Nearly half the world’s population will be on the Internet by 2017
Networking company Cisco estimates that Internet traffic will grow three-fold between 2012 and 2017 to reach an annual run rate of 1.4 zettabytes, more than …
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Microsoft’s Andy Lees steps down from new role after just seven months
Microsoft executive Andy Lees has stepped down from his new corporate development role at Microsoft. Lees plans to go on sabbatical and return to his …
The wait is finally over: Microsoft debuts Office Mobile for iPhone (hands-on)
Just over a year ago, BGR exclusively reported that Microsoft was working on Office for both iOS and Android. The software was initially supposed to …
Sony-backed ISP launches service that’s twice as fast as Google Fiber
Eat your heart out, Google Fiber. Engadget reports that Sony-backed Japanese ISP So-net has launched Nuro, a new fiber service with 2Gbps maximum speeds that put even …
‘Hands-free’ texting found to be more dangerous than making phone calls while driving
A study from the American Automobile Association (AAA) has found that using hands-free texting features is actually more dangerous for drivers than making handheld phone …
EU investigating Google over Android licensing
European officials are investigating Google over allegations that it has anti-competitive deals in place with various smartphone vendors, the Financial Times reported. Microsoft and Nokia reportedly …
BlackBerry comeback continues on reports of strong sales
Shares of BlackBerry rallied on Thursday on reports that the company’s new smartphones are selling better than expected. Andy Perkins of Societe Generale said, per …
Apple said to launch iPhone 5S with new gold color option
Just one day after BGR speculated that Apple might do away with the “Black & Slate” color option on its next-generation iPhone and replace it …
Sony betting big with the Xperia Z Ultra
The latest rumors suggest that Sony is preparing to launch a new flagship smartphone in the coming weeks. French website Nowhereelse.fr on Thursday posted an …
Palm’s former CEO is right to be bitter about webOS’s sad fate
FierceWireless had an interesting interview this week with Jon Rubinstein, the visionary CEO who almost brought Palm back from the grave. Palm’s innovative last webOS revision included …
Smartphone vendors said to be sour on Windows Phone 8
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 platform hasn’t exactly been a ringing success so far, partly because third-party vendors typically see it as an afterthought compared to Android. …
Galaxy S4 sales again said to be slowing
Although sales of Samsung’s Galaxy S4 got off to a blisteringly fast start, many reports have suggested that sales of the device have started to …
Apple scores another win over Samsung with validated rubber-band patent
The United States Patent and Trademark Office plans to issue a reexamination certificate confirming four of Apple’s claims regarding its rubber-band patent, according to FOSS …
Apple may not be ready to quit Samsung just yet
Apple may want to ditch Samsung, but it’s had a tough time so far finding another component supplier that’s capable of delivering the consistent quality …
Why Google never needs to make a dime from Android device sales
Much as he dismissed the significance of the iPhone when it first released, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer also dismissed Google’s free-to-use Android platform when it launched …
Hulu deal imminent as DirecTV reportedly wins bidding war
A Hulu sale is imminent and DirecTV is the likely victor, according to multiple unnamed sources speaking to Pando Daily. This would be possibly the best …
In-app purchases now dominate the portable game market
The new App Annie-IDC report on portable gaming is out and one graph stands out in particular: According to the report, microtransactions have grown to …
Best Buy giving Windows its own ‘store-within-a-store’
When you walk into your local Best Buy store you will usually find a miniature Apple Store and a Samsung experience section, and soon you can …
Low-cost iPhone parts reportedly begin shipping
A new report suggests that Apple’s rumored low-cost iPhone is nearing launch. According to a report from the China Times, several of Apple’s suppliers have …
Nintendo CEO blames poor Wii U sales on company’s own subpar games
Sales of Nintendo’s Wii U console have been calamitously bad so far but the company’s CEO isn’t about to start blaming the rise of mobile games. …
Cheap, but not cheap: Samsung shows off Galaxy S4 durability in torture test video
Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone might feel much cheaper than high-end handsets from Samsung’s rivals, but that doesn’t mean the phone is actually made from …
New Nexus 7 rumored to launch in July for $229
A new version of the Nexus 7 tablet was expected to be the highlight of Google’s I/O Developers Conference last month, but the device was a no-show. According to …
Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4: Still way too early to declare a winner
If the winner of the next-generation console war were to be decided today, Sony would undoubtedly walk away victorious. The Xbox One debut has been …
Video: Samsung’s latest killer Galaxy S4 ad
As we’ve often noted, the brilliance of Samsung ads is how they take their smartphones’ most mundane features and gimmicks and make them look like …
Design expert on iOS 7: The critics just don’t get it
Apple unveiled a fresh new vision for its mobile platform earlier this week and the responses have been mixed. While the broad look and feel …
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active launches June 21st on AT&T for $199.99
The ruggedized version of Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone will launch later this month in the United States. AT&T announced on Thursday that it will …
Android 5.0 rumored to debut in October
A new report suggests that Google will release a brand new and fully optimized version of Android later this year. According to VR-Zone, Android Key …
Reuters: Apple testing not one, but two iPhones with huge screens for 2014
Apple fans who have been clamoring for a smartphone with a larger display may finally get their wish next year. According to a new report …
WhatsApp processes record 27 billion messages in one day
WhatsApp has become one of the world’s staples in mobile messaging and it’s not done growing yet. WhatsApp announced on its Twitter account this week that …
Reuters: iPhone 5S with fingerprint scanner, cheaper iPhone in new colors launching this year
Apple is reportedly working on two new iPhone models that will debut later this year — an iPhone 5S with an integrated fingerprint scanner and …
