Obama can’t use an iPhone even if he wants to – for ‘security reasons’
President Barack Obama on Wednesday said during a healthcare-related speech that he’s not allowed to use an iPhone for “security reasons,” with Reuters describing him …
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AT&T unveils new Mobile Share Value plans that could save you a ton of money
AT&T wants subscribers to have a merry Christmas this year. It also wants some of the people who have been fleeing its network in searching …
Next USB connector will finally be reversible, like Apple’s Lightning plug
The next-generation USB connector for mobile devices will be smaller to facilitate slimmer smartphone and tablet designs, but also reversible, similar to the connector on Apple’s …
WSJ: Apple and China Mobile finalize iPhone deal
Apple and China Mobile have signed a deal to start selling iPhones in the region, a person familiar with the matter told The Wall Street …
Hackers steal 2 million Facebook, Google, Twitter, Yahoo passwords
It looks as though hackers have managed to swipe user names and passwords from some of the world’s biggest social networking and email platforms… again. …
Facial recognition tech: Privacy, best practices on Obama’s agenda
The National Telecommunication & Information Administration (NTIA) on Tuesday announced that it plans to hold a variety of meetings next year, starting in early February, …
YouTube’s streaming music service launch reportedly delayed to 2014
Google will not launch a second music subscription service this year, people familiar with the matter told AllThingsD, as the company is not happy with …
iPad Air looks like the holiday season’s biggest winner so far
The iPad Air may very well be the hottest gift for holiday shoppers this year. Localytics saw a surge in iPad Air use over Black …
Samsung to reportedly follow Apple with own version of Touch ID in 2014
Last month, IHS projected that hundreds of millions of smartphones would feature fingerprint sensors similar to the iPhone 5s Touch ID by 2017. According to …
Indie developers will soon be able to self-publish on Xbox One
One of the most exciting prospects of the Xbox One is the ID@Xbox program, which allows both independent and AAA developers alike to self-publish on …
WSJ: Samsung’s mobile security program has been a bust so far
Earlier this year, Samsung unveiled its Knox mobile security suite aimed at giving corporate IT buyers peace of mind when deciding to purchase Samsung’s brand …
Samsung’s next big thing: A smartphone with a transparent display?
The past few months have been chock full of touchscreen innovations, from flexible displays to full-screen fingerprint recognition. Patent Bolt looks to have stumbled upon …
Apple’s iPhone named most searched-for tech device of 2013
Apple’s new flagship iPhone 5s isn’t just the presumed fastest-selling smartphone ever, it’s also apparently in hotter demand than any other tech device on the …
Now Amazon is pulling ahead of Nintendo in handheld gaming in the U.S.
It’s no news that both iOS and Android portable devices have eclipsed Nintendo’s 3DS and DS platforms over the past couple of years. But it’s …
I’m not sure Microsoft appreciates how much some users hate Windows 8
Let’s be clear: I think that Windows 8 is in many ways a good operating system. But it is also a very polarizing one among …
With Topsy, Apple may be gunning for Google’s Search business
Apple’s $200 million purchase of Topsy prompted speculation earlier this week on what the iPhone maker may do with the analytics firm. PeerIndex founder Azeem Azhar …
Want to save money on your cell phone bill? Dump your carrier
You don’t have to pay nearly as much as you’re likely paying now for cell phone service. Increasingly, cheaper cell phone plans are available through …
CEO of Android phone maker: iPhone is ‘best smartphone on the planet’
Often called the Steve Jobs of China – a title he publicly said wasn’t appropriate – Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun said in an interview with Beijing …
BlackBerry’s fate may rest in this man’s hands
After former BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins couldn’t manage to clean up the mess that co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie left behind, a full or …
Kindle Fire is more popular among gamers than ‘normal’ Android tablets
Amazon’s eReaders aren’t just for books anymore. A survey conducted by App Annie and IDC shows that although the iOS App Store and Google Play …
New report claims to reveal Galaxy S5 launch timing
Samsung has been relatively quiet since the recent launch of its Galaxy Note 3 phablet and Galaxy Gear smartwatch, but the consumer tech giant reportedly …
Forbes: Don’t buy the Xbox One
The holiday console war is in full swing now and points are being scored on both sides. Sony came out strong, selling more than 1 …
Mysterious Samsung phone with 2K display revealed – may be Galaxy S5
If there’s one thing we feel confident in saying about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S5 smartphone it’s that it will have killer hardware. FoneArena points us …
Model S fires turn up heat on Tesla, but the streets are paved with electric gold
Tesla’s not out of the woods just yet, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has asked for additional information surrounding the recent Model …
One-time Android boss Andy Rubin becomes… Google’s android boss
Ever since Andy Rubin stepped down from his post as Google’s Android boss, questions arose about what would be his next job within the company. …
Samsung seems determined to catch Nokia in smartphone camera quality
While Nokia’s Lumia 1020 certainly has the most powerful camera of any flagship smartphone, Samsung is looking more and more determined to close the gap. …
Here’s how much Spotify really pays artists
Spotify has always been a double-edged sword for artists. Streaming music is a gargantuan business and one of the best ways to quickly attract an …
UK government: Avoid ‘aggressive’ tax evader Amazon this Christmas
Eight members of the U.K. parliament led by Margaret Hodge, head of the public accounts committee, joined an Ethical Consumer campaign to boycott Amazon, advising …
BlackBerry woes seen giving iPad a big boost
It looks like BlackBerry had some very good reasons for sending its enterprise customers a letter this week letting them know that it was still …
Vertu founder now working on high-end Metawatch smartwatch
Metawatch has hired famed Nokia and Vertu designer Frank Nuovo to work on future devices for the company. Metawatch currently sells two smartwatch designs including …
