Vonage says Apple approves its mobile application for iPhone, iPod devicesSeptember 1st, 2009 Vonage says Apple approves mobile applicationHOLMDEL, N.J. — Internet phone company Vonage Holdings Corp.
Biden announces $300 million to boost nation's fleet of fuel-efficient vehiclesApril 22nd, 2009 Biden: $300M from stimulus will go for clean carsLANDOVER, Md. — Vice President Joe Biden marked Earth Day by announcing that $300 million in federal stimulus money will go to cities and towns to purchase more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Apple sells more than 1 million units of new iPhone 3G S in 3 daysJune 22nd, 2009 Apple: More than 1M new-model iPhones soldNEW YORK — Apple Inc. sold more than a million units of its latest iPhone model in the first three days, making it the most successful debut for a smart phone yet.
After outcry online, Apple yanks "Baby Shaker" iPhone app; author also pulls from siteApril 23rd, 2009 Apple pulls plug on 'Baby Shaker' iPhone programSEATTLE — Apple Inc. pulled a 99-cent iPhone game called "Baby Shaker" from its iTunes store Wednesday after its premise — quiet a crying baby with a vigorous shake — prompted outrage.
Vonage gets a cheap-calling app on the iPhone, BlackBerry; undercuts on international callsOctober 5th, 2009 Vonage releases calling app for iPhone, BlackBerryNEW YORK — Vonage, a pioneer in Internet-based phone service, is launching applications for the iPhone and BlackBerry that undercut the international calling rates of major wireless carriers. When the phones are connected to a Wi-Fi hot spot, the calls go over that link, bypassing the wireless carrier entirely.
AT&T claims no role in block of Google Voice iPhone program; Apple 'continues to study it'August 22nd, 2009 Apple denies 'rejecting' Google Voice for iPhoneSEATTLE — Apple Inc. told federal regulators Friday that it blocked the Google Voice program from running on the iPhone because it alters important functions on the device — yet Apple denied that it has rejected Google's application outright.
AT&T says it played no role in controversial block of Google Voice program for the iPhoneAugust 21st, 2009 AT&T says it was Apple that blocked Google VoiceSEATTLE — AT&T Inc. is telling federal regulators it played no part in blocking the Google Voice phone program from running on Apple Inc.'s iPhone.
Some buyers of Apple's new iPhone 3G S have gadget, but must wait 2 days to get it workingJune 20th, 2009 Some iPhone activations delayed up to 2 daysSEATTLE — Some owners of Apple Inc.'s new iPhone 3G S may have to wait up to two days to make calls. New iPhones must be plugged into a computer and activated before calling, text messaging, or surfing the Web using the cellular data plan.
Sony to launch motion controller for PlayStation 3 in spring 2010September 24th, 2009 Sony to launch new motion controller next springNEW YORK — Sony plans to release a new motion controller next spring for the PlayStation 3 video game console. The controller will work with the PlayStation Eye camera, which can track players' voices, faces and body motion.
TechBits: TiVo while mobile; Motorola's Google phone; AT&T satphone; Verizon ends the HubSeptember 30th, 2009 TechBits packagePHILADELPHIA — TV viewers can now TiVo using their BlackBerry. TiVo Inc., the maker of digital video recorders that can pause and rewind live programming, unveiled a free application Wednesday for the BlackBerry that lets subscribers set up recording of TV shows from the phones.
Google says Apple executive rejected Google Voice for iPhone, Apple has deniedSeptember 18th, 2009 Google says Apple exec rejected app for iPhoneSEATTLE — Google Inc. said Apple Inc.'s top marketing executive personally told the company that its Google Voice application had been rejected because it duplicates the telephone dialer on the iPhone and could be used as a replacement.
After Arkansas children die, safety group asks GM to recall older cars for trunk releaseJune 20th, 2009 Safety group asks GM for trunk-latch recallLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A safety foundation asked General Motors Corp.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt resigns from Apple's board as 2 companies increasingly competeAugust 3rd, 2009 Google CEO leaves Apple board as companies competeNEW YORK — Google CEO Eric Schmidt has resigned from Apple's board of directors as the Internet search leader increasingly develops products that compete with Apple's core businesses, including the popular iPhone. Shares of both companies rose in early trading.
More training, hiring, equipment to get San Antonio Toyota plant back to full capacityAugust 28th, 2009 Toyota adding Tacoma to San Antonio plant in 2010SAN ANTONIO — Toyota's decision to move its compact truck production here should get the San Antonio plant closer to full capacity by next summer, adding jobs and helping to offset sluggish demand for full-size models. The plant, which opened in 2006, currently produces Toyota Motor Corp.'s Tundra, but the company has had to furlough workers and cut back to one shift as demand got hammered by high gas prices and then the recession.
Toyota president says plans for new sports car model part of company plan to reverse fortunesAugust 5th, 2009 Toyota president says new sports car plannedTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Toyota Motor Corp.
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