MetroPCS merger said to be in trouble unless T-Mobile ‘sweetens’ deal
T-Mobile CEO John Legere has shown he can trash-talk, but he may soon have to show that he can sweet-talk as well. Per Bloomberg, New …
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Apple could free itself from Samsung chips as early as June
Apple (AAPL) has been trying to rapidly separate itself from longtime-partner-turned-nemesis Samsung (005930) and now Taiwan’s Economic Daily News reports that Apple could be free of …
AT&T-Vodafone hookup may revolutionize roaming
If the AT&T-Verizon takeover of Vodafone actually goes through, it might represent an earthquake in mobile roaming. AT&T’s (T) acquisition of Vodafone’s portfolio of carriers …
Apple to begin producing next-generation iPhone this quarter
Apple (AAPL) plans to begin production of its next-generation iPhone sometime during the current quarter, according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal’s unnamed …
Samsung has Apple completely outgunned in advertising spending
Samsung (005930) will likely sell a lot of Galaxy S4s this year thanks in no small part to its gargantuan advertising budget that dwarfs the …
Google faces potential fines in Europe over its privacy policy
Six European Union data protection regulators are reportedly planning to launch “coordinated” simultaneous enforcement actions against Google (GOOG) due to its failure to change its …
From critics to cheerleaders: Apple CEO’s apology instantly sways China’s state media
What a difference a day makes. After being forced to issue a public apology for Apple’s Maps debacle late last year, Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim …
HBO admits piracy is a ‘compliment’ that doesn’t hurt sales
While some companies are looking to end piracy across the entertainment industry, one major player doesn’t think it’s quite the crisis it’s often made out …
Apple CEO apologizes to China amid fears that propaganda will hurt market share
Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook has gotten used to apologizing recently. In addition to his formal apology to iPhone users over iOS Maps, Cook has …
HTC One Review
The HTC One (2498) smartphone comes at an important time. As good, thoughtful and purposeful as HTC’s products are, the company hasn’t been doing as …
Patent retrial could help Apple squeeze even more money out of Samsung
Samsung (005930) knows that it’s pushing its luck by asking for a full retrial of its patent case with Apple (AAPL). FOSS Patents points out …
Microsoft mulls using accelerated 3D graphics standard for next Internet Explorer
It looks like Microsoft (MSFT) is considering following Google (GOOG) and Mozilla in supporting the WebGL standard for accelerated 3D graphics for the next version …
Apple said to be ‘pushing hard’ for ‘iRadio’ launch this summer
Apple’s (AAPL) long-rumored music-streaming service doesn’t have quite the mythic status as its “iTV,” but it’s certainly a product that we’ve been hearing rumors about …
How you know Samsung has hit it big: Best Buy is giving it its own in-location ‘store’
Congratulations, Samsung (005930) — Best Buy (BBY) is honoring you with a distinction that it’s previously only given to Apple (AAPL). Unnamed sources have told …
Google aims to eliminate trips to the mall with same-day delivery shopping service
One of Google’s (GOOG) defining traits is its willingness to engage in big experiments aimed at disrupting established markets — think of how Google Fiber …
MetroPCS shareholders advised to strike down T-Mobile merger
T-Mobile CEO John Legere may come to regret publicly slamming the “greedy hedge funds” opposed to his company’s merger with MetroPCS (PCS). The Wall Street …
Samsung’s executives seem paranoid… and that’s a good thing
The big Businessweek profile on Samsung (005930) makes for some fascinating reading, and not just because it details Samsung’s gleeful willingness to try anything and …
Google vows not to sue over patent infringement ‘unless first attacked’
Google (GOOG) on Thursday announced a new open source initiative for dealing with patent infringement lawsuits. Duane Valz, the company’s senior patent counsel, said that …
BlackBerry co-founder Mike Lazaridis to leave company on May 1st
A little over a year since stepping down as co-CEO of Research in Motion, Mike Lazaridis announced following the company’s first quarter earnings report that …
BlackBerry lives to fight another day
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) fourth-quarter earnings released Thursday gave the company and its fans the best possible news: It will live to fight another day. Note that …
BlackBerry turns surprise profit in Q4 despite missing revenue estimates
BlackBerry (BBRY) on Thursday reported a surprise profit of $0.22 earnings per share despite generating lower-than-expected revenues of $2.7 billion in its fourth fiscal quarter. …
Nokia’s map app boss quits following worldwide collapse in the charts
Last November, Nokia’s (NOK) HERE map app had a big debut by becoming a top 5 iPhone application in America on its launch day. The …
T-Mobile CEO rips ‘greedy hedge funds’ allegedly trying to block MetroPCS merger
T-Mobile CEO John Legere strikes a rather populist tone compared to your typical businessperson and now he’s going after “greedy hedge funds” who are allegedly trying …
Get ready for more lawsuits: A quarter of all new patents will be mobile-related this year
While more patent suits may be the last thing the mobile industry needs, it seems that’s what it’s going to get no matter what. AllThingsD points …
Apple takes heat over ‘nightmare’ iCloud syncing problems
As we’ve seen multiple times from MobileMe to iOS Maps, online services are Apple’s (AAPL) most glaring weakness. And now it seems that we can …
Apple plans to triple retail presence in India amid speculation of a cheaper iPhone
Apple (AAPL) looks like it’s making a more aggressive push into emerging markets as The Economic Times reports that the company will triple the number …
iPhone 5, iPad mini help Apple close gap with Samsung in total connected device shipments
Samsung (005930) is still the world’s leader in smartphone, tablet and PC shipments, but two recent big-name product launches are helping Apple (AAPL) quickly close …
Microsoft Build developer conference to kick off on June 26th in San Francisco
Google (GOOG) has Google I/O, Apple (AAPL) has WWDC and Microsoft (MSFT) has its Build conference to attract developers who have either developed or are …
Why carriers love smartphones: Mobile data to exceed 40% of total service revenue by 2014
Wireless carriers have played a huge role in the proliferation of smartphones and tablets in recent years, and that fact that these devices make our …
Samsung sues LG for allegedly ‘tarnishing its corporate image’ in refrigerator ads
After reportedly dropping its earlier lawsuits against LG (066570), Samsung (005930) on Tuesday filed a brand new suit against its South Korean rival over alleged …
