New leak suggests Galaxy S 4 begins shipping in two weeks
The new king of Android smartphones is set to begin rolling out in just two weeks, according to a new leak. SamMobile has a solid …
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AT&T to launch HTC One on April 19th starting at $199.99, preorders begin April 4th [updated]
AT&T (T) on Tuesday announced that it will launch the HTC One on April 19th and pricing will start at $199.99. The carrier will sell …
From critics to cheerleaders: Apple CEO’s apology instantly sways China’s state media
What a difference a day makes. After being forced to issue a public apology for Apple’s Maps debacle late last year, Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim …
Why carriers love smartphones: Mobile data to exceed 40% of total service revenue by 2014
Wireless carriers have played a huge role in the proliferation of smartphones and tablets in recent years, and that fact that these devices make our …
Ultra HD TV might get off to stronger than expected start
Ultra HD TVs with 4K resolution were the talk of the Consumer Electronics Show this year, but not even the director of industry analysis at the …
Samsung reportedly in talks to sell eReader display panel unit to Amazon
Samsung (005930) is the world’s largest flat display panel maker and two years ago, the company extended its reach with the acquisition of Netherlands-based Liquavista. The …
Heavy Galaxy S 4 interest at major U.K retailer points to potentially massive launch
One need only look at the chatter on any tech blog or social network to see that demand for Samsung’s (005930) next-generation flagship smartphone is …
BlackBerry Z10 sales may be better than expected, but shares still plummet
BlackBerry (BBRY) launched its first BlackBerry 10 smartphone in early February and while there’s no question that the struggling vendor managed a major coup, industry …
BlackBerry CEO says Samsung’s smartphone security will never be ‘top-notch’ [updated]
Samsung (005930) unveiled its Knox security solution last month during the annual Mobile World Congress trade show, but smartphones sold by the world’s top vendor …
HTC says flagship HTC One smartphone will launch in U.S. by end of April
HTC (2498) confirmed on Friday that its flagship HTC One smartphone will launch in the U.K., Germany and Taiwan beginning next week. More extensive launches across Europe, …
As BlackBerry Z10 launches in U.S., BlackBerry CEO confirms even better phone on the horizon
BlackBerry (BBRY) fans in the United States haven’t even been able to purchase the company’s newest flagship phone for 24 hours and BlackBerry CEO Thorsten …
What it’s like to ride in Google’s driverless car
“Unnerving” is the word Forbes’ Detroit bureau chief chose to describe her trip in one of Google’s (GOOG) famous driverless cars, and we can’t blame her. In …
iPhone 5S, low-end iPhone with no Retina display reportedly launching this summer
It looks like Apple (AAPL) will finally break from its historical launch pattern and release two new iPhones in 2013, including the “budget iPhone” that …
The wait is finally over: BlackBerry Z10 now available in the U.S.
The wait for a fresh new BlackBerry (BBRY) smartphone to launch in the United States has been absolutely grueling for diehard fans, but it’s finally …
Google reportedly planning its own Android smartwatch
Samsung (005930) already confirmed that it is working on a smartwatch to take on Apple’s (AAPL) still mythical “iWatch,” and now a new report suggests …
New low-end iPhone expected to cost half as much as iPhone 5, margins seen at 38%
Apple (AAPL) is expected to switch things up this year and launch not one but two new iPhone models. Industry watchers believe one will be …
BlackBerry says 100,000 BlackBerry 10 apps now available
As BlackBerry (BBRY) continues to fight the bloody battle for No.3 in the global smartphone market, apps are becoming less of a problem for the company’s …
A great visualization of Apple and Google’s smartphone market dominance
Just over half a decade ago, the smartphone landscape in the United States looked absolutely nothing like it does today. Companies like Microsoft (MSFT), BlackBerry …
Galaxy S 4 to help Samsung double its lead over rivals in 2013
Samsung (005930) has gone from laughable “copycat” to mainstream media darling in no time at all thanks to its meteoric rise, and the company isn’t …
iPhone 5S said to launch in Q3 with upgraded camera, new chipset
Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone 5S will reportedly launch in the third quarter with several upgrades compared to the current model. Digitimes cited sources from Apple’s …
Google says Android and Chrome OS will remain separate
When Google (GOOG) announced that Android boss Andy Rubin was stepping down and being replaced by Chrome head Sundar Pichai, speculation erupted suggesting that Android and Chrome OS …
YouTube hits 1 billion monthly viewers, likely safe from being shut down by Google
Users of Google’s (GOOG) various free services were again reminded to watch their backs recently as the company announced it would shutter the world’s most …
Samsung Galaxy Note III, Galaxy Tab 3 reportedly set for September debut
The next major addition to Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy Note lineup — the Galaxy Note III “phablet” — may be set to debut at the IFA …
New leak suggests next-gen Xbox won’t play used games
Following a number of reports claiming Microsoft’s (MSFT) next-generation video game console, codenamed “Durango,” will block users’ ability to play preowned games, a new report …
The biggest advantage Samsung has over Apple and other smartphone vendors
Apple (AAPL), the world’s most profitable smartphone maker, has a number of advantages over most of the competition. Momentum, complete control over its end-to-end user experience, …
Galaxy S 4 could help Samsung ‘unseat Apple as king of innovation’
Expectations were high leading up to last week’s Galaxy S 4 unveiling and while no one was blown away by the handset’s design, a number …
BlackBerry 10 may have strayed too far from its roots [updated]
BlackBerry 10 is a stark departure from BlackBerry 7 and other aging versions of the BlackBerry (BBRY) operating system, which is a very good thing …
HTC confirms HTC One delay
HTC (2498) has a lot riding on its next-generation flagship HTC One smartphone, but the company confirmed on Tuesday that the handset’s launch has been …
Survey shows huge interest in an HDTV from Apple, but few willing to commit
Apple’s (AAPL) much rumored own-brand HDTV is among several highly anticipated new opportunities that industry watchers expect to help reverse investor sentiment once it launches. …
Being No.1 just isn’t enough for Apple anymore
Being the most profitable technology company in the world with the best-selling smartphone on the planet just isn’t enough for Apple (AAPL) anymore. The company’s …
