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Article | 10/12/2012 US FTC: Many kids' apps fail to disclose what information they share
Many mobile apps aimed at children collect and share personal data without notifying parents, potentially violating U.S. law, the Federal Trade Commis...
Article | 7/12/2012 US mobile providers commit to emergency texting service
The four largest mobile carriers in the U.S. -- AT&T, Verizon, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile -- have agreed to accelerate the availability of emergency t...
Article | 5/12/2012 Sonos updates Controller app with iPad and iPhone streaming
Sonos has updated its Controller app for iOS devices bringing AirPlay style streaming.
Article | 5/12/2012 Yahoo acquires video chat startup OnTheAir
Yahoo has acquired a video chat startup OnTheAir as the company focuses on mobile applications and services.
Article | 4/12/2012 Apple updates iTunes, App store terms and conditions
Apple has made some changes to the terms and conditions that govern the use of its popular iTunes and App stores.
Article | 4/12/2012 Orange to install Lookout security software on Android devices
Mobile network operator Orange will install Lookout's Mobile Security application on some of the Android-based tablets and smartphones it distributes ...
Article | 3/12/2012 Text messaging turns 20, but don't call it ready for retirement
At the ripe old age of 20, text messaging is still a popular way to communicate, but there are signs that its best days are behind it.
Article | 30/11/2012 Happy bday! SMS txt msgs turn 20
In the fast moving world of technology, there are perhaps few things that have proved as resistant to change as the simple SMS text message.
Article | 29/11/2012 RIM preps developers for BlackBerry 10 QWERTY smartphone
Research In Motion has introduced the BlackBerry Dev Alpha C, a smartphone developers can use to test their applications and get ready for the launch ...
Article | 28/11/2012 European operators join forces on communication services
The largest European mobile operators are joining forces to launch their own instant messaging and content sharing applications under the "joyn" brand...
Article | 22/11/2012 Nokia updates Windows Phone 8 public transport app
Nokia has launched a new version of its Transport application, which presents directions in a new way and counts down to when the bus or train will le...
Article | 20/11/2012 Grabbing a ride in Nokia's mapping car
If you're like me, you're well used to navigating the world with a GPS mapping app on your smartphone. But have you ever given a thought to the work t...
Article | 20/11/2012 Hands on with Nokia's Here Maps for iOS
Nokia's new Here Maps for iPhone and iPad launched in the App Store Monday, the latest offering in the flood of navigation apps trying to take advanta...
Article | 20/11/2012 Smartphone ticketing rolls out for train riders
In the first U.S. implementation of smartphone ticketing for train passengers, Boston commuters can purchase and display tickets using the mTicket app...
Article | 20/11/2012 Sony releases development kit for PlayStation Mobile platform
Sony has released the first public version of software to create games for PlayStation Mobile, its gaming platform for third-party phones and tablets.