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GroupMe was the hot app at SXSW and the group-messaging service is definitely hot but how is it going to actually make money? Well, it looks like it will be working with brands for Featured Groups to generate some cash. If you’ve popped open your GroupMe app on the iPhone, Android or BlackBerry, you may…
We know that the upcoming WWDC conference will be all about Apple’s software platforms – with no iPhone 5 likely until Fall – and some drips and drops continue to leak out about what we can expect from iOS 5.0. A new report suggests that we will be seeing some strong Siri voice recognition technology…
It was only a matter of time before the music labels raised a stink about the Amazon Cloud Player, as the record industry isn’t happy with the retailer giving Android users a “digital locker” for accessing their tunes. According to Reuters, Amazon didn’t have the required licenses to enable users to stream tracks the way…
Well, pardners, if you’re up for a “dual,” Sprint has now put up its preorder page for the Kyocera Echo, so you’ll be able to plunk down $199 to ensure you get the dual-screen Android handset when it launches April 17. The Kyocera Echo page also has a cute little Flash game in which you…
The Apple iPhone has been a massive success, as this smartphone kicked off the mobile revolution we’re seeing today and the iconic device has sold over 100 million units through its four iterations. At least one company believes that the upcoming iPhone 5 could sell 100 million units on its own. The chart above comes…
Cellular South said it will be carrying the HTC Merge and this Android handset with a full QWERTY keyboard will be the first to come preloaded with the Amazon Appstore. You can check out our hands-on video below for a taste of what to expect from the Cellular South HTC Merge: it packs an 800…
If you’re looking to create and edit videos with your Apple iPhone, you might want to check out the new app from Vimeo because it may offer you more features than the built-in video editor. The Vimeo iPhone app includes multiple features that you’d expect from a video editor, including the ability to capture video,…
It’s not much of a surprise but Best Buy is officially offering unlimited 4G WiMax mobile broadband for about $45 a month. The Best Buy 4G WiMax will be called Best Buy ConnectSM and it will be compatible with 23 computing models it sells. This includes units from Asus, Dell, HP, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba.…
Apple and Nokia have been in a patent battle related to smartphones but the International Trade Commission has just issued a ruling in favor of Apple. According to BusinessWeek: A judge with the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington today said Apple isn’t violating Nokia patent rights. The judge’s findings are subject to review by…
There’s some good news for those of you rocking the AT&T Inspire 4G: it looks like AT&T has received FCC certification for the Android-powered device to get HSUPA for super-fast uploads. Look for this as a software update in the not-too-distant future. According to an FCC letter received by Engadget, the AT&T Inspire 4G will…