Welcome to this morning's edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. We’re keeping our eyes on five particular stories of interest today.
Apple Introduces Game Subscriptions
Seattle-based game developer Big Fish Games has begun offering games by subscription through the App Store.
China Surpasses U.S. Smartphone Sales
More smartphones are now sold in China than the U.S., according to estimates from research firm Strategy Analytics.
Apple Black Friday Deals Leaked
Apple's Black Friday discounts have leaked, displaying the usual roster of modest discounts on popular devices.
Lenovo Unveils 'World's Smallest' Desktop PC
Lenvo has announced what it claims is the world's smallest desktop PC, the IdeaCentre Q180.
Nokia Siemens Networks to Lay Off 17,000
Nokia Siemens Networks, the telecommunications division of the Finnish handset manufacturer, plans to lay off 17,000 employees by the end of 2013, the result of its recent acquisition of Motorola Network Solutions.
Further News
Rupert Murdoch's son James Murdoch has resigned form the boards of The Times, The Sunday Times and The Sun.
The launch of Samsung's Galaxy Nexus phone has been pushed back to December.