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 three particular stories of interest today.
Disney-ABC Signs Streaming Deals With Netflix, Amazon
Good news for Netflix and Amazon Prime subscribers: More shows from ABC Studios, the Disney Channel and ABC Family are coming to both Netflix’s and Amazon’s online streaming services, respectively.
HTC Smartphone Sales in China Drive Profit Growth
HTC reported a 68% increase in profits for the third quarter 2011, driven largely by sales of smartphones in China. Its forecast for the fourth quarter was less optimistic.
Steve Jobs's Sister Recalls Last Words
Mona Simpson published a moving eulogy for her brother Steve Jobs, the founder and former CEO of Apple, in this Sunday's New York Times.
Further News
London Police are allegedly using a surveillance system that can be used to track a mobile phone user's movements in a 10-kilometer radius.
Conde Nast Traveler has arrived on the iPad.