The best-case scenario for BlackBerry right now? Build a niche as a ‘cult’ product
OK, so I admit that I’ve been picking on RIM (RIMM) a lot lately. And in my defense, the company over the past few years …
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32GB Nexus 7 tablet, Galaxy Nexus II hinted at in leaked image
When Google (GOOG) released its Nexus 7 tablet earlier this year, consumers were disappointed with the limited storage options available with the device. Unlike a …
T-Mobile plans to shut down MetroPCS’s CDMA network by 2015
Following the announcement that T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS would merge, the companies revealed plans to transition their current GSM and CDMA networks into a single …
Apple won’t let manufacturers sell third-party Lightning dock adapters without their approval
Apple’s (AAPL) new Lightning cable isn’t easily cloned because it contains a special microchip that’s difficult to reverse-engineer. And according to iLounge, Apple has now changed …
Samsung Galaxy S III sales haven’t been hurt one bit since loss to Apple in patent trial
Mock Samsung (005930) all you want for allegedly copying Apple (AAPL), but consumers around the world really love its Galaxy S III smartphone. In fact, analytics …
Apple tapping its retail store employees to help quickly improve botched Maps app
By now, everyone and their mother has heard about how Apple (AAPL) really messed up with its Maps app in iOS 6. And most users …
With the MetroPCS merger, T-Mobile firmly embraces the ‘bargain basement’ label
When thinking about Deutsche Telekom’s most recent attempts to merge T-Mobile with other carriers, consider the following three points. First, AT&T’s (T) average revenue per …
Nokia ad bashes iPhone 5 for being ‘boring,’ promotes Lumia 920’s colors [video]
Samsung (005930) isn’t the only company attacking Apple’s (AAPL) new iPhone 5 for being “boring and disappointing.” Nokia (NOK) has hopped on the same bandwagon …
Study shows the iPhone 5 is one of the least likely to burn you with toxic chemicals
iFixit and HealthyStuff on Tuesday released an in-depth study that analyzed the chemical contents of 36 different smartphone models. As smartphone adoption surpasses all time …
Nokia CEO denies Microsoft is shafting his company by building its own phone
Nokia (NOK) has bet the farm that it would win big by being the first manufacturer to exclusively adopt Windows Phone. So far, that bet …
Four-inch Samsung Galaxy S III ‘mini’ rumored for launch next week
Intrigued by the Galaxy S III but are put off by its large 4.8-inch display? Don’t worry, it looks like Samsung (005930) has apparently got you covered. Unwired …
Apple targeted with patent suit over Passbook
Software development company Ameranth has filed a patent complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California against Apple (AAPL) over …
CDMA-compatible iPhone 5 may be headed for Virgin Mobile
Remember when the iPhone used to be on just one U.S. carrier? What a difference five years makes. The iPhone 5 is now on 16 …
Former Apple CEO describes how the failure of Apple’s MessagePad led to future mobile triumphs [video]
At the recent South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) event. former Apple (AAPL) CEO John Sculley discussed the early days of what would become the world’s …
More than half of all iPhones are on iOS 6, 45% of iPads
In less than two weeks, more than half of all iPhones are now running Apple’s (AAPL) latest operating system. According to the latest numbers from …
Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean now on a quarter of all Android devices
The latest Android numbers from Google (GOOG) highlight continued growth for Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean. As of October 1st, Ice Cream Sandwich is …
Sorry, Microsoft: Android and iOS are still the only operating systems that matter
To little surprise, Android has not only remained the most popular smartphone operating system in the United States by a wide margin, but Google’s (GOOG) …
Improved production for iPhone 5’s thinner display may boost Q4 sales to 46.5 million
Amid issues with Maps, light leaks and scratching and scuffing aluminum casings, Apple (AAPL) is still selling out of every single iPhone 5 it is …
Windows Phone 8X teaser video shows off HTC’s colorful new smartphone [video]
HTC (2498) is gambling on Windows Phone 8 with two new smartphones this November: the Windows Phone 8S and 8X. In BGR’s hands-on with the Windows …
With Windows Phone still failing to gain traction, Microsoft plans to launch its own smartphone
When Microsoft (MSFT) announced earlier this year that it will launch an own-brand tablet to compete directly with its various vendor partners working on Windows 8-based …
T-Mobile parent company reportedly close to a deal with MetroPCS
MetroPCS, one of the top bargain wireless carriers in the United States, may soon be acquired by T-Mobile parent company Deutsche Telekom. Unnamed sources told Bloomberg on …
HTC’s One X+ smartphone gets official, features a 1.7GHz quad-core processor, Jelly Bean
HTC (2498) on Tuesday officially took the wraps off its One X+ smartphone, and it looks as though the device’s specifications are even more impressive …
AT&T adds $65 prepaid GoPhone plan on October 7th
AT&T (T) smartphone users on a tight budget will have a new prepaid option starting October 7th. AT&T on Monday said that it would launch a new …
Half of U.S. adults own a smartphone or a tablet
A new study conducted by Pew Research showed that half of all adults in the United States now own either a smartphone or tablet computer, …
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean ROM leaked for Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III
Samsung (005930) Galaxy S III users on Sprint (S) can now either wait for the carrier to officially release Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or grab the …
iPhone 5 data bug may be whacking AT&T customers as well [updated]
Apple (AAPL) released an update to the iPhone 5 this week to fix a data bug that was affecting Verizon Wireless (VZ) subscribers, who were being charged for …
iOS 6 causing big battery drain for iPhone 4 and 4S users
Apple’s (AAPL) iOS 6 can’t seem to catch a break lately. Between the Maps app fiasco, limited Passbook usage and redesigned App Store that makes discovering …
Tests show that the iPhone 5 has the loudest speakers of any iPhone yet [video]
iPhone speakers are a lot like the amplifiers shown off by Nigel Tufnel in This is Spinal Tap: They’re always better when they go one …
AT&T, Sony unveil the Sony Xperia TL, the ‘official James Bond smartphone’
AT&T (T) and Sony (SNE) on Monday announced the future availability of the Xperia TL smartphone, an Android device that debuted earlier this year at the …
Sharp starts production of 5-inch smartphone displays with 1080p resolution
Sharp (SHCAY) announced on Monday it has begun production for the next generation of smartphone LCD panels. Measuring at 5-inch in diagonal width with a …
