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<title><![CDATA[Nokia baits developers with free Windows Phones]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Pretty soon, this could be a Nokia phone.(Credit:Josh Miller/CNET)Microsoft and Nokia may have spent much of Mobile World Congress trying to convince attendees of the merits of their fresh, new partnership, but the harder step will perhaps be urging Nokia's loyal Symbian developers to shift alliances.There's nothing like free stuff to help change one's mind. To that end, Nokia will be giving away one E7 smartphone and one Nokia-made Windows Phone to each developer in Launchpad, it's program for mobile app developers, according to information procured by SlashGear.In addition, Nokia will waive its tech support charges for developers for the next three months.&amp;nbsp'Developer support is one key to make Nokia's Microsoft pairing successful, especially as the two companies are poised to battle Canada's Blackberry maker RIM for market relevance behind Apple's iOS and Google's Android platforms. On the handset front, Nokia will also feel pressure from Sony Ericsson, as both brands will keep a hungry eye trained on the US smartphone market. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Intuit offers mobile payment system for free]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>odobbyLoyat</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Intuit is offering some healthy incentives to get small businesses to adopt its GoPayment mobile payment service.(Credit:Intuit)Launched in 2009, GoPayment lets small business owners process credit card payments on the go by using a card reader that attaches to a compatible mobile phone. Normally, the card reader costs money, while the service entails a monthly fee.But as of yesterday, Intuit is now offering a free card reader and is waiving the monthly service free for most customers who sign up for GoPayment by the middle of February. The deal is actually sweeter for people who don't do as much credit card business.Customers who do a lower level or intermittent volume of credit card processing won't pay any monthly service fee. They'll be charged a rate of 2.7 percent for each card swiped and 3.7 percent for each card that has to be keyed in or for nonqualified transactions, such as those that use special business credit cards. A further 15-cent fee is applied per transaction.Customers who do a higher level of credit card business will still be charged a $12.95 monthly service fee. But the transaction rates are better--1.7 percent for each card swiped, 2.7 percent for cards that are keyed in, and 3.7 percent for non-qualified transactions. A further charge of 30 cents is levied per transaction.&quot;By offering a free card reader and no monthly service fees, we want to give more small businesses a head start in the new year by enabling them to take mobile payments without any upfront investment,&quot; Chris Hylen, general manager of Intuit's Payment Solutions division, said in a statement. &quot;And this is just the beginning. We'll introduce new ways all year long to help more small businesses get paid quickly and inexpensively using their favorite mobile devices.&quot;GoPayment offers a few features designed to save time, according to Intuit. Customers can create and sell from a list of frequently sold items, automatically apply sales tax, and send customized receipts through either text or e-mail. Funds processed through GoPayment are typically deposited into the customer's bank account within two to three business days. GoPayment is also compatible with the latest versions of QuickBooks, so that customers don't need to manually enter their transactions.Security is covered as well, says Intuit. Credit card details aren't stored on the phone, and the data itself is encrypted once through the card reader and a second time through the GoPayment mobile app. The GoPayment card reader works with more than 40 popular mobile devices, including theiPhone,iPod Touch,iPad, BlackBerry phones, and a range of Android devices. Customers can also opt to buy more expensive and robust card readers, such as the Mophie reader for the iPhone 4, which is designed for businesses that need to process a heavy volume of payments. Already popular in countries like Japan, mobile payments are gaining traction in the United States. Intuit is part of a mix of companies that includes Verifone and Square in processing payments on the fly. Since GoPayment's debut, small businesses have processed almost $80 million in mobile payments using the service, according to Intuit. And both the company and analysts see the market surging over the next few years. &quot;We expect the point-of-sale mobile payments market in the U.S. to grow to $55 billion by 2015, up from an estimated $1 billion in 2010,&quot; according to analyst Gwenn Bezard of Aite Group, quoted by Intuit. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The 411: Windows Phone 7 or Android]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:10:19 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>odobbyLoyat</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Welcome to The 411, my column answering all your questions about cell phones and cell phone accessories. I receive plenty of questions about these subjects via e-mail, so I figured many of you might have similar queries, too. At times, I might solicit answers from readers if I'm stumped. Send your questions and comments to me at nicole.lee@cnet.com. If you prefer to remain anonymous, let me know in the e-mail.I am looking to purchase a new smart phone. I have been looking at the Verizon Droid X. I have been told that Android 3 should be coming out before end of year , doubling [the] speed. (1) Is there an ETA for the Android 3 release (2) what will be the Droid X equal [by then]...or should I just bite the bullet and buy the Droid X I have a BB Storm that is driving me batty. Is the wait worth the added aggravation -- d, via emailIf you're referencing Gingerbread, I believe that's actually Android 2.3 and not 3.0 like previously rumored. We don't really know the exact date that Gingerbread will be released, but yes, we have heard it will be before the end of the year, so we think it'll be around December 2010. As for whether the Droid X will get the update, we think there's a strong possibility it might, but we expect you'll have to wait for quite awhile before Motorola gets around to releasing a version of the update that's compatible with its own software. I don't think there'll be a hardware update to the Droid X before the end of the year. If you're ready to drop your Storm however, I don't think there's a problem with getting the Droid X now, especially as prices are starting to drop due to holiday sales.I'm spending hours on the internet looking for reviews on particular AT&amp;T cell phones, and I just want to get the most for my money. I've probably narrowed it down to the Sony Xperia 10 or the Motorola Bravo if I go &quot;android&quot; but then I saw the newwindows 7 phones. If I sign a contract and am stuck with a phone for 2 years, I want to make a good decision but am not very techie. I am sticking with ATT because I am buying my son theiphone for Christmas (even though I know Verizon may have it by then too.) Am I better off with Android or Windows 7 if I'm keepin the phone for 2 years, and do you have a suggestion for which phone -- Sandi, via emailWould a Windows Phone 7 handset be more user-friendly than Android(Credit:Josh Miller/CNET)This might be a controversial answer seeing asWindows Phone 7 is such a new platform, but I think you might be better off with a Windows Phone 7 handset compared to your other two choices. The Motorola Bravo is a pretty entry-level handset with Android 2.1, and the Sony Xperia X10 has an overly-complicated UI that would take longer to upgrade in the long run. Also, Windows Phone 7 devices like the Samsung Focus are pretty polished for a first-generation product -- you get a Super AMOLED screen, a 5-megapixel camera, and a user interface that's pretty easy to get around.  Bear in mind that the Windows Phone 7 platform is fairly new, so the online community support won't be as robust as Android. But Microsoft aims to be much more timely in their software updates, and for a non-techie like yourself, I think you might experience fewer headaches over time. Definitely go in a store and play around with a few of the choices before making a final decision, but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with Windows Phone 7. Do you have any idea if versace will come out with a cell phone if yes, do you know when and what might be the price Will versace be with a company such as sprint, t-mobile, etc. I went to versace.com and they have a page displaying a versace cell phone. -- Raul, via email. Versace is coming out with a new Versace touch-screen phone called the Versace Unique. It was created by Modelabs, and it's definitely a luxury handset with an 18 karat gold finish and a back cover made out of hand-crafted leather. We have no idea what operating system it'll have, but something tells me it won't be a smartphone -- previous luxury handsets have typically gone the proprietary route. We definitely don't expect this to be subsidized by a carrier, so expect to shell out the big bucks if you have to have it. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Orb TV aims to deliver streaming video sites Google TV can't]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:10:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>odobbyLoyat</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Orb TV delivers Web video to your TV, and is controlled by a smartphone or tablet app.(Credit:Orb Networks)Orb TV is aiming to succeed where Google TV and Boxee have stumbled.The new video-streaming product from Orb Networks aims to let users watch a wide variety of streaming video on their big-screen TVs. That sounds like a wide variety of Internet TV products that we've seen introduced this fall. The difference with Orb TV is that it should be able to deliver unfettered access to a wide variety of online video sites, including TV network sites (Hulu, ABC.com, NBC.com, CBS.com, and so forth) that have since been blocked when accessing from the built-in Flash-enabled Web browsers found on Google TV products, Boxee, and the PlayStation 3. What's the catch There are two, right off the bat. The Orb TV doesn't offer HD video, and it requires users to run the Orbcaster server software on aMac or Windows PC elsewhere on their home network. That software streams the Web video to the Orb TV, which displays it on the television to which it's connected (via composite or component AV cables). In other words, you'll need to keep the PC running whenever you're watching the Orb TV.Thankfully, you don't need to have a laptop nearby while watching. You browse available shows via the Orb's free control app--available on Android phones and iOS devices (iPhone,iPad,iPod Touch). In addition to the aforementioned video sites, Orb is aiming to support Netflix, YouTube, and CinemaNow streaming and will also provide for streaming of videos and photos on the host PC. If this sounds a lot like PlayOn--which allows online video to be streamed from PCs to game consoles and other TV-connected devices--it is. But unlike PlayOn's sometimes less-than-intuitive navigation, the Orb app handles &quot;curation&quot; of the content, so you can browse by show title on your smartphone/tablet screen without having to know which show is available from which online video site. The other cool extra Orb provides is support for an IR blaster, so the company could add TV remote codes to the app software, allowing you to change inputs and toggle power without the need to use a second remote.  The Orb TV hardware resembles a large hockey puck. Network connectivity (to the source PC and the phones/tablets acting as controls) is handled via built-in Wi-Fi. Orb supports multiple Orb TVs on a single network, so you could theoretically have one connected to every TV in the house. Of course, the big distinguishing feature--also touted on PC-based &quot;screen scraping&quot; products like Veebeam--is that the Orb TV should be &quot;unblockable.&quot; Because the video stream originates on a PC, video sites shouldn't be able to block access as they do with traffic originating directly from products with built-in browsers (like Google TV, Boxee, and the like). Toss in the fact that Orb TV's got an impulse-friendly $99 price--and no additional fees for accessing open Web video sites--and you can imagine that a lot of consumers will happily overlook the requirement that their PC needs to be left on.  We'll have a full review of Orb TV in the near future. In the meantime, check out our review of its audio-only predecessor, the Orb MP-1. And let us know if you think the Orb TV is a viable cord-cutting option in the comments (below). <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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