Sprint Makes Phone Numbers More Personal with StarStar Me Service

By Valerie Sarnataro | 10/8/2012

Sprint is making it easier for customers to share their digits, with the implementation of a new service that allows users to create their own vanity numbers, thanks to Zoove's StarStar Me program.

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Tim Cook Apologizes for Problems with Apple Maps

By Michael Wall | 9/28/2012

Tim Cook CEO Apple has written a letter apologizing for the current problems plaguing Apple Maps. What does this mean for the future of Apple Maps?

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Redbox Instant Video Streaming Service To Launch by Christmas

By Valerie Sarnataro | 9/27/2012

Brighthand's sister site Tablet PC Review has a news article on Redbox Instant, an upcoming subscription service that promises streaming, movie sales, and rentals, as well as DVDs from local kiosks.

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Google Play Rings in 25 Billion Downloads, Thanks Users with Serious Discounts on Android Apps

By Valerie Sarnataro | 9/26/2012

Google Play has a reason to celebrate today, as the store for apps and media surpassed the 25 billion downloads mark and is sharing the wealth with users by offering popular Android applications at steep discounts.

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Google Denies Rumors It's Bringing Its Maps App Back to the iPhone

By Michael Wall | 9/25/2012

After Apple put its own mapping app in iOS 6 -- resulting in loud complaints -- it was rumored that Google Maps may be making a return to the iPhone. However, Google's chairmen Eric Schmidt today denied the rumor.

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In Response to Apple Maps Poor Performance, Google Reportedly to Offer Alternative

By Michael Wall | 9/21/2012

The new Apple-run Map system in iOS 6 has been offering a great deal of misinformation. In light of this, Google is reportedly developing a Google Maps app for the iOS. The question is; will Apple approve the app?

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How To Bring Google Maps Back to Your iPhone

By Ed Hardy | 9/20/2012

One of the major changes in iOS 6 is the switch from Google Maps to one built by Apple itself. There is an option for those who prefer Google's mapping app.

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Microsoft SkyDrive for Android Review

By Adama D. Brown | 9/20/2012

With its new SkyDrive for Android app, Microsoft is sliding into a mobile online storage arena dominated so far by Dropbox and SugarSync. Read the full review.

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Telenav Brings Turn-by-Turn Directions to Android with Scout App

By Valerie Sarnataro | 9/18/2012

Telenav has kept true to its word about releasing an Android version of its location-based navigation and discovery app, announcing that Scout for Android 1.2 is now available, bringing Car Connect premium functionality and AppLink to its users.

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Verizon Wireless Will Offer FaceTime on All Data Plans

By Michael Wall | 9/13/2012

Verizon Wireless announced that it will be including FaceTime, Apple's video-calling feature, over its cellular networks across all data plans. This is a stark contrast from AT&T, which is requiring subscribers sign up for its new data-sharing plan to use FaceTime.

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Windows Phone 8 Software Development Tools Only Going Out to Select Developers

By Grant Hatchimonji | 9/13/2012

Microsoft is getting ready to release the software development kit (SDK) for Windows Phone 8 prior to the official release of the OS, but only to a select few developers.

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StubHub To Enhance Its Mobile Apps for Ticket Sales to Music Concerts & Sports Events

By Jacqueline Emigh | 9/13/2012

New features in StubHub will include "interactive walkthroughs" of stadiums, plus the ability to invite friends to events. Some day, you might be able to order pretzels.

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