Here is a quick roundup of the stories occupying the most digital media mindshare today: the U.S. Justice Department filed the expected civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple and book publishers for price collusion; Spotify adds branded “play” widget for partner websites; BlackBerry integrates Facebook and Twitter into BBM; Nokia issues profit warning; Google’s Larry Page posts details about changes with Google search and Google+.
The U.S. Justice Department filed the expected civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple and book publishers for price collusion.
New York Times – Justice Files Suit Against Apple and Publishers Over E-book Pricing
Reuters – US accuses Apple, publishers of e-book price fixing
Wall Street Journal – U.S. Sues Apple, Publishers Over E-Book Pricing
Bloomberg – U.S. Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple, Hachette
Spotify adds branded “play” widget for partner websites
Spotify – Developer blog post
The Guardian [U.K.] – Spotify launches Play Button for websites to stream music
BBC News – Spotify web buttons aim to extend music service’s reach
The Telegraph [U.K.] – Spotify’s ‘Play Button’ will transform music blogging
BlackBerry integrates Facebook and Twitter into BBM
Research in Motion – press release
Inside BlackBerry official blog – Be More Social with Updated BBM Connected Apps: Facebook, Twitter and More!
Engadget – Twitter and Facebook for BlackBerry get BBM connected, BBM gets some animated avatars
The Next Web – RIM teases revamped BBM service, includes updated Twitter, Facebook, Travel, Music and App World apps
Nokia issues profit warning
Wall Street Journal – Nokia Shares Drop 16% After Profit Warning
Information Week – Nokia Sells 12 Million Smartphones, But Lowers Outlook
Reuters – Nokia lowers Devices & Services first quarter 2012 outlook and provides second quarter 2012 outlook
New York Times – Nokia Lowers Estimate for 1st Quarter Profit
Google’s Larry Page posts details about changes with Google search and Google+
Google – Larry Page’s blog post
Search Engine Land – Google’s March Updates: Anchor Text, Image Search, Navigational Search & More
Forbes – Google+ Revamped As Part of Larry Page’s Big Clean Up
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