AT&T issues one-word response to T-Mobile attacks: ‘Whatever’
T-Mobile formally declared war on rival carriers with the announcement of its new “UNcarrier” initiative at a press event in New York City on Tuesday. John …
Month: March 2013
Why Nokia still has one last shot to make waves in China with its new ultra-cheap Lumia
The extensive new China Brand Power Index is fascinating reading on many levels. Who knew that McDonald’s Coffee is the third most popular cafe chain …
iPhone found to be more ‘vulnerable’ than Android smartphones
A new report suggests that Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone is more “vulnerable” to attacks than Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry (BBRY) smartphones. According to a study …
Poor HTC can’t win: HTC One preorders hit all time high as its launch slips to overlap with Galaxy S4
Focus Taiwan News Channel has confirmed the authenticity of an internal HTC (2498) email where the company brags about the remarkably strong preorder status of its …
Galaxy S4 coming to T-Mobile May 1st for $99 up front
T-Mobile is still handing out goodies to its customers and has announced that it will begin selling Samsung’s (005930) highly anticipated Galaxy S4 smartphone starting …
T-Mobile launches LTE network in 7 major markets
T-Mobile fans haven’t just had to wait longer for the iPhone — they’ve had to wait longer for LTE service as well. T-Mobile on Tuesday …
T-Mobile to sell the iPhone 5 for $99 on April 12th
Long-suffering T-Mobile customers rejoice — you can finally buy the iPhone 5 from your favorite carrier. T-Mobile on Tuesday announced that it would start selling …
Live from T-Mobile’s ‘UNcarrier’ event
Subsidized smartphones, expensive contracts and two-year service agreements have become the norm in the mobile industry, however T-Mobile is looking to shake things up. The …
Leaked Windows Blue build points to desktop mode being ‘eased out’
One comfort for Windows 8 users has been the ability to switch out from the tiled interface to the standard desktop mode, but the recently …
Why carriers love smartphones: Mobile data to exceed 40% of total service revenue by 2014
Wireless carriers have played a huge role in the proliferation of smartphones and tablets in recent years, and that fact that these devices make our …
Samsung sues LG for allegedly ‘tarnishing its corporate image’ in refrigerator ads
After reportedly dropping its earlier lawsuits against LG (066570), Samsung (005930) on Tuesday filed a brand new suit against its South Korean rival over alleged …
Apple buys indoor mapping company in latest bid to improve iOS Maps
Apple (AAPL) is still plugging away in its efforts to improve its widely panned iOS Maps application and on Monday it paid an estimated $20 …
FAA may finally let customers use laptops and tablets during takeoff and landing
In a move that will be welcome to all tech-savvy frequent fliers, the Federal Aviation Administration may finally loosen its rules on using electronic devices …
Google using ‘white spaces’ spectrum to deliver Wi-Fi to South African schools
We’ve already seen the potential to deploy so-called “Super Wi-Fi” networks over white spaces spectrum in the United States and now Google (GOOG) is working …
Spotify reportedly interested in expanding to streaming video service with orignal content
Spotify is reportedly planning a major change that will put it in direct competition with Netflix (NFLX) and other video streaming services. According to Business …
T-Mobile iPhone rumored to debut at ‘UNcarrier’ event tomorrow
T-Mobile is expected to unveil additional details about its new contract-free pricing and 4G LTE deployment at a press event in New York City on …
Dell confirms last-minute buyout offer from Blackstone and Carl Icahn
Dell (DELL) on Monday confirmed that it has received two alternative buyout offers from private equity firm Blackstone (BX) and investor Carl Icahn. It was previously …
T-Mobile’s new contract-free pricing now available
T-Mobile on Sunday unveiled pricing for its new “Uncarrier” contract-free initiative that will offer customers unlimited talk, text and 500MB of 4G data starting at …
Google to begin shipping LTE-equipped Chromebook Pixel in early April
The LTE version of Google’s (GOOG) touch-enabled Chromebook Pixel computer has been unavailable since it was announced in February. An update to Google Play on …
Brightstar revealed as mystery company that bought 1 million BlackBerry 10 devices
Earlier this month, BlackBerry (BBRY) confirmed that an undisclosed partner agreed to purchase one million new BlackBerry 10 smartphones. According to AllThingsD, the purchase, which …
Leaked Windows Blue screenshots show smaller icons but still no Start button
Microsoft’s (MSFT) next major Windows update will be crucial for the company because it will show how well it has listened to feedback provided by …
HTC marketing chief plans ‘loud’ campaign to boost HTC innovations, bash Samsung
HTC (2498) is tired of being “quietly brilliant” and now wants to make some noise. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, new HTC …
We’ll be live from T-Mobile’s ‘UNcarrier’ event tomorrow at 11:00AM!
T-Mobile will start off a major re-branding effort on Tuesday and we’ll be there to cover it live and give you all the details. Among …
BlackBerry Z10 sales said to have ‘dramatically slowed’ with Galaxy S 4 on the way
BlackBerry (BBRY) had a very short time to enjoy the spotlight this winter before the Galaxy S 4 tap danced onto the scene and now …
Prominent Android hacker quits Samsung job, slams TouchWiz on the way out
The founder and lead developer of the popular third-party CyanogenMod software for Android has resigned from his position at Samsung (005930) after only 19 months with …
Samsung rumored to debut mid-range Galaxy S 4 mini this summer
Shortly after Samsung (005930) announced the Galaxy S III last year, the company unveiled the smaller and more affordable Galaxy S III mini. Earlier rumors …
Why the budget iPhone would throw the smartphone market into chaos
The buzz around the budget iPhone has grown deafening, with new reports about the device coming out on a weekly basis. This will be a …
Shrinking gross margins projected to take big bite out of Apple’s income
Apple (AAPL) is certainly a long way from being doomed but that doesn’t mean the company is still firing on all cylinders like it’s done …
Buying the new Blackberry Z10 in Manhattan was a chilling experience
To get a sense of demand for the BlackBerry (BBRY) Z10 on its launch weekend, I visited three AT&T (T) stores on Saturday afternoon between …
Goldman: ‘Disappointing’ BlackBerry Z10 launch hindered by ‘surprising lack of marketing support’
If the BlackBerry (BBRY) Z10 succeeds in the United States, it won’t be because of anything AT&T (T) has done to help. Per StreetInsider, Goldman …
