Software
Turner: Time to Address Systemic App Security Issues
October 9, 2012 5:37 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe applications industry needs to do a better job of policing itself, because in its current state, it's putting both consumers and businesses at risk.
Aricent Taps IBM Exec Frank Kern as CEO
October 8, 2012 7:47 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsTechnology services company Aricent has named IBM executive Frank Kern as its new CEO.
First News Briefs for October 5, 2012
October 5, 2012 6:21 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: AT&T, Asus, Samsung, Microsoft, HTC, Motorola Mobility, Veracode, Marvin Mobile Security.
Facebook Tops 1 Billion Users
October 4, 2012 6:45 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsFacebook has topped 1 billion users, but the past few months have not been easy.
First News Briefs for October 4, 2012
October 4, 2012 6:17 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: Sprint, AT&T, LG, NFC Forum, Wireless Broadband Alliance, Clariden Global.
Report: LinkedIn Mobile Web Performance Varies By Device
October 4, 2012 6:15 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsPerformance of LinkedIn on a mobile device could depend on what type of device you're using, according to Keynote Systems' Sept. 2012 Mobile News & Portal Index.
First News Briefs for October 3, 2012
October 3, 2012 5:59 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: AT&T, Sony, Motorola Mobility, Apple, Bluetooth Special Interest Group, Tempest Telecom Solutions.
First News Briefs for October 2, 2012
October 2, 2012 7:07 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: Accenture, Nokia Siemens Networks, HTC, Openet, Amdocs, AT&T, Samsung, Juniper Networks, Oracle.
First News Briefs for October 1, 2012
October 1, 2012 7:16 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's news briefs: AT&T, iGR Research, HughesNet
Apple CEO Apologizes for Error-Ridden New Map App
October 1, 2012 7:05 am | by Barbara Ortutay,AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsApple CEO Tim Cook apologized Friday for the company's error-ridden new mobile mapping service and pledged to improve the application installed on tens of millions of smartphones. In an unusual mea culpa, he invited frustrated consumers to turn to the competition.
Tim Cook on Apple Maps: 'Extremely Sorry'
September 28, 2012 5:39 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsApple CEO Tim Cook says the company is "extremely sorry" for the frustration that its maps application has caused and it's doing everything it can to make it better.
Report: Firefox OS to Seize 1% of Market by 2013
September 27, 2012 7:27 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsWhile Apple's iOS and Google's Android are the prevailing favorites in the smartphone platform wars, there's apparently still room for more, if at a different tier.
First News Briefs for September 27, 2012
September 27, 2012 6:22 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: RadioShack, LG, Samsung, LightSquared, FCC, ABI Research, Novatel Wireless.
First News Briefs for September 26, 2012
September 26, 2012 7:23 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: Tecore Networks, Step Up Mobile, Redknee, Boost Mobile, LG, LightSquared, Smith Micro Software.
Barron's Slams Facebook, Stock Falls
September 25, 2012 7:00 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsFacebook Inc.'s stock took a hit Monday after an article in the financial magazine Barron's said it is "still too pricey" despite a sharp decline since its initial public offering.
First News Briefs for September 24, 2012
September 24, 2012 7:21 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: Overture Networks, CTIA, FCC, Solavei, Azimuth
Bango Integrates Carrier Billing with Facebook
September 24, 2012 7:18 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsBango, which provides billing and analytics for app stores, mobile apps and websites, today announced that that its integration with Facebook is now live.
Launch Day: Searching for the iPhone 5
September 21, 2012 6:36 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsApple's long-anticipated iPhone 5 launch today is leaving many of the iFaithful asking, "Where's the maps?"
First News Briefs for September 21, 2012
September 21, 2012 6:24 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: HTC, FCC, Sprint, LG Electronics, Qualcomm, AT&T, Palo Alto Networks.
Groupon Enters Mobile Payments Space in U.S.
September 20, 2012 7:19 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsDaily-deals website Groupon yesterday announced a new mobile payments service that will compete directly with other providers like Square and PayPal.
First News Briefs for September 20, 2012
September 20, 2012 7:04 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies: HTC, AT&T, Interop Technologies, Sprint, MetroPCS, ZTE, GCI, Chat Mobility, Northwest Missouri Cellular, Mobile Posse
First News Briefs for September 19, 2012
September 19, 2012 7:31 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: Nuance Communications, Ditech Networks, Sprint, Samsung, Wi-Fi Alliance, Blinq Networks, DOT, AT&T.
First News Briefs for September 18, 2012
September 18, 2012 6:57 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: PCIA, Small Cell Forum, Voyager Mobile, Sprint, Clearwire, Motorola Mobility, Intel, Raycap.
Messaging Apps Show Mobile Internet's Rise in Asia
September 18, 2012 6:55 am | by Youkyung Lee, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsA handful of basic instant messaging services have amassed millions of users in Asia, mounting a challenge to the popularity of online hangouts such as Facebook.
First News Briefs for September 17, 2012
September 17, 2012 6:12 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: 4G World. Nokia, Ford, Consumer Cellular, Qualcomm
