Nokia says ‘things are about to change’ in new Windows Phone 8 teaser [video]
With Samsung (005930) set to unveil the Galaxy Note II later on Wednesday and Apple (AAPL) on the verge of unveiling an all-new iPhone, Nokia …
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Ask Obama Anything: President Obama joins Reddit and hosts AMA
Wondering why Reddit’s servers are crashing right now? President Barack Obama has joined Reddit and, as long as the site stays up, is hosting an …
Bernstein Research: People don’t want Windows Phones
Nokia’s (NOK) stock got a big boost recently as investors identified positive trends despite three consecutive billion-dollar quarterly losses. According to Bernstein Research analyst Pierre Ferragu, …
Samsung debuts ATIV S Windows Phone 8 handset
Samsung (005930) on Wednesday announced its first Windows Phone 8-powered smartphone, the Samsung ATIV S, during a press conference ahead of the IFA trade show …
Samsung unveils quad-core Galaxy Note II smartphone-tablet hybrid
Samsung (005930) on Wednesday finally took the wraps off the sequel to its popular Galaxy Note “phablet.” The smartphone-tablet hybrid didn’t go over very well …
The most annoying things iOS 6 and the iPhone 5 won’t fix
We’re now just two weeks away from seeing Apple (AAPL) take the wraps off its sixth iPhone and while nothing is certain until Apple makes …
Owners reportedly dumping Samsung phones following Apple’s win in court
Did Apple’s (AAPL) huge win over Samsung (005930) in court last week send Galaxy device owners heading for the hills? According to new data from …
The most amazing smartphone you’ll never buy: LG unveils quad-core Optimus G
As the smartphone wars continue to heat up, LG (066570) has fallen way behind. In some ways, that’s a good thing — it has kept …
T-Mobile prepares to do battle with the iPhone 5
As AT&T (T), Verizon Wireless (VZ) and Sprint (S) prepare to sell as many iPhones as they can manage to get their hands on in …
Samsung is prepared for the worst – says it will modify phones to avoid Apple ban
Samsung (005930) on Tuesday confirmed that it is willing to modify its smartphones if it cannot successfully fight Apple’s (AAPL) request to have them banned …
Samsung’s crushing loss in patent trial won’t impact parts deal with Apple
Samsung (005930) was hit extremely hard last week when a jury determined that 21 of the company’s various Android devices infringed on various combinations of …
Poll: Apple v. Samsung – did the jury make the right call?
In a recent BGR poll, tens of thousands of readers made their voices heard when we asked if you thought Samsung (005930) ripped off Apple’s …
Galaxy Note II specs leak ahead of IFA unveiling
Samsung (005930) isn’t going to let a loss hold it down, and the company looks ready to take the wraps off the sequel to its …
Apple is the ‘innovator,’ Samsung is the ‘imitator’
There’s no two ways about it: Samsung’s (005930) loss in the Apple (AAPL) patent trial that drew to a close on Friday was absolutely brutal. …
New photos of iPhone 5 parts may reveal NFC chip for the first time
With Apple’s (AAPL) unveiling of the next-generation iPhone set to take place in just over two weeks, we can expect plenty of new leaks out …
Director responsible for Apple’s awful ‘Genius’ ads quits agency
Apple’s (AAPL) success is attributable to a number of things, and the $1 billion the company spends annually promoting its wares certainly plays a significant …
RIM: No buyers in sight
Research In Motion (RIMM) has repeatedly stated that it will explore all opportunities as it looks to reverse its current slump. CEO Thorsten Heins regularly …
Internal Apple memo: ‘We do this to delight our customers, not for competitors to flagrantly copy’
Apple (AAPL) on Friday scored what could end up being a major victory over rival Samsung (005930) if the South Korean company isn’t able to …
Here’s how to bring the Start button back to Windows 8
When users found out that Microsoft’s (MSFT) next version of Windows wouldn’t have a Start button, they panicked. Replaced in Windows 8 by the user …
Apple exec reportedly suggests no Apple HDTV is coming any time soon
Rumors surrounding the launch of an own-brand HDTV from Apple (AAPL) heated up earlier this year, and a number of reports suggested the device might launch …
Leaked iPad mini cases may finally reveal design
Apple’s (AAPL) much-rumored “iPad mini” is expected to launch this fall and take a huge bite out of the market share budget-priced Android tablets like …
Android to widen smartphone lead in second half despite iPhone 5 launch
Shipments of smartphones running Google’s (GOOG) Android operating system will continue to dominate other platforms by an overwhelming margin according to a new report. Digitimes …
Apple, Samsung each found guilty in South Korean trial
As the jury in Apple (AAPL) and Samsung’s (005930) high-profile patent battle in San Jose, California begins to deliberate, a verdict has been handed down …
Startup looks to the cloud to make dumb phones smart [video]
Nokia (NOK) had big plans to bring a more capable platform to emerging markets but three consecutive billion-dollar quarterly losses forced the company to discontinue …
Amazon expected to announce new Kindle Fire tablets on September 6th
Amazon (AMZN) on Thursday sent invitations to the media for a press conference on September 6th in Santa Monica, California. While the topic of discussion …
Galaxy Note 10.1 is not the ‘iPhone moment’ Samsung was looking for
Samsung (005930) aimed high when it unveiled its Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet for the third time last week. Calling the new Note nothing short of …
Video compares iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S parts to showcase new design [video]
New “iPhone 5” parts emerge with each passing day, and we can likely expect the trend to continue right up until Apple unveils its next-generation …
Sony to cut 1,000 jobs from mobile division
Sony (SNY) announced on Thursday that it plans to eliminate 1,000 jobs from its mobile division, representing a 15% reduction of its total global workforce. …
Apple’s eventual downfall tied to the rise of products with no UI
What will Apple’s (AAPL) downfall look like? According to several industry watchers, the company’s inevitable fall from the top will be tied to the rise …
iPhone 5 supply shortages could make Apple’s new phone hard to find
Ahead of each new iPhone launch, there always seem to be at least a few reports that claim supply will be squeezed. In keeping with …
