Multimedia Communications, Security, Mobile, and Cloud Computing News
News Archive - August 2011
Justice Dept. to block AT&T's T-Mobile deal
August 31, 2011
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August 31, 2011
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a petition with a federal court in Washington, D.C. to block AT&T's proposed takeover of T-Mobile USA.Android nabs 41 percent share in U.S.
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August 31, 2011
During the three-month period that ended in July, Android captured 41.8 percent of the U.S. smartphone market, representing a 5.4 percentage point increase over the 36.4 percent market share it had in the quarter that ended in April.Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO
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August 24, 2011
Steve Jobs submitted a letter of resignation for his role as CEO of Apple. He requested to remain on with the company as an employee and Chairman of the board. He recommended Tim Cook as his replacement.Microsoft trims price of cloud computing platform
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August 16, 2011
Microsoft is dropping prices on its entry-level cloud computing platform to encourage more developers to use the service, a move aimed at helping the software giant win market share.Google to Acquire Motorola Mobility
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August 15, 2011
In an attempt to protect Android and continue its fight against Apple, Google has agreed to acquire Motorola Mobility for about US$12.5B.Look out Skype! Google makes its VoIP service international
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August 3, 2011
Google is taking its VoIP service around the world and getting ready to square off with Skype.GoToMeeting Gets Videoconferencing
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August 2, 2011
Citrix is adding Videoconferencing capabilities to its GoToMeeting product.
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