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It was only going to be a matter of time before location-based services integrated with the world’s largest social network and SCVGR said it now works with Facebook Places. If you’re not familiar with SCVNGR, the company offers apps which emphasizes gaming on the whole “check-in” craze. The service is not quite as popular as…
Research In Motion has filed for a relatively odd patent and it could lead to your next BlackBerry featuring a rotating keyboard. With the BlackBerry Torch and the upcoming clamshell BlackBerry, we know that RIM is okay with experimenting from its standard form factor but this patent, which was filed for earlier in the year…
Qualcomm, a large maker of CDMA chips, is reportedly looking for an “iPhone developer guru” to work on a secret project. Could this be a sign that a Verizon iPhone is on the way? Apple Insider first spotted the job posting but it has been pulled as of press time. The post did say, ”…
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard this launch time frame, but leaked screen shots suggest that the T-Mobile G2 will launch Sept. 29. Get your drool bibs ready, Android fans. The T-Mobile G2 will be the sequel to the world’s first Android phone and it is expected to sport a 3.7-inch touch screen. Like…
It looks like Intel may be taking a major plunge into the mobile space, as the company is rumored to be close to acquiring mobile chip maker Infineon in a deal that could be worth up to $2 billion. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard this rumor, but Bloomberg sources said the deal is…
It looks like the Google Music service may be delayed until the first quarter of next year as the search giant reportedly is looking for an executive to lead this venture that will target Apple directly. The Google Music service was expected to be launched in the fourth quarter and it would enable users to…
Using iTunes to get your multimedia content on your Apple iPhone isn’t tough at all but sometimes you run into storage issues, or you just want to stream a single song without having to plug it in. That’s where Libox comes in as the company allows you to stream your content across multiple devices include…
Samsung just hit us up with an interesting survey about how smartphones are making it possible to do business everywhere. Yes, friends, that means the bathroom is quickly becoming a place to get business done. As smartphones continue to gain mainstream market share, it is making it easier to stay connected to your business contacts…
Sadly, I often find myself in a real time crunch when I’m heading to meetings. I always seem to be about 10 minutes behind and have to frantically send out an e-mail approximating how long it will take me to get to a location. TeleNav is hoping to ease this pain with its new OnMyWay…
The Samsung Galaxy S release dates are coming in to focus, as the Verizon Fascinate with Android has finally shown up in Big Red’s warehouses. Samsung had an ambitious plan with its Galaxy S Android lineup, as it secured releases for the top six carriers in the United States. The T-Mobile Vibrant and AT&T Captivate…