HTC reportedly planning DROID DNA successor
HTC’s (2498) J Butterfly, known locally on Verizon as the DROID DNA, has been a hot seller for the company since it debuted last fall …
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Apple takes heat over ‘nightmare’ iCloud syncing problems
As we’ve seen multiple times from MobileMe to iOS Maps, online services are Apple’s (AAPL) most glaring weakness. And now it seems that we can …
Sprint rumored to launch HTC ‘Tiara’ and Samsung Ativ S Windows Phones this summer
Sprint (S) does not offer any Windows Phone 8 devices, however a new report suggests that the carrier will launch two Windows-powered smartphones in the …
Apple plans to triple retail presence in India amid speculation of a cheaper iPhone
Apple (AAPL) looks like it’s making a more aggressive push into emerging markets as The Economic Times reports that the company will triple the number …
iPhone 5, iPad mini help Apple close gap with Samsung in total connected device shipments
Samsung (005930) is still the world’s leader in smartphone, tablet and PC shipments, but two recent big-name product launches are helping Apple (AAPL) quickly close …
Microsoft Build developer conference to kick off on June 26th in San Francisco
Google (GOOG) has Google I/O, Apple (AAPL) has WWDC and Microsoft (MSFT) has its Build conference to attract developers who have either developed or are …
Google Glass giveaway competition closes, winners to be notified in the next few days
Google (GOOG) on Tuesday revealed that it has chosen the winners of its “if I had Glass” competition. The company kicked off the contest on …
Hands-on with T-Mobile’s 4G LTE network
T-Mobile on Tuesday launched its new 4G LTE network in seven markets, including Baltimore, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Jose and Washington DC, …
T-Mobile’s ‘UNcarrier’ initiative is gimmicky but still an improvement from the status quo
Just as you should always be especially wary of politicians who run for office by claiming that they aren’t politicians, so too should you be …
AT&T issues one-word response to T-Mobile attacks: ‘Whatever’
T-Mobile formally declared war on rival carriers with the announcement of its new “UNcarrier” initiative at a press event in New York City on Tuesday. John …
Why Nokia still has one last shot to make waves in China with its new ultra-cheap Lumia
The extensive new China Brand Power Index is fascinating reading on many levels. Who knew that McDonald’s Coffee is the third most popular cafe chain …
iPhone found to be more ‘vulnerable’ than Android smartphones
A new report suggests that Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone is more “vulnerable” to attacks than Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry (BBRY) smartphones. According to a study …
Poor HTC can’t win: HTC One preorders hit all time high as its launch slips to overlap with Galaxy S4
Focus Taiwan News Channel has confirmed the authenticity of an internal HTC (2498) email where the company brags about the remarkably strong preorder status of its …
Galaxy S4 coming to T-Mobile May 1st for $99 up front
T-Mobile is still handing out goodies to its customers and has announced that it will begin selling Samsung’s (005930) highly anticipated Galaxy S4 smartphone starting …
T-Mobile launches LTE network in 7 major markets
T-Mobile fans haven’t just had to wait longer for the iPhone — they’ve had to wait longer for LTE service as well. T-Mobile on Tuesday …
T-Mobile to sell the iPhone 5 for $99 on April 12th
Long-suffering T-Mobile customers rejoice — you can finally buy the iPhone 5 from your favorite carrier. T-Mobile on Tuesday announced that it would start selling …
Live from T-Mobile’s ‘UNcarrier’ event
Subsidized smartphones, expensive contracts and two-year service agreements have become the norm in the mobile industry, however T-Mobile is looking to shake things up. The …
Leaked Windows Blue build points to desktop mode being ‘eased out’
One comfort for Windows 8 users has been the ability to switch out from the tiled interface to the standard desktop mode, but the recently …
Why carriers love smartphones: Mobile data to exceed 40% of total service revenue by 2014
Wireless carriers have played a huge role in the proliferation of smartphones and tablets in recent years, and that fact that these devices make our …
Samsung sues LG for allegedly ‘tarnishing its corporate image’ in refrigerator ads
After reportedly dropping its earlier lawsuits against LG (066570), Samsung (005930) on Tuesday filed a brand new suit against its South Korean rival over alleged …
Apple buys indoor mapping company in latest bid to improve iOS Maps
Apple (AAPL) is still plugging away in its efforts to improve its widely panned iOS Maps application and on Monday it paid an estimated $20 …
FAA may finally let customers use laptops and tablets during takeoff and landing
In a move that will be welcome to all tech-savvy frequent fliers, the Federal Aviation Administration may finally loosen its rules on using electronic devices …
Google using ‘white spaces’ spectrum to deliver Wi-Fi to South African schools
We’ve already seen the potential to deploy so-called “Super Wi-Fi” networks over white spaces spectrum in the United States and now Google (GOOG) is working …
Spotify reportedly interested in expanding to streaming video service with orignal content
Spotify is reportedly planning a major change that will put it in direct competition with Netflix (NFLX) and other video streaming services. According to Business …
T-Mobile iPhone rumored to debut at ‘UNcarrier’ event tomorrow
T-Mobile is expected to unveil additional details about its new contract-free pricing and 4G LTE deployment at a press event in New York City on …
Dell confirms last-minute buyout offer from Blackstone and Carl Icahn
Dell (DELL) on Monday confirmed that it has received two alternative buyout offers from private equity firm Blackstone (BX) and investor Carl Icahn. It was previously …
T-Mobile’s new contract-free pricing now available
T-Mobile on Sunday unveiled pricing for its new “Uncarrier” contract-free initiative that will offer customers unlimited talk, text and 500MB of 4G data starting at …
Google to begin shipping LTE-equipped Chromebook Pixel in early April
The LTE version of Google’s (GOOG) touch-enabled Chromebook Pixel computer has been unavailable since it was announced in February. An update to Google Play on …
Brightstar revealed as mystery company that bought 1 million BlackBerry 10 devices
Earlier this month, BlackBerry (BBRY) confirmed that an undisclosed partner agreed to purchase one million new BlackBerry 10 smartphones. According to AllThingsD, the purchase, which …
Leaked Windows Blue screenshots show smaller icons but still no Start button
Microsoft’s (MSFT) next major Windows update will be crucial for the company because it will show how well it has listened to feedback provided by …
