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Google launched a campaign to educate the public about Internet safety, as the search engine faces continued scrutiny over privacy concerns. The “Good to Know” campaign features a website devoted to explaining Web terminology, instructional videos on how to change privacy settings online, as well as print ads in newspapers and magazines across the country. [...]
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Google Launches Music Service
November 17th, 2011 
admin Google Music has officially launched in the U.S. and added functionality to its other products, as the software giant looks to compete with Apple and Amazon. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company’s new music service allows users to buy albums and songs on their computers and Android devices, store up to 20,000 songs for free in [...]
Apple Launches ITunes Match
November 16th, 2011 admin Apple launched iTunes Match, a subscription-based service that complements its iCloud function and may give the company an edge over its competitors as the race for cloud power heats up. The iCloud service, which launched along with iOS 5 last month, automatically stores photos, books, music and other media on a central, digital hard drive. [...]
Apple Launches ICloud With a Hiccup
October 15th, 2011 admin Apple’s iOS 5 and iCloud service launch was far from perfect, leaving many customers with a bad first impression. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company rolled out the update earlier this week, but many users experienced problems during and after the upgrade process. Customers reported trouble syncing their devices after the upgrade, getting locked out of their [...]
Apple Launches ICloud, Builds IOS Brand
October 12th, 2011 admin Apple’s iCloud service is officially available with the release of iOS 5, and the company is banking on the service to set it apart from competition. All iPhone and iPad users who download iOS 5 will also be eligible to receive the iCloud service for free. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company’s biggest software update isn’t the [...]
AT&T Launches Emergency Cell Towers
April 27th, 2011 admin AT&T today launched a series of portable emergency cell phone towers, called the “Remote Mobility Zone,” which provide vital connections during disasters. The “Zone” kits, which can be set up in 30 minutes, work by connecting to a satellite or LAN. AT&T offers three versions of its mobile tower: the largest designed for installation on [...]
AT&T Launches First Prepaid Smartphone
April 13th, 2011 admin AT&T launched its first prepaid smartphone today, the LG Thrive, along with postpaid twin LG Phoenix, in a seeming effort to diversify after losing its iPhone exclusivity. Both Android-based phones are set to hit stores on April 17. The specifications — 600-megahertz processor, 3.2-inch touch screen display, 3.2-megapixel camera, Android 2.2 — are decidedly entry-level. [...]
Sprint Launches New Music Service
April 12th, 2011 admin Sprint revamped its music offering with Music Plus, an offering that joins an increasingly competitive smartphone music market. The service offers starting at 69 cents on Android-powered Sprint phones. Three versions of DRM-free music are available: the full track, a ringtone version, and a ringback, which a caller hears when dialing the customer’s number. The [...]
T-Mobile Launches Dual-Core Gaming Phone
March 22nd, 2011 admin T-Mobile today unveiled the LG G2x, a cutting-edge Android smartphone with a powerful dual-core chip, paving the way for more immersive, intense mobile gaming experiences. The Bellevue, Wash.-based carrier, which AT&T agreed to acquire, said the G2x features a powerful 1-gigahertz dual-core chip, made by Nvidia, which promises snappy application performance along with high-quality rendered [...]
Apple Launches New Software for IPhone, IPad
March 11th, 2011 admin Apple today launched iOS 4.3, the latest version of its operating system for iPhones and iPads, and it’s playing some technological catch up with rivals. “The world’s most advanced mobile operating system keeps getting better,” Apple boasted on its iOS webpage. In fact, far from being the most advanced, in some ways this latest version [...]
