France tightens the noose around Apple’s neck
French authorities have raided Apple’s offices in the latest escalation of hostilities between France and American technology giant, Financial Times reports. France has been slowly constructing …
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Unannounced ‘Droid Ultra’ appears on Motorola site
A new wave of Motorola smartphones expected to launch in the near future will be the first crop of devices to feature a heavier Google …
Apple goes on ‘iWatch’ trademarking spree – launch may be approaching
Recent reports suggested Apple’s “iWatch” might not launch until sometime next year, but the company’s recent trademarking spree suggests that its connected watch might still …
BlackBerry, Windows Phone threatened by flood of cheap Android devices
For a while now, we’ve heard about BlackBerry and Windows Phone vendors betting big on expanding their presence in emerging markets by releasing cheaper devices …
Low power Wi-Fi signals might give future smartphones X-ray vision
Researchers at MIT have created a new system that can be used in future electronics to potentially give people X-ray vision. Dina Katabi, a professor …
Google reportedly using ‘coercive sales tactics’ against Google TV holdouts [updated]
A new report claims that Google is delaying manufacturers from releasing HTML5-based Smart TVs due to a drawn out process to earn YouTube certification. According …
Nokia Siemens Networks deal sparks talk of renewed Microsoft merger
With Nokia now committed to expanding its presence in the telecom equipment market with its full acquisition of Nokia Siemens Networks, speculation has once again …
BlackBerry whacked with downgrades after dismal earnings
You get the feeling that it’s going to be a rough week for BlackBerry. Barron’s points out the company get hit with three separate downgrades …
HP insists it still plans to make a smartphone
The mobile market is brutally competitive but that isn’t stopping HP from insisting that it will release its own smartphone sometime in the future. Business …
Sony’s upcoming 20-megapixel flagship phone revealed in leaked images
In its latest attempt to make a dent in the crowded Android market, Sony is said to be preparing to launch a flagship smartphone with …
Windows 8.1 doesn’t seem likely to help sliding PC sales
The upcoming launch of Windows 8.1 isn’t expected to save the sliding PC industry. Loren Loverde of IDC believes that worldwide PC shipments could improve slightly …
Google Glass updated with full Web browser and more hands-free commands
Google on Monday announced a minor update for its wearable computing device. Google Glass has been updated to support more hands-free commands, including reading and …
Leaked image points to September 5th launch for Verizon’s HTC One
Anyone waiting for the HTC One to arrive on Verizon might have a bit longer to wait. The carrier previously confirmed that it plans to offer HTC’s flagship smartphone …
MacBook Air continues to crush ultrabooks
A new report suggests that Apple continues to control the majority of the “thin-and-light” laptop market. According to data from market research firm NPD Group, per …
Windows 8 now finally more popular than Vista
Slowly but surely, Windows 8 is making its mark. The latest numbers from Net Applications show that Windows 8 is now being used on 5.1% of …
Samsung Galaxy Note III rumored for September 4th debut
Phablet fans wondering when the next flagship phone from the company that started it all might debut now have a possible answer. According to a …
Gaffe-prone Xbox boss Mattrick leaves Microsoft, could become Zynga CEO [updated]
Former Xbox boss Don Mattrick has left Microsoft after making a series of high-profile gaffes that caused Microsoft headaches during the launch of Xbox One. …
Facebook found to have leaked millions of Android phone numbers
It was discovered that the world’s largest and most popular social networking site was inadvertently obtaining phone numbers from its users without their consent. Symantec …
Surveying the saviors: A look at BlackBerry 10 and Lumia sales so far
BlackBerry posted dismal fiscal first-quarter results on Friday that sent its stock plummeting more than 25%. The May quarter marked the first full quarter of …
Former Apple CEO Sculley tells BlackBerry to ditch hardware
Tech companies probably aren’t clamoring for the advice of former Apple CEO John Sculley, but that isn’t stopping him from freely dishing it out. In …
iOS 7 has already been jailbroken
In the ongoing battle between Apple and the enterprising independent developers of the jailbreak community, the latter always seems to come out on top. Apple …
Apple reportedly considering iPhone 5S with LTE-Advanced
Apple’s iPhone 5S isn’t much of a mystery at this point if the various leaks over the past few months are to be believed, but new …
BlackBerry: ‘Nowhere to go but down’
When a company is fighting for its life, the last thing it wants to hear from market watchers is that it’s doomed. A new report …
German rage, French glee over new NSA spying allegations
Fury was building in Europe on Sunday as new leaks about NSA spying were published by various newspapers and magazines. Perhaps most notably, Der Spiegel …
Leaked photos may reveal new iPhone shell in green, yellow and red
Apple’s unannounced entry-level iPhone doesn’t yet have a name, but it may now have a face. Several leaked photos were published this past weekend that …
BlackBerry’s U.S. smartphone share sinks to Symbian levels
As we’ve observed before, if BlackBerry is going to mount a comeback it will likely have to do so without a significant presence in the …
Apple files for ‘iWatch’ trademark
As Apple shares hover around the $400 mark, investors continue to look for signs the company will innovate and tackle new growth markets before confidence …
Nokia buys Siemens stake in NSN joint venture – will an exit from the phone business follow?
For the past three years, markets have been trying to guess whether or not Nokia would dump its stake in the Nokia Siemens Networks, a mobile …
Microsoft develops technology to turn your smartphone into a mood ring
Now we know why Windows Phones come in so many different colors. Techworld Australia reports that Microsoft Research Asia has been working on technology that …
FCC looks set to sign off on Sprint-SoftBank merger
It has taken a while but SoftBank looks like it’s finally about to acquire Sprint. The Hill reports that the Federal Communications Commission appears poised …
