Mobiles on track to overtake PCs in Asia, Google executive claims
Mobile phone sales in Asia-Pacific have surged and are on track to top conventional computer sales, a top Google executive said Wednesday. Aliza Knox, managing …
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LG takes aim at Apple’s Siri, Samsung’s S Voice with ‘Quick Voice’
Samsung saw Apple’s Siri voice assistant on the iPhone 4S as a potential threat and was quick to respond. Growing pains aside, the company’s “S …
Windows Phone sales on the rise, T-Mobile says
At least one major U.S. carrier is reporting strong customer interest in Windows Phone devices, as T-Mobile says that the Nokia Lumia 710 has been …
Google Play’s Android app fire sale includes GTA III, NBA Jam, Mass Effect
Anyone looking to get some premium games on the cheap for their Android device should probably head over to the Google Play market today. Google …
Foxconn CEO: iPhone 5 will put the Galaxy S III to shame
During the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting, Foxconn CEO Terry Gou took a shot at Samsung, Apple’s closest competitor. According to Focus Taiwan, citing The China Times, …
Leaked ‘iPhone 5’ case designs show device that’s just 7.6 mm thick
Could the next-generation iPhone be both thinner and longer than previous models? The good folks over at Mobile Fun in the U.K. got their hands …
Windows Phone 8 brings fragmentation to Microsoft’s mobile platform
Microsoft has joined the ranks of Google and Apple in bringing fragmentation to its Windows Phone platform. The software giant revealed during its Windows Phone …
Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8
Microsoft’s big week continues. The Redmond-based software — and hardware — giant on Monday unveiled its first foray into the tablet hardware market, the Microsoft …
Sprint, T-Mobile expect delays with Samsung Galaxy S III launch
Samsung’s Galaxy S III is apparently such a hot ticket this summer that at least two mobile carriers are having trouble keeping up with demand. …
Life’s not good: LG pulls out of the tablet market to focus on smartphones
LG on Tuesday announced that it will halt its tablet development and instead focus on its smartphones. “We’ve decided to put all new tablet development …
Apple and Liquidmetal Technologies extend IP agreement until 2014
In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday, Liquidmetal Technologies revealed that it has extended its agreement with Apple to continue licensing its intellectual property …
Samsung Galaxy S III review
Samsung is the world’s leading Android manufacturer. The company’s latest smartphone, the Galaxy S III, had an enormous around of hype surrounding it before the phone was …
Motorola ‘Photon Q’ QWERTY slider headed to Sprint
Motorola and Verizon have offered QWERTY Android sliders since the release of the original DROID in 2009. According to an image found on the Android …
Dead man walking: Nokia brings 41-megapixel 808 PureView Symbian phone to U.S.
Nokia on Tuesday announced that its “unique” 808 PureView smartphone will soon launch in the United States. Nokia’s new smartphone is indeed unique in a …
Galaxy Note II rumored to feature a unbreakable display, October release
Following the success of the original “phablet,” Samsung is reportedly readying a sucessor for its Galaxy Note smartphone. The South Korea manufacturer will release the handset in …
Google accelerating plans to launch Siri competitor for Android devices
The race between Google and Apple has never been more fierce. While Google enjoys a larger share of the smartphone market, the Cupertino-based company’s iPhone …
Verizon’s 4G LTE network crowned speed king [updated]
Deciding on what carrier to use can be tricky for mobile subscribers. Each network claims something different — faster, larger, favorite, more reliable – however …
15% would opt for iPhone over sex, 4% have used iPhone during sex
People have certainly grown more attached to their smartphones over the past few years — smartphone penetration has topped 50% in the United States and …
Former AT&T exec admits selling Apple and RIM secrets to traders
A former AT&T executive on Monday admitted to selling Apple and RIM sales numbers to traders who then purchased shares based on the information, Reuters …
Spotify brings streaming radio to iPhone, iPad app
Spotify on Tuesday announced the addition of free mobile radio to the company’s popular Spotify app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Spotify’s radio …
Microsoft reveals Windows Phone Tango update details
Microsoft recently updated its website to provide more information about the company’s upcoming “Tango” Windows Phone operating system. The small update will bump the build …
Samsung eyes enterprise with SAFE-branded Galaxy S III
Samsung on Monday announced that its upcoming Galaxy S III will be the company’s first SAFE (Samsung Approved for Business)-branded smartphone. The new branding indicates that …
Samsung looks to break away from the Android pack
In something of a surprise to the industry, leading consumer electronics firm Samsung announced earlier this month that chief executive Choi Gee-sung would shift to a …
FCC to review cell phone radiation guidelines
Julius Genachowski, chairman of the United States Federal Communications Commission, announced on Friday that he plans to ask his fellow commissioners to open a formal …
Samsung Galaxy S III now just $179.99 at Wirefly
Anyone willing to sign a two-year contract with Sprint can get a Samsung Galaxy S III from Wirefly for just $179.99. Wirelfly will ship the …
‘Pen headset’ may be in the works from Samsung
For Samsung, the stylus isn’t just a cute throwback to the glory days of the Palm Pilot — it’s also the wave of the future. …
More Americans ditching contracts as prepaid wireless surges
More and more wireless users are opting out of two-year service agreements and switching to prepaid. New data released by Chetan Sharma Consulting shows that …
Apple’s next iPhone could see weaker demand, upgrade cycle to blame
The iPhone 4S is Apple’s most successful smartphone ever. The Cupertino, California-based company sold more than 3 million units during the device’s first few days …
Nokia eyes cheap Windows Phones to better compete with Android
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop spoke about his continued confidence in Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform during a conference call with investors on Thursday, and blamed the company’s …
T-Mobile LTE update: Trials this summer, launch next year
T-Mobile, which is expected to be the last major carrier in the United States to launch 4G LTE services presuming Sprint actually gets its act …
