iPhone 5 photos leak before Apple event
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 announcement is happening in just over 30 minutes, but it seems that french blog nowhereelse.fr has leaked what they are calling final …
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Samsung expects Galaxy S III sales to top 30 million in 2012
In the second quarter this year, just two companies accounted for more than 100% of the smartphone industry’s profits according to estimates. Raymond James analyst …
Here comes the iPhone 5
Here it comes, ladies and gentlemen — Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone 5 is just a few hours away from becoming a reality. Apple is gearing …
Leaked iPhone 5 logic board photos show A6 chip, Qualcomm LTE modem
The Italian Apple.HDblog has posted some pictures of the iPhone 5’s logic board showing that the new device will indeed feature both the new A6 chip, …
Apple rumor roundup: ‘Earpod’ headphones, ‘Lightning’ dock connector, iTunes 11 and more
There is always time for more rumors… 9To5Mac recently published a report claiming that Apple’s (AAPL) 9-pin dock connector will be known as “Lightning,” and will be …
‘iPhone 5’ seemingly confirmed by Apple as new iPhone’s name, LTE confirmed as well
While we won’t know for sure what Apple (AAPL) will call its next-generation iPhone until it officially launches, it does seem that Apple is at …
Apple’s online store goes down ahead of iPhone 5 announcement
You know the drill… In case you weren’t convinced that Apple (AAPL) actually has new products to announce during today’s press conference, the company’s online …
Google says 500 million Android devices have been activated so far
On the same day IHS iSuppli estimated that cumulative Android activations would top 1 billion some time next year, Google’s (GOOG) Hugo Barra confirmed Tuesday evening that …
Sony Mobile is open to building Windows Phone 8 Xperia smartphones
Everyone’s heard the saying “never put all of your eggs in one basket,” and Sony Mobile (SNE) seems to agree. What with all of the lawsuits being …
Instagram reportedly headed to Windows Phone 8
Microsoft’s (MSFT) Windows Phone 8 is finally starting to look like a mobile operating system that can compete with iOS and Android. Nokia’s colorful and feature-packed …
Google brings free Wi-Fi to laptops and Android with 4,000 new hotspots across the country
Earlier this year, Google (GOOG) partnered with Boingo Wireless (WIFI) to bring a number of free Wi-Fi hotspots to New York City. The program, which …
Instagram has grown more than 1,100% in six months
Facebook (FB) may be having trouble monetizing its one billion members, however its recent acquisition of Instagram is seen as a huge win for the company. …
Google: We didn’t really believe rounded corners were patentable
Google’s (GOOG) vice president of corporate development, David Lawee, sat down with Bloomberg to talk about the ongoing patent disputes within the mobile industry and …
New photos show size of iPhone 5 and iPad mini compared to iPhone 4S and iPad
Apple (AAPL) maintains tight control over its employees to ensure that secrets stay within the company, but it can only do so much once manufacturers …
iPhone 5 pre-orders will reportedly start on Friday, September 14th
Itching to pre-order the iPhone 5 on Wednesday? Well, it might take a couple of extra days, as unnamed sources have told MacRumors that Apple (AAPL) will …
New iPod touch will feature high-res 1136 x 640-pixel display, 32-nanometer A5 chip
Not to be lost in all the iPhone 5 hype is the fact that Apple (AAPL) is also planning to release a new iPod touch …
Apple verdict cost Samsung $1 billion, but study suggests it’s now ‘buzzing’ more than Apple
Apple (AAPL) might be on the verge of announcing the biggest consumer electronics device of the year but according to one study, the buzz surrounding …
Samsung Galaxy Note II first impressions
While I still think the Samsung Galaxy Note as a product is stupid, a lot of people seem to gravitate towards a bigger screen regardless …
Hands-on with Verizon’s LG Intuition ‘phablet’
There’s nothing like some friendly competition to get the mobile wars going. Whether we love it or hate it, “phablets” — devices that are larger …
More than half of all mobile subscribers in the U.S. own a smartphone
New numbers released this week by Nielsen reveal that 55.5% of mobile subscribers in the U.S. now own a smartphone as of July 2012, an …
Rural wireless organization rebrands to further compete with Verizon and AT&T
The Rural Cellular Association on Monday announce that it is rebranding itself as the Competitive Carrier Association to better reflect the carriers it represents. The …
Google Wallet to discontinue prepaid card support on October 17th
Google (GOOG) on Monday announced that it will discontinue its prepaid card option on its Google Wallet platform in October. The Internet giant revealed that …
Google’s ‘Project Glass’ eyewear makes even professional models look like dorks
Google’s (GOOG) augmented-reality visor, currently dubbed “Glass,” is a very intriguing piece of experimental technology that has tons of cool-looking features. However, Glass does have …
As iPhone 5 launch nears, Sprint announces more than 100 new LTE cities
Sprint (S) launched its 4G LTE network this past summer in select markets and quickly expanded its offering to 19 cities including Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and …
AT&T’s budget LG Escape launches September 16th for $50
AT&T (T) fans will soon have a shiny new LG (003550) smartphone option to choose from, as AT&T today announced on Monday it will be …
Leaked Apple IDs came from a publishing company, not the FBI
Hackers who are purportedly part of Anonymous last week claimed to have stolen more than 12 million unique identifiers belonging to various Apple (AAPL) devices. The hackers …
Unlocking out-of-contract iPhones is easier than ever on AT&T
By now, everyone knows what the iPhone 5 will look like when it’s announced on Wednesday, September 12th. What can people do to increase the resale value of their …
What to expect from the iPhone 5
The worst-kept secret in the consumer electronics industry is finally about to become the biggest smartphone launch of the year — Apple (AAPL) is unveiling …
Nokia to conduct ‘ethics review’ over phone photo fakery flap
Things just aren’t going well for Nokia (NOK) these days. Bloomberg reports that the Finnish electronics manufacturer will be conducting a full self-evaluation to determine “why …
Samsung to launch Galaxy Note II on all four major U.S. carriers
Samsung’s (005930) original Galaxy Note “phablet” initially launched on AT&T (T) and was offered by T-Mobile not long ago. The company will reportedly employ the same strategy …
