‘Other designs are possible’
Apple and Samsung are at odds over patents. You might have read about it. In numerous courts, in numerous states, in numerous countries on numerous …
Zach Epstein has been the Executive Editor at BGR for more than 10 years. He manages BGR’s editorial team and ensures that best practices are adhered to. He also oversees the Ecommerce team and directs the daily flow of all content. Zach first joined BGR in 2007 as a Staff Writer covering business, technology, and entertainment.
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HTC may buy its own smartphone OS
HTC has seen tremendous success with its Android smartphones, reporting record revenue month after month thanks to ballooning handset shipments. HTC’s Android smartphones are also …
Amazon readying Netflix-like service for eBooks, report claims
As Amazon prepares to launch its first tablet offering this fall, the tech press seems to be in agreement that the device will give owners …
U.S. video game sales slide 23% in August
Sales of video game hardware, software and accessories in the United States continued to slide in August according to new data from NPD Group, again …
Internal memo points to Sprint iPhone 5 launch in early October
A purported internal memo sent by Sprint management suggests the carrier is set to launch Apple’s fifth-generation iPhone in early October. “Due to the possibility of …
RIM may be rushing BlackBerry Colt QNX phone amid weak BlackBerry 7 sales
Research In Motion is said to be rushing its first QNX-powered smartphone to market in light of underwhelming BlackBerry 7 devices sales. In a note …
Apple to ship more than 20 million iPad 2 tablets in Q3
Those who follow technology press closely were disappointed to learn that a revamped iPad rumored to launch this fall — possibly a “Pro” model with …
Sprint delays BlackBerry Curve launch for reasons unknown
Sprint announced late Thursday evening that it has pushed back the launch of RIM’s newest Curve, the BlackBerry Curve 9350, until some time in October. …
iPhone 4 delivery times slip as iPhone 5 looms [updated]
Delivery times quoted on Apple’s online store for new iPhone 4 orders slipped to 1-3 business days this week, suggesting inventory may be diminishing. Orders …
RBC: RIM’s turnaround remains cloudy
While sales of Research In Motion’s brand new BlackBerry 7 devices won’t be reflected in RIM’s second-quarter earnings report next week, analysts still aren’t sold …
iPhone 5 shipments to approach 30 million units this year
Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn has reportedly ramped up iPhone 5 production as the next-generation smartphone finally approaches launch next month. Citing anonymous industry sources, DigiTimes on …
All-hands day at T-Mobile likely doesn’t signal iPhone 5 launch
An all-hands day has reportedly been called for nationwide T-Mobile stores on September 24th. As per a purported internal memo obtained by TmoNews, T-Mobile corporate …
Microsoft continues to profit off Android
While sales of Microsoft’s burgeoning Windows Phone platform lag, the company continues to find significant revenue streams elsewhere in the mobile industry. Specifically, Google’s Android partners …
RIM’s new BlackBerry phones faring well with enterprise, consumer adoption slow
Research In Motion’s new BlackBerry 7 smartphones are seeing strong initial sales among businesses looking to upgrade from older BlackBerry smartphones, however consumer sales have …
Apple sings familiar tune, seeks to ban Samsung device sales in Japan
In a move that will undoubtedly shock no one, Apple has filed a new complaint against Samsung in Japan alleging that multiple Samsung devices infringe …
HTC files new suit against Apple using Motorola/Google patents
HTC on Wednesday filed a patent complaint against Apple with the U.S. International Trade Commission. The new filing is actually an amended complaint filed previously with the …
Bigger isn’t always better: Nokia Ovi Store apps downloaded 160% more than iOS apps
Apple’s iOS App Store is the world’s most popular on-device mobile app portal by leaps and bounds, but that doesn’t necessarily make it the best …
Canaccord sees slow PlayBook sales as iPad 2 continues to dominate tablet market
Slower than expected sell-through of Research In Motion’s BlackBerry PlayBook tablet has prompted investment bank Canaccord Genuity to slash its sales estimates for RIM’s first …
First image taken with iPhone 5’s 8-megapixel camera possibly uncovered
The image above, which shows a plate of sushi accompanied by a rather bland looking avocado roll, is reportedly the first publicly-posted image captured by the upcoming iPhone …
New .xxx top-level domain ushers in a new era of Internet porn
After a decade of back and forth, the web will finally see a red-light district form thanks to the advent of the .xxx top-level domain. …
Verizon Wireless’ Motorola DROID BIONIC launches September 8th, $299.99
Verizon Wireless on Wednesday finally made the Motorola DROID BIONIC official, again, along with release details and pricing. The sleek Android smartphone launches Thursday, September …
Yahoo fires CEO, puts company up for sale
Following recent rumblings surrounding discontent atop Yahoo’s executive chain, the struggling Internet company fired its CEO Carol Bartz. In the same stroke, Yahoo! also revealed that it …
HTC Jetstream 4G speeds shown off on live AT&T LTE network [video]
BGR exclusively reported last week that AT&T’s 4G LTE network has gone live in both Chicago and Atlanta, and at that time it was unclear …
RIM to benefit from Apple’s patent attacks on Samsung
As Samsung’s latest devices continue to be targeted by patent complaints filed by the likes of Apple and Microsoft, Research In Motion may reap the …
Details on new battery suggest thinner, lighter iPad 3 design
Apple has secured Simplo Technology Co. and Dynapack International Technology Corp. to supply battery packs for the vendor’s upcoming iPad 3 tablet, Taiwan Economic News …
With or without AT&T/T-Mobile merger, analyst says Sprint already lost
Lead by chief executive Dan Hesse, Sprint has likely been the most vocal opponent of AT&T’s proposed $39 billion T-Mobile USA acquisition. The Department of …
Apple’s iPhone 4 still top-selling smartphone at AT&T, Verizon as iPhone 5 looms
Apple’s iPhone 4 maintained its position as the best-selling smartphone for both AT&T and Verizon Wireless last month despite the fact that the handset is …
iPhone estimates trimmed by 10%, Apple still projected to be top vendor in 2011
Apple has been projected by DigiTimes Research, the market research and analysis arm of DigiTimes, to become the world’s top global smartphone vendor by shipment …
Sprint’s Samsung Epic 4G Touch just $149.99 on pre-order
Set to launch later this month, Sprint’s version of the Samsung GALAXY S II smartphone is now available for pre-order from popular cell phone retailer …
Intel to bail on MeeGo OS, report claims
Intel plans to discontinue development of its MeeGo operating system for the time being due to a lack of enthusiasm for the platform, DigiTimes reported …
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