Apple eyes intuitive iPhone features with new ‘situational awareness’ tech
Apple’s (AAPL) iOS helped reshape the smartphone industry when it was introduced more than five years ago, and it has evolved quite a bit since …
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Report outlines ‘5 biggest problems facing Apple’
Pundits and bloggers love telling us what Apple (AAPL) “needs” to do. The world’s most successful consumer electronics company could do no wrong just five …
Canadian government warns BBM PIN-to-PIN messaging is ‘most vulnerable method of communicating on a BlackBerry’
Canadian government agency Public Safety Canada, which is tasked with overseeing cyber-security across all federal departments, has issued a memo warning government workers that communicating using BlackBerry …
Samsung picks Apple’s pocket, ends up with Wallet [video]
Whether or not you agree that Samsung (005930) is the “shameless” copycat Apple (AAPL) has repeatedly accused it of being, there is no denying that the …
LG eyes smartphone growth as Samsung targets tablets
As the high-end smartphone market begins to slow following a period of breakneck growth, the companies that drove much of that growth are starting to …
With an Android backup plan already in place, Samsung says no to Firefox OS
One of the few points of interest that emerged from a phablet-filled Mobile World Conference this year is the first round of phones powered by …
Apple outlook lowered on fear it cannot ‘innovate’ and ‘disrupt’ at pace set by Steve Jobs
Apple (AAPL) is expected to sit atop the consumer electronics industry for quite some time to come, but the company’s stock continues to take a …
Apple will reportedly announce stock split at tomorrow’s shareholder meeting
Apple (AAPL) shares got a boost Tuesday afternoon on rumors that the company may announce a split on Wednesday during its annual shareholder meeting. The …
Google’s Andy Rubin: ‘No plans’ for Google retail stores
After The Wall Street Journal threw its weight being the rumor that Google (GOOG) has plans to open its own retail locations around the country, …
Former Apple ad man says Samsung ads are ‘out-buzzing’ Apple
Apple’s (AAPL) meteoric rise to the top was fueled by a number of important factors, not the least of which is its monstrous marketing budget. …
Apple no longer ‘world’s most admired company’
Apple’s (AAPL) stock has taken an unprecedented beating over the past few months, and it appears as though the declining sentiment surrounding Apple is extending …
Google looks to cut Apple off at the pass with new streaming music service for Android
Apple’s (AAPL) mythical subscription-based streaming music service as been rumored for years now, but difficulties negotiating with major labels have seemingly kept it from launching. …
BlackBerry Z10 outselling iPhone 5, Galaxy S III at major Canadian retailer
Following a string of analyst downgrades — and a note from MKM Partners suggesting there’s a 90% chance BlackBerry 10 flops — BlackBerry (BBRY) got …
Samsung is just trolling us now, and it’s not alone
This has gone too far. I was one of many people to cast serious doubt on Samsung (005930) when it birthed the phablet category with …
Firm says 90% chance BlackBerry 10 flops
Industry watchers are still mixed on whether or not BlackBerry (BBRY) can pull off the incredible comeback it is currently attempting. Some big firms are …
LG reportedly hedges Android bet with webOS acquisition
Try though it might, Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) just can’t seem to kill Palm’s legacy. With Samsung (005930) dominating the Android market and Google (GOOG) getting ready …
Samsung sets sights on iPad mini with new Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet
Samsung (005930) is finally gaining some momentum in the tablet market after a slow start with the original Galaxy Tab, which launched in late 2010. …
Fox takes aim at Dish once again with new bid to ban Hopper sales
Dish’s (DISH) commercial-skipper DVR dubbed “Hopper” has taken a lot of heat from major networks, several of which sued the company last May. Fox Broadcasting …
Microsoft to reportedly unveil next Xbox at April event
The debut of Sony’s (SNE) PlayStation 4 is now behind us, so Microsoft (MSFT) is next in line to take a crack at grabbing gamers’ …
Google’s Project Glass to launch this year for under $1,500
Google’s (GOOG) Project Glass is exciting. Whether or not the idea of connected eyewear with an integrated transparent display that falls into the wearer’s line …
iPhone found to be 300% more reliable than Samsung smartphones
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone isn’t just the best-selling smartphone in the world, it’s also the most reliable. A new study conducted by the company behind the …
Leaked cases may reveal Galaxy S IV design
Samsung (005930) is expected to take the wraps off its next-generation flagship smartphone in less than three weeks, but details surrounding the upcoming Galaxy S …
Hearing is believing: People don’t realize how important great sound is until they experience it
Sound quality is a hugely important part of the multimedia experience on mobile devices that often gets overlooked. It’s not easy to convey how big the impact …
Apple called a ‘bubble’ that will likely follow Microsoft
Once the darling of Wall Street, Apple (AAPL) shares have plummeted in recent months as investor sentiment turned sour. Many analysts believe the company’s current …
Samsung looks past Apple, takes aim at BlackBerry
While BlackBerry (BBRY) lets its enterprise guard down to focus more on wooing the consumer market, Samsung (005930) appears poised to attack the enterprise market …
Smart TV sales soared in 2012, set to dominate TV market by 2015
Global adoption of smart TVs grew in 2012 as the prices of connected TV sets from the likes of Samsung (005930), LG (066570), Sony (SNE) …
LG unveils Optimus F5, F7 smartphones
Since almost nothing will actually be announced at Mobile World Congress this year, LG (066570) on Thursday unveiled two new smartphones that will launch later this year. …
Sony announces PlayStation app for iOS and Android
Sony (SNE) finally took the wraps off its next-generation PlayStation 4 on Wednesday evening, and the upcoming gaming console is packed with premium specs that will …
Snapchat for Android adds video
Popular sexting app maker Snapchat on Thursday updated its Android application of the same name with the ability to send self-destructing videos to Snapchat contacts. The video …
Google unveils $1,300 touch-enabled Chromebook Pixel [video]
Like Microsoft (MSFT), Google (GOOG) is in a period of transition. Both companies cut their teeth in software and grew to lead their respective industries, …
