Mobile

The recent patch Microsoft issued to correct issues with Windows Phone 7 on Samsung devices is, well, not working on some Samsung devices.

During a Q&A panel at the Game Developers Conference, Box2D creator Erin Catto asked Rovio's Peter Vesterbacka, quite publicly, if he could have a credit in 'Angry Birds'. After all, the game uses his physics engine.

If you are a recent purchaser of the iPad and have a bit of a bitter taste in your mouth over the iPad 2 announcement, rejoice! You're getting $100 back!

The Android Developer's YouTube page has posted a video that visualizes the Android-powered devices that have been activated around the world since October 2008. It's captivating, hypnotizing and a little bit trippy.

Dr. Nora Volkow and other researchers from the National Institute of Health have published a report that shows that cell phone use increases certain activity in the brain.

Microsoft has pulled an update for their Windows Phone 7 devices that have been causing problems with certain models, specifically the Samsung-made Focus and Omnia 7.

The Federal Communications Commission has asked the parent company of Verizon Wireless, Verizon Communications, to investigate the 10,000 emergency calls that were dropped in Maryland during the January 2011 snowstorms.

An auto-corrected text message has resulted in the death of a 27-year-old man after what could be described as a "grave misunderstanding."

Numbers that have leaked out of Apple show that the Verizon-branded iPhone 4 sold just under 4,000 units in its first five days. While many outlets are saying that these figures are disappointing, it's far from the worst news in the world.

Roxio's resident "Mighty Eagle," Peter Vesterbacka, has confirmed that 'Angry Birds' will be finding its way to more mobile platforms. In addition, Vesterbacka also let slip that a 3D version of the game is in the works.