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Ina Fried

Ina Fried

Senior Editor, Mobile

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    Appeals Court Opens Door for Apple to Force Samsung to Change ProductsAppeals Court Opens Door for Apple to Force Samsung to Change Products
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    The court says Apple was entitled to an injunction banning Samsung from using features such as slide-to-unlock and autocorrect in its products.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Verizon Says It’s the First U.S. Carrier to Offer Cellphone Roaming in CubaVerizon Says It’s the First U.S. Carrier to Offer Cellphone Roaming in Cuba
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    But a one-minute phone call costs $2.99, more than the typical Cuban worker makes in a day.

    By Ina Fried
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    After $1 Million in Kickstarter Sales, NextBit Adds Verizon Option for Robin PhoneAfter $1 Million in Kickstarter Sales, NextBit Adds Verizon Option for Robin Phone
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    The upstart says it will offer the first 300 Verizon phones for $299, with later units selling for $349.

    By Ina Fried
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    With $50 Fire Tablet, Amazon Doubles Down on Low-End HardwareWith $50 Fire Tablet, Amazon Doubles Down on Low-End Hardware
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    Phone? What phone?

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    Intel Anthropologist, Payments Expert and Auto Startup CEO to Set Stage for October’s Code/MobileIntel Anthropologist, Payments Expert and Auto Startup CEO to Set Stage for October’s Code/Mobile
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    The three experts will help introduce the key themes of the Oct. 7-8 mobile conference: Cars, wearables and payments

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    Tim Armstrong From Verizon’s AOL to Speak at Code/MobileTim Armstrong From Verizon’s AOL to Speak at Code/Mobile
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    Armstrong joins a lineup that already includes Android founder Andy Rubin, Apple Pay head Jennifer Bailey and top execs from Facebook, Google, Twitter, Ericsson, Fitbit and more.

    By Ina Fried
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    Verizon, AT&T Get Own Spaces Inside 250 Best Buy StoresVerizon, AT&T Get Own Spaces Inside 250 Best Buy Stores
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    With Apple, Microsoft, Samsung and now Verizon getting their own spaces inside Best Buy, the store is starting to resemble an Asian shopping mall.

    By Ina Fried
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    Apple Pay Head Jennifer Bailey to Speak at October’s Code/MobileApple Pay Head Jennifer Bailey to Speak at October’s Code/Mobile
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    Payments will be one of three main topics at the event.

    By Ina Fried
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    New ZTE Dongle Turns Older Cars Into Wi-Fi HotspotsNew ZTE Dongle Turns Older Cars Into Wi-Fi Hotspots
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    While other devices could do the trick, ZTE’s $100 Mobley means there is Wi-Fi whenever the car is running.

    By Ina Fried
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    BlackBerry CEO John Chen to Talk Phones, Cars and More at October’s Code/MobileBlackBerry CEO John Chen to Talk Phones, Cars and More at October’s Code/Mobile
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    While much is made of the company’s struggles in the phone business, a good deal of the company’s fate depends on its moves into other areas, including the connected car.

    By Ina Fried