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Ina Fried

Ina Fried

Senior Editor, Mobile

    Latest articles by Ina Fried

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    Scott McNealy is stepping down from the CEO job you didn’t know he hadScott McNealy is stepping down from the CEO job you didn’t know he had
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    The former Sun Microsystems chief has been quietly running a Colorado-based social marketing company.

    By Ina Fried
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    Sprint’s CEO still thinks he can have one of the top two networks by next yearSprint’s CEO still thinks he can have one of the top two networks by next year
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    Marcelo Claure said he can both cut costs and close the gap with rivals.

    By Ina Fried
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    Intel spent more than $10 billion to catch up in mobile. Then it gave up.Intel spent more than $10 billion to catch up in mobile. Then it gave up.
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    The chipmaker missed the smartphone and tablet markets but thought it could catch up if it just spent enough money. Last week it finally raised a white flag.

    By Ina Fried
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    Google is building a new hardware division under former Motorola chief Rick OsterlohGoogle is building a new hardware division under former Motorola chief Rick Osterloh
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    Google Glass finally gets a home.

    By Mark Bergen and Ina Fried
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    The guitarist from heavy metal band KISS is doing a kids’ storybook appThe guitarist from heavy metal band KISS is doing a kids’ storybook app
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    Due out this summer, Ernest Hummingbird tells the tale of a bird who just wants to sing.

    By Ina Fried
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    Chinese phone makers Oppo and Vivo pass Xiaomi in global phone salesChinese phone makers Oppo and Vivo pass Xiaomi in global phone sales
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    Apple and Samsung retain their top two spots, according to new data from IDC.

    By Ina Fried
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    AT&T adds 1.8 million U.S. wireless customers as sales top $40 billionAT&T adds 1.8 million U.S. wireless customers as sales top $40 billion
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    Once again, though, most of the wireless gains came from connected cars and other non-phone devices.

    By Ina Fried
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    Last wearable standing: What fitness startups haven’t been bought?Last wearable standing: What fitness startups haven’t been bought?
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    Who, what, wearables.

    By Ina Fried
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    T-Mobile shows that being the un-carrier doesn’t have to mean being unprofitableT-Mobile shows that being the un-carrier doesn’t have to mean being unprofitable
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    The company has not only doubled its customer base since launching its un-carrier effort, it has started to make some money.

    By Ina Fried
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    The Hover Camera, a selfie stick with wings, lands $25 million in fundingThe Hover Camera, a selfie stick with wings, lands $25 million in funding
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    Preorders for the tiny drone won’t start until the summer, though, and challenges remain.

    By Ina Fried