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 …
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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 …
Study finds iPhone owners to be more data hungry than Android users
Research from NPD Group’s latest study reveals that iPhone users in the U.S. consume more data on average than Android users, FierceWireless reported. The firm …
Apple’s latest iOS update contains another big security vulnerability
Apple (AAPL) released iOS version 6.1.3 on Tuesday to update its Maps application and fix a security vulnerability. In early February, an iOS bug was …
Samsung Galaxy Note III, Galaxy Tab 3 reportedly set for September debut
The next major addition to Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy Note lineup — the Galaxy Note III “phablet” — may be set to debut at the IFA …
The Android brand could suffer from Google’s decision to remove ad-blocking apps
Google’s (GOOG) mobile platform is all about freedom: the freedom to install any application on a device, the freedom to change the Android code and …
Google advisor adds fuel to rumor that ‘X Phone’ will be world’s first customizable smartphone
We’ve seen some rumors flying around that Google’s (GOOG) upcoming “X Phone” will have customizable hardware options that will essentially let users pick some of …
Microsoft attacks Samsung by bashing last year’s Galaxy phone [video]
In yet another curious marketing decision, Microsoft (MSFT) has decided to get in on the Samsung (005930) bashing game by releasing an ad this week …
Is Samsung sabotaging Windows Phone deliberately to boost Tizen?
There has been a great deal of confusion among carriers and retailers regarding Samsung’s (005930) strangely tepid Windows Phone support over the past few months. …
Google Babble rumored to unify messaging services under one brand
Apple (AAPL) has iMessage, BlackBerry (BBRY) has BlackBerry Messenger and Google (GOOG) will reportedly soon have Babble. According to a report from Geek, Google is …
LTE data traffic expected to grow more than 200% in 2013
The United States has outstanding LTE coverage compared to other markets, however worldwide carriers are beginning to upgrade their networks to deliver the high-speed wireless technology to their …
HTC confirms HTC One delay
HTC (2498) has a lot riding on its next-generation flagship HTC One smartphone, but the company confirmed on Tuesday that the handset’s launch has been …
Samsung said to risk angering Google with high-end Tizen smartphones
Here’s the big question Samsung (005930) needs to answer over the next few months: Has it become big enough where it can risk alienating the …
What ‘cheap build?’ Galaxy S 4 components estimated to cost more than iPhone 5
Just because something is built with plastic doesn’t necessarily make it cheap to build. The researchers at IHS on Tuesday released their bill of materials …
LG claims Galaxy S 4 may infringe its eye-tracking technology
There is no doubt that LG (06657011) is nervous about the upcoming release of the Galaxy S 4. Samsung (005930) was able to create Apple-like …
HTC has suddenly become very easy to root for
You really can’t blame HTC (2498) for being frustrated right now. The company clearly put a lot of thought and effort into crafting its HTC …
Apple releases iOS 6.1.3 with maps updates, lock screen vulnerability fix
Apple (AAPL) on Tuesday released iOS 6.1.3 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The update fixes a recent vulnerability that allowed unauthorized users to …
Gartner: It will take three years for BlackBerry to reach a 5% market share
It doesn’t matter how many heartfelt ballads BlackBerry (BBRY) executives sing — the company still faces a long road ahead if it hopes to regain …
Samsung Galaxy S 4 crushes iPhone 5, other leading phones in early performance tests
Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy S 4 might not offer much in the way of an exciting new exterior design, but inside, it’s a completely different story. …
HTC president: We’re ‘pleased to see no innovation’ in Galaxy S 4 design
As HTC’s (2498) struggles continue, the company is seemingly getting to the point where anything goes. Executives at global smartphone companies often tiptoe around questions …
