Why the budget iPhone would throw the smartphone market into chaos
The buzz around the budget iPhone has grown deafening, with new reports about the device coming out on a weekly basis. This will be a …
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Buying the new Blackberry Z10 in Manhattan was a chilling experience
To get a sense of demand for the BlackBerry (BBRY) Z10 on its launch weekend, I visited three AT&T (T) stores on Saturday afternoon between …
Goldman: ‘Disappointing’ BlackBerry Z10 launch hindered by ‘surprising lack of marketing support’
If the BlackBerry (BBRY) Z10 succeeds in the United States, it won’t be because of anything AT&T (T) has done to help. Per StreetInsider, Goldman …
Verizon announces iMessaging clone for Android, iOS and Web [video]
Verizon (VZ) on Thursday announced a new cross-platform update for its text messaging app for Android and iOS devices. The application, known as Messages, allows …
LG will reportedly build a smartwatch to compete with Apple, Samsung and Google
Not one to be left out, a new report suggests LG (066570) will also be building a smartwatch to compete with rumored offerings from Apple (AAPL), …
Sprint thanks Genachowski for blocking the AT&T-T-Mobile merger
Wireless carriers and soon-to-be-former Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski didn’t always see eye-to-eye, but it seems that at least one carrier will miss seeing …
Samsung exec says former Android chief Andy Rubin was stubborn
Andy Rubin’s unexpected departure from Google’s (GOOG) Android team last week shocked the mobile world. The executive founded the Android project in 2003, which was …
AT&T stores reportedly giving BlackBerry the short shrift at launch
AT&T (T) may be pushing alternatives to the iPhone, but that doesn’t mean one of those alternatives will be BlackBerry (BBRY). The Wall Street Journal …
Heavy Galaxy S 4 interest at major U.K retailer points to potentially massive launch
One need only look at the chatter on any tech blog or social network to see that demand for Samsung’s (005930) next-generation flagship smartphone is …
Good news for Nokia: The Lumia 920 has stayed far above bargain bin prices in Europe
Nokia (NOK) priced its latest flagship Windows phone ambitiously — the Lumia 920 was at parity with the 16 GB iPhone 5 in early January. …
Google’s Brin says Glass fits with company’s plan for ditching traditional search [video]
If you’re the sort of person who walks into lamposts because you look at your smartphone too much, then Google (GOOG) founder Sergey Brin thinks you’re …
Leaked iPhone 5S home button may debunk fingerprint scanner rumor
Photographed parts that allegedly come from Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone were published on Friday by Japanese vendor Moumantai, which describes the components as the home button, …
HTC says flagship HTC One smartphone will launch in U.S. by end of April
HTC (2498) confirmed on Friday that its flagship HTC One smartphone will launch in the U.K., Germany and Taiwan beginning next week. More extensive launches across Europe, …
As BlackBerry Z10 launches in U.S., BlackBerry CEO confirms even better phone on the horizon
BlackBerry (BBRY) fans in the United States haven’t even been able to purchase the company’s newest flagship phone for 24 hours and BlackBerry CEO Thorsten …
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will step down ‘in the coming weeks’
Julius Genachowski announced on Friday that he will be stepping down as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, a position he has held since 2009. …
iPhone 5S, low-end iPhone with no Retina display reportedly launching this summer
It looks like Apple (AAPL) will finally break from its historical launch pattern and release two new iPhones in 2013, including the “budget iPhone” that …
The wait is finally over: BlackBerry Z10 now available in the U.S.
The wait for a fresh new BlackBerry (BBRY) smartphone to launch in the United States has been absolutely grueling for diehard fans, but it’s finally …
Google reportedly planning its own Android smartwatch
Samsung (005930) already confirmed that it is working on a smartwatch to take on Apple’s (AAPL) still mythical “iWatch,” and now a new report suggests …
Patent filing shows Google wants to give Glass control over household appliances
One thing has become clear over the past few months: Google (GOOG) doesn’t see its Glass headset as a novelty item but as a potential …
Google Play redesign seemingly in the works [video]
Google (GOOG) is reportedly working on a redesign for its Google Play store that includes brighter colors, bigger images and a cleaner look. According to …
It’s time for HTC to start fighting dirty
HTC (2498) has been on quite a journey in its short history as a company. HTC was founded in 1997 as a notebook computer vendor and …
Apple’s Ive pushing for simpler ‘flat design’ for iOS
We’ve known for a while that Apple (AAPL) design guru Jonathan Ive would look to put his own distinct stamp on iOS and now unnamed …
BlackBerry Z10 said to have ‘disappointing’ preorder volumes in the U.S.
BlackBerry (BBRY) is in need of a hit in the United States, but it seems that early preorder volumes for the BlackBerry Z10 on American …
Eric Schmidt praises Apple as an innovator, urges BlackBerry to step it up
Google (GOOG) CEO chairman Eric Schmidt had some kind words for Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) at the company’s Big Tent Summit in India this …
BlackBerry says 100,000 BlackBerry 10 apps now available
As BlackBerry (BBRY) continues to fight the bloody battle for No.3 in the global smartphone market, apps are becoming less of a problem for the company’s …
WhatsApp dominates download charts, but it may have a hidden weakness
WhatsApp has reigned as the undisputed messaging app champion across dozens of countries over the past two years. However, huge download volumes in all these …
iPhone once again trounces rivals in J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey
Anyone who wants to challenge Apple’s (AAPL) reign as king of the smartphone world has a very big obstacle standing in their way: iPhone customers …
A great visualization of Apple and Google’s smartphone market dominance
Just over half a decade ago, the smartphone landscape in the United States looked absolutely nothing like it does today. Companies like Microsoft (MSFT), BlackBerry …
iPhone 5S said to launch in Q3 with upgraded camera, new chipset
Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone 5S will reportedly launch in the third quarter with several upgrades compared to the current model. Digitimes cited sources from Apple’s …
Google says Android and Chrome OS will remain separate
When Google (GOOG) announced that Android boss Andy Rubin was stepping down and being replaced by Chrome head Sundar Pichai, speculation erupted suggesting that Android and Chrome OS …
