[Technology] Apple's Scott Forstall ousted over Maps apology -- WSJ

Apple's Scott Forstall ousted over Maps apology -- WSJ
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/technology/technology-news/major-shakeup-at-apple-scott-forstall-john-browett-out-20121030-28gqx.html
Apple's Scott Forstall ousted over Maps apology -- WSJ. Following the furor over the company's mapping service, the iOS software chief refused to sign a letter apologizing for its shortcomings and got the boot as a result, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Google Unveils New Nexus 4 Smarthphone, Nexus 7, Nexus 10 Tablets
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/google-unveils-new-nexus-4-smarthphone-nexus-7-nexus-10-tablets/
Google launches its new Nexus 4 smartphone along with Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets, all running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and featuring a myriad of new features.

Windows Phone 8
http://afr.com/p/technology/microsoft_windows_phone_to_catch_uslDkTPOnctjg62u8XhGON
Windows 8 phone debuts with cool crowd in mind. Microsoft executives touted the fun of the new phone, emphasizing how users can personalize it to what's important to them.

Consumer Reports reliability survey: Glitches drag Ford down; Toyota brands ...
http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-mo-autos-consumers-reports-reliabity-rankings-20121029,0,1647183.story
Ford, once Consumer Reports' most reliable domestic automaker, fell near the bottom in the publication's 2012 survey, while Toyota's three brands swept the top three spots and General Motors' four brands gained ground from a year ago.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Launches On U.S Cellular Today; What Reviewers Are ...
http://www.latinospost.com/articles/6200/20121029/samsung-galaxy-note-2-launches-u-s.htm
As of Monday, October 29, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is available for immediate purchase through three carriers in the United States.

DNA review: iPod touch vs iPad mini - How do you decide?
http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/10/29/apple-forecast-to-sell-102m-ipads-194m-iphones-in-2013
Once upon a time, life was simple in iLand. We had three product segments - iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, all in distinct price segments.

Google Play now selling movies in Australia
http://venturebeat.com/2012/10/29/google-blows-apples-itunes-match-out-of-the-digital-music-water-in-europe-first/
Related stories. Updated Google Play app on Google TV brings TV, movies, music · Google Play to offer movie downloads to own?