Earlier today, we referenced a report that indicated Google would be releasing its new news reader app (and Flipboard competitor) Currents on Friday. Well, Google went ahead and decided to announce it today. It’s been introduced as a new app …

Facebook’s Android app has been subpar at best. That might be changing, however, as the company announced a new version, which it says will be available in the Android Market soon. I don’t have access to it yet, so I …

As indicated by the title, this is a rumor, and therefore unconfirmed. However, RootzWiki claims to have confirmation from multiple sources that the Galaxy Nexus will “land on American soil” this Friday, December 9.” They are showing allegedly leaked documents …

Update: 9to5Google is sharing a new statement from Verizon: Recent reports that Verizon is blocking Google Wallet on our devices are false. Verizon does not block applications. Google Wallet is different from other widely-available m-commerce services. Google Wallet does not …

Today’s video round-up looks at Steve Jobs’ vision, regretting regret, software that spies on smartphones, and some other cool stuff. View more daily video round-ups here. Sony’s “most insane immersive movie experience ever”: Google on GoMo – helping businesses create …

Today’s video round-up includes some Galaxy Nexus speed tests, Bing decisions that shaped 2011 (via Google’s YouTube), and an instant hit Lady Gaga video. And some great shark footage. View more video round-ups here. Verizon Wireless Galaxy Nexus Prime 4G …

Foursquare has introduced new buttons for publishers sites, which allow users to save pages to their Foursquare to-do lists. When the user clicks on “Save to Foursquare,” a window pops up for confirmation, and then it’s on the user’s phone. …

You know how when something happens in the world and it immediately hits the Internet in near realtime via Twitter or other social media? Say there’s a plane crash. Today, there’s a high probability this will make its way to …

Google announced that in the coming weeks, AdMob developers will be able to make their in-app inventory available on Google’s DoubleClick Ad Exchange. Google is only letting a small number of pre-qualified buyers compete for the inventory at first, but …

Google has just unveiled their new Google Offers mobile app for Android devices, making their burgeoning daily deals service accessible on the go. The new Offers app has a few key features, most importantly the ability to view the daily …

Consider this another victory for the advancement of HTML5, the latest mark-up language update which pushes the envelope of HTML capabilities. Microsoft has decided to use it to build their latest Bing for Mobile apps. What benefits will the language …

Today’s infographic round-up features a couple of things that go hand in hand in some ways: viral marketing and mobile. Then there’s sexual harassment in the workplace. View more infographic round-ups here. Viral Marketing Cheat Sheet: ++ Click Image to …

Maps on iOS may bet getting a lot prettier. News came out over the weekend that Apple has acquired C3 Technologies, which puts out some stunning 3D mapping imagery. After some previous speculation that Apple may have acquired the company, …

Sony announced its intent to acquire Ericsson’s share of Sony Ericsson, to make Sony Ericsson a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony. Sony then wants to integrate that into its own platform of network-connected consumer electronic products. PlayStation Network anyone? “This acquisition …

Mobile commerce startup Zaarly announced today that it has closed a $14 million Series A round of funding led by Kleiner Perkins. They also announced that they’ve added Meg Whitman to their board. Whitman, of course, is the President and …

Google Wallet officially launched about a month ago on the Sprint Nexus S 4G. Today, Google announced that more Google Wallet Merchants are now live. American Eagle Outfitters, The Container Store, Foot Locker, Guess, Jamba Juice, Macy’s, OfficeMax and Toys …

It looks like we have another official date set for the big Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS release. Invitations have been seen out for the rescheduled Google / Samsung event, now taking place in Hong Kong on October 19th. …

BlackBerry Services are beginning to be restored in countries around the world following an outage that began in Europe and The Middle East and by Wednesday had spread to the Americas. BlackBerry users all around the world have had problems …

According to reports, Research in Motion, which makes BlackBerry smartphones and tablets, has acquired Irish software firm NewBay for $100 million. The Irish Times reports that NewBay staff were informed about the deal yesterday, and that “It is understood that …

Google has announced a new conversion tracking metric for AdWords: reporting for calls placed from mobile pages. As mobile usage skyrockets, and smartphone use in particular, this should be an increasingly important metric to track for many businesses. “Mobile advertising …

Are you anxious for the big Nexus Prime reveal, widely speculated to take place next Tuesday at the Google/Samsung Unpacked event? If you’re curious and just too impatient to wait a few days, you might be in luck. Some supposed …