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Kindle Fire Makes Amazon Appstore Cozy for Devs

Posted on 22 February 2012

Some developers are making more money by showcasing their wares in Amazon's Appstore instead of Google's Android Market, according to research from Distimo. The mobile analytics firm looked at the 110 apps available in both online stores that generated at least $200 per day in revenue during the last week of January.

Survey: E-Commerce Customers Generally Satisfied

Posted on 22 February 2012

Netflix customers were cranky for much of the year, but online shoppers in general are a contented bunch, according to an annual customer satisfaction survey.

The customer satisfaction score of the embattled video rental company fell 14% in the last year, says the American Customer Satisfaction Index's annual e-Commerce report released today.

What Do Consumers Want in the New iPad?

Posted on 22 February 2012

A new iPad from Apple is expected in early March, and consumers are quite opinionated about changes they'd like to see in one of the best-selling tech devices of the past few years.

We reached out to consumers for feedback.

Twitter Updates Android and iOS Apps; Adds Android 4.0 Support

Posted on 22 February 2012

Twitter today announced new updates for its Android and iOS applications. Both platforms regain the "swipe to x" shortcut for replying to tweets or DMs. The update also makes it easier to find other Twitter users based on their phone number or email address. Changes specific to iOS include: the ability to copy and paste the text of tweets or profiles; better link sharing features; more press-and-hold actions for links; adds back the ability to mark all DMs as read; and refreshes the DM user interface.

Verizon 4G LTE Sale: HTC Rezound and LG Spectrum Just $99 on Contract

Posted on 22 February 2012

If a new smartphone is in your near future, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a screaming good deal on one. Not only does Amazon drop prices the minute new phones are released, but even Verizon is doing their best to get in on the low-pricing scheme.

Amazon Grows Share of Paid Android App Sales

Posted on 21 February 2012

The Amazon Appstore has quickly become a major force in paid mobile app sales for Google's Android platform, according to a new report from Distimo. The mobile app analytics firm found that 42 of the top 110 paid mobile apps available from both Google and Amazon generated more revenue through the Amazon Appstore than Android Market last month.

Amazon's new Kindle Fire, which sold more than 3.9 million units in the final three months of 2011, was the driving force behind Amazon's mobile app sales in January.

Samsung Galaxy Note Review: Who Do You Think You Are? Mr. Big Stuff?

Posted on 21 February 2012

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When I went to meet with Samsung to pick up the Galaxy Note, I was told something that I kept in mind throughout my last week or so with the phone.

Exclusive First Look At Spin’s New Music-Playing Website

Posted on 21 February 2012

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Music magazines are getting hit with a double whammy in the age of digital media. Like all print publications, their audience is going online—but so is the music. Why read about a new album when you can just listen to it on Spotify?

For Some Developers, Amazon Appstore Now Brings In More Money

Posted on 21 February 2012

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Barnes & Noble Unveils New Nook Tablet that Matches Kindle Fire Price

Posted on 21 February 2012

Barnes & Noble opened a new front in the media tablet war on Tuesday with a President's Week rollout of its latest Nook device.

The 7-inch, $199 Nook Tablet has half the internal storage of the last Nook Tablet, 8 GB instead of 16 GB, but costs $50 less.