Posts Tagged ‘Google’

83% of Google+ users are inactive

How many of you have a Google+ account? How many of you actually use it on a daily basis? If you say not often – don’t worry, because you’re not alone. According to recent data compiled by Bime Analytics that performed a voluntary sample of over 10 million Google+ users: 83% of them are inactive....
August 20th, 2011 | Industry | Read More

Lodsys targeting Android developers, too

Earlier this week we reported that a firm named Lodsys had started to send out letters to Apple developers claiming that they were infringing on a Lodsys patent related to in-app purchases. Apple stepped in and claimed that, since it licenses Lodsys’ products and services, its developers were also...
May 30th, 2011 | Software | Read More

Facebook, Google rumored to be vying for Skype deal

Like two knights jostling for the hand of a fair maiden, both Facebook and Google appear to be courting the graces of Skype. A source close to Facebook recently told Reuters that CEO Mark Zuckerberg is thinking about buying Skype outright, as part of a deal that could be worth $3 to $4 billion. A second...
May 5th, 2011 | Industry | Read More

Rugged Casio G’zOne Commando official, coming to Verizon on April 28th for $200

We knew it was coming, and now it’s official: Casio’s macho G’zOne Commando is coming to Verizon on April 28th for a price of $200 on-contract. The Commando strays from a long line of durable dumbphones, and is the first ruggedized Android handset on Verizon’s network. In addition...
April 27th, 2011 | Gadgets | Read More

Android adds carrier billing option for Sprint users, just in time for them to load up the EVO 3D with apps

Keeping up with the AT&T&T-Mobile (future) juggernaut, Sprint has just added a direct carrier billing option for its Android customers. The same courtesy has already been extended to T-Mobile users of Google’s OS back in 2009 and then to AT&T in 2010, and now Dan Hesse’s crew...
April 14th, 2011 | Software | Read More

Gingerbread update for Nexus One causing problems with Google Voice

It looks like Google is on a problematic streak this week. First it was the whole issue with emails on Gmail being deleted and now it’s been reported that the official Gingerbread (Android 2.3) update for the Nexus One causes Google Voice to stop working on some handsets. The problem can be easily...
March 1st, 2011 | CellPhones | Read More

Google wants to help you plan your wedding

Do you think that Google is trying to integrate itself too much into our lives? Well, you might not want to hear this, but Google has rolled out a dedicated site to help you create your own wedding site, edit photos and plan the wedding using Google’s tools, such as Sites, Docs and Picnik. To get...
February 12th, 2011 | Industry | Read More

Motorola’s Super Bowl ad takes aim at Apple

Motorola won’t be pulling any punches during the Super Bowl this year as it prepares to run a spot that calls out Apple’s iconic 1984 Macintosh television advertisement. The reborn cell phone maker uploaded its Super Bowl commercial to YouTube today in an effort to generate some buzz — and generate...
February 1st, 2011 | Industry | Read More

Samsung announces four new Galaxy smartphones

It is currently unclear when or if any of Samsung’s latest Galaxy-branded smartphones will touch down stateside, but the Korean cell phone maker announced four new smartphones in South Korea on Wednesday. These new devices seem to be aimed at the budget-minded and will likely be affordable options...
January 27th, 2011 | CellPhones | Read More

Mobile Casino and when it comes to mobile gaming

Mobile casino – it is casinos online where you can play via cell phone, PDA and other mobile devices. A few years ago such a possibility has been difficult to imagine. At present, the current level of progress allows you to play on mobile online casinos that do not differ from standard computer...
January 26th, 2011 | Industry | Read More