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Entries for November, 2011

Nielsen: Android extends smartphone platform lead, Apple still top vendor

Android further cemented its position as the most widely used smartphone operating system in the United States over the past three months according to new data just released by Nielsen. During the three-month period from August through October, Android’s market share ticked up to 44.2% from 43% between July and September. Apple’s iOS platform grew marginally [...]

Facebook settles privacy case with FTC

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Facebook has agreed to settle an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission into deceptive privacy practices, committing to cease making false claims and to submit to independent audits for 20 years. Original post by Unknown Lamer

Google Maps 6.0 for Android adds indoor mapping, more [video]

Google Maps 6.0 for Android was released on Tuesday with several enhancements, the most notable of which is indoor map support. Google hopes the update will help Android users more easily navigate shopping malls, airports and other public spaces. Users are able to search throughout floor plans, too, which means a traveler can search for [...]

Zynga to kick off IPO roadshow next week: sources

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Zynga Inc embarks on a road show to promote its initial public offering next Monday, two sources familiar with the matter said, the latest dotcom name to try and whet investors’ appetites. Original post by Unknown Lamer

Zynga road show kicks off next week: sources

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Zynga’s road show with investors for its initial public offering will start next Monday, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. Original post by Unknown Lamer

Windows 8 may be too late for tablets, Forrester says

The media had a positive response when Microsoft unveiled Windows 8 earlier this year, and consumers seemed to have a high level of interest in seeing Microsoft’s unique Metro UI on tablets. A preliminary study confirmed that the initial response to Windows 8 tablets on social networking sites was certainly positive; 63% of relevant Twitter [...]

Keep Your Feet Warm This Winter with ThermaCELL

Do you spend a lot of time outdoors in the cold, or perhaps you’re just cold-natured with cold hands and feet?  These Heated Insoles Foot Warmers from ThermaCELL may be your remedy.  There are no wires with these insoles. Each insole has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery that can be recharged 500 times with [...]

Star Wars threatens World of Warcraft

Activision chief Bobby Kotick is downplaying concerns that Electronic Arts (EA) could steal World of Warcraft market share with its upcoming Star Wars multiplayer game which is due to hit stores on December 20. read more Original post by TG Daily Staff

RIM to offer security features for iPhone, Androids

TORONTO (Reuters) – Research In Motion is introducing a software tool giving corporate customers the option of linking employees’ personal iPhones to the BlackBerry network without compromising security. Original post by Soulskill

Nokia’s new flagship Windows Phone will hit U.S. in early 2012

We just got the lowdown on one of Nokia’s upcoming flagship devices currently set to launch in early 2012 in the United States. According to our source, the new Nokia smartphone will be the Lumia 900, a Windows Phone with the same basic identity as the Lumia 800 but with a bigger display and other enhancements. The handset will [...]