Mobile Miscellany: week of April 16th, 2012

Mobile Miscellany: week of April 16th, 2012

Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This past week, Verizon announced that its LTE service now covers two-thirds of the US population, and T-Mobile dropped its 'nice girl' image in attempt to position its HSPA+ network as a viable competitor to LTE. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the "best of the rest" for this week of April 16th, 2012.

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Khan Academy Partners Up With 23andMe To Make Learning About Genetics Fun

23andmekhanIt's 4/20, and you know exactly what that means: It's National DNA Day! (What, were you expecting something else?) Yep -- this is the official day to commemorate the 1953 publishing of the first scientific paper on the double-helix structure of DNA, which was famously co-authored by James Watson and Francis Crick (with the sometimes overlooked contributions of others.) Anyway, to celebrate, educational non-profit powerhouse Khan Academy has announced a partnership with personal genetics testing company 23andMe to "promote the importance of genetics education." Specifically, this means that Khan Academy's website now has educational videos produced by 23AndMe on topics such as Genetics 101.

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Colton: Gaga's 'Bad Romance' a 'bad risk' on 'Idol'

Michael Becker / FOX

Colton performed Lifehouse again as his farewell song on Thursday.

By Anna Chan

"American Idol's" latest eliminated contestant, Colton Dixon, has never shied away from being himself. Sometimes that involved putting on a flashier show, offering up his favorite worship song on the singing competition and sharing his strong religious beliefs on Twitter. And it had paid off with plenty of praise from the judges and votes from his fans.

But the one week he strayed a tad, he was sent home. The problem, according to Colton? Lady Gaga.

Jennifer Lopez called his?performance of "Bad Romance" an "exciting performance." Randy Jackson declared that the audience was "just at the Colton Dixon concert." And Steven Tyler encouraged him to "keep taking chances and risks."

Live Poll

Which of Colton's two songs this week did you like best?

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    "Bad Romance"

    17%

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    "September"

    15%

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    They were equally good!

    11%

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    They were both bad.

    57%

VoteTotal Votes: 1159

But the 20-year-old singer believes his fans?weren't as impressed with his song choice despite the tune being a hit.

"I've taken pride in knowing who I am and taking a stance in my faith, and by choosing 'Bad Romance,' I turned off a lot of those voters, who are my core voters," Colton told reporters during a conference call on Friday.

And it seems he realized his mistake quickly when he offered up a mea culpa as he stood on stage as the 7th place finisher. ?I wasn?t myself (Wednesday) night, and I get it,? he told the audience.

?I got caught up in the musicality and the performance instead of what it should?ve been, which is a connection to a song that I normally bring every week,? he explained to reporters.

"I think ('Bad Romance') was a bad risk to take because I didn't really think it through," Colton said. "I think musically and performance wise and image, I was so happy with the way it turned out. But at the same time, the message that was portrayed wasn't really who I was.?... I think that?s the main reason I?m talking to you right now.?

Though it was a tough lesson to learn and a disappointment to not continue in the competition, he?s looking forward to the ?Idol? tour and furthering his musical career.

?You have to have a valley before you can peak,? Colton said. ?And what?s cool about this is I don?t think I?ve peaked yet.?

Do you think "Bad Romance" was a bad choice for Colton? Share your thoughts about his elimination on our Facebook page.

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VIDEO: Jaleel White Says DWTS is ?Blessing & A Curse? & Addresses Abusive, Cheating Allegations

Jaleel White?s ex-wife, Bridget Hardy, recently claimed that Jaleel was abusive and cheated during their marriage. According to reports, Bridget says she found nude photos of other women in Jaleel?s phone. The ?Dancing with the Stars? contestant and fan favorite set the record straight about the allegations.

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Cathy Erway: Why It's Ethical To Eat Meat? To Set A "Good" Example

Last weekend was the deadline for an essay contest held by the New York Times, which asked readers to answer in 600 words, "Why it's ethical to eat meat." I didn't enter the contest, because I couldn't articulate the reasons I thought it was possible for meat-eating to be ethical, though not necessarily... (Just that sentence alone underscores the murkiness of the topic to me.) Then it came to me. And it goes in theory with my Reason For Not Eating Out #50: To Do More Good.

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'Dancing With The Stars' Latin Night Belongs To William Levy

Latin soap star compared to James Bond after Argentine tango Monday.
By Kelley L. Carter


Cheryl Burke and William Levy on "Dancing With the Stars"
Photo: ABC

With Monday as Latin night on ABC's reality hit show "Dancing With the Stars," it should have been Latin soap star William Levy's week, right? It was.

As the actor and his pro partner Cheryl Burke took on the Argentine tango, Levy played every bit the part of a Latin lover with dance skills, wearing an unbuttoned tuxedo shirt. The judges thought he hit all the right marks — and with a twisted ankle to boot. Carrie Ann Inaba said the actor looked like a "Latin-dancing James Bond." 29/30

Here's how everyone else fared:

Katherine Jenkins and Mark Ballas
Tying Levy at the top was opera singer Jenkins, who also danced the Argentine tango. The judges thought she was perfection and gave her one point shy of a perfect score for her efforts. Head judge Len Goodman said, "This, for me, was like a rose: It had beauty ... but underneath was sharp." 29/30

Maria Menounos and Derek Hough
The TV journalist salsa'd her way to a great performance. The judges told her their dance was passionate, hot and had just the right amount of spice. The pair's routine ended with a hot kiss on the lips. "I don't think you needed the kiss! The salsa is all about the illusion of passion. Don't go at it right in front of us," Inaba said. 27/30

Donald Driver and Peta Murgatroyd
The NFL hot shot danced the Argentine tango, and the judges praised him for his control and execution. Judge Bruno Tonioli said he did a "fantastic job." 27/30

Roshon Fegan and Chelsie Hightower
The Disney star pulled off a routine that wasn't exactly G-rated. But he kept it clean. Goodman told him he moved like "a young guy with his first car." Inaba joked that he was "sexy in a Disney way." 26/30

Jaleel White and Kym Johnson
The childhood TV star danced the samba and bared a pretty impressive six-pack in the process. The judges were impressed by his moves, with Goodman telling him, "Your bum was going like you were chewing toffee." 24/30

Gladys Knight and Tristan MacManus
The soul legend shook her stuff to the samba, and even though the judges were lukewarm on it, they still praised her. Tonioli told her she was magic, while Goodman said her moves were "simple, but effective." 22/30

Melissa Gilbert and Maks Chmerkovskiy
Gilbert did the salsa — a tough feat considering she was injured last week. In her rehearsal segments, she danced around in a neck brace and hard hat. The judges liked her stick-to-itiveness, and Inaba told her it was wonderful to see her gain confidence. Tonioli said she lacked an element of control. "I saw excellent parts and parts that weren't so good," Goodman said. 21/30

Gavin DeGraw and Karina Smirnoff
The pop singer rounded out the bottom. He said in his rehearsal segment that he hoped to continue relying on votes from his fans to keep him in the game. He danced the samba, and the judges weren't too impressed with his moves. "I don't know whether to laugh or cry," Tonioli said before adding, "I actually enjoyed it." The other judges said it was missing key elements. 19/30

What did you think of this week's "Dancing With the Stars"? Sound off below!

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