Mellisa Tolentino
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The End of Flash For Android
Back in June, Adobe announced that they would cease support for Flash for mobile so newer versions of the Android platform, 4.1 a.k.a. Jelly Bean, will not be getting Flash. Flash was once considered an advantage for Android devices over iOS since it gave them the “full internet experience,” so losing it was deemed as ...
AOL To Return $1B To Shareholders
In a surprising but very welcomed move, AOL Inc. unveiled their plans to return $1.1 billion to shareholders via a special dividend. The company also authorized a special one-time cash dividend of $5.15 to be paid on December 14. “Today’s announcement underscores AOL’s commitment to delivering value for our shareholders,” Chairman and Chief Executive Tim ...
The Aftermath Of Apple’s Court Win
Today’s mobile news roundup features: the aftermath of Apple’s court win; Samsung requesting the ban on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 be lifted; Nokia benefitting from Apple aftermath; and LG soon to release Qualcomm quad-core smartphones. Apple-Samsung not affected by Apple’s big win Last Friday, the jury in the Apple-Samsung trial in San Jose, California found ...
RIM Sneak Peek for BB 10 Phones, Targets Networks and Developers
Research in Motion held an event in Ontario, Canada yesterday where they gave a group of software developers and wireless networks a glimpse on their upcoming BlackBerry 10 smartphones. RIM showed their devices to Canada’s top wireless networks, Rogers Communications, Bell, and Telus. The company is also soon to make their rounds in Europe, Africa ...
South Korean Court Fines Both Apple and Samsung for Patent Infringement
Today’s mobile news roundup features: Apple and Samsung being found guilty of patent infringement; Facebook’s improved iOS app; Amazon to launch second Kindle on September 6; no Jelly Bean for Verizon and Sprint Galaxy Nexus; and China Mobile to acquire portion of iFlytek. South Korean Court fined Apple and Samsung As Apple and Samsung await ...
Obama and Romney Accept Donations Via Text Messages
The world is driven by mobile devices, the internet and social networking sites, and these factors aren’t escaping the eyes of presidential candidates – they’re using it to their advantage. And as election day draws nearer and nearer, it’s on November 6th in case you were wondering, politicians are milking every drop they can out ...
Groupon Founders Find New Work Investing in Deals Startup
Earlier this week, news broke out that Groupon investors are losing faith in the company. The company recently reported their second-quarter revenue which rose 45 percent to $568.3 million compared to last year, but their billings – the money they collects from coupon-like offers before paying a cut to merchants – dropped by 5 percent ...
Tablet Market Takes a Huge Toll on Dell and HP. Is there Hope?
The flourishing tablet market is taking its toll in the PC business as more people prefer purchasing the lighter portable slates than the bulky, space-hugging desktops or even laptops and netbooks. Hewlett-Packard and Dell competed for years over becoming the world’s number one PC maker. They were so focused on the competition they forgot to ...
Sony To Lay Off 1,000 Workers
Today’s mobile news roundup features: Sony’s plans to lay off 1000 workers; AT&T’s standing defense for FaceTime restrictions; the Android store being shut down for piracy; and Archos’ new line of Android tablets. Sony to lay off 1000 workers In an effort to accelerate their position in the smartphone market, Sony Corp. announced that they ...
Mobile Payments War Heats Up, Starbucks Sets the Standards
There’s a huge chance that you’ve noticed a trend on just released or soon-to-be released smartphones. And I’m not talking about 4G. More smartphones are coming pre-packaged with mobile payment capabilities, either via apps or Near Field Communication technology. Some consumers are still a bit apprehensive about mobile payments, as they deem it’s not secured ...
