Apple’s latest iOS update contains another big security vulnerability
Apple (AAPL) released iOS version 6.1.3 on Tuesday to update its Maps application and fix a security vulnerability. In early February, an iOS bug was …
Month: March 2013
Samsung Galaxy Note III, Galaxy Tab 3 reportedly set for September debut
The next major addition to Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy Note lineup — the Galaxy Note III “phablet” — may be set to debut at the IFA …
The Android brand could suffer from Google’s decision to remove ad-blocking apps
Google’s (GOOG) mobile platform is all about freedom: the freedom to install any application on a device, the freedom to change the Android code and …
Google advisor adds fuel to rumor that ‘X Phone’ will be world’s first customizable smartphone
We’ve seen some rumors flying around that Google’s (GOOG) upcoming “X Phone” will have customizable hardware options that will essentially let users pick some of …
New leak suggests next-gen Xbox won’t play used games
Following a number of reports claiming Microsoft’s (MSFT) next-generation video game console, codenamed “Durango,” will block users’ ability to play preowned games, a new report …
The plot thickens: BlackBerry’s February subscriber math will be a nail-biter
Wall Street believes that BlackBerry (BBRY) will ship between 300,000 and 800,000 new BlackBerry Z10 smartphones during the February quarter. This is the most widely …
Amazon rumored to be prepping $99 Kindle Fire HD tablet
Recent reports suggest that Amazon (AMZN) may be the first major vendor to offer a $99 tablet. According to a report from TechCrunch, the company …
The biggest advantage Samsung has over Apple and other smartphone vendors
Apple (AAPL), the world’s most profitable smartphone maker, has a number of advantages over most of the competition. Momentum, complete control over its end-to-end user experience, …
Microsoft attacks Samsung by bashing last year’s Galaxy phone [video]
In yet another curious marketing decision, Microsoft (MSFT) has decided to get in on the Samsung (005930) bashing game by releasing an ad this week …
Galaxy S 4 could help Samsung ‘unseat Apple as king of innovation’
Expectations were high leading up to last week’s Galaxy S 4 unveiling and while no one was blown away by the handset’s design, a number …
Is Samsung sabotaging Windows Phone deliberately to boost Tizen?
There has been a great deal of confusion among carriers and retailers regarding Samsung’s (005930) strangely tepid Windows Phone support over the past few months. …
BlackBerry 10 may have strayed too far from its roots [updated]
BlackBerry 10 is a stark departure from BlackBerry 7 and other aging versions of the BlackBerry (BBRY) operating system, which is a very good thing …
Google Babble rumored to unify messaging services under one brand
Apple (AAPL) has iMessage, BlackBerry (BBRY) has BlackBerry Messenger and Google (GOOG) will reportedly soon have Babble. According to a report from Geek, Google is …
Apple’s hire of prominent Adobe Flash defender draws rebukes
It’s been nearly three years since Steve Jobs wrote his famous takedown of Adobe’s Flash platform as a battery-draining, Mac-crashing, insecure mess. Since that time, Jobs …
Study finds illegal downloading doesn’t harm music industry
A new study published by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has found that illegal downloading doesn’t hurt the music industry. After examining the browsing …
Raspberry Pi manufacturing moves to U.K. to meet high western market demand
The Raspberry Pi was invented in the United Kingdom and now it’s going to be manufactured there was well. Computerworld UK reports that the Raspberry …
Law enforcement groups push law forcing carriers to store all customer text messages
In what’s sure to be a controversial proposal, several law enforcement groups are pushing Congress to pass a law requiring wireless carriers to store all …
Private equity firm reportedly interested in last-minute bid to take Dell private
Private equity firm Blackstone (BX) may be considering a last-minute bid to buy Dell (DELL), according to Bloomberg. Michael Dell and Silver Lake Management have …
Google pitches Nexus 10 as the ideal tablet to help you through pregnancy [video]
People-centric ads have done wonders for Samsung (005930) over the past year and now Google (GOOG) is trying to get in on the action with …
LTE data traffic expected to grow more than 200% in 2013
The United States has outstanding LTE coverage compared to other markets, however worldwide carriers are beginning to upgrade their networks to deliver the high-speed wireless technology to their …
HTC confirms HTC One delay
HTC (2498) has a lot riding on its next-generation flagship HTC One smartphone, but the company confirmed on Tuesday that the handset’s launch has been …
Samsung to unveil Smart TV at press event tomorrow in New York City
Samsung will be holding a press event tomorrow morning in New York City, and according to our sources at Samsung, the focus will be on …
BlackBerry executive contradicts CEO Heins, says Playbook sequel already in the works
A day after BlackBerry (BBRY) CEO Thorsten Heins said that the company wasn’t going to produce another tablet until it had figured out how to make …
Samsung said to risk angering Google with high-end Tizen smartphones
Here’s the big question Samsung (005930) needs to answer over the next few months: Has it become big enough where it can risk alienating the …
What ‘cheap build?’ Galaxy S 4 components estimated to cost more than iPhone 5
Just because something is built with plastic doesn’t necessarily make it cheap to build. The researchers at IHS on Tuesday released their bill of materials …
LG claims Galaxy S 4 may infringe its eye-tracking technology
There is no doubt that LG (06657011) is nervous about the upcoming release of the Galaxy S 4. Samsung (005930) was able to create Apple-like …
Survey shows huge interest in an HDTV from Apple, but few willing to commit
Apple’s (AAPL) much rumored own-brand HDTV is among several highly anticipated new opportunities that industry watchers expect to help reverse investor sentiment once it launches. …
Federal regulators investigating Microsoft over foreign bribery claims [updated]
Microsoft (MSFT) may soon find itself in some significant legal trouble now that federal officials are investigating whether the company allegedly worked with firms that …
HTC has suddenly become very easy to root for
You really can’t blame HTC (2498) for being frustrated right now. The company clearly put a lot of thought and effort into crafting its HTC …
Apple releases iOS 6.1.3 with maps updates, lock screen vulnerability fix
Apple (AAPL) on Tuesday released iOS 6.1.3 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The update fixes a recent vulnerability that allowed unauthorized users to …
