhone. But the loss was smaller than expected because its signed up fewer subscribers than expected.
Facebook launches widescreen photo viewer similar to Google+
(Digital Tr...
7 Feb 2012 at 10:00pm
Digital Trends - Rolling out gradually to Facebook users, the social network is launching a new version of the photo viewer that allows pictures to be displayed at a significantly larger resolution than previous designs. On a typical 15″ laptop, pictures display as large as 960 pixels wide and 720 pixels tall. After the user clicks on a photo, the new interface launches and covers the entire screen with the photo as well as a white space on the right side. Users can like, share or comment on the photo on the right side of the screen. In addition, Facebook is rotating out advertisements underneath the comments as well as sponsored stories.
BlackBerry devices rejected by Halliburton in favor of the iPhone
(Digit...
7 Feb 2012 at 7:07pm
Digital Trends - Due in part to its popular native email system and effective security measures, Research In Motion’s BlackBerry mobile phones were once the must-have device for those working in business.
Just Show Me: 3 great and free cooking apps for the iPhone
(Yahoo! News)
7 Feb 2012 at 6:49pm
Yahoo! News - Welcome to Just Show Me on Tecca TV, where we show you tips and tricks for getting the most out of the gadgets in your life. In today's episode we'll show three great cooking apps for the iPhone. BigOven Epicurious Serving Sizer Take a look ?
Transparent Screen app saves you from bodily injury while texting
(Yahoo...
7 Feb 2012 at 6:39pm
Yahoo! News - Fond of texting while walking? Unless you're extremely nimble, you may have bumped into people, objects, or even stumbled. In extreme cases, you may have even bruised yourself or broken a few things. But if you have an Android device, you can ?
Social Gaming Apps for Android -- Steam, Xbox Live and More
(Contributor...
7 Feb 2012 at 4:26pm
ContributorNetwork - For many people, gaming is no longer a solitary experience where you buy a game and bring it back home and play it -- not even on Android-powered smartphones and tablets. Because it's not just that people are buying games from the Android Market, or Gameloft's store, or other online marketplaces. They're making friends, playing online, and earning trophies and achievements through gameplay that their friends can then see on their profiles.
Halliburton to abandon BlackBerry, turn to iPhone
(Reuters)
7 Feb 2012 at 3:35pm
Reuters - Oil field services company Halliburton plans to stop issuing BlackBerry smartphones to employees and switch over to Apple's iPhone, which it said was better suited to its needs, marking another setback for Research In Motion.
Chrome Beta for Android impressions: Even in beta, it's our favorite new brow...
7 Feb 2012 at 3:07pm
Digital Trends - Eventually Google’s Chrome Web browser had to come to Android. In my heart of hearts, I knew it would happen, but I never thought it would take so long. Senior Googlers have been quoted as far back as 2008, hinting that Chrome would come to Android. Today, it finally made the jump. This morning, Google released the first beta of Chrome for Android on all devices running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Since I happen to own just about the only Android 4.0 device on the market, the Galaxy Nexus, I downloaded the beta app from the Android Market and gave it a whirl. If you happen to have a device running ICS, you should be able to find Chrome Beta in the Market as well.
RIM tells European developers it's "ready to compete"
(Reuters)
7 Feb 2012 at 2:53pm
Reuters - Next-generation software for BlackBerry's smartphones is "ready to compete", Research In Motion's new chief executive, Thorsten Heins, told more than 2,000 technical developers on Tuesday, expressing confidence in RIM's long-term future.
Google Android Mascot Merchandise -- Own Your Own Tiny Robot
(Contributo...
7 Feb 2012 at 2:50pm
ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | Say what you will about the relative merits of Android smartphones vs. the iPhone, but the Android mascot wins against the iPhone's hands-down. This is largely because the iPhone doesn't have a mascot, but that's not the point. The point is that the cute little green robot seen all over Android phone commercials (and depicted in Google branding) can be yours, and can sit on your desk or even do useful things for you. And yes, he comes in more colors than just green.
Chrome finally heads to Android, but there's a catch
(Digital Trends)
7 Feb 2012 at 11:41am
Digital Trends - Today Google finally introduced Chrome for Android after three long, impatient years. It’s now available as a beta release for smartphones and tablets running Ice Cream Sandwich – which, unfortunately is incredibly limited. Right now that means that only the Galaxy Nexus and Wi-Fi only Xoom tablets will be able to access Chrome.
Raspberry Pi $35 mini computer to ship in late February
(Digital Trends)
7 Feb 2012 at 10:57am
Digital Trends - Want a $35 computer? Good news, your dreams are about to become reality! After a delayed release date, the low-cost USB computer units are finally leaving factories on February 20 and will be available on the market by the end of the month.
Florida postal worker falls into storm drain, dies
(AP)
7 Feb 2012 at 8:34am
AP - U.S. Postal Service officials in Miami say an employee died when he tumbled into a storm drain while searching for his cell phone.
Google Chrome for Android has Arrived, But It's Only for the 1%
(Mashable)
7 Feb 2012 at 5:23am
Mashable - Google Chrome, the search giant's signature browser, has arrived for Android mobile devices -- or some of them, at least.
Kindle-wielding Amazon dips toes into physical world
(Reuters)
6 Feb 2012 at 3:41pm
Reuters - Amazon.com Inc is dipping its toes into the physical world as the largest online retailer offers more products in stores that may benefit from hands-on interaction with shoppers.
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