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Ina Fried

Ina Fried

Senior Editor, Mobile

    Latest articles by Ina Fried

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    Google’s Singhal, Twitter’s Weil and Benedict Evans Join Lineup for Code/MobileGoogle’s Singhal, Twitter’s Weil and Benedict Evans Join Lineup for Code/Mobile
    Technology

    The trio join a lineup of tech leaders exploring the notion of how the mobile revolution is spreading beyond the phone and transforming whole industries.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Startup Mojio Brings App Store, Connectivity to Older CarsStartup Mojio Brings App Store, Connectivity to Older Cars
    Technology

    It is one of a growing number of companies making use of a little-known diagnostic port included on most cars made since 1996.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    White House Convenes LGBT Techies to Help Address Nation’s Big ProblemsWhite House Convenes LGBT Techies to Help Address Nation’s Big Problems
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    A daylong gathering aims to get more lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the tech community working on the nation’s key social issues.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    More Microsoft Veterans Depart, Shift Roles Following Latest ReorganizationMore Microsoft Veterans Depart, Shift Roles Following Latest Reorganization
    Technology

    The latest changes follow the June exit of Stephen Elop, Eric Rudder and Mark Penn.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Verizon Drops Contracts and Subsidies for New CustomersVerizon Drops Contracts and Subsidies for New Customers
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    The company is also simplifying its monthly plans by taking a cue from the fast food industry, offering plans in small, medium, large and extra large.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    AT&T Problem to Blame for Southeast U.S. Cellular OutagesAT&T Problem to Blame for Southeast U.S. Cellular Outages
    Technology

    All four major carriers rely on AT&T’s landline network for so-called backhaul, so its problems are affecting everyone.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Phone Problems Affecting Wireless, Landline Customers in the SoutheastPhone Problems Affecting Wireless, Landline Customers in the Southeast
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    The unspecified problem appears to be most pronounced in Kentucky and Tennessee and is affecting customers of all the major networks.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Apple Doing Own Cellular Service Doesn’t Make Sense, at Least Not TodayApple Doing Own Cellular Service Doesn’t Make Sense, at Least Not Today
    Technology

    While it is clearly tempting to want to cut out another middleman, the fact is carriers do a lot of Apple’s dirty work.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Sprint Falls to No. 4 Among Wireless Carriers by Number of SubscribersSprint Falls to No. 4 Among Wireless Carriers by Number of Subscribers
    Technology

    After adding two million more customers, T-Mobile surpassed Sprint to become the third-largest U.S. carrier, with 59 million subscribers.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Matchstick Pulls Plug on Open Chromecast Alternative, Will Issue RefundsMatchstick Pulls Plug on Open Chromecast Alternative, Will Issue Refunds
    Technology

    The startup said the difficulties of dealing with digital rights management proved too daunting.

    By Ina Fried