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Google announces a cloud-based note-taking service ‘Keep’

[adsenseyu1] Google today announced a new cloud-based note-taking service dubbed “Keep.” The notes can be taken in an Android app (Google Play link), for example, and are then synced across all devices using Google Drive. The service also allows speech-to-text translation on-the-go. Keep track of your thoughts via notes, lists and photos Have voice notes… Read More: Google announces a cloud-based note-taking service ‘Keep’ »

Apple-HTC Patent Agreement reveals Bad News for Samsung

A redacted version of the patent licensing agreement between Apple and HTC was released by Samsung ahead of today’s scheduled courtroom hearing between Apple and Samsung. [adsenseyu2] The two companies will present arguments to U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose concerning the $1.05 billion verdict levied against Samsung earlier this year. Samsung… Read More: Apple-HTC Patent Agreement reveals Bad News for Samsung »

Apple, HTC Settle Patent Dispute With 10 Year Licensing Agreement

Apple, HTC Settle Patent Dispute With 10 Year Licensing Agreement   In a joint press release yesterday evening, Apple and HTC announced that a 10 year licensing agreement has been reached between the two warring parties. The agreement is good for around the world sales of both HTC and Apple devices and the deal includes a 10-year… Read More: Apple, HTC Settle Patent Dispute With 10 Year Licensing Agreement »

Facebook reports Q3 2012 financial results: beats expectations, but $59 million net loss

Facebook today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2012, announcing a revenue of $1.3 billion, which beats analyst expectations. Despite that, Facebook still reported a net loss of $59 million in the quarter. 86% of Facebook’s revenue in the quarter came from advertising, but for the first time ever, the company made money from… Read More: Facebook reports Q3 2012 financial results: beats expectations, but $59… »

Apple iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) and iPhone 4S

  Which one is for you, the S3 or new iPhone 5?   Now that Apple’s new iPhone has been announced, you may be dithering about whether to upgrade your current iPhone 4S or switch to another platform altogether–Android perhaps. [adsenseyu1] To help you decide, we’ve put together the specs of the iPhone 5 compared with its predecessor,… Read More: Apple iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) and… »

Huawei assures Kenyan that it’s phones are Genuine as CCK deadline for switch off nears

As users of mobile phones in Kenya scramble to confirm the legitimacy of their devices (in the wake of a notice from the country’s Communications Commission’s (CCK) to switch off counterfeit phones), Chinese ICT solutions provider, Huawei, has confirmed the originality of their handsets. [adsenseyu2] Huawei is the world’s second largest telecom solutions provider and… Read More: Huawei assures Kenyan that it’s phones are Genuine as CCK… »