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Ina Fried

Ina Fried

Senior Editor, Mobile

    Latest articles by Ina Fried

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    Microsoft’s Email Boss on How Email Is So Not Dead YetMicrosoft’s Email Boss on How Email Is So Not Dead Yet
    Technology

    Microsoft has gone from a few hundred thousand iOS and Android users running Outlook to 30 million a month.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Virtual Reality Hits New Milestone as NBA Broadcasts Warriors-Pelicans Game LiveVirtual Reality Hits New Milestone as NBA Broadcasts Warriors-Pelicans Game Live
    Technology

    It’s the first major U.S. sporting event to be publicly broadcast live in virtual reality.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Startup Helium Hopes Keeping Things Cool Is a Hot MarketStartup Helium Hopes Keeping Things Cool Is a Hot Market
    Technology

    Showcasing its connected-device approach by targeting the medical and grocery markets with a wirelessly connected temperature sensor.

    By Ina Fried
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    Mobile Industry Generates $670 Billion in North AmericaMobile Industry Generates $670 Billion in North America
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    However, a largely saturated market means the days of hockey-stick growth are probably in the past.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    T-Mobile Adds 2.3 Million Customers, but Revenue and Earnings Trail ExpectationsT-Mobile Adds 2.3 Million Customers, but Revenue and Earnings Trail Expectations
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    The carrier also turned a profit, but not as much as many analysts were expecting.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Microsoft Executive Julie Larson-Green to Take Over Management of Office AppsMicrosoft Executive Julie Larson-Green to Take Over Management of Office Apps
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    Corporate VP Kirk Koenigsbauer, who has been in charge of the Office apps, will move to a role in the corporate marketing organization.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Qualcomm Eyes Security Cameras, Other Markets as Smartphone Growth SlowsQualcomm Eyes Security Cameras, Other Markets as Smartphone Growth Slows
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    The company is introducing a design for a smart security camera and two new modem chips for markets like smart meters.

    By Ina Fried
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    BlackBerry’s Priv Android Slider Phone up for Preorder at $699BlackBerry’s Priv Android Slider Phone up for Preorder at $699
    Technology

    It’s expensive, but at least not as pricey has had been rumored.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Microsoft Earnings Beats Expectations as Office, Server Gains Offset a Weak PC MarketMicrosoft Earnings Beats Expectations as Office, Server Gains Offset a Weak PC Market
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    The company also quietly laid off around 1,000 employees this week, while search business finally reached profitability.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Sprint to Pay $2.95 Million for Failing to Notify Lower-Credit Customers They Were Being Charged ExtraSprint to Pay $2.95 Million for Failing to Notify Lower-Credit Customers They Were Being Charged Extra
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    The settlement, which requires court approval, also requires the carrier to give earlier notice if it plans to charge a customer more than those with better credit.

    By Ina Fried