Kodak has agreed to sell its digital-imaging technology patents to a consortium led by RPX Corporation, a patent risk advisory firm, and Intellectual Ventures, a patent-holding company. The entire consortium consists of 12 licensees. This list includes: Apple, Inc. Research In Motion Limited Google Inc. Samsung Electronics CO., Ltd. Adobe… Read more
The long promised native Facebook app is finally out. Facebook traded the HTML-based interface for a native one, increasing the speed of the app considerably. Facebook claims that things will load at least twice as fast now, and iOS users can attest to that when their native app came out (a long time ago). However, it might not be as great as you… Read more
The Facebook Messenger app has been fairly popular and I know a lot of people who use it. Of course, it’s not nearly as popular as texting. Not only does everyone not use it, but you also need a Facebook account to use it. Many people don’t want to make Facebook accounts, and privacy concerns are legitimate in that case. So what does Facebook do? Update… Read more
It seems that everyone wants to get into the automatic photo uploading scene. Google+ has Instant Upload, where every shot you take with your phone is automatically uploaded to your Google+. AT&T introduced a cloud storage app that does the same. And Facebook has been testing the same feature in their app for a while. However, today it becomes public…. Read more
The HTC DROID DNA might be HTC’s best device in a while, but it’s a Verizon only device. There is also the HTC J Butterfly for Japan, but Europe was left out. However, the HTC Deluxe seemed to be the answer, as the international model of the HTC DROID DNA. But in a strange twist of news, HTC Germany stated that the Deluxe will not be coming to Europe…. Read more
Facebook has been placing posters all around their offices to encourage their employees to give up their iPhones and pick up an Android phone. By having employees use Android handsets, they are getting their employees to dogfood (or droidfood) their Facebook for Android app. They know that there are bugs within their Facebook for Android app and they want… Read more
Samsung’s pulling out all the stops for their upcoming media event with the Galaxy Note II as they announce a performance by Kanye West. That in and of itself is pretty notable, but the kicker is that Samsung is going to offer their NYC fans a chance to attend the invite only event. Samsung teased the upcoming performance and chance to attend on… Read more
Facebook wants to be the center of your phone, and it’s pushing for it. However, after adding a ton of new icons to your app drawer, and people revolting, they’ve learned their lesson. They’re taking it slow. After updating the iOS app, they’re now focusing on Android. First change is that they are putting a Messenger button in the upper right hand… Read more
Facebook has implemented a new method for a select amount of Android users to upload their photos to their social media platform. This update will enable users to sync photos via their phone the same way the Google+ platform currently offers. The photos you take on your smartphone will be uploaded to your account and set as private until you… Read more
This photo was posted on the HTC Facebook page, teasing a new phone for tomorrow’s event. The image doesn’t seem to be an accurate one, as neither Windows Phone nor Android have a clock that looks anything like that. However, it’s a lot closer to Windows Phone. For example, here is a random photo of Windows Phone 7.5 Mango in landscape: As you… Read more
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