Pioneering computer UI architect rips Apple’s closed ecosystem
The computer industry would be much different if it wasn’t for Alan Kay. Not only did the computer pioneer’s work creating graphical user interfaces at …
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Jelly Bean now found on a quarter of Android devices – sort of
The latest version of Android, known as Jelly Bean, is now found on a quarter of all Android devices… sort of. In the first week …
Apple told to produce an ‘iPhablet’ or risk losing ‘a lot of market share’
Nokia (NOK) should take solace because it’s not the only company getting panicky advice from analysts who want it to produce a “phablet” within the …
Samsung continues to inch away from Google, teams with Mozilla on browser engine
Samsung (005930) would love to lessen its dependence on Google (GOOG) services and now the company plans to team with Mozilla to create a next-generation …
FCC will review cell phone radiation danger – and lawyers are already sharpening their claws
Well, that did not take long. Within a few days after the Federal Communications Commission confirmed it will review cell phone radiation guidelines, class action lawyers of …
We’ll be live from Facebook’s Android event tomorrow at 1:00PM!
Facebook (FB) will finally put an end to the rumors and speculation on Thursday as it prepares to show the world its “new home on …
At 40 years old, the cellphone has become the world’s most important consumer tech product
Like a lot of important consumer technology, the cellphone got its start as a luxury item for businesspeople who wanted the ability to take important …
Facebook Home revealed in leaked images
Recent rumors have suggested that Facebook (FB) is planning to announce brand new Android software during a press conference on Thursday, and the company has reportedly partnered …
Apple to reportedly unveil completely redesigned next-gen iPad in April
Apple (AAPL) has long been rumored to be prepping a completely redesigned full-size iPad that will debut this year, and the new tablet will reportedly …
Google engineers’ robocall-blocking scheme wins kudos from FTC
Election years have become nightmares for many Americans, who are not only subjected to an endless stream of campaign ads but must also put up …
Apple said to be giving iOS 7 a major UI overhaul
The user interface that helped make Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone and iPad the most popular devices in their respective categories may be getting a major overhaul …
AT&T prices Samsung’s entry-level Galaxy S4 at $199.99 following backlash
AT&T (T) saw a fair amount of consumer backlash following its recent announcement that Samsung’s Galaxy S4 would start at $249.99, so the carrier has …
Skype seems miles behind WhatsApp on daily engagement
Skype just announced proudly that its users spend 2 billion minutes a day on Skype calls. It’s a big achievement, for sure… but considering how …
Reuters: Next-gen Google Nexus 7 tablet coming in July, price may drop to $149
Google (GOOG) and vendor partner Asus are reportedly planning to launch their next-generation Nexus 7 tablet in or around this coming July. The news comes …
Apple’s ‘slower pace of product innovation’ seen hurting performance
Apple (AAPL) continues to feel the heat after a monumental shift in sentiment that saw the company’s share price plummet more than 35% after hitting a record …
Apple’s ‘iTV’ said to launch this year with ‘major innovation that will revolutionize the TV experience’
Apple’s (AAPL) own-brand HDTV has reportedly been in the works for years now, and it will finally debut later this year according to a new …
Samsung reportedly sets lofty goal for 2013: Ship 500 million cell phones
Samsung’s (005930) rise to the top of the cell phone industry in terms of shipment volume happened in the blink of an eye. And now …
Anonymous threatens cyberwar on North Korea, steals 15,000 passwords
Notorious hacking group Anonymous has targeted pedophiles, corrupt governments and financial institutions, however its latest target may be its most audacious yet. The group says …
As Bitcoin prices surge, worries about a speculative bubble mount
Prices of virtual currency Bitcoin have been absolutely surging lately but one analyst thinks such a rapid rise is more indicative of a bubble than …
Microsoft co-founder’s multi-billion dollar venture firm eyes Silicon Valley
Billionaire Microsoft (MSFT) co-founder Paul Allen will be opening an office in Silicon Valley to invest in new technology companies. Allen’s Vulcan Capital is set …
Nokia told to make a ‘phablet’ or again risk being left behind
Does the world really need another “phablet?” Maybe not, but that doesn’t mean it would be a bad idea for Nokia (NOK) to release an …
MetroPCS merger said to be in trouble unless T-Mobile ‘sweetens’ deal
T-Mobile CEO John Legere has shown he can trash-talk, but he may soon have to show that he can sweet-talk as well. Per Bloomberg, New …
LG finds success with the Optimus G Pro, sells half a million units in first 40 days
LG (066570) has found success with its new Optimus G Pro phablet. The device launched in South Korea in late February and has already sold …
Unannounced Samsung ‘Galaxy S Tab’ tablet seemingly revealed in leaked image
Earlier reports have suggested that Samsung (005930) is working on a new full-sized Galaxy Tab tablet set to debut later this year. The slate was …
Microsoft could push down Windows RT prices to compete with cheap Android tablets
With consumers largely ignoring Windows RT so far, Microsoft (MSFT) may be considering cutting licensing fees to make Windows RT tablets cheaper and help them compete …
Windows Blue may be released this summer as Windows 8.1
The next version of the Windows operating system may not be known as Windows 9, as had previously been reported. According to ZDNet, the operating …
Nokia’s next-generation flagship Lumia 950 possibly revealed in leaked photo
Nokia’s (NOK) next-generation flagship smartphone may have been revealed on Tuesday as the first alleged photo of the upcoming Lumia 950 Windows Phone was published …
Leaked image reveals ‘HTC First’ smartphone, rumored to showcase deep Facebook integration
As Facebook’s (FB) upcoming press conference draws near, a render of one of the first smartphones expected to feature Facebook’s new enhanced Android software has …
iPhone 5S will reportedly arrive on China Mobile in July
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone is available in more than 100 countries from over 240 carriers, however it has never made its way to the world’s largest mobile …
Apple could free itself from Samsung chips as early as June
Apple (AAPL) has been trying to rapidly separate itself from longtime-partner-turned-nemesis Samsung (005930) and now Taiwan’s Economic Daily News reports that Apple could be free of …
