Sony sells famed NYC headquarters for $1.1 billion
Sony (SNE) on Thursday announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its famed 550 Madison headquarters in New York City. The 37-story …
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Samsung updates Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 2 to Jelly Bean
Owners of the Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 2 will be happy to learn that Samsung (005930) has begun to update their tablets to …
LG has sold more than 1 million Optimus G smartphones
LG (066570) recently reached a new milestone with its Optimus G smartphone. The company announced on Friday that its flagship device has now sold over …
Microsoft reveals new Windows 8 pricing details
Microsoft (MSFT) has been running a special promotion to entice consumers to upgrade to Windows 8, where the company has offered the operating system for …
Galaxy S IV benchmarks may confirm 1.8GHz CPU and Android 4.2
Benchmark test results allegedly belonging to Samsung’s (005930) upcoming Galaxy S IV were spotted on the AnTuTu benchmark database, and they may confirm previously rumored specs. Two …
ASUS in talks with Microsoft to develop a Windows Phone 8 smartphone
The PC industry is in shambles and manufacturers have begun to explore new options to increase revenue. According to The Wall Street Journal, ASUS (2357) …
Fed up by constraints at home, AT&T looks toward European mergers for growth
Following growth constraints in the United States, AT&T (T) is reportedly considering an acquisition of a European wireless provider to drum up new revenue streams, according to …
Despite reports of mass exodus, Instagram actually grew more than 10% last month
Previous reports have indicated that Instagram may have lost as many as 25% of its daily active users following its terms of service fiasco last month. The authenticity of …
Apple’s iPhone has outsold Galaxy smartphones by nearly 100 million units
There have been an influx of reports in the last few weeks claiming Apple’s iPhone business is in turmoil. Tavis McCourt of Raymond James compiled …
Samsung may debut an 8-inch Galaxy Note tablet at Mobile World Congress
While there’s been some speculation that Samsung may announce the Galaxy S IV at Mobile World Congress next month, it would seem the company is planning …
iPhone’s market share said to peak in 2013, remain flat until 2018
Smartphones are predicted to account for half of all handset shipments in 2014 and are estimated to increase to 69% over the next five years. …
You may want to think twice before switching to Walmart’s Straight Talk for unlimited iPhone 5 service [updated]
Earlier this month, Walmart (WMT) announced the availability of iPhone 5 on its Straight Talk Wireless service. The news was huge for consumers who are …
Apple’s iPhone business may have already peaked
Another firm has warned that Apple’s days of mobile dominance have come and gone. Andy Hargreaves and Corey Barrett of Pacific Crest said in a …
Dell said to be considering buyout at $13 or $14 a share
Shares of Dell (DELL) jumped more than 12% earlier this week following reports that the company was in talks to go private. The talks are now …
Samsung starts patching major security vulnerability in the Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note II
Back in December a forum member on XDA Developers discovered a major vulnerability for devices equipped with Samsung’s (005930) Exynos processors. The company confirmed the exploit, which made …
Mysterious Samsung smartphone pictured with Verizon branding
Earlier this week, a mysterious Samsung (005930) smartphone appeared on GLBenchmark’s database with the model number SCH-I425. The number fell in line with previous Verizon …
Facebook Messenger app brings free voice calling to U.S. iPhone users
Facebook (FB) began testing a new and important feature for Canadian iPhone users earlier this month — it updated its Messenger application to allow users …
LG looks to sell 75 million handsets in 2013 and expand beyond Android
LG (006570) is looking to branch out in 2013 and expand its mobile offerings beyond Google’s (GOOG) Android operating system. The Korea Times reported that …
Judge tells Amazon and Apple to resolve Appstore trademark dispute before trial
The judge presiding over Apple’s (AAPL) trademark infringement lawsuit against Amazon (AMZN) has told both parties to resolve the issue prior to their scheduled court …
Dutch court rules Samsung’s Galaxy tablets do not infringe iPad design
A Dutch court on Wednesday ruled that Samsung’s (005930) popular line of Galaxy tablets do not infringe Apple’s (AAPL) design patents. The ruling echoes a similar …
Samsung’s Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II are still hot buys
When a new smartphone from Apple (AAPL) or Samsung (005930) is released, sales generally level off over the following months. The Galaxy S III and …
Tablet shipments in 2013 could be lower than previously expected
It has been suggested that tablet shipments could surpass notebooks in 2013, however recent reports contradict those estimates. Tablet shipments were expected to reach 240 …
iPhone demand said to be ‘robust,’ recent cuts don’t reflect weak demand
Following recent reports from Nikkei and The Wall Street Journal that suggested Apple (AAPL) slashed iPhone 5 component orders in half due to weak demand, the company’s stock fell significantly and opened below $500 for the …
PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720 could cost just $350, expected to launch this fall
Sony (SNE) and Microsoft (MSFT) are both expected to announce their next-generation gaming consoles at the Electronics Entertainment Expo in June, or even a little …
Apple supplier sees big Q4 boost, likely a good sign for iPhone 5 demand
Shares of Apple (AAPL) have been hit hard over the last few days. Investors continue to worry about the company’s profit margins, demand for its …
Netflix will offer animated shows from Adult Swim and Cartoon Network on March 30th
Netflix (NFLX) on Monday announced a new licensing agreement with Turner Broadcasting System and Warner Brothers to bring even more content to the streaming service …
Verizon may be prepping a new mid-range Samsung smartphone with a 720p display
Samsung (005930) and Verizon (VZ) have previously teamed up on a mid-range line of QWERTY smartphones known as the Stratosphere and Stratosphere II. Results from …
Smartphone data consumption tops tablets for the first time ever
A study released Monday by Arieso found that for the first time ever, smartphones consistently used more data than tablets in Europe. The “hungriest” mobile …
Samsung still fighting a potential sales ban on its Galaxy smartphones
A three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals blocked Apple’s request in October to ban sales of Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy line of smartphones. Since …
PlayStation 4 could be unveiled in May
A Sony (SNE) executive may have revealed the company’s upcoming plan to announce its highly anticipated PlayStation 4 console. Hiroshi Sakamoto, deputy senior general manager of …
