Throwback Thursday: Motorola DynaTAC, ‘The Zack Morris Phone’
Quick Preppy, put that phone down… you don’t want Belding to catch you! For this week’s installation of Throwback Thursday, we’re going to venture all …
News
Verizon’s 9-1-1 bungle nearly cost woman her life as home burned to ground [video]
It turns out Verizon Wireless may be in more hot water as a result of the 10,000 emergency 9-1-1 calls the carrier dropped during a …
T-Mobile raises prices on old smartphones
In a move that smacks convention right in the face with the back of its hand, T-Mobile has raised the prices of two old smartphones. Rumors …
Apple finally GMs iOS 4.3, build 8F190?
One of our Apple sources has just informed us that it looks like Apple has finalized the code for its upcoming iOS 4.3 release. The …
Apple dishes dirt on Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion); developer preview available
On the heels of today’s MacBook Pro unveiling, Apple announced that it would be making a preview of Mac OS X 10.7 — codenamed Lion …
Apple launches new MacBook Pro line
Apple on Thursday surprised no one when it launched its new line of MacBook Pro computers. Despite ongoing rumors that have been swirling for weeks …
Apple’s MacBook Pro specs leak; quad-core 15-inch and 17-inch models on the way
Blog 9to5Mac has procured some interesting information in regards to what Apple is cooking up behinds its closed web store. The blog is reporting that …
Apple Store down; MacBook Pro updates imminent
It looks like Apple is working behind the scenes to update its online web-store. The Cupertino company is expected to unleash updates to its 13-inch, …
Spotify close to Universal deal, may launch without Warner
A report on Wednesday claims European streaming music extraordinaire Spotify is “a few weeks away” from signing a new deal with Universal Music Group, the world’s …
Motorola XOOM review
The Motorola XOOM isn’t the first Android tablet, but in a way it kind of is the first Android tablet. It runs Google’s latest OS …
Leaked MacBook Pro images show Thunderbolt port, specs
New, higher-resolution images of an upcoming refreshed MacBook Pro were revealed on Wednesday, giving us our first clear look at the laptop’s new Thunderbolt port. …
Keyboard Buddy case transforms your iPhone 4 into an iPhone Pro
Here at BGR, we constantly get emails from readers looking for help with their gadget buying decisions. While I wish we had time to address each of …
Apple’s new MacBook Pro will have larger trackpads [updated]
Following the Apple MacBook Pro leak saga? Rumors have been swirling practically every day about Apple’s latest MacBook Pro refresh, and a leaked photo from …
Apple sends invites for March 2nd media event; iPad 2 en route
It looks like Apple has begun sending out press invites to a March 2nd media event to be held in California. The event, scheduled for …
RBC: Apple CEO’s departure won’t scare customers
Data from a survey released by RBC Capital Markets on Wednesday suggests that Apple customers’ buying intentions will not be impacted by Apple CEO Steve …
Apple’s MacBook Pro specs leak; Light Peak port to be dubbed ‘Thunderbolt’?
The Apple rumor-mill is really churning out some product this week. According to site fscklog, the above image is a preview of what the new …
Netflix and CBS ink two-year content deal
Netflix on Tuesday announced a new deal with CBS that will bring shows from the CBS library to Netflix’s portfolio of streaming content. The news …
FCC calls for Verizon probe into thousands of dropped 9-1-1 calls
In a letter sent last Thursday to the nation’s top wireless carrier, the Federal Communications Commission is calling for an investigation into thousands of dropped emergency calls placed …
HP reports Q1 2011 earnings, lowers full-year guidance
Hewlett-Packard on Tuesday reported its earnings for the first quarter of the company’s 2011 fiscal year, which ended on January 31st. Revenue missed Wall Street’s …
NPD: Apple computer sales up 20% in January, iPod sales down 10%
Apple watcher Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray on Tuesday revealed NPD Group data showing estimated Apple computer shipments in the U.S. for the first month …
AT&T’s services, products being pulled from third-party retailers
It looks like AT&T is aiming to recapitalize on revenues generated from handset sales. Several third-party wireless resellers — including Wirefly — have reported that beginning this …
Apple to roll out retail-based ‘Joint Venture’ service in coming weeks
There has been quite a bit of noise recently about a quarterly, morning meeting for Apple retail employees scheduled for this Sunday, February 27th. Apple …
Purported Steve Jobs email suggests Netflix, others safe from Apple’s subscription rules
Could all the recent hoopla stirred up by Apple’s decision to enforce its existing App Store subscription policies be much ado about nothing? Earlier this …
Amazon adds unlimited streaming videos to Prime membership benefits
If you find yourself frequently purchasing from online retailer Amazon, you probably have been pitched to sign-up for the company’s Prime service before. For a $79 annual …
Apple iPad 2 video review emerges (not really)
As we can plainly see in this iPad 2 video review, Apple’s second-generation iPad tablet truly is magical. Though previous rumors suggested the iPad 2 …
Verizon Wireless updates V CAST music service for Android
Verizon Wireless on Monday announced a revamped version of its V CAST Music app for Android smartphones. The carrier’s new V CAST Music app combines …
New MacBook Pro models imminent; we’ve got some new details
We have been told by one our Apple sources that the new MacBook Pro laptops will be available for sale in the next two weeks, …
AT&T’s HTC Inspire 4G isn’t even fully compatible with fake 4G
Despite AT&T’s decision to slap “4G” right in the name, the new HTC Inspire 4G smartphone doesn’t even feature full compatibility with the “4G” HSPA+ …
Refreshed MacBook Pro models likely due this week
In line with rumors that first surfaced weeks ago, it looks as though Apple is preparing to refresh its MacBook Pro notebook computer line later …
Twitter suspends UberTwitter, twitdroyd for policy violations
Twitter on Friday suspended two very popular third-party Twitter applications for violating policies put in place for third-party developers who access Twitter’s APIs. UberTwitter, a …
