Does 4G really matter?
4G. It’s everywhere. It’s on the tech sites you read. It’s on the televisions you watch. It’s plastered in advertisements all over the city streets …
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Apple owns just 4% of video streaming market; Netflix dominates with 61%
The NPD Group on Tuesday released market share data for digital video streaming in the U.S. Not surprisingly, Netflix continues to dominate the market with …
Apple iPad 2 shipping time slides to a month as shortages persist
Some Apple Store locations may or may not be releasing a second wave of iPad 2 shipments to the public today, but potential buyers who …
Google to test NFC mobile payment system in New York, San Francisco
Leaving your credit card at the bar may soon be a thing of the past — that is, if you live in San Francisco or …
Qik announces Qik Video Connect iPhone app, launches today
Have you been a fan of Qik, yet kind of depressed its live streaming iPhone app has fallen by the way side? Qik has just …
MetroPCS offering free calls and text messages to Japan
Following on the heels of AT&T and Verizon Wireless today, MetroPCS has announced that its customers can send free text messages and place free phone …
Iraq expects fourth mobile license to fetch between $1 billion and $2 billion
Speaking to Reuters recently, Iraq’s communications minister, Mohammed Allawi, said he believes the auction for a fourth mobile phone operator license at the end of …
Sprint to provide free calling, text messaging to Japan
In an email correspondence with blog Phone Scoop earlier today, Sprint confirmed that it too would provide its customers with free calling and text messaging to …
T-Mobile intros new 10GB data plan
T-Mobile has introduced a new Even More 10GB webConnect monthly data plan, although it costs a hair more than was suggested by early rumors. For …
PC World: T-Mobile’s 4G network wins smartphone speed test
PC World has published a report that compares the 4G data speeds of both smartphones and laptop modems. As we’ve said in the past, we realize that …
Wirefly confirms ThunderBolt shipping on March 17th, pre-orders begin 3AM EST
Let the rumors be put to rest. Wirefly just lit up our inbox with the news that the HTC ThunderBolt — Verizon’s first LTE handset …
RIM exec says India making ‘astonishing’ security demands
Robert Crow, a VP for Research In Motion, recently told The Wall Street Journal that India’s security agencies are making “rather astonishing” demands for access …
iPad 2 and Smart Cover guts revealed in iFixit tear-down
iFixit got down and dirty opening up the iPad 2 Wi-Fi and its Smart Cover accessory over the weekend and has published specs and pictures …
AT&T to cap U-Verse, DSL broadband services
A new report on Sunday states AT&T will soon introduce data caps to its wireline broadband subscribers nationwide. AT&T has confirmed the move, which will …
AT&T: Calls and texts to Japan free through March
In response to last week’s tsunami, AT&T has announced that its wireless customers, in the United States and Puerto Rico, can call or text Japan …
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March 7th – March 13th iOS 4.3 to be released at 10AM today; personal hotspot supports 5 connections? ViewPad 10 dual-boot tablet now available from …
Sprint offers $150, $50 to wireless defectors
U.S. wireless carrier Sprint has launched a new promotion that aims to ease the financial pain of cellular defectors. Through April 16th, the company will …
Verizon takes 30% off all devices (except DROIDs, iPhone and tablets) for one day only
Verizon Wireless is in the midst of a one-day sale that offers great value to prospective subscribers and current customers looking to upgrade. Dubbed “Social …
Google launches Person Finder for Japan following devastating earthquake
Following a devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck 230 miles off the coast of Tokyo, Japan, Google has announced a free Web-based tool that will help people …
T-Mobile brings HSPA+ to 5 additional cities; 157 markets now covered
Via a short press release, T-Mobile announced the addition of five metropolitan areas to its HSPA+ portfolio. Des Moines, Iowa; Gainesville and Panama City, Florida; …
Google rolls out domain blocking in search results
Google on Thursday announced the availability of a new feature that allows users to block specific domains from appearing in their search results. Google has …
Clearwire to face lawsuit over WiMAX throttling, false advertising
WiMAX network operator Clearwire is the target of a new lawsuit that has been filed out of a Seattle district court. Lawyers representing the plaintiffs …
Rumor suggests HP considered selling PC business [updated]
A new rumor suggests HP may have considered selling its PC business, with Samsung lined up as the most likely buyer. The report comes from DigiTimes …
Throwback Thursday: Double Dragon
For this week’s installation of Throwback Thursday, we’re going to journey back to the year 1987. A time when the Iran-Contra Affair was front page …
Clearwire CEO resigns, two more top execs will soon follow
Clearwire on Thursday announced that CEO and director of the board Bill Morrow will resign effective immediately. Morrow cites personal reasons for his resignation and …
HTC ThunderBolt to launch on March 21st?
We’ve just heard from two independent sources that the HTC ThunderBolt is now scheduled to launch on March 21st, following repeated delays. While our tipsters …
Apple pop-up store popping up in Austin for SXSW
It’s the company’s first, and we’re guessing it won’t be the last. Apple is constructing a pop-up store in Austin, Texas to coincide with the …
Microsoft ‘Ventura’ could replace Zune music, video services
Following recent reports that Microsoft will soon be killing off its Zune suite of entertainment services and replacing them with a new offering, All About …
ATRIX 4G and Inspire 4G users given glimmer of hope following complaints of capped data speeds
Some Motorola ATRIX 4G and HTC Inspire 4G owners on the AT&T network have been up in arms since purchasing their new 4G handsets. Despite …
Bill Gates no longer world’s richest man
When Forbes publishes its 2011 list of billionaires on Wednesday, William Henry Gates III will not be at the top. This is by design, however …
