Apple strikes deal with Sony for cloud music service, report claims
Apple has now reportedly signed three of four major U.S. record labels as it prepares to launch a new cloud-based streaming music service in the …
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AT&T shows off its LTE chops; 28Mbps in lab setting
AT&T’s “4G” message may be a bit convoluted when its Long Term Evolution (LTE) network begins to bear fruit. The company has already branded its …
Yahoo! Messenger adds iPad 2 support, enables cross platform video chat
Yahoo! Messenger for iOS has been updated to version 2.1. The chat client is now optimized for tablets screens, and Yahoo! has added support for …
Verizon Wireless lights up 4G LTE in nine new markets, expands footprint in five cities
Verizon Wireless on Thursday confirmed that its 4G LTE network is now available in Mobile and Montgomery, Alabama; Greater Fairfield and New Haven, Connecticut; Gainesville …
Throwback Thursday: The Motorola RAZR
Motorola has produced several iconic handsets during its storied existence. The DynaTAC, the Vader, the v60 and of course, the Motorola RAZR. What Nokia did for …
Rockstar suggests Sony’s latest PS3 firmware update is causing console to overheat
As if Sony didn’t have enough issues to deal with, Rockstar, the developer behind hits like Grand Theft Auto and L.A. Noir, is reporting that …
Verizon to offer family data plans; move to tiered data pricing for all customers this summer
In a report today, Reuters noted that Verizon Wireless’ cellular data offerings are in for a major overhaul. “Verizon Wireless plans to kick off pricing changes …
Google to acquire Modu patents for $4.9 million
Google was recently granted permission to purchase a patent portfolio previously held by Modu, a now defunct Israeli cell phone maker that couldn’t find a …
Google did nothing illegal in blocking Skyhook-Motorola deal, company claims
Google told the Superior Court in Boston last week that it did nothing illegal with regard to blocking Skyhook’s contract with Motorola. Skyhook wireless, a …
Apple retail turns 10
Apple’s first foray into retail was a giant question mark on May 19th, 2001, when Apple opened the doors to its first two retail locations in Glendale, …
Apple inks cloud-music deal with EMI; Sony, Universal in the works
Apple has completed a cloud-music streaming deal with record label EMI, according to a report filed by CNET. Citing multiple industry sources, the publication notes …
Delivery.com launches iPhone app
On Wednesday Delivery.com — the popular food delivery service — launched a dedicated iPhone application. It offers a bunch of useful features, including a “nearby” …
Wirefly unveils Mobile Backup PRO, offers free 30-day trial
Wirefly this month unveiled a new service option for its popular mobile backup service. Mobile Backup PRO, which is compatible with the Android, iOS, BlackBerry …
Amazon’s Trade-In program now accepts electronics
Moments ago Amazon announced that its Trade-In program will now accept consumer electronics. That means anyone who wants to trade-in consumer electronics, along with other …
Magazines hit Android Market with new apps from Next Issue Media
You no longer need an iPad to purchase and read some of your favorite magazines on a tablet. On Wednesday Next Issue Media — an …
Apple may give retail outlets ‘Apple Store 2.0’ makeover
Apple is giving its Apple Stores a “Apple Store 2.0” makeover, according to a rumor from 9to5 Mac. Reportedly, the stores — with design input …
Sony’s PlayStation Network password reset page compromised
According to reports from numerous gaming sites, the password reset page for Sony’s PlayStation Network has been exploited. Sony built the page in an effort …
New MacBook Air models could launch next month
Looking to scoop up one of Apple’s ultra-light notebook offerings? You may want to hold on to your wallet for a few more weeks. According …
Toshiba showcases 4-inch LCD with 367 pixels per inch
Oh, you haven’t heard? Having a display with 326 pixels per inch (ppi) was so last year. In 2011, 367ppi reigns supreme. At this week’s …
Slacker intros ‘Slacker Premium Radio’ for $10 a month
On Tuesday Slacker introduced a new subscription service called “Slacker Premium Radio.” Slacker Premium allows you to search for artists and play songs, or even …
T-Mobile USA intros phone trade-in program
On Tuesday T-Mobile introduced its ‘Trade-in Program’ that will allow users to take used handsets to T-Mobile stores and exchange them for credit towards a …
Sony execs: We’re still investigating privacy breach, putting new security system in place
Speaking to The New York Times in an interview on Tuesday, Sony’s CEO Howard Stringer discussed the company’s recent security breach, and what his firm …
Intel Medfield powered smartphones coming next year, CEO says
According to Reuters, Intel’s CEO Paul Otellini confirmed that smartphones powered by Intel’s Medfield mobile processor would land next year. Otellini also denied earlier rumors …
CenturyLink likely buyer of Sprint following AT&T-Mobile merger apocalypse
In a Congressional appearance last week, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse explained just why his company objects to the proposed $39 billion AT&T and T-Mobile merger. …
Mac sales slow in April according to NPD
Sales of Apple’s Mac line of personal computers slowed in April, leaving a question mark for analysts who have lofty expectations of Apple computers in …
NFC payment systems coming to Apple Store locations?
While it seems that most are flipping a coin as to whether or not the upcoming iPhone will have NFC capabilities, BGR has just been …
Microsoft details Windows Phone ‘Mango’ business features
Paul Bryan, Microsoft’s senior director of business experiences product management for Windows Phone, has written a blog post that details Windows Phone Mango’s business productivity …
Nokia to kill Ovi, market products under Nokia brand
On Monday Nokia announced that it’s killing off the Ovi brand. Beginning in July and August, the Finnish firm will rebrand its Ovi products under …
Netflix inks multi-year instant streaming deal with Miramax
Netflix announced on Monday that it has reached a multi-year agreement with Miramax to offer several hundred Miramax films, including hits like Pulp Fiction, Kill …
T-Mobile quietly reintroduces free unlimited Wi-Fi calling
Last week a screenshot leaked suggested T-Mobile would reintroduce free unlimited Wi-Fi calls beginning on May 11th. That day passed without an announcement, but on Monday GigaOm …
