Google extends free calling in Gmail through 2011
Google announced Monday the extension of a free calling initiative for U.S.-based Gmail users that was set to expire this month. “In the spirit of holiday …
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Nexus S U.K. launch delayed; price drop confirmed
Following the great news that Google’s unlocked Nexus S would be £429.99 at launch in the U.K. instead of £549.99 as it was initially announced, …
Samsung Bada 2.0 to get multitasking, push notifications, a new UI and more
Samsung took some time at a developer day event in South Korea to note that it will have sold 5 million Bada-powered Wave phones when …
iPhone 4 only $147 at Sam’s Club; iPhone 3GS is $47
Following RadioShack’s lead, it appears as though Sam’s Club will be offering discounts on Apple smartphones for the holidays. A purportedly leaked memo states that …
AT&T to purchase FLO TV spectrum from Qualcomm
The holidays are a time for giving, but AT&T decided it would scoop up a little stocking stuffer for itself this holiday season — a …
Google asks partners to delay Google TV launch
According to a report in The New York Times Monday morning, Google TV might not be ready for primetime. Google TV is Google’s attempt at …
iTunes now holds 66% of digital music market
According to new third quarter figures issued by market research firm NPD Group, Apple’s iTunes music store now accounts for 66.2% of online music purchases, …
Beezz WP7 Twitter app has another major update in the works
As with several desktop and mobile platforms, Twitter is being out-tweeted on Windows Phone 7. Subjectivity aside, third-party Twitter clients often provide a great deal of …
68 iOS apps from EA reduced to 99¢ for the holidays
‘Tis the season to spend money, and the countless sales that continue to pop up across the country make it oh so easy for us …
Official PlayStation app coming ‘very soon’ to iPhone, Android devices
It’s not exactly the PlayStation Phone we’ve been anxiously awaiting, but Sony has announced the imminent release of its first official PlayStation app for the …
RIM Q3 beats the street; good Q4 guidance
Research In Motion reported its third quarter earnings Thursday evening, and it beat Wall Street’s estimates in several key areas. The BlackBerry maker’s revenue was …
LG B images leak; thinner than iPhone 4, stunning display
Pictured above sandwiched between an iPhone 4 and a Samsung Galaxy S is the previously unseen “LG B.” While details surrounding the “B” are scarce …
Four arrested for insider trading; charges include leaking Apple secrets
Four new arrests were made Thursday as the Securities and Exchange Commission and other U.S. government agencies continue to crack down on “channel checks” and …
Apple may be prepping new MacBook Pro, iMac models for 1H 2011 release
In a new report Thursday, DigiTimes claims that Apple is working on upgraded MacBook Pro and iMac models that will launch in the first half …
Nokia files 13 new patent infringement complaints against Apple
The evolution of Nokia’s business over the years has been nothing short of remarkable; from rubber boots and tires to cell phones, and now to …
Google Nexus S now available from Best Buy
The hour is upon us. Eager Android fans are finally able to get their mits on the latest and greatest Android smartphone (for now, at …
Windows Phone 7 Marketplace passes 4,000-app mark
According to third-party Windows Phone 7 Marketplace monitor WP7applist, Microsoft’s mobile application store is now home to over 4,000 applications. The site, which provides a …
Apple updates iBooks; adds illustrated books, AirPrint, more
Apple updated its popular eBook reader application for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch on Wednesday. iBooks 1.2 adds a variety of new functionality, including …
T-Mobile drops Samsung Galaxy Tab to $350, Vibrant to $150
T-Mobile recently dropped its prices on two popular Android-powered devices from Samsung. The Galaxy Tab, Samsung’s first Android tablet offering, is now available for $349.99 …
First major Windows Phone 7 update due in late 2011 according to report
According to a report from ZDNet’s All About Microsoft blog, the first major update (codenamed Mango) to Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 platform isn’t due until August …
LG Optimus 2X is world’s first dual-core Android phone
Ahh, the joy of being an Android fan. With each new announcement comes the knowledge that the latest, greatest Android smartphone will only hold that …
Dell Streak now $99.99 from Best Buy
Fans of supersized smartphones should look no further than Best Buy Mobile this morning, where the Dell Streak has been dropped to just $99.99 with …
Dell wants to pay you $25 to take a Motorola DROID X
Dell is offering a limited-time promotion on the Motorola DROID X that will net customers a $25 Dell gift card. Through Dell’s online mobility shop, …
Piper Jaffray: Verizon iPhone to sell 9 million units in 2011
In a new research note, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster estimates that Apple will sell approximately 9 million iPhone handsets through Verizon Wireless next year. …
Google strengthens mobile payment development with Zetawire acquisition
Ever since Google CEO Eric Schmidt first touted Android 2.3’s NFC capabilities at a recent conference, Google has made it clear that it plans to make …
Nokia confirms plans to cut 800 jobs
Nokia confirmed Tuesday that it plans to cut approximately 800 jobs in its home country of Finland. The newly confirmed work force reductions are in …
Best Buy lays out Nexus S launch plan
Best Buy has announced its launch plan for the upcoming Nexus S, Google’s second foray into self-branded smartphones. Starting Thursday at 8:00am Eastern, the Nexus …
NPD Group: Apple to sell over 4 million Macs in fourth quarter
According to new projections issued by market research firm NPD Group, Apple is poised to break its previous quarterly sales record. For the first time, …
BGR Breaks It Down: How to watch Flash video on your iPhone without jailbreaking
Sorry, Stevie… it looks like your plan to keep Flash off iOS devices just hit another speed bump. We know Apple claims performance issues are …
Nokia to launch dual-core smartphones, new Symbian UI in 2011
Following word that the release of Nokia’s E7 smartphone has been delayed, some uplifting Nokia news comes from Beijing Tuesday morning. IDG reporter Mikael Ricknäs …
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