Google’s big potential problem: The ‘Galaxy’ brand is starting to beat the ‘Android’ brand
There’s no mystery that Google (GOOG) is collaborating with Motorola on the so-called “X Phone” at least in part to weaken Samsung’s (005930) hold on …
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HTC will use a new ‘ultrapixels’ camera sensor in its upcoming M7 smartphone
HTC (2498) is expected to unveil its new flagship smartphone, code-named M7, at a press event later this month. It has been reported that the …
BlackBerry Z10 may launch on March 27th on T-Mobile
BlackBerry (BBRY) failed to give specific details at its press event last week regarding the future availability of its new smartphones in the United States. …
Google now delivering five times faster app revenue growth than Apple
The latest AppAnnie statistics once again highlight the biggest app market trend of the past year: Google (GOOG) has started showing spectacular mobile app revenue …
iOS 6.1 untethered jailbreak now available for download, compatible with iPhone 5 and iPad mini
Following reports that an untethered jailbreak was finally set to be made available for iOS 6.1 users on Monday, the Evad3rs Jailbreak Team has made their …
Galaxy S III gets wireless charging with simple 10-minute hack
Wireless charging isn’t something that really resonates with smartphone users at this point, but it’s still a nice feature to have in the few smartphones …
New leak details two more unannounced HTC smartphones
HTC (2498) is expected to announce its flagship M7 smartphone at a press conference in New York City later this month. According to Evleaks, an …
Leaked video shows an excited HTC chief playing with upcoming M7 flagship phone [video]
A video has surfaced showing the usually soft-spoken CEO of HTC (2498) in a different light. Pete Chou took the stage at a company-sponsored end …
BlackBerry 10 installed base to reach 20 million in 2013, Windows Phone to reach 45 million
Despite showing clear promise and being a tremendous upgrade compared to earlier BlackBerry software, BlackBerry 10 didn’t receive the warmest welcome when it was unveiled …
BlackBerry doesn’t need to catch up with Android and iOS overnight, it needs to live to fight another day
The biggest criticism of BlackBerry’s (RIMM) revamped mobile operating system and smartphone line so far is that they don’t give iOS or Android users any compelling …
Apple tops Samsung as America’s No.1 handset vendor in Q4
Wall Street may be down on Apple (AAPL) but American consumers clearly aren’t. Strategy Analytics on Friday published new research showing that Apple had become …
BlackBerry World is off to a decent start, but it’s missing some big-name apps
When BlackBerry (RIMM) announced that more than 70,000 BlackBerry 10 applications would be available when its new platform launched, users were ecstatic. That big number was …
Wall Street hammers BlackBerry, says BB10 won’t repair ‘damaged brand image’
As anyone who invested in mortgage-backed securities last decade knows Wall Street isn’t always right. That said, BlackBerry (RIMM) can’t be all that happy to …
Samsung invests $58 million to make sure the stylus stays in style
When Samsung (005930) announced the S-Pen stylus with the Galaxy Note, we, like the rest of the world, laughed it off. The stylus was a …
FCC filing shows Google Glass specs: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio, ‘bone-conduction’ speakers
Glass has been one of the most intriguing Google (GOOG) initiatives revealed over the past year: An industry-first glasses headset that can project images and data …
New job listing confirms Google and Motorola are building the ‘X Phone’
It looks like Google (GOOG) and Motorola are working on something special after all. Phandroid has spotted a job posting on Motorola’s LinkedIn page that’s …
HTC’s flagship M7 smartphone will reportedly launch on March 8th
HTC (2498) is expected to unveil its latest smartphone, code-named M7, at a press conference in New York City next month. Earlier leaks have suggested …
A room full of Android and iPhone users try to figure out BlackBerry 10 [video]
Sorry, BlackBerry (RIMM), it looks like BlackBerry 10 is the new Windows 8. BlackBerry 10 debuted just one day ago and there are already legions …
Carriers, rivals drooling at signs of Apple weakness: ‘The illogical love affair is over’
You can’t make it to the top without picking up some enemies on the way, and Apple (AAPL) has picked up plenty of them as …
BlackBerry 10: The beginning of the end, or the end of the beginning
The stage was set. The house was packed. The lights were dim. The cameras were rolling. The crowd was silent. And just as the show kicked off, …
Leaked photos show Google’s popular Nexus 4 in white
Despite the ongoing supply chain issues and inability to keep up with demand, Google (GOOG) and LG (066570) may be preparing to launch a white …
iPhone users spend more on their wireless bills than other smartphone owners
Here’s one reason for wireless carriers to quit whining about the iPhone cutting into their margins: iPhone users spend more on their wireless bills than …
Good news, ‘phablet’ fans: ZTE plans to release a 5.7-inch behemoth called the ‘Grand Memo’
ZTE (0763) has big plans for 2013. The Chinese manufacturer has previously focused on low-end feature phones and smartphones, however in a move similar to rival Huawei(002502), …
LG may have figured out how to make money selling Android phones
For the past year, the only company that has consistently made money selling Android smartphones has been Samsung (005930). However, things are looking up for …
The Z10 is a good first step, but BlackBerry still has to fix its app problem
BlackBerry, a.k.a., the Company Formerly Known as RIM, made good with its first two BlackBerry 10 smartphones on Wednesday. While the new devices are far …
BlackBerry rolls the dice and prices the Z10 high
The BlackBerry Z10 will be first available in the United Kindgom starting on January 31st. The price will be steep, essentially on par with where …
BlackBerry Z10 will be available in March on all four U.S. carriers
Research in Motion (RIMM), now officially known as BlackBerry, announced the availability of its new BlackBerry 10 smartphones at a press event in New York City on …
BlackBerry Q10 preview
Today’s event is winding down and RIM (RIMM) — err, BlackBerry — showed us the first two phones it hopes will fuel its comeback. We …
RIM changes its name to BlackBerry, announces BlackBerry Z10, Q10 smartphones
RIM (RIMM) is dead — but BlackBerry is alive. The company formerly known as Research in Motion on Wednesday announced that it had formally changed …
Live from RIM’s BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 announcement
Research In Motion (RIMM) is largely responsible for shaping the modern smartphone, but the company rested on its laurels and sat still while the rest …
