In the world’s top smartphone market, Samsung leads but Apple inches up
The world’s top smartphone vendor by sales volume is also the top vendor in China, the biggest smartphone market on the planet. Recently published data …
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Nintendo’s deep, deep denial
New Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata is not exactly a breath of new air. As a matter of fact, he sounds eerily like Nokia executives circa 2007, swimming …
Analyst says next-gen iPad mini won’t have a Retina display
Despite numerous reports suggesting Apple’s second-generation iPad mini will ship later this year with a Retina display, one industry watcher believes the Retina-equipped version of …
BlackBerry 10 still going strong, expected to ship 14 million devices this year
BlackBerry 10 devices may not be selling like iPhones or Samsung Galaxy phones, but BlackBerry nonetheless has to be pleased that it’s beaten many analysts’ …
Steam to show Microsoft how Xbox One game lending should be done
Critics have blasted Microsoft over its used game policy for its Xbox One gaming console. Games are locked to a user’s personal Xbox Live account …
Underdog trounces major brands in full HD smartphone display shootout
While Sony’s smartphone business has been struggling for some time now, it is a company known for building HDTVs and mobile devices with stunning displays that …
LG to begin mass producing unbreakable displays later this year
LG is still on pace to be the first manufacturer to mass produce flexible and unbreakable displays for mobile devices. The company confirmed in a …
Google Reader dies in two weeks – here are all the best alternatives
Google has shown that it most certainly isn’t afraid to pull the plug on services that aren’t making money. More than one out of every …
Verizon accused of throttling Netflix traffic [updated]
Verizon seems to have found itself in a fresh net neutrality controversy. GigaOM reported earlier this week that bandwidth provider Cogent Communications accused Verizon of “allowing …
Video: iOS 7 running on an iPad
Apple was in such a rush to get the first beta of its iOS 7 software ready for WWDC that it didn’t even have time …
Apple TV now supports HBO GO and WatchESPN
Apple on Wednesday announced that the HBO GO and WatchESPN apps are now available on Apple TV. The company also added support for news channel Sky News, …
Samsung reportedly rejects Zuckerberg’s ‘Facebook Phone’ overtures
It’s hard to believe, but Samsung doesn’t want to follow in the footsteps of HTC and release a Facebook-centric “Galaxy First.” The Korea Herald reports …
High-quality photos of iPhone 5S display leak for the first time
As the iPhone 5S nears mass production ahead of its launch this coming fall, leaks will undoubtedly kick into high gear. We saw the first …
Why no company will acquire Nokia right now
Huawei, which recently became the No.3 smartphone brand in the world, may be considering a Nokia acquisition. Wall Street reacted violently, prompting an 8% spike in Nokia’s …
If at first you don’t succeed: Details emerge on Surface RT sequel
Microsoft’s first Windows RT-powered Surface tablet wasn’t the rousing success the company had hoped for, but that won’t stop it from trying again with a …
SoftBank cleared for Sprint takeover as Dish abandons bid
Efforts to acquire Sprint have been a long and arduous fiasco for SoftBank, but the Japan-based carrier moved one step closer to completing the deal …
AT&T looks to keep users powered up with solar charging stations
AT&T has come up with a very clever way to keep New Yorkers’ mobile devices powered up throughout the day. The New York Times reports …
HTC reaffirms pledge to bring Android 4.2 to HTC One
HTC One users shouldn’t have to go without the latest version of Android for too much longer. Engadget reports that HTC is still planning to …
BlackBerry 10 sales said to be slow in the U.S., strong elsewhere
It seems like we hear more reports about BlackBerry’s revival every week, although those of us who live in the United States may not see …
Microsoft slashes Surface tablet prices for schools
In what appears to be a desperate attempt to clear out inventory buildup, Microsoft will offer its Surface RT tablet to educational institutions at shockingly …
LG reportedly prepping smartphone with always-on voice commands
A new report suggests that LG is preparing a new smartphone that will support “always-on voice commands.” According to Gotta Be Mobile, the company will …
Sony Xperia Z launches soon on T-Mobile
T-Mobile on Tuesday announced the upcoming availability of Sony’s flagship Xperia Z smartphone. The handset is equipped with 5-inch full HD 1080p display, a 1.5GHz …
Facebook looks to Samsung for help in wake of HTC First disaster
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Samsung president Shin Jong Kyun this week to discuss a potential partnership, Bloomberg reported. Facebook, the world’s largest social …
Shipments of quad-core smartphones hit 40 million in 2012
Industry watchers began talking about an imminent slow-down in the high-end smartphone market back in 2011, but 2012 was still a huge year for pricy …
How to get a risk-free virtual preview of iOS 7
While you may be tempted to install the recently released beta version of iOS 7, you may also be worried that it could brick your …
Nintendo 3DS outsold Xbox 360 in May as Wii U continued to flounder
The video game industry continued its downward spiral in May. According to research firm NPD Group, retail sales of hardware, software and gaming accessories in …
Texas becomes first state to require warrants before cops can spy on email
Don’t mess with Texans’ email. Ars Technica reports that Texas has become the first state in the United States that requires law enforcement officials to …
New phone from an unlikely vendor steals title of world’s thinnest smartphone
Huawei on Tuesday announced the Ascend P6, the world’s thinnest smartphone. The handset measures a mere 6.18 millimeters thick and weighs 120 grams, eight grams …
Huawei might consider buying Nokia if it dumps Windows Phone
Shares of Nokia surged on Tuesday, mostly because Chinese electronics giant Huawei expressed interest in buying the struggling Finnish smartphone manufacturer. Richard Yu, chairman of Huawei’s …
Case for low-cost iPhone shows new design with more rounded edges
It looks as though Apple might be smoothing out some of the iPhone’s sharp edges for the low-cost version of its popular smartphone. Japanese blog …
