For the first time, the Facebook for Android mobile app has eclipsed the daily active user count of Facebook for iPhone. The Android app launched in September 2009 more than a year after its iPhone sister and has been playing catch-up ever since. Both are developed internally by Facebook. This week the two were briefly tied, but the Android app is now pulling away with 58.3 million DAU compared to the iPhone app’s 57.4 million, more…
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I was recently questioned by a colleague who was surprised to learn after all the talk about mobile apps and smartphones, that Google doesn’t have a library of apps. By that, I mean Google lacks native apps for platforms like iOS, Blackberry, Windows Phone, and yes, Android. more…
Samsung are demanding the source code for iPhone 4S firmware as well as Apple’s agreements with all major Aussie telco’s as it looks to ban iPhone 4S here.The demand came today as Samsung faced yet another legal showdown with foe Apple, who claim the South Koreans infringed iPhone and iPad patents, more…
The mixed-bag earnings season continues. Apple reported third-quarter earnings of $7.05 a share, on revenue of $28.3 billion.
Analysts, on average, expected Apple to earn $7.22 a share on revenue of $29.5 billion. more…
Q: With the new iPhone out, I want to sell my old phone. What would be the best way to do this?
A: Selling old gadgets is a good way to make some money. There are plenty of sites online that can help. First, make sure your gadget is clean, in good condition and has all the original accessories. If you’re listing it yourself, make sure you have a thorough description and good photos. That applies for eBay, eBay Classifieds and Craigslist. more…
EMarketer has released analysis of mobile ad spending that predicts decreased investment in message-based ads and dramatically increased investment in banner, search, rich media, and video ads on the mobile platform. more…
Apple is seeking to ban sales of some Samsung Electronics gadgets in Japan, accusing its rival of violating patents relating to the iPhone and iPad, the latest salvo in a series of patent battles between the two companies.
Apple has filed a suit with the Tokyo District Court more…
Yesterday we related an interesting scoop that popped up on CNET: the tech-news site reported that a prototype of Apple’s latest iPhone model had been lost in a San Francisco bar, echoing a similar incident last year that led to embarrassment for Apple and legal threats against the gadget blog Gizmodo, which purchased the lost iPhone 4 for $5,000. more…
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Steve Jobs is a genius. He is an innovator. A visionary. He is perhaps the most beloved billionaire in the world.
Surprisingly, there is one thing that Mr. Jobs is not, at least not yet: a prominent philanthropist. more…
WESTLAKE, Ohio – We’re all looking for the best deal we can find, especially when it comes to electronic items. Websites like eBay and Craigslist have given millions of consumers significant discounts in recent years, but buyers need to do their homework before issuing any cash. more…
PennySaverUSA, a national print and online publication for free classified advertising, offers folks one more way to scour their neighborhoods for garage sales: The mobile app MOGASA. There’s also a contest, entry deadline is Wednesday.
For many people, weekend mornings mean scouring streets for garage sales. Why, just recently, La Crescenta locals banded together to have a giant 15-house garage sale! more…
Google has today updated its Google+ app for iOS to support the iPad and iPod touch, two devices that the app would previously not install on. The new update does not bring an iPad optimized interface, but it does deliver additional settings for Huddle, aggregated circle add notifications and performance and stability improvements. more…