U.S. to use mobile internet more than wireline by 2015, IDC says
U.S. citizens will use the mobile networks to access the Internet more than wireline networks by 2015 according to IDC’s Worldwide New Media Market Model, …
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Sterne Agee: RIM’s Q2 may beat the Street, long-term still a concern
As RIM prepares to report its earnings on Thursday for the second fiscal second quarter of 2012, all eyes are turning north following the Waterloo, …
Dolby and RIM strike licensing deal, lawsuit dropped
Dolby dropped a patent infringement case against Research In Motion after the two sides reached a licensing agreement, Reuters reported on Monday. Dolby filed a …
AT&T/T-Mobile merger could put Sprint out of business
Chitika Insights, Chitika’s research arm, recently proposed the question “What if AT&T and T-Mobile actually merge?” and created a graph of what the wireless landscape …
BlackBerry Bold 9790 hands-on!
If the BlackBerry Bold 9900 isn’t doing it for you, there’s a version that’s based on the popular BlackBerry 9700, and yes, there’s a touchscreen …
Motorola DROID BIONIC Review
The Motorola DROID BIONIC for Verizon Wireless combines everything you might want in a phone into a single, lust-worthy package. From 4G LTE, to a …
‘Other designs are possible’
Apple and Samsung are at odds over patents. You might have read about it. In numerous courts, in numerous states, in numerous countries on numerous …
HTC may buy its own smartphone OS
HTC has seen tremendous success with its Android smartphones, reporting record revenue month after month thanks to ballooning handset shipments. HTC’s Android smartphones are also …
Amazon readying Netflix-like service for eBooks, report claims
As Amazon prepares to launch its first tablet offering this fall, the tech press seems to be in agreement that the device will give owners …
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LG denies mobile business layoffs
On Thursday, reports surfaced suggesting LG was laying off 30% of its mobile business workers overseas. The firm denied the rumors on Friday, however, stating …
Nintendo 3DS sales jump 260% after price cut
Nintendo’s president Satoru Iwata said sales of the company’s Nintendo 3DS device in Europe and the United States were weaker than expected after the portable …
RIM may be rushing BlackBerry Colt QNX phone amid weak BlackBerry 7 sales
Research In Motion is said to be rushing its first QNX-powered smartphone to market in light of underwhelming BlackBerry 7 devices sales. In a note …
Adobe finally brings Flash to iPhone and iPad
During the IBC trade show in Amsterdam on Friday, Adobe officially took the wraps off of its new Adobe Flash Media Server 4.5 which will …
Highlights from BGR’s Summer NYC Event with Samsung Mobile
On Wednesday we had our very first BGR reader event, and it was a blast. Hundreds of people were lined up around the block, even …
German court awards permanent ban on Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 in Apple case
German judge Johanna Brueckner-Hoffman has ruled in Apple’s favor on Friday by banning Samsung from selling its GALAXY Tab 10.1 tablets in Germany. “The court is …
iPhone 4 delivery times slip as iPhone 5 looms [updated]
Delivery times quoted on Apple’s online store for new iPhone 4 orders slipped to 1-3 business days this week, suggesting inventory may be diminishing. Orders …
LG lays off 30% of its mobile employees overseas
LG has cut 30% of its overseas mobile staff as a result of the division’s recent poor performance, Reuters reported on Thursday. Korea Economic Daily …
J.P. Morgan raises 2011 tablet forecast, Apple iPad to remain top dog
J.P. Morgan analyst Mark Moskowitz sent a note to investors on Thursday in which he said he is raising his 2011 tablet shipment forecast to …
Google should favor Motorola with new Android builds, internal doc suggests
On August 15th, Google announced its intentions to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion and Motorola’s competitors all voiced support for the deal, suggesting the …
RBC: RIM’s turnaround remains cloudy
While sales of Research In Motion’s brand new BlackBerry 7 devices won’t be reflected in RIM’s second-quarter earnings report next week, analysts still aren’t sold …
Google acquires ZAGAT
Google announced on Thursday that it acquired the restaurant rating company ZAGAT. “ZAGAT will be a cornerstone of our local offering — delighting people with …
Microsoft continues to profit off Android
While sales of Microsoft’s burgeoning Windows Phone platform lag, the company continues to find significant revenue streams elsewhere in the mobile industry. Specifically, Google’s Android partners …
RIM’s new BlackBerry phones faring well with enterprise, consumer adoption slow
Research In Motion’s new BlackBerry 7 smartphones are seeing strong initial sales among businesses looking to upgrade from older BlackBerry smartphones, however consumer sales have …
Apple sings familiar tune, seeks to ban Samsung device sales in Japan
In a move that will undoubtedly shock no one, Apple has filed a new complaint against Samsung in Japan alleging that multiple Samsung devices infringe …
Microsoft Zune exec leaves for startup
Microsoft’s Zune senior business development manager Dave McLauchlan recently said he is leaving the company to create his own startup. McLauchlan announced his resignation to …
NVIDIA CEO: quad-core tablets to launch this year
NVIDIA’s chief executive officer and president Jen-Hsun Huang confirmed that the company’s quad-core processor, currently codenamed “Kal-El,” will be available in tablets by the end …
LulzSec and Anonymous hackers released on bail
Four hackers associated with Anonymous and LulzSec were released from a London courthouse on bail after a hearing on Wednesday. Peter David Gibson, Ashley Rhodes, …
HTC files new suit against Apple using Motorola/Google patents
HTC on Wednesday filed a patent complaint against Apple with the U.S. International Trade Commission. The new filing is actually an amended complaint filed previously with the …
BlackBerry Torch 9850 review
RIM’s BlackBerry Torch 9850 is the company’s third smartphone to launch with a full touchscreen form factor, following the original Storm and the Storm 2, …
