MapQuest app brings free real-time navigation to the iPhone By Dan Crabtree published 8 July 12 MapQuest has released its updated app for Android and its new app for the iPhone, a free navigation solution for mobile Apple users.
Google IO 2012 rumor: search giant to reveal new cloud service By Dan Crabtree published 24 June 12 GigaOm dropped the rumor on Friday that at this week's I/O conference Google will be launching an expansion to its cloud offerings with a business-focused virtual serving client.
Cricket releases first prepaid iPhone By Dan Crabtree published 23 June 12 Cricket stores opened Friday to the sound of thousands of new customers clamoring for the first prepaid iPhone on the market.
Windows 8 apps explained By Dan Crabtree published 17 June 12 In Depth The technology giant is prepping consumers for the Windows 8 overhaul with a few tutorials of connectivity apps in Windows 8.
AT&T and Verizon opt out of Dropbox's 48GB promotion on the Galaxy S3 By Dan Crabtree published 10 June 12 Verizon and AT&T preemptively eschew large data transfers by not participating in the free Dropbox promotion offering 48GB of storage.
$99 Xbox: what you need to know By Dan Crabtree published 9 June 12 In an unceremonious blog post by Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb this week, Microsoft announced its plan to expand the reach of its $99 Xbox 360 Kinect Bundle program to Gamestop and Best Buy.
Data-only plans are "inevitable" in two years says AT&T CEO By Dan Crabtree published 3 June 12 In a statement Friday, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson said that he believes that cellular communication will go exclusively to data transfers in as little as two years.
7.1% of Android users have now tasted Ice Cream Sandwich By Dan Crabtree published 2 June 12 As of June 1st 2012, the reach of the latest Android OS, Ice Cream Sandwich, has more than doubled in two months time.
Cisco exits the tablet space in pursuit of "choice" By Dan Crabtree published 27 May 12 The business-aimed tablet won't Cius into 2013
Nvidia's Tegra 3 to run 30 smartphones in 2012 By Dan Crabtree published 26 May 12 Nvidia GM Mike Rayfield revealed that the company is to roll out Tegra 3 in 30 smartphones this year.
GameStop launches mobile service through AT&T for unlocked devices By Dan Crabtree published 19 May 12 It's hard to say if GameStop's recent announcement of the creatively named mobile service called GameStop Mobile is forward-thinking or too-little-too-late.
Verizon upgrading networks for faster download speed By Dan Crabtree published 12 May 12 On Friday, Verizon announced that it has begun taking steps to increase its domestic network capabilities to offer 100Gbps (gigabit-per-second).
Sprint CEO cuts $3.25 million from own salary By Dan Crabtree published 5 May 12 Sprint Nextel CEO Daniel Hesse said in a letter to company human resources that he would take a pay cut of $3.25 million dollars, effectively resetting his salary to 2010 levels.
Android malware infecting through 'legitimate websites' By Dan Crabtree published 5 May 12 Lookout Mobile Security identified an industry first this Wednesday, discovering a malicious software package specifically designed to download to Android phones from hacked websites.
Nvidia unveils the GeForce GTX 690 By Dan Crabtree published 29 April 12 At the Nvidia Game Festival 2012 in Shanghai, Nvidia CEO and co-founder Jen-Hsun Huang pulled back the curtain on the GeForce GTX 690 graphics card.
Google Maps launches cubic tilting game By Dan Crabtree published 28 April 12 A few months later than promised, Google brings maps to the world of play in an effort to promote its navigation service.
Mobile service providers lobby for more frequencies By Dan Crabtree published 22 April 12 AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint contend the emerging ubiquity of smart phones and tablets will be halted by "capacity issues."
Sony to launch cloud storage service next week By Dan Crabtree published 21 April 12 Sony will offer its cloud-based service, to smart phones, tablets, computers, Sony Bravia TVs, and Sony cameras - or every screen in the Sony-centered household.