Two more high-level BlackBerry execs quit
Following news that BlackBerry recently fired its U.S. sales chief and is planning additional layoffs in the near future, a new report reveals that two …
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Android co-founder: Fragmentation issue is ‘overblown’
Android fragmentation hasn’t been as widely discussed recently as it was in years past for several reasons. One big reason is that we have now …
Apple, Google fall off list of top-10 brands as BlackBerry climbs to two-year high
Tech industry leaders Apple and Google have fallen off of YouGov’s BrandIndex top-10 “Buzz Rankings” list in the U.S., which rates the top companies in …
Photos: New iPhone housing shown in leaked high-quality images
Images of what multiple sites claim to be Apple’s upcoming entry-level iPhone have leaked numerous times at this point, but a new report includes what …
Poll: Do you plan to buy a Nokia Lumia 1020?
Nokia on Thursday unveiled its latest effort to put a dent in the U.S. smartphone market, the Lumia 1020. At first glance, the vendor’s new …
Nokia Lumia 1020 finally official: 41 megapixels, one carrier, $300
Though there wasn’t much mystery left after months of steady leaks, Nokia on Thursday finally took the wraps off of its new Lumia 1020 smartphone …
Xbox One now sold out at Best Buy
Take note, Xbox fans: if you haven’t already preordered your Day One Edition of Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox One, you now have one less retailer to …
Full Nokia Lumia 1020 specs leak; will reportedly launch with insane $300 price tag
Nokia’s Lumia 1020 will be unveiled during a press conference on Thursday and it is shaping up to be the most impressive camera phone you’ll …
Video: AT&T confirms Nokia Lumia 1020
Just hours ahead of Nokia’s official Lumia 1020 unveiling, AT&T has posted a promotional video to YouTube showing off the upcoming handset and several of …
Video: LG’s powerhouse G2 flagship phone leaks in new photos and video
All eyes are on Nokia this week as it prepares to launch yet another monster camera phone in an effort to spur sales, but another …
T-Mobile scores Sony Xperia Z exclusive – available now starting at $0 down
It wasn’t the big news from the carrier’s press conference on Wednesday, but T-Mobile confirmed that it will exclusively offer Sony’s Xperia Z smartphone in …
T-Mobile unveils ‘JUMP’: Semiannual smartphone upgrades for $10 per month
T-Mobile on Wednesday unveiled a bold new plan as it continues to seek out creative ways to differentiate itself from larger rivals Verizon Wireless, AT&T …
Video: Microsoft slams iPad yet again in new ad
Microsoft wasn’t a big fan of Apple’s “I’m a Mac” campaign a few years ago, but the world’s largest software company seems to enjoy putting …
Google names next victim as killing spree continues
Google ends up shutting down more than one out of every three services it offers, and the serial killer’s next victim has been identified. As …
Here comes the iPhone 5S: Foxconn ramps up hiring for next-gen iPhone
Apple’s next-generation iPhone 5S is expected to launch this coming fall, and yet another piece of the puzzle has now fallen into place. According to …
Photos: Casing from Apple’s budget iPhone appears again in five colors
At least a dozen solid reports now point to two new iPhone models launching this fall, a flagship iPhone 5S and a new entry-level model …
BlackBerry fires U.S. sales boss, more layoffs coming
BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins talked a good game at Tuesday’s shareholder meeting and BlackBerry shares climbed 3% after hours as a result. The struggling smartphone …
Ubisoft CEO backs away from Nintendo exclusives after Wii U game flops
Things are still not looking very good for Nintendo’s Wii U video game console. Recent numbers show that even Sony’s PS Vita is now crushing …
Samsung breaks ground on new $300 million Silicon Valley HQ
Apple is doing everything it can to crush top rival Samsung but starting in 2015, the iPhone maker will be seeing a lot more of …
Can BlackBerry drum up new business with old software? BlackBerry 9720 photos leak
BlackBerry confirmed on the earnings call following its dismal fiscal first-quarter report that despite the launch of its new BlackBerry 10 platform, it still has …
Exclusive details on Amazon’s next-gen Kindle Fire tablets
Amazon is planning a complete overhaul of its Kindle Fire tablet lineup for 2013 and BGR has learned exclusive details about the forthcoming devices. As …
Galaxy Note III with full HD display confirmed on Samsung’s own website
There have been plenty of leaks over the past few months that likely paint a fairly accurate picture of the Galaxy Note III, but nothing …
One year after its launch, Jelly Bean usage share finally tops Gingerbread
Android 2.3 Gingerbread debuted in 2010 but it dominated the Android platform until as early June 2013. Then, it finally happened — Google’s year-old Jelly …
New photo of Nokia’s 41-megapixel Lumia 1020 leaks with additional specs
Nokia is widely expected to unveil the Lumia 1020 during a press conference on Thursday and as is typically the case ahead of Nokia’s handset …
Nokia’s 41-megapixel Lumia 1020 confirmed by Microsoft exec
Nokia has a press conference scheduled to take place later this week where it is widely expected to unveil the new Lumia 1020 smartphone. Carrying …
Samsung plunges to new low as smartphone sales slow
Stop us if you’ve heard this story before: A leading consumer electronics company on Friday revealed that it will report record earnings for the previous …
Samsung reportedly planning several Galaxy Note III models, just like Galaxy S4 lineup
Samsung is said to be planning to debut its next-generation Galaxy Note III smartphone at a press conference on September 4th. But according to a …
iOS 7 beta 3: Full change log released
Apple released iOS 7 beta 3 right on cue Monday morning, and the new software is now available for developers around the world using the …
iOS 7 beta 3 now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Apple on Monday released iOS 7 beta 3 for the iPhone, iPad, iPad mini and iPod touch to developers, just as BGR exclusively reported would …
Leaked images reveal next-gen Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx phones
Even more so than other brands, Motorola smartphones have a tendency to leak ahead of their official announcements. It’s a tradition that dates back many …
