iPhone OneNote App May Mean More Office Apps to Come
While the iPhone has received a couple Microsoft apps like Bing and Windows Live Messenger, Microsoft Office programs have been no shows -- until now. Microsoft announced today it is releasing an iPhone version of OneNote, it's note-syncing app for the iPhone.
Facebook Suspends New Address and Phone Sharing Feature
Just three days after introducing a new feature that allows users to share their mobile phone number and address with applications and third-party websites, Facebook said late last night that it is suspending the change as it works to clarify the permission process.
While Everyone Watches Groupon, Boingo Files for IPO
Wireless hotspot provider Boingo filed paperwork for an initial public offering today as it looks to capitalize on the growth of mobile devices. While the number of shares offered and the price range have not been determined, the company said it hopes to raise $75 million.
New York Tech Mojo Attracts Valley Dollars
Accel Partners, the firm backing Facebook and Groupon, announced has opened an office in New York, giving the city's growing tech scene another profile-raising boost. It's further recognition that New York has grown in importance and could signal more eastward migration from Valley VC firms.
Alternative Payment Services Ride the Freemium App Boom
The news that Tapjoy, formerly Offerpal, raised $21 million in funding last week shows there is a big opportunity to be had by helping the freemium model expand on mobile. It's a lesson that W3i, a desktop application marketing company, is looking to exploit. 
Mobile Computing Helps Nvidia Best Intel, Costs AMD CEO His Job
Nvidia said today Intel will pay the graphics chipmaker $1.5 billion as part of a legal settlement. The agreement shows how fast things are changing for Intel and the computing industry as power efficiency is trumping performance, and entertainment is winning out over productivity.
Square Adds $27.5 Million to Play With the Big Boys
Square, the mobile payment start-up co-built by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, has taken on $27.5 million in new funding to help it compete in the increasingly competitive mobile payments market. The latest funding comes from Sequoia Capital, giving the start-up a reported valuation of $240 million
Klout Gets $8.5M to Create the Page Rank of the Social Web
Klout -- one of a number of services that are trying to measure influence in social networks such as Facebook and Twitter -- has closed an $8.5-million funding round from Silicon Valley powerhouse Kleiner Perkins, and adding Kleiner partner Bing Gordon to its board of directors.
Intuit Takes the Gloves Off in Mobile Payments Push
Intuit is positioning its GoPayment mobile service to compete with Square and others by offering a free version of the service for a limited time. The move may only be temporary, but it underscores the growing attention to mobile payments from companies across the mobile ecosystem.
Developers — Don’t Bet on Mobile Ad Revenue to Pay the Bills
Don't expect the ad revenue in mobile games to be the major driver of revenue. While ad revenue in mobile games is expected to rise from $87 million in 2010 to $894 million in 2015, it will still be dwarfed by download and in-app purchase revenues.
Garmin Looks to Location Tracker to Stay Relevant
With Garmin's automotive navigation device sales stagnant and its Garminfone and Nuvifone business a disappointment, the company is looking to a GPS locator for people and property called the GTU 10 as a new business that can expand on its core competency in location. 
MetroPCS LTE Plans to Charge More for VoIP & Streaming
MetroPCS's discounted 4G LTE mobile broadband plans, announced yesterday, weren't just the beginning of a possible price war. It represented a long-talked about tactic of ISPs charging for content at different rates and potentially favoring their own services while charging more for access to rivals. 
