Steve Jobs says Apple doesn't track anyone, Android does
In what is purported to be an email exchange with Apple CEO Steve Jobs, a MacRumors reader sent in the following: Q: Steve, Could you …
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White iPhone 4 available from Apple and Best Buy on April 27th?
We’d already heard mumblings that the white iPhone 4 would launch on the 27th, and now leaked photos of Best Buy’s internal stocking systems are …
Exclusive: Apple testing iPhone for T-Mobile USA
That’s right, you’re looking at photos of an iPhone prototype with T-Mobile USA 3G bands. The actual internal model is N94, and if you remember, …
Sony Ericsson outs Android powered W8 Walkman phone
Looking for the newest Android 2.1 device? Neither are we. That’s why it’s no surprise Sony Ericsson quietly launched the Walkman W8. It’s the first …
Ovi Maps, Nokia-branded app store coming to Windows Phone
In a recent blog post, Nokia reaffirmed its commitment to the Windows Phone ecosystem by offering us a glimpse at what is to come. The …
LG outs Optimus Big smartphone with 4.3-inch NOVA Display
LG officially announced the long rumored LG Optimus Big on Friday, making it the Korean firm’s largest Android smartphone to date. The Optimus Big runs …
RIM and Hulu in talks for PlayBook access
Research In Motion is working with Hulu in an effort to provide BlackBerry PlayBook users with access to Hulu’s online videos, The Wall Street Journal …
Motorola DROID X2 press images leaked
We’ve already seen leaked hands-on photos of Verizon’s upcoming DROID X2 smartphone, but now the official press images have been spilled, too. There doesn’t appear …
Last one we promise: white Apple iPhone 4 launching April 27th?
9to5 Mac is reporting, from their Macs, that Apple’s mythical white iPhone 4 is set to launch on April 27th according to a internal screenshot …
Google: Android location tracking is opt-in
Let all those questioning their open-source smartphone overlord be silent. Responding to the recent ruckus caused by an O’Reilly article and subsequent report by The Wall Street Journal, Google …
iPhone SIM unlock firms abruptly close up shop, shrouded 'suppliers' vanish
Earlier this month we told you about a few new services that were capable of unlocking the iPhone remotely without the need for jailbreaking. Now …
BGR's BlackBerry PlayBook giveaway ends today!
All good things must come to an end, and our BlackBerry PlayBook giveaway is no exception. For those of you who haven’t yet entered, BGR …
Android gathering location data too, researcher develops harvesting tool
As enraged as you may or may not be over the fact that your phone is tracking your location, you have to admit… it’s a pretty interesting …
RIM's 2011 BlackBerry lineup explained
We broke the news on practically all of RIM’s 2011 BlackBerry smartphones, and even scored some hands-on time with more than a couple of them. …
Sprint to end instant rebate promotion, bring back mail-in rebates on May 7th
Last month BGR confirmed that Sprint would be launching an instant rebate promotion that eliminated mail-in rebates and instead brought users instant savings. At that …
RIM to announce only one phone at BlackBerry World?
We’ve heard from two independent sources that RIM is planning on announcing only one handset at BlackBerry World next week, the BlackBerry Bold Touch (or whatever name …
Sprint's Google Voice integration now live
Despite leaked information that Sprint and Google would launch Google Voice integration services on April 26th, multiple sources have confirmed that the service is already …
NBA Jam for iOS updated with local multiplayer support
When EA launched NBA Jam for the iPhone and iPod touch in February, there was one glaring omission: the ability to dunk on your friends. …
iPad shipments to double in Q3 fiscal 2011, analyst says
In Apple’s earnings report released on Wednesday, the firm noted that it shipped 4.69 million iPad units during the second quarter — down from the 7.33 million …
Final Fantasy III now available for iPad
If you’re looking for a reason to call out sick on Friday, here it is. On Thursday Square Enix followed up its March launch of …
Sprint, Google Voice integration gets April 26th launch date
Intel gathered by blog Android Central indicates that Sprint and Google will make their Google Voice partnership ready for prime time on April 26th. The …
Apple not reviewing location data, researcher says
On Wednesday, researchers from O’Reilly claimed to discover a tracking feature in iPhones and 3G iPads that reportedly sent location data back to Apple. Another …
Apple overtakes Nokia, becomes world's largest handset vendor by revenue
Strategy Analytics has published a report stating that Apple, Inc. has overtaken Nokia as the world’s largest handset vendor. “We estimate Apple’s wholesale revenues for its …
Verizon's ThunderBolt now just $129.99 from Amazon
Verizon Wireless’ HTC ThunderBolt has been a big seller for the nation’s top carrier so far. In the two weeks that Verizon’s first 4G LTE-capable …
HTC Sensation 4G landing on June 8th, Google AdWords suggests
A few sharp eyes over at TmoNews noticed that after searching “HTC Sensation” in Google, an advertisement popped up stating that the device was set …
Reuters: Apple to beat Google to market with cloud music service
According to a report filed by Reuters, Apple will edge out Google in the race to provide users with a cloud music service. “Apple’s plans …
Jailbreak app stops iPhone track-tracking in its tracks
Blogs were outraged Wednesday following the rediscovery that 3G-enabled iOS devices like the iPhone store a record of users’ GPS positions in a local file. …
Verizon surpasses 500,000 4G LTE subscribers
Verizon Wireless confirmed that it has more than 500,000 subscribers using its 4G LTE network. The HTC Thunderbolt, which launched as Verizon’s first 4G LTE …
Teaser video hypes Verizon Wireless' upcoming DROID Charge launch [video]
We just were sent a teaser video for Verizon Wireless’ Samsung DROID Charge, the carrier’s latest 4G LTE smartphone. If you’re up for following the …
The iPhone is for the birds
iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users have a sick obsession. No, not their tendency to adore their iOS devices a bit more than might be …
