CNET reports that Apple's App Store reached another major landmark, amassing 50 billion app downloads, according to the countdown timer on Apple's Web site and in iTunes. Apple also confirmed the milestone on Twitter saying, “We just hit 50 billion app downloads. Thank you. It couldn't have happened without you.” . Read More
Bloomberg reports that Verizon Communications Inc. is having talks with media companies that could turn out spending money on some of the data users consume watching TV shows on mobile devices such as Smartphones. CEO Daniel Mead said, “We are very actively exploring those opportunities and looking at every way to build value for our customers.” . Read More
AllThingsD reports that T-Mobile has released its full first quarter financials, stating that it has sold in excess of 500,000 iPhones from the time it began selling the iPhone on April 12. It also reported a 7 percent drop in revenue from a year back, for the quarter ending March 31. . Read More
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VentureBeat reports that Apple has announced a countdown to 50 billion app downloads, revealing that iOS downloads are upwards of 49 billion presently. Apple said, "Apps have revolutionized the way we play video games, consume news, do business, educate, communicate, create art, and so much more.". Read More
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TechCrunch reports that Songza, the music playlist app, has just launched a massive update to its iOS app, optimizing the experience and improving the . Read More
Bloomberg reports that NTT DoCoMo Inc., the only major Japanese wireless carrier not offering Apple Inc.’s iPhone, might include Samsung Electronics Co.’s Galaxy S4 among phones it's likely to promote as it reduces the collection of handsets to decrease costs. . Read More
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Reuters reports that Jawbone has purchased BodyMedia Inc., the maker of weight-monitoring arm bands, for over $100 million, according to a person familiar with the matter. The deal will help Jawbone's attempts to strengthen its place in the wearable technology market, with almost 300 pending and issued patents, the company said. Read More
