CNET News - Mobile

Google announces in-app subscriptions for Android apps

Scott Webster — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:30:53 PDT

After introducing in-app purchases for Google Play last year, a new subscription feature should open the door to new revenue opportunities.

Originally posted at Android Atlas

Chameleon aims to amaze the Android tablet experience

Christopher MacManus — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:28:08 PDT

We're fans of Android 4.0, but can't deny the sexiness of Chameleon, a real up and comer on the Kickstarter circuit that seems poised to push Android's tablet home screen to a captivating new level.

Originally posted at Crave

Mount Everest climbers share journey on Instagram

Donna Tam — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:53:11 PDT

National Geographic's team of climbers is expected to reach the peak Friday and those who follow along with Instagram will be the first to see it.

CNET UK's Samsung Galaxy S III review: 'Ferrari of Android'

Jessica Dolcourt — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:03:37 PDT

Samsung's flagship Galaxy S III smartphone earns CNET UK's praise days before its May 29 U.K. release.

Originally posted at Android Atlas

Facebook Camera makes its debut

Sharon Vaknin — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:01:21 PDT

The social network launches an official iOS app that lets you capture, filter, edit, and share photos.

Originally posted at News - Internet & Media

Android, iOS nab 82 percent of smartphone market in Q1

Don Reisinger — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:14:48 PDT

Android smartphone shipments soared 145 percent in the first quarter to 89.9 million units. Apple's iPhone hit unit shipments of 35.1 million.

Originally posted at News - Apple

Sprint could be cooking up a 4G ICS slider

Scott Webster — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:58:39 PDT

Newly leaked rumors suggest Sprint is readying a sliding QWERTY variant of its LG Viper.

Originally posted at Dialed In

White House cracks whip on move to mobile

Jonathan Skillings — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:58:05 PDT

President Obama tells federal agencies to get a move on to keep pace with a citizenry that more and more gets things done via smartphone.

Microsoft legal win over Google may signal ceasefire

Roger Cheng — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:04:17 PDT

A win by Microsoft means a potential ban in Germany, which could drive the two parties to the negotiating table.

Did RIM shelve an idea to license BBM to competitors, carriers?

Don Reisinger — Thu, 24 May 2012 07:16:27 PDT

According to a new report, Research In Motion instead decided to focus its efforts on a new phone and BlackBerry 10.