Walmart pulls Kindle devices from store shelves
Walmart (WMT) stores nationwide, along with its Sam’s Club retail warehouses, will reportedly no longer carry Amazon’s (AMZN) Kindle line of tablets and eReaders. According …
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iOS 6 adoption shoots to 15% in just 24 hours
The adoption rate of iOS 6 among iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users has surged to 15% in the first 24 hours, according to a …
Patent troll goes after Apple and Google, claims infringement on 10 different patents
Unwired Planet on Thursday announced that it has filed patent infringement complaints against both Apple (AAPL) and Google (GOOG). “Apple and Google generate substantial revenues …
Verizon CFO praises the iPhone 5, reveals shared data has been a success
Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference on Thursday, Verizon (VZ) CFO Fran Shammo highlighted the success of the company’s Share Everything plans, the latest …
ZTE will launch smartphones with Mozilla’s Firefox OS early next year
Add ZTE (0763) to the list of manufacturers trying to decrease their dependence on Android by diversifying their mobile portfolios. The company’s executive vice president He …
Passbook-enabled apps begin arriving in Apple’s App Store
Following the release of iOS 6 on Wednesday, Passbook-enabled apps have started trickling into the App Store, MacRumors reports. A small selection of apps from …
Acer plans to ‘aggressively’ promote new Chromebook to compete with Microsoft
Acer (2353) will reportedly launch a second-generation Chromebook computer in mid-October, according to a report from Digitimes. The company hopes the device will be able …
Google ending its $25 gift card promotion for the Nexus 7 on September 30th
When Google (GOOG) launched the Nexus 7 tablet earlier this year, the company offered early adopters a $25 credit to its Play store along with …
Microsoft urges customers to download new security tool after discovering major IE9 vulnerability
Following the discovery of a security flaw that affects hundreds of millions of Internet Explorer users, Microsoft (MSFT) is now urging customers to download new security …
ASUS aims high with Windows 8 tablet pricing
Earlier this week, Microsoft (MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer announced the first pricing details for the company’s Windows 8 tablet. The Surface tablet will sell for …
Apple partner says new Maps app in iOS 6 is terrible [updated]
In the latest version of Apple’s (AAPL) mobile operating system, the company has replaced Google Maps with its own service. Initial previews of the feature …
Sprint’s iPhone 4 will only be available online starting Friday
Following its announcement of the iPhone 5, Apple (AAPL) revealed that the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 will continue to be available at discounted prices. …
ITC to investigate Apple following Motorola patent complaint
Motorola Mobility last month filed a patent complaint with the International Trade Commission against Apple (AAPL). The wholly owned Google (GOOG) subsidiary was seeking an …
JetBlue to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi starting early next year
JetBlue (JBLU) is looking to keep its customers more entertained than ever before while traveling. According to a purported internal memo obtained by The Verge, …
Huawei rumored to announce Windows Phone 8 smartphone on September 25th
Shortly after Microsoft (MSFT) announced Windows Phone 8, Huawei (002502) revealed that it had partnered with the software giant to offer a new smartphone later …
Google acquires Nik Software, maker of iOS app Snapseed
Nik Software on Monday announced on its blog that it has been acquired by Google (GOOG). The company offers a variety of photo editing software …
Analyst claims Apple and Google will control 98% of the smartphone market this year
An analyst from financial research firm Global Equities Research has some bad news for Microsoft (MSFT) and Research in Motion (RIMM). In an interview with …
Google+ now home to 400 million total users, 100 million active monthly users
Google (GOOG) on Monday announced a new milestone for its Google+ social networking platform. Vic Gundotra, the company’s senior vice president of engineering, revealed that …
HTC DROID Incredible X rumored to be upcoming 1080p ‘phablet’
BGR exclusively reported details earlier this year about HTC’s (2498) upcoming 5-inch smartphone with a 1080p HD display. The device is said to be equipped with …
Samsung will reportedly unveil Galaxy S IV this coming February for global launch in March
Samsung (005930) is looking to build on the success of its Galaxy S III smartphone and will reportedly unveil a sequel to the popular device in …
Google Chrome updated to include ‘Do Not Track’ privacy option
Google (GOOG) on Thursday added support for a Do Not Track privacy option in the latest developer build of its Chrome Web browser, All Things …
T-Mobile nano-SIM cards for the iPhone 5 could arrive in October
T-Mobile has yet to receive Apple’s (AAPL) blessing to become an official carrier of the iPhone. Regardless, the nation’s fourth largest carrier is encouraging customers …
Microsoft to give all employees free Surface tablets and Windows Phone 8 devices
According to a report from GeekWire, Microsoft (MSFT) has informed its full-time employees that they will be receiving both a Surface tablet and a Windows …
HP CEO admits company will eventually offer another smartphone; no interest in BlackBerry 10
Hewlett-Packard’s (HPQ) first attempts at the mobile market didn’t fare well. CEO Meg Whitman revealed in an interview with Fox Business News, however, that the …
Sprint confirms iPhone 5 is not compatible with its HD voice service
One of the new features in Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 is wideband audio, more commonly known as HD voice. The technology dramatically improves call quality …
Chinese company claims Google threatened Acer, forced it to cancel non-Android device [updated]
It started out as a small story: Acer (2353) had planned to release a smartphone in China based on the Alibaba Group’s mobile operating system …
ISIS mobile payment service delayed
ISIS, the joint mobile payment venture that is backed by AT&T (T), Verizon (VZ) and T-Mobile, was previously set to debut in select markets at the end of September. Various delays have once …
Apple headed for record fourth quarter thanks to iPhone 5
Following Apple’s (AAPL) announcement of the iPhone 5, market research firm IHS iSuppli is predicting the company will post record fourth-quarter smartphone shipments. The iPhone …
Steve Wozniak talks about Apple’s court victory over Samsung and the iPhone 5
Last month, a jury in California found Samsung guilty of infringing Apple’s patented technology. The South Korean manufacturer was ordered to pay Apple (AAPL) $1.05 billion …
Apple’s $29 Lightning adapter isn’t compatible with old speakers [updated]
As expected, Apple (AAPL) on Wednesday announced its new iPhone 5 with a smaller dock connector at a press event in San Francisco. The 9-pin Lightning …
