Verizon Wireless, which is expected to begin offering an Apple iPhone by early 2011, will begin offering tiered pricing for its data plans beginning Oct. 28. Initially offered as a holiday promotion, according to the Wall Street Journal, Verizon will offer customers the option of a $15 monthly plan for a limit of 150MB, or a $29.99 plan for unlimited data use. Citing “a person familiar with the plans,” the Journal reported that

Twitter has introduced the Tweet button for web publishers. It is an easy way for users and publishers to spread content. When integrated on a site and pressed a pop up will appear populated with a link. You can then write a message and tweet. Hootesuite has launched a tiered service called freemium with more features and tools that cater to businesses. They will continue to offer free service to customers. Starbucks has had free w