Smartphones running Google's Android software have leapt to 75% share of worldwide smartphone shipments, according to market tracker IDC. Top-end Androids like Samsung's Galaxy S III (which is expected to sell 30 million this year) are holding their own … Outages Expose Wireless Carriers' Backup Plans - Wall Street Journal
Three days after superstorm Sandy made landfall, people in some of America's most densely populated neighborhoods remained without wireless service, highlighting new risks as more people drop landline phones. Regulators and phone companies have … iPad mini and 4th generation iPad now available in New Zealand - SlashGear
The fourth generation iPad and the iPad mini are now on sale in New Zealand. The iPad mini was recently announced by Apple on October 23, with preorders opening shortly thereafter. Now Apple lovers in New Zealand can nab the tablets in retail stores, … Oprah: Microsoft's Surface is like a Mercedes - CNET
When a person of influence endorses your product, your marketing department reaches for the sky. Or, more likely, for the Skyy. So, wherever you are, you will surely be hearing the ululations of vodka-fueled pleasure emanating from Redmond on hearing that … IDC: Android Ships on Three-Quarters of Q3 Smartphones - PC Magazine
Android Birthday Cake. It was a very happy fourth birthday for Google's Android as the mobile operating system took a 75 percent share of smartphone shipments in the third quarter of 2012, according to IDC. The Android platform, which Google acquired back … Apple rolls out iPad mini in Sydney to shorter lines - Reuters
Apple's iPad Mini goes on sale overseas - CNET
Apple's iPad Mini goes on sale overseas. Apple's latest pair of iPads — iPad Mini and the 4th-gen iPad — go on sale in Australia and other parts of the world, ahead of their U.S. and European launch. Josh Lowensohn. by Josh Lowensohn. November 1, 2012 … 
Wireless service improves in Sandy-affected areas. Roger Yu, USA TODAYShare. Comments. About 20% of cell sites are down but connectivity is improving in the Northeast as charging phones becomes a priority. Cell phone Sandy. East Village residents sit … 
As many without electricity gather in Starbucks or banks to get a little bit of power and access a WiFi signal, AT&T and Verizon are stepping up their efforts to help. Both of the cellular carriers have announced today that they will be deploying stations to help … 
A majority of the agency's five commissioners want to bring a suit, Bloomberg said, citing four people familiar with the matter. No decision is expected until after the presidential election next week. In June, Google began requesting information from Microsoft … 
By THOMAS GRYTA. Telecom companies continue to make progress restoring their wireless networks in the areas hardest-hit by Hurricane Sandy, but prolonged power outages and limited fuel availability for generators could make that effort difficult. To help … 
LinkedIn, the professional networking site with 187 million members, posted third-quarter earnings that easily beat Wall Street estimates. The company, which saw strong growth across the board, saw revenue rise 81 percent from the year ago quarter, to $252 …