Good news for Verizon Android users, Google has finally enabled carrier billing on Google Play for Verizon. Now Verizon consumers will be able to make purchases on Google Play with their Verizon accounts, removing the need for credit cards and giving users one collective bill.
With the new version of Microsoft's mobile OS comes a suite of features that business users are likely to find appealing.
In addition to the slew of device announcements made this week, Google has also announced a huge milestone for its Android operating system. The OS has now breached the 700,000 app mark, effectively closing the gap between itself and the Apple app store.
With Windows Phone 8, Microsoft is filling in the gaps found in the last iteration of its mobile operating system and giving it a chance to really compete.
Google just made Android 4.2 official. This won't be a dramatic upgrade, but it will bring some new features to this operating system for smartphones and tablets.
When Apple switched out Google Maps for its own app in iOS 6, it quickly drew complaints. The company has vowed to update this software as quickly as it can.
Sprint has just become the second U.S. telecom to offer Samsung's latest phablet, the Galaxy Note II. Only time will tell if it turns out to be as popular as its predecessor.
The Samsung Galaxy Note II is launching from two U.S. carriers this week, but Verizon subscribers who want this super-size smartphone still have weeks of waiting ahead of them.
T-Mobile released the Samsung Galaxy Note II today as expected, but at a surprising price point. Earlier this week T-Mobile was rumored to be offering this phablet at $300; however, the carrier is actually charging $70 more.
A recent report issued by CDW suggests that roughly two-thirds of business owners believe that mobile devices are imperative to staying competitive within the marketplace.
Smartphones and tablets are playing a greater role in consumer shopping habits. Consumers now armed with a wealth of information at their fingertips are making more informed purchasing decisions, a fact that will impact Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
Those who are eager to see HTC's first model running Windows Phone 8 in action can watch a video showing this upcoming device.
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