Android

You can search for them by subject, contact or keyword or by firing up the app on your phone or in a browser. This means your texts are searchable from any device. You can keep your account if you switch carriers or models. Users can also link the app... Full Article at The Washington Post

The APK has now made its way into the wild, and we couldn't help but take it for a spin on our Nexus S. First off, while we can't vouch for the security of the file, we can confirm that it's indeed functional. Secondly, while some of the S Voice... Full Article at Engadget

Google's Android software powers more than 250 million mobile devices made by a variety of manufacturers, including Motorola Mobility. But Chinese regulators attached a big condition: That Google's Android operating system for mobile devices remain... Full Article at USA Today

While there certainly were some privacy concerns when Google said it would share user data across its products, it can’t be denied that the company has created a slick and seamless experience for users. On my Android phone I use Places, Maps and... Full Article at PC World

We're waiting on hard data before we take van der Bel's word: the top smartphone makers worldwide aren't depending much or at all on Windows Phone, and the iPhone has a thriving gray market in China that masks some of its real numbers. Having said... Full Article at Engadget

However, Koh is scheduled to hear arguments on June 7 for a separate injunction Apple has requested, against Samsung's Galaxy Nexus smartphone. She could also hear further arguments on the Tab 10.1 injunction at that time, Mueller suggested. Apple sued... Full Article at PC World

Their approval follows a few months after the simultaneous American and European clearances, and virtually all that's left now is to formally close the deal and start integrating the two mobile giants. It might still come too late for the combined... Full Article at Engadget

It's very comparable to the $70 Mele 1000. The bottom line, though, is that this is yet another choice for those seeking a low-cost computing option, and once again it's powered by ARM and Linux--both the Android variety and more traditional forms, if... Full Article at PC World

Another new feature as part of version 2.0 is that users can reply to Glassboard posts via e-mail instead of launching the app. This is particularly useful if there are people on your "boards" who don't use an iOS or Android device. BlackBerry users or... Full Article at Ars Technica

WIMM One typically lasts about 30 hours on a single charge, Mr. Twerdahl said. The watch comes preloaded with six apps. Other apps, all free, are at the WIMM Micro App Store Beta. More smart watches are on the way, including the Pebble , now in... Full Article at The New York Times

The idea is that all smartphones will contain special NFC chips that enable you to use your phone as a credit card. To make a transaction, you pass your phone over or near a special gadget that's hooked up to a cash register as an equivalent to swiping... Full Article at PC World

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Because … why? Why is that? As is so often the case in these pieces, Zeman doesn’t say. It just is. Any parent will tell you that “Because Android OEMs are doing it” is not a valid excuse. “Why were you out so late?” “Is that liquor on your breath?!” ... Full Article at Macworld

Looking to lock out texting while driving for your teen? Sprint's Drive First ($2 per line) and T-Mobile's Drive Smart ($4.99 for up to 10 lines) will automatically lock out texting when the phone reaches a driving speed, or about 10 miles per hour. ... Full Article at USA Today

The Los Angeles Times reported that the ruling means Motorola will have 18 mobile phones run by Android systems, including devices called the Droid and the Blur, that it cannot import into the country without paying a fee of 33 cents per device. The... Full Article at United Press International

Its Nexus line could become the Android industry standard -- a pure family of Android products, as opposed to the bastards and mongrels tainted by carrier interference. Google would probably continue to allow carriers to offer mutated versions of... Full Article at TechNewsWorld

The device is the successor to Samsung's Galaxy Tab 7.0 and Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. It solves many of the problems plaguing those earlier 7-inch models. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (MSRP $249.99) brings better hardware and software to the table and ships... Full Article at USA Today

Calif. , May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ - Parkmobile USA, Inc. announced today that their revolutionary new mobile payment service has been implemented in Oakland, CA. Not only can customers now pay for parking with their cell phone using... Full Article at Engadget

Chinese handset maker ZTE has confirmed a vulnerability on one of its Android-based smartphones it sells in the United State that can be exploited to completely take over the device, Reuters reported Friday. The vulnerability exists on the ZTE Score M,... Full Article at PC Magazine