Sprint confirms Froyo updates for Epic 4G, Galaxy Tab
Sprint on Monday confirmed that two of its popular Android devices, the Samsung Epic 4G and the Samsung Galaxy Tab, will receive software updates this …
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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AT&T’s T-Mobile acquisition to benefit Apple, RIM and Google
In a note to investors on Monday, RBC Capital Markets Managing Director Mike Abramsky highlighted several implications surrounding AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile USA. Interestingly, RBC sees …
iPhone 5 NFC rumors take the stage again following new report
Rumors surrounding an NFC-equipped iPhone from Apple date back to last summer, when Apple hired NFC expert Benjamin Vigier as its Commerce Product Manager. Speculation …
Supersized smartphone popularity surges in 2010, NPD Group claims
Market research firm The NPD Group on Monday published the latest data surrounding sales of supersized smartphones in the U.S. Using its “Mobile Phone Track,” …
Man’s Samsung Focus gets hot and bothered as it burns charger port, melts cable
A sad Samsung Focus owner recently took to AT&T’s online forum with a tale of woe that could spell trouble for AT&T and Samsung. With …
BlackBerry 4G PlayBook goes live on Sprint website; launches this summer
Following our exclusive report from this past Friday, Sprint has added preliminary information surrounding the BlackBerry 4G PlayBook to its website. A WiMAX-enabled version of …
Apple’s Grand Central Terminal store a no-go, report claims
New Yorkers and commuters in the surrounding region troubled by the possibility of an even more chaotic Grand Central experience got some good news, as …
AT&T intends to use T-Mobile’s AWS spectrum for LTE
On a call with investors Monday morning, AT&T confirmed its plans to use the AWS spectrum gained in the potential T-Mobile acquisition for its 4G …
Secure mobile payments appeal to 94% of North Americans
A recent study conducted by payment solution provider Mobio Identity Systems suggests that North Americans are eager to see mobile payments become a reality. At …
Netflix confirms ‘House Of Cards’ original programming deal
Netflix on Friday confirmed that it will stream its first original series in 2012. Rumors surrounding a huge deal — possibly worth over $100 million …
AT&T drops price of 64GB iPad 3G to just $529; 16GB model now $429
AT&T on Friday dropped the price of Apple’s original iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models to all-time lows. While supplies last, AT&T is offering the 64GB …
Samsung Epic 4G to get Froyo update – again – along with Galaxy Tab, Transform
Several Samsung devices offered by Sprint — including the Epic 4G — are set to get software updates this coming Monday, March 21st, according to …
iPhone 5 may have metal case, larger display
A new report emerged on Thursday that resurrects earlier rumors of a larger display on the upcoming iPhone 5, as well as a full circle …
How to ‘Pro’ your iPhone 4, part 2: NUU MiniKey packs a BlackBerry style QWERTY
Last month I wrote a piece entitled Keyboard Buddy case transforms your iPhone 4 into an iPhone Pro, in which I took a look at a …
Apple airs new iPhone ad, forgets Android and BlackBerry have app stores too [video]
Apple began airing a trio of new iPhone commercials recently, and one in particular caught our attention. “If you don’t have an iPhone,” the ad …
Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi up for pre-order from Costco; $589.99, free case
Motorola announced the March 27th launch of its Wi-Fi-only XOOM on Wednesday, and now Costco has made the tablet available for pre-order. While Costco quotes …
Apple’s Steve Jobs emails team about Japan, offers support
In a purported email from Apple CEO Steve Jobs to employees, Jobs sympathizes with staff who have loved ones affected by the current nuclear crisis …
45,000 tests prove Android surfs faster than the iPhone
A recent study performed by Ottowa-based Blaze Software reveals that Android’s mobile Web browser is significantly faster than the mobile Safari browser found on Apple’s …
Sprint transition to LTE already underway, analyst claims
According to analysts at Gerson Lehrman Group, Sprint is already in the process of transitioning to LTE. In an analysis published Wednesday, the firm claims …
HTC Arrive review
HTC often likes to highlight “firsts” in its marketing messages. While the days leading up to the launch of HTC’s Arrive are noticeably devoid of …
Foxconn owner’s revenue up 26% in February thanks to iPad 2, Kinect
Strong demand in the U.S. means strong revenue in Taiwan, and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., parent company of notorious manufacturer Foxconn, saw revenue …
Netflix to spend over $100 million on first original series, report claims
According to a report from Deadline Hollywood on Tuesday, Netflix will soon close a deal that will result in the entertainment juggernaut’s first original content. …
HTC Prime Windows Phone image and specs leak
It finally looks like the first round of Windows Phone 7-powered devices unveiled last year will be getting some company soon. CTIA should finally bring …
RIM calls iPhone ‘badly flawed’ ahead of launch
When Apple first launched its iPhone in 2007, the odds were against it. Pundits, bloggers and even competitors found countless faults in the iPhone’s design …
HTC Arrive hands-on!
The HTC Arrive… has arrived. Sprint’s first Windows Phone 7 device is a rebranded version of the HTC 7 Pro, a QWERTY-equipped phone that is …
Does 4G really matter?
4G. It’s everywhere. It’s on the tech sites you read. It’s on the televisions you watch. It’s plastered in advertisements all over the city streets …
Apple owns just 4% of video streaming market; Netflix dominates with 61%
The NPD Group on Tuesday released market share data for digital video streaming in the U.S. Not surprisingly, Netflix continues to dominate the market with …
Apple iPad 2 shipping time slides to a month as shortages persist
Some Apple Store locations may or may not be releasing a second wave of iPad 2 shipments to the public today, but potential buyers who …
Microsoft launches Internet Explorer 9
Microsoft on Monday announced the availability of its next-generation desktop Web browser, Internet Explorer 9. “The best experience of the Web is on Windows with …
Angry Birds Rio for Android to launch as Amazon exclusive
Rovio, the developer behind the wildly successful Angry Birds franchise, announced on Monday that its forthcoming Android title Angry Birds Rio for Android will launch exclusively in …
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