Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. We’re keeping our eyes on four particular stories of interest today.
Facebook Announces Major Privacy & Tagging Changes
Facebook is rolling out one of the largest privacy overhauls in its history, making it clearer for users to understand with whom they are sharing their photos, status updates and locations.
Samsung Announces New Android Smartphones & Naming Scheme
Samsung has announced a few details about a line of Android smartphones it plans to unveil at the IFA trade show in Berlin in early September, as well as a new naming scheme for distinguishing entry to premium-level smartphone models.
Sprint to Carry iPhone 5 [REPORT]
Sprint will join Verizon and AT&T in selling the iPhone 5 beginning mid-October, unidentified sources have told the The Wall Street Journal.
East Coasters Turn to Twitter During Virginia Earthquake
A 5.9 earthquake originated in Mineral, Virginia, Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and true to form, many Twitter users turned first to the microblogging service for information — as well as a few laughs while cell service was down.
Further News
Samsung has brought some unusual evidence into its most recent patent battle with Apple — namely, the 1968 Stanley Kubrick film 2001: A Space Odyssey — in an attempt to prove that designs for the iPad and iPhone were established before Apple started filing patents for them.
Twitter co-founders Biz Stone and Evan Williams have announced their first project since leaving their full-time positions at Twitter: a partnership with Lift, a new app designed to unlock human potential.
Image courtesy of iStockphoto, DNY59
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Facebook Announces Major Privacy & Tagging Changes
Facebook is rolling out one of the largest privacy overhauls in its history, making it clearer for users to understand with whom they are sharing their photos, status updates and locations.
Samsung Announces New Android Smartphones & Naming Scheme
Samsung has announced a few details about a line of Android smartphones it plans to unveil at the IFA trade show in Berlin in early September, as well as a new naming scheme for distinguishing entry to premium-level smartphone models.
Sprint to Carry iPhone 5 [REPORT]
Sprint will join Verizon and AT&T in selling the iPhone 5 beginning mid-October, unidentified sources have told the The Wall Street Journal.
East Coasters Turn to Twitter During Virginia Earthquake
A 5.9 earthquake originated in Mineral, Virginia, Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and true to form, many Twitter users turned first to the microblogging service for information — as well as a few laughs while cell service was down.
Further News
Samsung has brought some unusual evidence into its most recent patent battle with Apple — namely, the 1968 Stanley Kubrick film 2001: A Space Odyssey — in an attempt to prove that designs for the iPad and iPhone were established before Apple started filing patents for them.
Twitter co-founders Biz Stone and Evan Williams have announced their first project since leaving their full-time positions at Twitter: a partnership with Lift, a new app designed to unlock human potential.
Image courtesy of iStockphoto, DNY59
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Comments: http://mashable.com/2011/08/24/facebook-privacy-samsung-android-sprint-iphone-5/#comments
