Thursday is National Do Not Disturb While Driving Day [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are reminding motorists that Thursday, October 17 is National Do Not Disturb While Driving Day. Presented by the National Distracted Driving Coalition, October 17, will be the third annual National Do Not Disturb While Driving Day (DNDWD). This day draws attention to a life-saving feature that is already integrated into every smartphone. Do Not Disturb […]

Attorney General Brown announces $700 million settlement with Google over Play Store misconduct

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan group of 52 other Attorneys General have announced a $700 million agreement with Google in their lawsuit regarding Google’s anticompetitive conduct with the Google Play Store. “Consumers are harmed when they are unable to make choices based on what is available in the marketplace,” said Attorney General Brown. “Limiting options […]

TSA now accepts mobile IDs in Google Wallet on Android mobile devices, starting with the State of Maryland

WASHINGTON—In collaboration with the State of Maryland and Google, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now accepts Maryland-issued mobile driver’s licenses and ID cards in Google Wallet on Android mobile phones at select TSA airport security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck® passengers will be able to use this new feature at checkpoints for identity verification at 25 participating airports. “TSA’s partnership with Google […]

Baltimore County Public Library launches new B Mobile app

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced the launch of its new “B Mobile” app. The new mobile app offers customers access to core library services right from their mobile devices. “One of our goals is to provide a 21st century library experience, and B Mobile offers customers flexibility and convenience,” reads the official BCPL announcement. From the app, […]

Attorney General Frosh joins lawsuit against Google for antitrust law violations

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Google alleging exclusionary conduct relating to the Google Play Store for Android mobile devices and Google Billing. The lawsuit is the newest legal action against the tech giant, claiming illegal, anticompetitive, and unfair business practices. The States accuse Google […]