T-Mobile-MetroPCS merger clears major hurdle after DOJ files no objections
T-Mobile’s proposed merger with prepaid wireless carrier MetroPCS (PCS) got a little bit closer to becoming a reality on Wednesday after the United States Department …
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Citi: ‘Softer demand for iPhone 5’ and iPad mini cannibalization hurting Apple growth
Apple (AAPL) may not be “doomed,” but it certainly is dealing with some of the toughest competition that we’ve seen in a long time. CNET …
Why Marissa Mayer’s decision to pull Yahoo employees back to the office was likely the right call
Like a lot of people, I was initially skeptical of Yahoo (YHOO) CEO Marissa Mayer’s decision to bar her employees from working at home and …
iOS gains on Android in January as Windows Phone remains stagnant
Although you wouldn’t think it after reading some gloomy recent analyst assessments, Apple (AAPL) is still a pretty popular company. And the latest numbers from …
Study: Free iOS apps leak more user data than free Android apps
If there’s one thing that iPhone fans love to tease Android fans about, it’s the perceived lack of security on Android devices. But AppleInsider points …
Samsung reportedly pulls Windows RT tablets from Germany, cites weak demand
It seems that the Surface isn’t the only Windows RT tablet that’s proving to be a tough sell. German website MobileGeeks reports that Samsung (005930) …
The Pirate Bay admits North Korea move was a hoax, chides fans who cheered it anyway
Yes, it turns out that the Pirate Bay’s alleged virtual move to North Korea was indeed a hoax and the infamous file-sharing website isn’t too happy …
LTE handset shipments surged by a ‘phenomenal +1100%’ in Q4 2012
2012 will likely go down as the year when LTE became a standard smartphone feature rather than a luxury. Strategy Analytics has put out new …
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 on sale from Verizon starting March 7th
Anyone who likes having LTE connectivity with their tablet may want to check out Samsung’s (005930) LTE-capable Galaxy Note 10.1 that will go on sale at Verizon …
Investors told to show patience while Apple faces ‘significant and competent competition’
One of the things that has made Apple (AAPL) such a success over the years — that is, its quiet focus and its general refusal …
Minnesota senator plans bill to make cellphone unlocking legal again
Just one day after the White House got behind efforts to make unlocking cellphones legal again, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D — MN) vowed to introduce a …
Samsung executive defends sticking with plastic for its smartphone casings [updated]
With all of the money that Samsung (005930) has made over the last year, some of its fans have been hoping that the next-generation Galaxy …
Apple will reportedly launch new iPad next month, iPad mini sequel possible as well
April may not be the cruelest month for iPad fans this year. Unnamed sources have told iMore’s Rene Ritchie that Apple (AAPL) plans to release …
The Pirate Bay claims move to North Korea, but evidence shows it’s a hoax
Abandoned by its allies in Sweden and Norway, the Pirate Bay has decided to set sail for a new virtual home in the well-known bastion …
Smartphones’ malware-free glory days may soon be over
One downside of shifting to a post-PC world is the inevitable development and refinement of post-PC malware. Technology Review this week spoke with security researchers who say …
IDC: Smartphone shipments to top feature phone shipments for first time ever in 2013
We’re rapidly approaching a time when we can start referring to smartphones as simply “phones.” According to the latest projections from market research firm IDC, …
Microsoft says its ‘Scroogled’ ad campaign is coming to an end [updated]
Google (GOOG) executives can rest easier at night — Microsoft (MSFT) is calling off its “Scroogled” ad campaign. KQED reported late last week that Microsoft “has …
BlackBerry scores another big win as German government adopts the Z10
Chalk up another potentially impressive customer win for BlackBerry (BBRY). German site AreaMobile claims that German chancellor Angela Merkel and “other secret sources in ministries …
Warren Buffett’s advice to Apple: Ignore Wall Street noise
Warren Buffett is a pretty good person to take tips from, and he’s now advising Apple (AAPL) to ignore all of the unsolicited advice it …
Why Android fans might have mixed feelings about Samsung’s success
Let there be no doubt: Samsung (005930) is the king of Android devices at the moment. Not only did the South Korean manufacturer account for …
Galaxy S IV specs reportedly confirmed in new benchmarks
While we still have a couple of weeks to go before Samsung (005930) reveals its next big thing, we can take comfort from knowing that …
Time Warner Cable’s arrogance perfectly illustrates why the cable industry is so disliked
By now you’ve probably read the comments from Time Warner Cable (TWC) CTO Irene Esteves explaining that her company doesn’t plan to build out fiber to …
Apple ‘hipsters’ lament that the company was better before it became cool
If you want to read an article featuring a bunch of Apple (AAPL) fans who sound like “hipsters” whining that their favorite band has “sold out” …
LG says it’s done fighting the ‘specs war,’ will focus on crafting novel smartphone features
Although it has flown somewhat under the radar compared with the Galaxy S III and the iPhone 5 stealing the show, the Optimus G has …
Why every rival tech company should be scared to death of Samsung
One thing has become very clear at this year’s Mobile World Congress: Samsung (005930) is not satisfied with only being the world’s top Android vendor. …
Asus PadFone Infinity preview: You’ve gone too far this time, Asus
I admit it: I’m normally a sucker for hybrid devices that cleverly combine form factors or integrate functionality between smartphones, laptops and tablets. I really …
Huawei Ascend Mate preview: A giant phablet whose size dwarfs even the Galaxy Note II
Taking a hands-on look at Huawei’s (002502) new Ascend Mate “phablet” really does require you to use both hands, because the thing is absolutely enormous. Boasting a …
Nokia Lumia 720 Preview: A budget phone with a premium feel
While high-end phones with top-notch specs garner a lot of the headlines, there’s something to be said for budget phones that don’t feel cheap; that …
HP Slate 7 preview: HP’s return to tablets is better than expected
My first reaction when I learned HP (HPQ) was going to build an Android tablet was, “Dear God, why?” But after playing around with the …
Sony Xperia Tablet Z preview: There is no reason to buy this tablet
Sony (SNE) has largely flopped in the mobile market because it hasn’t given Android fans any reason to spend money on its smartphones or tablets. …
