How a fragmented smartphone market could dilute the iOS-Android duopoly
It’s always risky to project things like smartphone market share numbers over the next five years but Juniper Research is predicting something that should make …
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PlayStation 4 to launch on November 15th in the U.S.
Sony finally gave us a release date for its hugely anticipated PlayStation 4 at the Gamescom gamer conference on Tuesday and said that the PS4 would …
Video: Microsoft says iPad is awful for work in latest Windows 8 ad
Microsoft has taken a page out of Apple’s playbook recently. With Windows now the underdog operating system in the tablet market as the iPad continues …
Amazon’s video juggernaut is about to pass Yahoo
Last February, Amazon had 28 million unique viewers for its video content, far behind Yahoo’s 43 million unique viewers. But according to fresh comScore numbers, …
Video: New app brings one of Moto X’s coolest features to other Android phones
There’s a lot to like on Motorola’s new Moto X — we reviewed the Moto X last week and called it one of the most …
BlackBerry’s best bet: iOS and Android?
BlackBerry is currently exploring a number of options as its struggles persist, and a buyout is among them. It’s nearly impossible to value the company …
Google starts integrating Waze into Google Maps
Unfazed by a Federal Trade Commission antitrust investigation, Google has started integrating Waze into Google Maps. The company announced on Tuesday that “users of Google …
Yes, the iPhone 5S must be gold
Back in 2010, 3G device sales in North America outpaced China and India by 185 million vs. 114 million. That’s when the collective taste of American …
iPhone 5C could make Apple No.1 in China
The general consensus is that Apple doesn’t expect its iPhone 5C to be a major game-changer and is only releasing the device to prevent its …
Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch specs leak
Samsung plans to unveil the Galaxy Gear smartwatch alongside its next-generation Galaxy Note III phablet during a press conference on September 4th, but details have …
Samsung’s ‘gadget spam’ strategy may be backfiring in China
By now we’re all familiar with Samsung’s strategy for selling gadgets: Release lots and lots and lots and lots of them and see which ones …
Bing’s gains still haven’t put a dent in Google
The good news for Microsoft: Bing’s market share has grown by two whole percentage points over the past 10 months. The bad news: It’s been …
HTC One to get Android 4.3 by end of September
One of the world’s best smartphones is about to get the latest version of Android. HTC global sales president James Mackenzie said on Monday that …
Nokia reportedly aiming big with 6-inch Lumia phablet
Nokia wants to make a big impression with its first-ever phablet.Citing unnamed sources, The Verge reports that Nokia is working on a device codenamed the “Bandit” …
Samsung reportedly prepping massive 12-inch tablet for October launch
Samsung has been rumored on a number of occasions to be developing a monstrous 12-inch tablet and a new report claims the device will launch …
Fitness expert and Nike FuelBand developer joins Apple, likely to work on iWatch
Fitness expert Jay Blahnik, who consulted for Nike and was instrumental in the development of the company’s popular FuelBand, has joined Apple. Blahnik confirmed the move from …
Samsung Galaxy Note III to reportedly launch in two weeks, Galaxy Gear smartwatch in October
Samsung’s next-generation Galaxy Note III phablet and its Galaxy Gear smartwatch have been pegged for September and October launches, respectively. SamMobile, which has a good track …
Gold iPhone 5S reportedly won’t be as gaudy as many fear
It looks like Apple really is planning to add more color to its next-generation iPhone. Unnamed sources tell both TechCrunch and AllThingsD that Apple will release a …
Google awarded patent for insanely creepy ‘pay-per-gaze’ technology
Google and Microsoft seem to be in a competition to decide which company can come up with the most creepy and invasive new consumer technology. Marketing …
WSJ: Apple gives Foxconn the green light to ship new iPhone models
Yes, it’s almost official: Apple is getting ready to launch two new iPhone models in September. The Wall Street Journal on Monday confirmed what we’ve …
Apple could delay releasing iOS 7 for the iPad
While Apple is still set to release iOS 7 for its assorted iPhone models in mid-September, there’s increased chatter that the company could push back …
The next big gaming trend is… plastic action figures?
The Skylanders gaming and action figure franchise just passed $1.5 billion in global sales, which is proof positive that combining plastic figurines with video games can …
Google tries to make Glass less dorky with 12-page spread in Vogue
Google is apparently still smarting from Robert Scoble’s infamous Google Glass shower photo. The New York Times reports that Google is trying to counter Glass’s …
Photo: HTC One Max phablet pictured with embedded fingerprint scanner
It looks like Apple might not be the only smartphone maker preparing to launch a smartphone with an embedded fingerprint scanner. A leaked photo published …
HTC One mini coming to AT&T on August 23rd for $100
The smaller, cheaper version of HTC’s flagship smartphone now has a home at Ma Bell. AT&T announced on Monday that it will start selling the …
Shell from completely redesigned iPad 5 leaks in silver for the first time
We’re definitely getting closer to Apple’s upcoming string of product launches because we’re getting a steady stream of leaked pictures for the company’s next generation …
Samsung’s monstrous Galaxy Mega 6.3 hits AT&T, other carriers this month starting at $150
Samsung’s most massive phablet to date, the Galaxy Mega 6.3, will debut on AT&T and other wireless carriers in the U.S. later this month. Following …
Apple iOS 7 beta 7 to be released today
With the world waiting for Apple’s upcoming iPhone event on September 10th, the company is busy behind the scenes and also publicly with developers trying …
Nook’s death rattle
Barnes & Noble has finally slashed the price of its moribund Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight to $99. The entire eBook reader industry received a fatal …
iPhone 5C will reportedly replace iPhone 5 and cost $400-$500
Apple’s budget iPhone is looking anything but cheap. 9to5Mac points us to the latest research note from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who says that Apple …
