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Samsung and BlackBerry Cleared for Pentagon Work

John Paczkowski in Mobile on May 3 at 10:07 am PT

The Department of Defense approved Samsung’s Galaxy S4 and BlackBerry’s new BlackBerry 10 devices for use on the Pentagon’s networks.

Dutch and Canadian Authorities Criticize WhatsApp Over Privacy

Liz Gannes in Mobile on January 28 at 10:37 am PT

A couple privacy agencies don’t like the way some versions of WhatsApp import users’ phone contacts.

Going the Extra Mile Now that Google Maps Have Returned to iOS

Tricia Duryee in Mobile on December 16, 2012 at 4:24 pm PT

Some complaints about Google’s new iOS Maps app are simply out of its control.

Did This Clock Cost Apple $21 Million?

Peter Kafka in Mobile on November 10, 2012 at 4:21 pm PT

Time to pay: A news report says Apple shelled out millions for the rights to an iconic clock design.

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The Latest Long Apple Line: Developers Waiting for App Approval

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on November 8, 2012 at 12:24 pm PT

As volume spikes for the holidays and submissions surge to take advantage of new product releases, iOS app approval wait times grow.

Apple Releases iOS 6.0.1, Fixes iPhone 5 Software Update Issues, Other Bugs

Bonnie Cha in Mobile on November 1, 2012 at 11:58 am PT

Apple’s first update to iOS 6 fixes a bug with over-the-air software updates and keyboard issues, among other things.

It’s an iStorm: Scott Forstall Out at Apple, Along With Retail Head, as Other Top Execs Get Promotions

Kara Swisher in News on October 29, 2012 at 2:10 pm PT

Apparently, there are storms in the West, too.

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Klout Brings Rewards Program to iPhone, Passbook

Mike Isaac in Social on October 17, 2012 at 9:32 am PT

Social influence measurement start-up Klout announced Wednesday that its “Perks” rewards program is now available using the Klout iPhone application. Perks had been available via Klout.com only; now users can redeem rewards directly from their phones, as well as via iOS 6 Passbook integration. Also on the way: More sites integrating the KloutPass SDK, which lets Web partners dole out benefits and deals based on a users’ Klout score.

Google Moves Ahead in Fight to Dominate the Map Apps

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on October 2, 2012 at 6:03 pm PT

Apple has been taking heat for its replacement of Google Maps on the iPhone with a flawed maps app of its own. This flub has been a gift to Google, which has improved its already-solid maps app.