PaymentOne, a company that specializes in the largely untapped market of billing non-mobile charges to a user's mobile phone account, is now PayOne and it plans to aggressively move forward in its endeavors. 2012 will be the year of mobile payment advancement and while PayOne is different than what we've been focused on (namely NFC technology) it fits nicely into that growing trend of using your phone to pay for stuff.
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Apple sued for deceptive Siri advertising
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple, claiming that the company used "misleading and deceptive" advertising for its Siri voice-activated intelligent assistant feature on the iPhone 4S. The lawsuit was filed by New York resident Frank M. Fazio in the US District Court of Northern California.
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SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: March 12, 2012
Happy Monday, everyone. Hopefully your start of the new work week wasn't too painful, but even if it was we have some irresistible tech news to keep you sane. First up, here's an update on the new iPad - it's been revealed that 1 million units were sold in the device's first day of pre-orders. Not too shabby. Meanwhile, on the content side of the industry, HBO is reportedly working with Fox and Universal to remove iCloud restrictions.
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Intel to introduce web-based TV service this year
Intel is planning to launch a web-based TV service for US consumers before the end of 2012, according to The Wall Street Journal. The company, known for its silicon chips in the computer industry, wants to expand beyond familiar territory and to reach consumers more directly. It's planning to launch an Intel-branded pay-TV service that will work with an Intel-built set-top box.
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Yahoo sues Facebook for patent infringement
Yahoo has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Facebook, a first in the realms of social media and an extension of the patent feuds already blistering in Silicon Valley between smartphone and tablet makers such as Apple, Microsoft, and Motorola. Yahoo pulled the trigger today following reports last month that the company had been threatening legal action against the social network, proving it wasn't bluffing.
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All New iPad Giveaway courtesy of SlashGear
The day has arrived, details were given, and it’s finally here! The all new iPad from Apple. Putting all those rumors to rest we now know everything about the new iPad (3rd Generation) and you can learn everything and more from our Apple Hub. Lucky for all of you we here at SlashGear decided to share with our friends, and will be giving a new iPad 16GB WiFi away to one lucky reader. Head down below for addition details and full giveaway rules.
Microsoft app translates foreign languages in your own voice
Microsoft researchers have created a prototype universal translation software that not only translates your speech into foreign languages but uses your own voice to output the translation. The software preserves your accent, timbre, and intonation while translating between 26 languages. The software has been developed at Microsoft's labs in Beijing and was unveiled at TechFest 2012 by chief research officer Rick Rashid along with researcher Frank Soong.
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Sony Alpha A57 image leaks, rumored for this week
The first press image of the Sony Alpha range's latest camera, the A57, has surfaced along with some specs and a rumored release date. Similar to the Sony Alpha A65, this upcoming Sony Alpha A57 is also a DSLT, featuring a translucent mirror, but has scaled back specs to target a lower price bracket.
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iPhone 4G LTE tipped for 2012
The next generation of iPhone has been tipped to be carrying 4G LTE connectivity by Taiwan-based smartphone makers. It's through Daniel Shen of DigiTimes that this information is passed from Taiwan amongst additional information showing global acceptance of 4G LTE technology to be growing to a smartphone population of 45-50 million units inside 2012. This network of devices all riding on the same technology appears to be getting a final bump into a global necessity for the future of mobile due to the new iPad's ability to use it.
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Official NCAA March Madness app released with live game streaming
Those of you out there with a hankering to keep up with the wild basketball action throughout this March Madness season, there's an app for you out there right this second! Not only will you be able to get all manner of statistics, clips, and updates via this free app for both Android and your iPhone, you'll be able to get every single game streamed to your device live as well! The live bit will cost you a little, on the other hand, but the price is completely reasonable: $3.99 once and done, all games streamed to you on time and as they happen!
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IDT claims wireless device charging time in half
Get the charging of your iPhone done in half the time you'd normally have had to wait with IDT Wireless Power's new single-chip system! That's what the group is touting this week, as they make charging your devices wirelessly one whole heck of a lot more efficient with their new wireless power transmitters and receivers, complete with 80% reduction in board size compared to their previous models. This technology will be applied to wireless chargers in the near future - for now we've only to sit back and appreciate the efficiency and awesomeness of this tech which will work for mobile phones, tablets, MIDs, cameras, MP3 players, GPS devices, and any other battery operated mobile device.
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Apple tipped at 1M iPad 3 units sold 1st day
The day is coming soon when the new iPad will be released for the 2012 season, and analysts are racking up their abacuses to the tune of 1 million units sold. This number would exceed sales numbers of the first day of the original iPad, and would likely break the record set by the iPad 2 - though specific sales numbers have never been released for that unit by Apple. The iPad 2 was estimated to have sold 500,000 units over the weekend last year (sales starting on a Friday just like this new unit) with some analysts saying that number did reach 1 million as well.
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