http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505124_162-57577602/summer-iphone-debut-in-apples-plans/
A new iPhone, one that looks the same as the iPhone 5, may be released this summer. Apple plans to start production on the new phone in the second quarter of this year, said The Wall Street Journal, citing "people familiar with the device's production.
Google to Face National Regulators Over Privacy Policy
http://www.euronews.com/2013/04/02/six-eu-countries-take-action-against-googles-policy/
Published: April 2, 2013. Instead of facing one European investigation into its privacy policy, Google now has to contend with at least six of them.
FTC selects two winners in Robocall Challenge, gives each $25000
http://www.sci-tech-today.com/news/FTC-Sees-Hope-in-Anti-Robocall-Quest/story.xhtml?story_id=0020007IEJM2
Back in October 2012, the FTC decided to make the battle against annoying robocalls public, tasking the hivemind with a challenge to develop technology for dealing with the calls.
India rising as mobile app superpower
http://www.zdnet.com/india-rising-as-mobile-app-superpower-7000013315/
Summary: Mobile apps are forming an important element of consumer mobile behavior. World over, apps are driving the mobile ecosystem and India is leading this app-ification change.
Yahoo! Mail adds Dropbox integration for simple sharing, end to attachment limits
http://venturebeat.com/2013/04/02/dropbox-yahoo-mail/
Google, Amazon and Microsoft are finally getting the syncing cloud storage thing right. But, Dropbox is still the player to catch.
NASA's ex-CTO built a cloud in a box and he wants you to buy it
http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/04/nasas-ex-cto-built-a-cloud-in-a-box-and-he-wants-you-to-buy-it/
Private clouds are all the rage for businesses seeking to recreate the capabilities of Amazon's infrastructure-as-a-service cloud within their own data centers.
Google Cloud Gets Twilio Voice, SMS
http://venturebeat.com/2013/04/02/twilio-google-partner-to-bring-cloud-communications-to-app-engine/
Developers can now use Python and Java libraries to integrate Twilio voice and SMS services into Google App Engine apps. Start The Discussion · Tweet; Mail Mail; Print Print · Thomas Claburn | April 02, 2013 03:20 PM.
Google's Privacy Director Stepping Down
http://www.spyghana.com/alma-whitten-to-step-down-google-director-of-privacy/
Lawrence You, an engineering director at Google, will take over for Whitten when she departs in June. "During her 10 years at Google, Alma has done so much to improve our products and protect our users," Google said in a statement.
Photo of purported 'Facebook phone' leaked ahead of event
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/04/02/photo-of-purported-facebook-phone-leaked-ahead-of-event
With a planned Facebook special event two days away, a photo of an HTC-built handset dubbed the "HTC First" has hit the Web, stoking flames that a true Facebook phone may soon see release.
On your mark, get set, benchmark! 3DMark Android Edition now on Google Play
http://hothardware.com/News/Think-Your-Nexus-7-Is-Fast-3DMark-Android-Edition-Lets-You-Prove-It/
Android just gained another go-to for benchmarking. After failing to hit the 2012 mark for its Android-specific performance software, Futuremark's finally delivering on its promise and making 3DMark available today on Google Play.
Microsoft Surface RT available in Singapore from April 5
http://asia.cnet.com/microsoft-surface-rt-available-in-singapore-from-april-5-62220997.htm
Microsoft's Surface RT tablet will be available in Singapore from April 5. The 10.6-inch tablet and its accessories will be sold at Challenger stores in the city-state.
Playboy keeps it clean with new iPhone app
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2013/04/playboys-new-app-sans-naughty-bits/
Playboy Magazine's new iPhone app is keeping its clothes on. Best known for its pictorials, Playboy and its new app won't be lacking in that department.
Smartphone Wars: Android Rules, Verizon Top Carrier - Kantar Report
http://thedroidguy.com/2013/04/smartphone-wars-android-rules-verizon-top-carrier-kantar-report/
2013 is just three months old, but so far, the telecommunication field has been so awash with new developments, rumors, inventions, surprises and disappointments.
Amazon Hires Microsoft Phone Veteran, Rekindling Smartphone Rumors
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/amazon-hires-microsoft-phone-veteran-rekindling-smartphone-rumors/
Amazon has long been rumored to be working on a smartphone. Now, Microsoft phone expert Charlie Kindel has been hired to do "something secret.
Voice Ads Coming to Your Mobile Devices
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2013/04/whys-that-ad-talking-to-me-nuance-unveils-mobile-voice-ads/
A company called Nuance Mobile is adding a whole new dimension to the mobile advertising market. Its new “Nuance Voice†service allows users to converse with the advertisements on their mobile devices.
Subaru recalling 200000 cars
http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/subaru-recall-200-000-vehicles-fix-brake-problem-article-1.1305661
Subaru is recalling 200,000 Legacy and Outback sedans and wagons from models years 2005 - 2009 for corroded brake lines. The company said the vehicles were sold in 20 states, mainly in the Northeast and Midwest.
The War Z, Forums Taken Offline After Hack
http://www.slashgear.com/the-war-z-player-data-compromised-after-security-breach-02276185/
OP Productions was forced to take down The War Z and its forums after discovering a hack of its systems. "We are sorry to report that we have discovered that hackers gained access to our forum and game databases and the player data in those databases," ...
Google makes Quickoffice available for iPhone in latest update
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/google-play-movies-review_845695.html
After months of waiting, Google has finally released a version of its Quickoffice app that is compatible with Apple's iPhone, allowing Apps for Business customers to collaborate with colleagues who haven't made the switch to Google Docs.
GM: Newly redesigned Silverado, Sierra will have better fuel economy
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/ford-says-it-expects-f-150-pickup-truck-to-hold-off-gm-challenge/articleshow/19354140.cms
General Motors said today that its redesigned Chevrolet Silverado will have better fuel economy and performance, but cost no more than the models they replace.
Apple reports 80000 new US jobs created by iOS App Economy within 2012
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/04/02/apple-reports-80000-new-us-jobs-created-by-ios-app-economy-within-2012
Incredible growth in Apple's iOS App Store has doubled its payouts to developers (now totaling over $8 billion) and sparked the creation of over 80,000 new jobs directly related to building software for Apple's mobile platform within the last year.
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