Home > Mobile News

Mobile News



Square Coming to a Cash Register Near You

Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:51 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Square is launching Square Register, a new iPad app intended to replace traditional store registers, indicating the start-up is expanding its hold over the mobile payment market.

Hackers Nabbed After Leader Squeals

Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:35 pm | By Lorien Crow
Police forces arrested five members of LulzSec on two continents Tuesday, betrayed by their own former leader as governments crack down on cyber security threats.

Jurors' Facebook Posts Get Day in Court

Tue Mar 06, 2012 2:53 pm | By Melissa Daniels
A California court will examine the rights of jurors and social media activity, questioning online privacy when public interest is at stake.

Apple to Unveil IPad 3 Tomorrow -- Here's What We Know

Tue Mar 06, 2012 2:05 pm | By Joe Arico
Apple plans to lift the curtain on its new iPad tomorrow, prompting speculation and rumors about the surprises in store.

RIM Flounders as Customers Abandon BlackBerry

Tue Mar 06, 2012 1:30 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Research in Motion lost valuable BlackBerry customers in the last few months, pointing to the company's struggle for relevance.

Advertisement

Nokia to Battle Android with Cheaper Lumia Line

Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:59 pm | By Lorien Crow
Nokia plans to offer an array of less-expensive Windows phones, diversifying its range of devices to ramp up competition against Android.

Verizon to FCC: We're Running Out of Airwaves, Please Approve Our Deals

Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:46 pm | By Joe Arico
Verizon claims it will begin to experience spectrum shortages by 2013, as the carrier looks for the Federal Communications Commission to approve its deal with cable companies.

Apple Sued by Microsoft-Linked Firm

Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:06 pm | By Melissa Daniels
Apple's wireless technologies are under fire again from a Microsoft-linked patent owner suing for infringement, adding to the list of outsiders seeking a cut of Apple profits.

California Driving Deaths Fall After Cell Phone Ban

Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:21 am | By Kate Knibbs
California's phone ban is saving lives, according to reports, pointing to the benefits of government regulation to fuel similar support in other states.

Using "Password1"? Prepare to Get Hacked

Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:16 pm | By Melissa Daniels
The most common password for businesses is "password1," highlighting the security risks to data breaches through simple hacks.

Advertisement

Isis Gains Momentum with Merchant Partners

Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:10 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
The Isis mobile payment venture added four new merchants to its partnership, gaining momentum even as rivals court partners to boost e-wallet adoption.

Nostalgic for Flip Phones? There's an IPhone Case for You

Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:06 pm | By Lorien Crow
Smartphone users nostalgic for the golden days of flip phones can relive the 90s with a "new" kitschy iPhone case.

Romney to Win Republican Nomination, Facebook Says

Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:57 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Mitt Romney will be the Republican winner on Super Tuesday, according to a new study, illustrating the site's function as a cultural barometer.

Apple Creates 514,000 Jobs, But Can It Do More?

Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:25 pm | By Lorien Crow
Apple claims it created a half-million U.S. jobs, but outsourcing much of its workforce still raises questions on whether tech companies could be doing more to help the economy.

Google to Challenge Siri, Reinvent Search

Mon Mar 05, 2012 2:34 pm | By Melissa Daniels
Google is working on improved voice technology, dubbed "Assistant," for Android to compete with Apple's now-iconic Siri.