SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The chiefs of Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd are used to running the show at their global tech empires, but they will be in for a different experience when they arrive at a San Francisco federal courthouse on Monday. Apple's Tim Cook and Samsung's Choi Gee-sung, whose companies are embroiled in bitter patent litigation, have been instructed by a federal judge …
According to a report, Apple gets hugely preferential leases just to open its stores in certain cities and locations. Why is anyone surprised? Originally posted at Technically Incorrect
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is about the most anticipated device of 2012, and it was only a matter of time before someone got a hold of all the new features it comes with. The guys at XDA Developers have managed to get the device’s full stock firmware, and it is now up for grabs. Simply put, this is a gold mine for custom ROM developers. They will be able to take advantage of all software features, like Smart Stay and S-Voice. Devs are working on it as we speak, so let the fun begin. We will also be able to extract all those .apk files.
Well Facebook just seems to be on a roll lately. The Social Network is purchasing companies left and right, with the most recent including Instagram and Lightbox. But now they have decided to acquire Karma, a social gifting app. Simply put, Karma allows users to connect to Facebook via their app and send people gifts. Why would Facebook want this service?
Sony’s plan to roll out Android 4.0.3 to the Tablet P in April may not have come to fruition, but the Japanese manufacturer is now stating that the Ice Cream Sandwich OTA update will be coming next week, on May 24th. The Sony Tablet S had its update as promised, soon after Sony issued a press release in Japan. A global roll-out of the Ice Cream Sandwich was seen, and we can assume the same for the Tablet P. There might be some delays if you happen to have the AT&T version, though.
Google’s acquisition of Motorola has seen a long process since it was first announced last August. The purchase has been given green light by the US and Europe , but China was taking its sweet time considering said acquisition. After a long wait, China has decided to approve said acquisition, but with one condition. China has asked Google to keep Android free to other manufacturers for at least five years. This is to ensure that Google is not trying to monopolize the Android OS by only allowing Motorola to use the software freely. Google and Motorola have both stated that there will be no major changes after the acquisition
BOISE — Idaho Fish and Game officials want people to be on the lookout after a mountain lion was spotted in east Boise Friday night. A resident of Warm Springs Mesa saw the mountain lion feeding on a deer carcass in a neighbor’s front yard at around 9:30 p.m.
If you like to eat at Chili’s, today might be good day to place an order. The chain is offering a free Android phone (alas, with a new 2-year agreement required) if you spend $25 or more while placing an order online. They have also launched a mobile app, but it’s only available once you get the new phone, at which time they’ll text you the download link. [ Chili's via Android Central ]
This hasn’t been the best of weeks for the Android community. First, we had the import ban on the HTC One X and the Evo 4G LTE, then came the news of a ban on Motorola devices , and finally earlier today we were left wondering if the HTC ban is spreading to other devices after the “unforeseen issue” at T-Mobile with the Amaze 4G. To top it all off, Apple is now filing for injunction against Samsung in relation to the two companies’ legal tussle over the original Galaxy Tab 10.1. The news comes just a couple of days before the May 21 and 22nd meetings between the two companies, which the court ordered to make them come to a settlement.
KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — State officials have given a western Montana couple living south of Kalispell at Woods Bay the OK to kill a mountain lion that has taken up residence near their home and appears comfortable around humans.