Is BlackBerry back? Strong early BlackBerry 10 demand could signal RIM comeback
After hitting a rough patch that seemed to last for most of 2012, Research In Motion (RIMM) may finally see the light at the end …
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‘Apple is done’ and Surface tablet is cool, according to teens
Apple’s (AAPL) staggering success over the past few years can be attributed to the combination of several key factors. Great leadership is one, great products …
Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile all confirm upcoming BlackBerry 10 launches
Research In Motion’s (RIMM) next-generation smartphone platform has received all-important nods from three of the four major nationwide carriers in the United States. Following official …
‘Liquipod’ takes smartphone waterproofing on the road
Amid a sea of Ultra-HD TVs, smart washing machines and various other gadgets, waterproofing expert Liquipel took to CES 2013 to make two announcements. The firm, …
Foxconn worker arrested in bribery probe
Hon Hai and its manufacturing subsidiary Foxconn are the subject of a bribery probe in China, the company confirmed on Wednesday. According to a statement …
T-Mobile CEO says iPhone to launch within 3-4 months
T-Mobile CEO John Legere confirmed on Tuesday evening that the nation’s No.4 carrier will finally launch Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone in the next three to four …
Samsung unveils new Exynos 5 Octa mobile processor with eight cores
Samsung (005930) on Wednesday unveiled a brand new processor that will power its future mobile devices. Dubbed “Exynos 5 Octa,” the new chip features two …
Why bother with a Facebook phone? Facebook’s app is already on 86% of iPhones and iPads
Rumors suggesting Facebook (FB) is working on a smartphone have resurfaced a number of times over the past year. Each time, Facebook denied the various …
Is Samsung the new Apple?
Samsung (005930) announced earlier this week that it expects to post a record-breaking fourth quarter when it reports its earnings later this month. The consumer …
Bloomberg chimes in: Cheaper iPhone launches this year
It is looking increasingly likely that after years of rumors, Apple (AAPL) will finally launch a cheaper iPhone model in an effort to attack emerging …
iPhone 5 now available with unlimited service, no contract on Walmart’s $45 Straight Talk plan
Walmart (WMT) announced this week that beginning January 11th, Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 is available alongside $45-per-month unlimited service from Straight Talk Wireless. Two purchasing …
T-Mobile’s contract-free unlimited data plan launches today
Amid a series of announcements at the carrier’s CES 2013 press conference, T-Mobile confirmed the launch of a new contract-free unlimited data plan. Beginning Wednesday, …
Netflix announces ‘Super HD’ and 3D streaming for select ISPs
Netflix (NFLX) on Tuesday announced new enhanced streaming options for users on select ISPs. Following a series of rumors that suggested as much, Netflix has …
Stolen Android apps reportedly being sold in BlackBerry App World
One of the biggest problems with launching a new mobile platform just as the current leaders are starting to peak is attracting enough top developers …
Nokia factory raided due to massive unpaid tax bill
A Nokia (NOK) factory in Chennai, India has reportedly been raided by authorities due to a massive unpaid tax bill. According to The Economic Times, tax …
With BlackBerry 10, there’s no place like home
Research In Motion (RIMM) has a steep hill to climb as it prepares to unveil its next-generation BlackBerry 10 operating system later this month. Launching …
Apple’s next iPhone to reportedly feature larger screen and ‘brand new exterior design’
Reports from industry watchers continue to suggest that Apple (AAPL) is preparing to launch two new iPhone models this year, and new purported details surrounding …
Spending on consumer electronics will climb to $1.1 trillion in 2013
According to the Consumer Electronics Association, worldwide spending on consumer gadgets will reach $1.1 trillion in 2013. The CEA, which organizes the Consumer Electronics Show …
Samsung racks up record $8.3 billion Q4 profit as sales approach 500 handsets per minute
As other vendors struggle, Samsung (005930) continues to make selling Android smartphones look easy as it narrows the profit gap with chief rival Apple (AAPL). …
Acer unveils $150 tablet with Android Jelly Bean and 7-inch display
Acer on Monday unveiled the latest addition to its Android-powered tablet lineup, an entry-level device with a sleek design and affordable pricing. The Iconia B1 …
Android-powered competitor for Google’s ‘Project Glass’ emerges at CES
Google’s (GOOG) “Project Glass” smart glasses product is still a work in progress but it may already have some stiff competition. Debuting at CES 2013 …
Sleek new Sony Xperia Z phablet leaks ahead of CES debut
Sony’s (SNE) CES 2013 press conference is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on Monday evening, but one of the stars of the show …
iPhone 5 and Galaxy smartphones drove huge LTE adoption in 2012
Adoption of connected devices with integrated 4G LTE exploded in 2012, driven by Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy smartphone lineup and Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5. According to …
New ‘higher-end’ iPhone reportedly launching by June, low-end model could be coming as well
A new report adds weight to recent rumors suggesting Apple (AAPL) is preparing to launch one or more new iPhone models by mid-2013. In a …
‘Ultra-HD’ deemed 2013’s 3D TV, sales expected to flop for years to come
“Ultra-HD” is the new 3D TV, and sales of new higher-definition television sets are expected to flop. The 2013 Consumer Electronics Show is upon us …
HTC posts disastrous Q4 as profit hits 8-year low
The fourth quarter typically gives consumer electronics companies a big boost each year thanks to the holiday shopping rush, but stiff competition and weak marketing …
Smooth sailing is over for Apple
Apple (AAPL) is sailing into choppy waters that will put an end to the sky-high iPhone margins the company has enjoyed for more than half …
Android squashes iPhone 5 in latest Consumer Reports ratings: iPhone ranked lowest among top phones
Consumer Reports has a history of being tough on Apple products. After dragging the iPhone 4 through the mud a few years ago, the non-profit …
NVIDIA unveils Tegra 4 mobile processor with five CPU cores, 72 GPU cores
NVIDIA got an early start on Sunday as it unveiled its next-generation mobile processor ahead of the CES 2013 rush. Dubbed Tegra 4, the follow-up …
Alcatel One Touch readies U.S. invasion with world’s thinnest smartphone and a colorful 5-inch phablet
TCL Communication’s (2618) Alcatel One Touch brand is ostensibly unknown in the United States, but the company is looking to make a name for itself at this …
