Devices

First News Briefs for December 6, 2012

December 6, 2012 9:37 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | Comments

Mitek’s Mobile Deposit technology makes it possible for consumers to use their smartphone or tablet camera to snap a picture of their check and make an instant deposit. Mitek is now bringing that service to paying bills anytime, anywhere. The company has partnered with U.S. Bank to offer Mobile Photo Bill Pay, a service that will be offered beginning in 2013.

De la Vega: Record Q4 Device Sales

December 5, 2012 10:08 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

AT&T is moving more devices than expected in the fourth quarter, according to comments from Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO of AT&T Mobility. Speaking this morning at the UBS Investor conference, De la Vega said AT&T is headed for record fourth quarter smartphone sales. AT&T has already sold 6.4 million smartphones in the first two months, with December sales still to be recorded.

Amazon Launches Kindle Content Service for Kids

December 5, 2012 9:58 am | by Barbara Ortutay, AP Technology Writer | News | Comments

Amazon is launching a subscription service for children's games, videos and books aimed at getting more kids to use its Kindle Fire tablet devices. Amazon.com Inc. plans to announce Wednesday that the Kindle FreeTime Unlimited service will be available in the next few weeks as part of an automatic software update...

AT&T to Offer Personalized "Video Bills" to Wireless Customers

December 4, 2012 3:13 pm | by Ben Munson | News | Comments

Going it alone against a long, winding wireless bill can be scary and confusing. It’s an affliction AT&T will look to alleviate as it rolls out “video bills,” personalized online videos explaining account statements with soothing voiceover, graphics and music.

Phone Dream: Behind the Scenes with Sprint

December 3, 2012 4:27 pm | Videos | Comments

Take a close look at how Sprint made its latest big-budget commercial, which actually posits that phones have an active dream life. While actually dream when we're skeptical on the nocturnal lives of smarpthones, it's an interesting process Sprint went through to suggest that to prospective customers.

Verizon Hosts a Google+ Hangout for the Droid DNA Unboxing

December 3, 2012 4:13 pm | Videos | Comments

Verizon takes time out with a Google+ Hangout to feature an unboxing of the Droid DNA. With a customer support representative online to help with any questions, this video offers everything you need to know about this top-of-the-line Android smartphone.

First News Briefs for December 3, 2012

December 3, 2012 10:29 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | Comments

Companies in today's news briefs: Alcatel-Lucent, Askey Computer Corporation, Ceragon Networks, Retarus, Apple. Alcatel-Lucent said today that it will license product software to the Taiwan-based manufacturer of broadband and wireless products, Askey Computer Corporation.

Mobile Devices Continue to Drive Social Media Usage

December 3, 2012 10:16 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

A new report from Nielsen and NM Incite found that while the computer remains as the predominant device for social media access, consumers’ time spent with social media on mobile apps and the mobile web has increased 63 percent in 2012, compared to the same period last year.

Study Shows Growth in Second Screen Users

December 3, 2012 9:55 am | by David Bauder, AP Television Writer | News | Comments

Television viewers were once called couch potatoes. Many are becoming more active while watching now, judging by the findings in a new report that illustrates the explosive growth in people who watch TV while connected to social media on smartphones and tablets.

RIM Stock Soars After Goldman Sachs Upgrade

November 29, 2012 5:58 am | by Rob Gillies, Associated Press | News | Comments

RIM rose Thursday after Goldman Sachs upgraded the phone maker's shares.

Greater Email Privacy Won't Hinder Law Enforcement

November 29, 2012 5:55 am | by Richard Lardner, Associated Press | News | Comments

A Senate bill to protect the privacy of electronic communications won't keep federal agents from combing through your inbox if they believe a crime has been committed, legal experts say.

First News for November 29, 2012

November 29, 2012 5:44 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | Comments

Companies in today's news briefs: ZTE, Apple, Cisco, Zapstreak, RIM

Immersion Stock Soars on Google Settlement

November 28, 2012 5:58 am | by Associated Press | News | Comments

Immersion said Tuesday that it has reached a settlement and license agreement with Google Inc. and Motorola Mobility LLC that resolves a patent-infringement lawsuit it brought against Motorola.

Nokia Sues RIM for Breach of Contract

November 28, 2012 5:55 am | by Associated Press | News | Comments

Nokia Corp. is suing Research in Motion, the maker of the Blackberry, for breach of contract in Britain, the United States and Canada over cellular patents the two companies agreed on nine years ago.

First News Briefs for November 28, 2012

November 28, 2012 5:51 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | Comments

Companies in today's news: Apple, ABI Research, Amazon.com, Centri Technology, Gemalto.

Keynote: Tips for Accelerating High-Traffic Mobile News Sites

November 28, 2012 5:25 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

The challenge of offering mobile content never ends – how to offer a rich experience without slowing the speed down for users?

First News Briefs for November 27, 2012

November 27, 2012 6:02 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | Comments

Companies in today's news briefs: NFC Forum, Qualcomm, Spirent Communications, Ruckus Wireless, Cincinnati Bell, Verizon Wireless

Facebook Stock Climbs After Upgrade

November 27, 2012 5:34 am | by Associated Press | News | Comments

Facebook's stock is climbing after an upgrade from an analyst who believes Wall Street is underestimating the company's potential to grow revenue.

Record Kindle Sales, while iPad Mini Slumps on Supply Woes

November 27, 2012 5:31 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Amazon's line of Kindle eReaders and tablets once again broke Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales records for the company, while Apple's iPad Mini struggles with supply issues.

How Consumer-Electronics Makers are Faring

November 26, 2012 6:32 am | by Associated Press | News | Comments

Makers and sellers of consumer-electronics devices have begun releasing their earnings reports for the latest quarter.

First News for November 26, 2012

November 26, 2012 6:13 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | Comments

Companies in today's news briefs: Sprint, NISLAPP, Canon U.S.A, Assurance Wireless

Ahead of the Bell: Cyber Monday

November 26, 2012 5:55 am | by Associated Press | News | Comments

Online holiday sales appear to be off to a strong start, with Cyber Monday promotions expected to give many kinds of retailers a significant boost over the next couple days, analysts said.

Research In Motion Shares Climb

November 26, 2012 5:53 am | by Charmaine Noronha, Associated Press | News | Comments

Shares of RIM jumped nearly 14 percent Friday as investors seemingly grew more optimistic about a February launch of the Canadian company's much-delayed BlackBerry 10 smartphones.

HP Says Acquired Company Lied About Finances

November 20, 2012 5:36 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | Comments

Hewlett-Packard Co. said that a British company it bought for $9.7 billion last year lied about its finances, resulting in a massive write-down of the value of the business.