Nokia loses $1.27 billion in Q3 for sixth consecutive quarterly loss
Nokia (NOK) on Thursday posted its sixth consecutive quarterly loss — and fourth consecutive quarterly loss of more than $1 billion. The struggling smartphone vendor’s …
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HTC’s ‘J Butterfly’ smartphone with 1080p HD display unveiled in Japan
HTC (2498) and carrier partner KDDI on Wednesday unveiled the HTC smartphone that has been highly anticipated by Android fans around the world ever since …
Windows boss rides Surface tablet like a skateboard to show off durability
Just how strong is the Surface tablet’s combination of a magnesium case, a Gorilla Glass 2 front panel and an optically bonded in-cell display? In …
RIM says BlackBerry users are ‘black sheep by choice’
As Research In Motion’s (RIMM) struggles continue, the company is doing its best to retain the most faithful members of its enthusiastic user base. In …
iPad mini said to go on sale November 2nd
In line with previous device launches, Apple’s (AAPL) new iPad mini tablet is rumored to be slated to launch on November 2nd. The date comes …
Google's $99 Nexus tablet will reportedly launch ahead of the holidays
Though Google’s (GOOG) rumored hardware partner denied earlier claims to the same effect, the Android maker is once again said to be prepping a dirt-cheap $99 …
Microsoft Surface preorders for base model sell out in under 24 hours
Though the odds are against it and pricing seems questionable to some, launch-day preorders for the base model of Microsoft’s (MSFT) debut tablet are already sold …
Beneath the Surface: Inventing the tablet that reinvents Microsoft
Both literally and figuratively, Microsoft’s (MSFT) Surface is more than just a tablet. In the literal sense, the sleek device is something of a tablet-notebook …
Microsoft Surface preorders start today at noon, 32GB model priced to take on iPad at $499
While the news slipped out a bit earlier than the company intended, Microsoft (MSFT) on Tuesday announced pricing and preorder details for its highly anticipated …
Microsoft to launch Windows 8 alongside monster $1.5-$1.8 billion marketing blitz
Microsoft (MSFT) knows how important Windows 8 is to the future of the company — especially as it reportedly prepares for a major transition — …
Not a single person said Maps debacle stopped them from buying an iPhone 5, according to a new study
Apple (AAPL) has never distorted reality quite as successfully as it has in the iOS 6 Maps application that replaced the beloved Google (GOOG) Maps …
Apple's new iPad may be 'mini,' but it will soon be bigger than the full-sized model
With the unveiling of Apple’s (AAPL) much rumored iPad mini in less than two weeks according to a recent report, a well-connected industry watcher who …
Here comes the iPad mini: Apple to unveil new smaller iPad on October 23rd
Apple (AAPL) will unveil its new iPad mini tablet on October 23rd according to a new report. After October 10th came and went with no …
PC parts suppliers reportedly concerned no one will want Windows 8 until next year
The PC industry is not in a good place right now. Projections from multiple firms suggest the industry as a whole will decline in 2012 …
How to stop Apple from tracking your iPhone and iPad usage to serve targeted iAds
BGR posted instructions last month that explained to iOS 6 device users how they can limit third-party advertisers’ access to usage data by enabling the “Limit …
'Arrogant' Apple should be building bigger iPhones
Never one to mince words, Apple (AAPL) co-founder Steve Wozniak has once again offered up some solid criticism of the company he helped build. In …
Nikkei: SoftBank in talks to acquire Sprint for $20 billion [updated]
Why is Sprint (S) suddenly less interested in MetroPCS (PCS)? According to a report from Nikkei on Thursday, it’s because Japanese carrier SoftBank is in …
Were rumors of an Apple HDTV off base? TV remote functions could be Apple’s ‘next big thing’
An own-brand HDTV from Apple (AAPL) seemed like a done deal earlier this year, but now industry watchers aren’t so sure. A number of analysts …
Were rumors of an Apple HDTV off base? TV remote functions could be Apple's 'next big thing'
An own-brand HDTV from Apple (AAPL) seemed like a done deal earlier this year, but now industry watchers aren’t so sure. A number of analysts …
Apple was warned that its Maps app was awful ahead of launch, but dumped it on users anyway
The Maps app in Apple’s (AAPL) latest version of iOS 6 is pretty terrible. We all know this. In an interesting turn of events, however, …
How to stop Verizon from selling your location data and other usage stats to advertisers
It seems like companies are doing everything they can to squeeze extra revenue out of their customers these days by taking advantage of the personal …
Apple solves ‘Scuffgate’ but the fix is making it even harder to buy an iPhone 5
In keeping with tradition, Apple’s (AAPL) new iPhone 5 and iOS 6 software launched alongside a series of “gates.” First we had “Wifigate” when iOS …
Apple solves 'Scuffgate' but the fix is making it even harder to buy an iPhone 5
In keeping with tradition, Apple’s (AAPL) new iPhone 5 and iOS 6 software launched alongside a series of “gates.” First we had “Wifigate” when iOS …
Samsung confirms Galaxy S III Mini unveiling on October 11th [updated]
Two trends are becoming more and more prevalent with Samsung’s (005930) smartphones as time moves on: They’re getting bigger and they’re getting more popular. Despite …
The only way to get an iPhone 5 in Hong Kong is to win the lottery
Apple’s (AAPL) new iPhone 5 is still a hot ticket item around the world, and buying one is becoming an increasingly difficult task in most …
Sprint announces Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, LG Optimus G and two more LTE devices
Launching a new tablet ahead of the holidays will be anything but smooth sailing. Apple’s (AAPL) iPad continues to dominate the market and a new …
Record iPhone 5 sales could be short-lived as RBC slashes Q4 estimates
Selling 5 million smartphones in three days is no easy feat, and with so many people rushing to buy Apple’s (AAPL) new iPhone 5, the …
New iPod touch now hitting Apple Stores, preorders begin shipping
Apple’s (AAPL) fifth-generation iPod touch didn’t get much attention when it was unveiled late last month since the new iPhone 5 was clearly the star …
With Windows Phone still failing to gain traction, Microsoft plans to launch its own smartphone
When Microsoft (MSFT) announced earlier this year that it will launch an own-brand tablet to compete directly with its various vendor partners working on Windows 8-based …
HP unveils ElitePad 900 Windows 8 tablet with unique and versatile ‘Smart Jacket’ system
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) has announced a steady stream of Windows 8 computers that will launch ahead of the holidays this year, and now the company has …
