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Mobile App Bump Can Now Push Photos to Your Desktop

Mike Isaac in Mobile on May 24 at 6:00 am PT

Bump Technologies launched a new Web site feature on Thursday morning, allowing Bump’s mobile app users the ability to share smartphone photos to their computers by physically bumping the phone against the PC keyboard. The photos are hosted online, and users can choose to download the images to their hard drive or share them using a short URL. Previously, Bump’s mobile app allowed for sharing photos and contact information between mobile phones, but not directly to a computer.

As Social Discovery Apps Proliferate, Sonar Aims for Greater Relevance

Mike Isaac in Social on May 23 at 11:30 am PT

A small but relevant update to Sonar’s mobile application.

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III Selling on Amazon for $800

Lauren Goode in Product News on May 22 at 6:18 am PT

Think you’ll get a discount because it’s Amazon.com? Guess again.

The Secret Life of NPR’s Terry Gross (Video)

Liz Gannes in News on May 11 at 4:30 am PT

Ever wonder what Terry Gross does after she wraps up her “Fresh Air” show on NPR and ever-so-sincerely thanks one of her guests?

Demand Media’s Q1 Earnings: Kung-Goog Panda Did Not Kill Us!

Kara Swisher in News on May 8 at 2:16 pm PT

Take that, Po.

Your Smartphone as Superman: 86 Percent Use Phones for “Just-in-Time” Situations

Lauren Goode in Mobile on May 7 at 9:39 am PT

Arguing over fact sets or finding yourself in a sticky situation? Your smartphone, to the rescue.

LG Says Optimus L7 to Start Shipping This Month, at Least in Europe

Ina Fried in Mobile on May 4 at 5:00 am PT

The phone is at the high end of a new midrange line that the company is hoping will help it regain lost ground in the crowded Android market.

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Swivl, the Swiveling Smartphone Dock, Slashes Price

Lauren Goode in Product News on May 3 at 6:04 am PT

A new version of the crowdfunded swiveling smartphone dock will cost $50 less than the original.

Apple to Samsung: Your Market Share Is Strong, but My Margins Are Unstoppable

John Paczkowski in Mobile on May 1 at 9:01 am PT

Samsung is selling more smartphones than Apple, but Apple’s making more money.

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Sprint’s Virgin Mobile Tries “Open Enrollment” for Cellphone Insurance

Ina Fried in Mobile on May 1 at 7:18 am PT

Although Virgin Mobile normally requires those who want to insure their cellphone to do so when they buy the device, the prepaid carrier is offering its customers a second chance. The company is running an “open enrollment” through the end of May, allowing any customer to sign up for a $5-per-month program that covers loss, theft and damage.