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Texting has become a forum for manipulation and passive-aggressive communication across all ages, highlighting how widespread mobile use may affect human relationships. Immature behavior is nothing new, but the ability to fire off an instantaneous message on a mobile device has many adults discovering what millions of swift-thumbed teens already knew: text messages may be [...]
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Gesture Recognition Gaining Steam with Phone Makers
November 1st, 2011 
admin Korean phone maker Pantech is incorporating gesture recognition in its latest product release, suggesting movement control may be the next must-have smartphone feature. Pantech advertises its innovative gesture-sensitive interface as useful when driving, wearing gloves or, as shown in a promotional YouTube video, when a user’s hands are covered with batter. Users can simply wave [...]
Best Buy Sells Out of IPhone 4S
November 1st, 2011 admin Best Buy stores nationwide are reportedly sold out of the iPhone 4S, raising concerns over Apple’s ability to meet high demand for the device. In a research note to clients published Monday, R.W. Baird analyst William Power said the device is sold out or in short supply at most retail outlets, adding sales representatives don’t [...]
IPhone 4S Battery Drain Due to Software
November 1st, 2011 admin Users are reporting problems with the iPhone 4S’ battery life, an issue Apple will likely look to fix with a software update. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company’s newest smartphone is not holding a charge nearly as long as Apple claims it should. IPhone 4 owners who have upgraded their device to iOS 5 are also reporting [...]
MetroPCS Too Weak to Save AT&T Merger
November 1st, 2011 admin MetroPCS is a frontrunner to buy assets from AT&T and T-Mobile to push forward the companies’ merger, but experts don’t believe the company is strong enough to assume T-Mobile’s fourth place spot among carriers. AT&T is trying to sell spectrum to address a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit claiming the merger would undermine competition by [...]
Angry Birds Store to Open in China
November 1st, 2011 admin “Angry Birds” publisher Rovio plans to sell official merchandise in the company’s first retail store in China, as the iconic game’s popularity soars along with growing numbers of counterfeit operations. The successful Angry Birds video game, which has smartphone users playing a total of 200 million minutes a day, has spawned a wide array of [...]
Apple Plans $8 Billion to Expand Retail, ICloud
November 1st, 2011 admin Apple is planning to spend about $8 billion next year, according to annual filings, with a large amount planned for retail and iCloud expansions. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company has big plans for 2012, according to Apple’s annual report filing required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which gives a comprehensive summary of a [...]
Hackers Take on Mexican Drug Cartel
November 1st, 2011 admin Anonymous is threatening Mexico’s Zetas drug cartel after the kidnapping of one of its fellow hackers, a bold move against a powerful organization known for suppressing freedom of speech. The hacktivist group posted a video about its #OpCartel, which demands the release of an unnamed Anonymous member captured by Zetas in Veracruz. “You have made [...]
Obama Appoints Democrat, Republican to FCC
November 1st, 2011 admin President Barack Obama appointed a member from each of the main political parties to fill out the Federal Communications Commission, as the regulatory body looks to manage a full agenda in the coming months. Obama appointed Jessica Rosenworcel, an aide to Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller from W. Va., and Republican lawyer Ajit Pai to serve [...]
Google Wallet to Pay Customers to Spur Growth
November 1st, 2011 admin Google Wallet plans to give customers $10 to try its new NFC service, as the company aims to spur growth following initially slow adoption. “We’re excited to give you a chance to try out Google Wallet and experience paying with a mobile phone,” the search giant blogged. Google intends to offer this deal at select [...]
