Sprint’s latest 4G phone just $89.99 from Amazon
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AT&T may implement speed and data tiers for 4G LTE service
BGR has learned that AT&T may have plans to offer tiered data services when it launches its Long Term Evolution network later this year. The …
Google preps ‘Google Offers’ Groupon clone, shocks no one
Google offered up a whopping $6 billion in an effort to acquire local deal vender Groupon last year, but the Internet giant was rebuffed. $6 …
AT&T to launch cell phone trade-in program on January 23rd
We have just been told that beginning January 23rd, AT&T will be starting a handset trade-in program. This is the same day AT&T’s new SMS …
Spofity signs first U.S. deal with Sony
Following rumors that streaming music provider Spotify was close to reaching its first deal with a U.S. record label, MediaMemo reports that the company has …
T-Mobile USA considers selling cellular towers to raise funds for ‘capital spending’
Here’s a head scratcher. During a speech today in New York City, Deutsche Telecom CEO, Rene Obermann, told investors that T-Mobile USA would consider “selling nonstrategic assets …
T-Mobile still a few years away from LTE transition
T-Mobile is sticking with HSPA+ for the long haul, Bloomberg reports — or at least for another few years. While major competitors build out LTE …
Google reports strong Q4 results; $8.4 billion in revenue, $7.81 earnings per share
Aside from announcing a management change during this afternoon’s earnings call, Google also decided to go over its numbers for Q4 of 2010. Google raked in $8.44 …
Verizon files appeal challenging net neutrality rules
Verizon Communications on Thursday announced that is has filed an appeal with the United States Court of Appeals in Washington, DC to challenge a net …
Larry Page to replace Eric Schmidt as Google CEO April 4th
During its Q4 earnings disclosure, Google announced that co-founder Larry Page will take over the CEO role effective, April 4th, from Eric Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt …
Apple Store vacation blackouts issued in preparation for Verizon iPhone 4 launch
We have just been informed that Apple has started sending out mandatory vacation blackout notices to Apple Stores, barring employees from taking vacation. We’re told that …
Sprint tweaking Premier program April 1st; making early upgrades more elusive [Updated]
You know that saying, “give and take?” Someone should tell U.S. wireless carriers that ignoring 50% of that adage sort of makes you look greedy. …
Sony Ericsson sees small profit in Q4; shipments decline
Things have been rough for Sony Ericsson over the past couple of years. Intriguing new gear is on the way from this once-great Swedish joint …
Facebook creates native app for feature phones
It’s hard for us to fathom, but it is true: not everyone needs a smartphone. But not owning a smartphone should not prevent you from …
Apple testing multitouch gestures for iPhone 4 internally?
One of our Apple sources has just sent us over a couple screen shots from what we’re told is an internal test model of the …
Best Buy not carrying Verizon iPhone, but has exclusive on HTC ThunderBolt?
We just received a tip that confirms Best Buy will not be carrying the Verizon iPhone at launch, but it seems as if the retailer …
RBC ups its target for Apple stock to $425 following huge quarter
Just one week ago, RBC Capital Markets Managing Director Mike Abramsky sent a price target revision to investors upping the firm’s target for Apple stock …
Full transcript of Apple’s Q1 earnings call now available
Apple reported its earnings for the first quarter of its 2011 fiscal year last night, posting revenue of nearly $27 billion on record sales. But …
IDC: Led by iPad, 17 million tablets shipped in 2010
Research firm IDC said on Tuesday that 17 million consumer tablets shipped in 2010 according to its Worldwide Quarterly Media Tablet and eReader Tracker. In …
T-Mobile G2 is free through January 20th
The Consumer Electronics Show was packed to the brim this year with forthcoming Android phones and tablets, but truth be told, T-Mobile didn’t have much to …
Apple posts record Q1 results; 16.2 million iPhones, 7.3 million iPads, $26.7 billion in revenue
Moments ago, Apple announced its fiscal year 2011 Q1 earnings. The Cupertino based technology firm sold a record 16.24 million iPhones, 7.33 million iPads, 4.13 million Macs, and …
More information on Sprint’s new $10 premium data fee
BGR has obtained a memo being sent around to third-party Sprint retailers that sheds a bit more light on the company’s recently announced $10 Premium Data …
Recent Verizon phone buyers get $200 toward iPhone 4 upgrade
Not everyone follows tech news as closely as BGR readers, so it’s quite possible that some poor souls purchased a cell phone from Verizon Wireless …
Apple stock opens down 5% on news of Steve Jobs’ medical leave
With Steve Jobs’ medical leave from Apple, many expected the company’s stock to get hit quite a bit — and they’d be right as shares …
Sprint adding $10 ‘Premium Data add-on charge’ to all smartphone activations starting January 30th
In a coyly named and vaguely worded press release, U.S. wireless carrier Sprint announced that it would “increase its postpaid rates by applying a $10 …
T-Mobile’s Samsung Vibrant 4G rears its head, Android 2.3 in tow [Updated]
We’ve heard rumors about the existence of the Samsung Vibrant 4G, but now we have crystal clear proof. One of our trusted ninjas has sent us the …
Could Steve Jobs’ leave of absence be more serious this time around?
This morning, Apple revealed that its CEO and leader in every sense of the word, Steve Jobs, will be taking a medical leave of absence …
Apple CEO Steve Jobs takes medical leave of absence
Apple CEO Steve Jobs said on Monday that Apple’s board of directors has granted him a medical leave of absence. It is currently not known …
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