Apple working on iPhone ‘Smart Bezel’ with illuminated buttons, patent suggests
We don’t think we’re alone when we say we kind of miss the soft welcoming glow of the red buttons on the second generation iPod, …
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Google’s Andy Rubin says Android is still open
Last week reports surfaced claiming that Google was clamping down on what its Android partners could and could not tweak in newer versions of the …
Android to grab nearly 50% of global smartphone market by end of 2012
According to a new research report issued by Gartner on Thursday, Android smartphones will account for 49.2% of the smartphone market by the end of …
T-Mobile G2x landing April 15th for $199.99, in stores April 20th
T-Mobile has confirmed that its G2x smartphone will be available online starting on April 15th, and in stores on April 20th, for $199.99 with a …
Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1 set to launch next week
On Wednesday Microsoft confirmed with enthusiast blog LoopinSight that it will launch Service Pack 1 for Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 next week. The update will …
Fox news anchor tricked into licking iPad on air [video]
Look, we like the iPad just as much as the next person, but that doesn’t mean we’re going to go around licking it – in …
Best-selling iOS developer: 5% of users make in-app purchases
Tap Tap Tap recently announced that it has sold 2 million copies of its popular “Camera+” iPhone photography application. In a blog post, Tap Tap …
Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi edition landing April 10th for $349.99 [updated]
Samsung confirmed Wednesday that the Wi-Fi-only version of the 7-inch Galaxy Tab will be available through retail stores and online beginning on April 10th for …
Entry level Android handset sales to top 20M in 2011, report suggests
Budget Android handsets are poised to takeoff in 2011, a new report from Digitimes suggests. The firm states that it expects 20 million to 25 …
Nintendo 3DS review: seeing double
The 3DS, Nintendo’s latest portable gaming platform and the first with a 3D display, made its U.S. debut on March 27th. Nintendo moved 400,000 units …
Verizon Wireless Pre 3, touchscreen-only webOS smartphone leak
Enthusiast blog PreCentral has revealed images of two of HP’s latest smartphones, including one unannounced device that would be the first webOS phone without a …
FTC may investigate Google in antitrust case
Google’s plan to acquire ITA Software may result in an antitrust probe by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), two sources speaking to Bloomberg said …
Sony Ericsson Xperia Acro spotted
Sony Ericsson may have inadvertently leaked a new member of the Xperia family: The Xperia Acro. The company has yet to officially announce the phone, …
Dell’s 10-inch tablet pushed back to fall
Dell’s 10-inch Windows 7 tablet may not launch until this fall, a company source speaking to Forbes said Tuesday. Dell revealed in February that it …
Boost Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy Prevail hands-on!
We’re here live at the Boost Mobile’s media event in New York City where the prepaid carrier just announced the Samsung Galaxy Prevail — its …
Sprint, Verizon Wireless drop Samsung Galaxy Tab to $199.99
Sprint and Verizon Wireless have both dropped the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab, an Android 2.2 (Froyo) tablet with a 7-inch display, to $199.99 …
T-Mobile expands 4G HSPA+ network to 10 new markets, speed boost coming soon
T-Mobile on Tuesday announced that its 4G HSPA+ network is now available in 10 new markets including Ames, Iowa; Anderson, Indiana; Battle Creek, Benton Harbor …
T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide gets Android 2.2 Froyo update
T-Mobile and HTC have finally released the anticipated Android 2.2 (Froyo) update for the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide. The update adds support for placing free …
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro successor spied
Leaked photos from China reveal what appears to be the successor to Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10 mini pro smartphone. The new device, currently named the …
Blockbuster’s future up for auction
The fate of Blockbuster is now up for auction. On Monday Blockbuster’s next owner, and future, will be decided. According to Reuters, it’s possible that …
Viber for iPhone gets free text messaging
Viber, the popular iPhone application that allows for free calling to other Viber users, has been updated to version 2.0.1. After applying the update, Viber …
Apple, Android see continued growth in U.S. smartphone market share
ComScore has released its latest report on the U.S. smartphone market, and it suggests that Apple’s share of the U.S. OEM market is growing, while …
Verizon Wireless trade-in program now accepting tablets
On Friday, Verizon Wireless announced that its cell phone trade-in program, which originally launched last September, will now accept tablets. The Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program …
Facebook launches new mobile site
On Friday, Facebook began rolling out its revamped mobile website located at m.facebook.com. The social network says that the updated version of its mobile site …
eBay outs iPad 2 sales data
eBay has revealed sales figures for the iPad 2 during its first two weeks on the market. The online auction house created a chart that …
Kyocera Echo pre-orders start at RadioShack
Sprint’s new dual-screen Kyocera Echo is now available for pre-order from RadioShack. The Echo sports two different displays for a total 4.7-inches of touchscreen real …
FCC outs new Motorola iDEN phone
A new Motorola iDEN phone has just been approved by the Federal Communications Commission. The phone is referred to by two names in FCC documents …
NBA Jam updated with current roster; Legendary Wars adds Game Center, more
It’s Friday, so kick back and catch up on your gaming. Two popular iOS titles, NBA Jam and Legendary Wars, were recently updated with some …
Apple exploring 3D with multiple cameras
Apple may soon include 3D tech in its devices, according to a recent patent filing. Apple has reportedly filed for a patent with the U.S. …
Samsung and Visa team up for NFC mobile payments at London 2012 Olympics
On Thursday Samsung and Visa announced a new partnership under which the two firms will provide an NFC mobile payment solution before, during, and after …
