Bonnie Cha in Product News on May 24 at 11:29 am PT
The Google+ app for Android finally gets an update, and it’s got a feature that might make iPhone users jealous.
Ina Fried in Mobile on May 24 at 10:35 am PT
A court in Germany ruled that Motorola’s Android products are infringing on a Microsoft patent related to text messaging, but said that the Google unit is not infringing on another of Redmond’s patents.
Ina Fried in Mobile on May 24 at 10:04 am PT
Android developers can now charge for apps on a monthly or yearly subscription basis, with Google processing the payments.
Bonnie Cha in Product Reviews on May 24 at 6:01 am PT
Vlingo quietly gets the work done, while Speaktoit likes to have a little fun.
Tricia Duryee in Commerce on May 24 at 5:30 am PT
Scoutmob was able to attract $3.25 million in new funding and a major new payments partner by pitching itself as a mobile company and not as a fledgling competitor in the daily deals space.
Peter Kafka in Social on May 22 at 7:00 am PT
The Washington Post and Guardian apps see another steep drop in usage. Great news.
Ina Fried in Mobile on May 18 at 2:44 pm PT
The U.S. International Trade Commission sides with Microsoft in one of several patent disputes between the two companies. Motorola may appeal.
Eric Johnson in Commerce on May 17 at 2:47 pm PT
Combine small teams, personal passion and a large accessible market and you have the makings of a creative explosion.
Tricia Duryee in Commerce on May 17 at 9:26 am PT
Pocket Gems says it is not for sale, even though other mobile gaming companies like OMGPOP and Funzio are cashing out at big valuations.