Verizon’s Galaxy S4 to launch sooner than expected on May 23rd
Verizon Wireless on Monday confirmed that it will launch Samsung’s Galaxy S4 on May 23rd, one week earlier than the release date originally announced by …
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Hacked iPhone 5 update enables faster speeds on T-Mobile
Apple issued a software update last month to help bring unlocked iPhones to T-Mobile’s network. The update allowed unlocked GSM iPhone 5 handsets to access …
Despite ‘mounting’ pressure, Apple not seen releasing ‘iPhablet’ until middle of next year
Given that smartphone users seem increasingly drawn toward larger displays, Apple could be feeling some pressure to come out with its own “iPhablet” to offer …
Motorola’s ‘X Phone’ likely headed to AT&T
Whether or not Google has really pulled out of its “X Phone” project with Motorola, it seems that the device will still be making its …
Microsoft’s Windows 8 rethink: Humiliating defeat or savvy maneuver?
Microsoft’s admission last week that it would need to make changes to its Windows 8 operating system to address a steeper-than-expected user learning curve has …
Netflix releases first ‘Arrested Development’ trailer [video]
Cult comedy “Arrested Development” has been revived by Netflix and fans of the show are waiting with bated breath for the first new season in …
Google smartwatch will reportedly have Glass-like UI
Google, like Apple, Samsung and just about every other big tech player today, has been long rumored to be working on its own “smartwatch” that …
Nokia Lumia 925 image leaks ahead of tomorrow’s press conference
An image of the unannounced Nokia Lumia 925 smartphone has leaked ahead of the device’s official debut, which is expected to take place during Nokia’s …
As NASDAQ rallies, smartphone sector has been a crushing disappointment
Over the last 12 months, the NASDAQ has moved up by 17%, a respectable performance. However, most of the best-known hedge funds in the world …
Facebook’s billion-dollar Waze deal reportedly hits a serious snag
Facebook’s bid to buy social navigation company Waze has seemingly hit a serious snag that has stalled the deal for the time being. Calcalist, the Israeli …
No Home for Facebook at AT&T: HTC First to be discontinued
The HTC First, or “Facebook phone” as many prefer to call it, is officially a flop. It certainly wasn’t a good sign when AT&T dropped …
iPhone rebounds in the world’s biggest smartphone market
Chinese smartphone shipments hit a heady 82 million units in the first quarter this year. This is more than three times the smartphone shipment volume …
Another reason for Facebook Home’s rough start: The team behind it didn’t fully understand Android
Facebook Home gave the world its first glimpse at the future of Facebook’s mobile strategy, and it shows a huge amount of promise. The flood …
Inside the new Android: Google’s new mobile boss opens up about the future of Android
When Google announced that Chrome chief Sundar Pichai would also be taking over the company’s Android division from former Android boss Andy Rubin, speculation naturally …
Bill Gates recounts final visit with Steve Jobs in emotional interview [video]
Bill Gates and late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs are among a small group of people who helped shape the technology industry over the past 40 …
Nokia teases unannounced Lumia phone with upgraded camera, metal body [video]
Nokia has released a tantalizing new teaser ad for its latest Lumia flagship phone that shows off both a shiny metal casing and a new camera …
Top carriers raked in $202 billion in profit last year, but growth is slowing
It’s good to be king, but ensuring your kingdom continues to expand is always a top priority. According to a recent report from ABI Research, …
Despite 100 million licenses sold, Windows 8 install base estimated at 59 million
Although Microsoft recently touted having sold 100 million Windows 8 licenses this week, careful observers noted that selling all those licenses doesn’t mean vendors have actually …
Facebook owns up to Home flaws, vows to push out quick fixes
It’s difficult to tell whether Facebook Home has been successful or not since it has been downloaded more than 1 million times so far but …
Sharp reportedly axes 5,000 employees, shifts focus to smartphone displays
Sharp will reportedly be laying off 5,000 employees as part of a three-year recovery plan to turn the company around. According to The Asahi Shimbun, …
Carl Icahn enters the ring with new Dell bid
Two of Dell’s largest shareholders have made a new takeover bid for the struggling computer company that will challenge a previous offer from Silverlake and …
Google abandons plans for physical credit card, still preps Google Wallet update for I/O
A new report suggests that Google will unveil an update to its forgotten Wallet service later this month. According to AllThingsD, Google was originally planning …
Microsoft reveals only 145,000 apps in Windows Phone Store
The lack of applications on the Windows Phone platform is a serious problem Microsoft must fix if it wants to be a viable alternative to …
Earl: An Android tablet built to keep you alive
Amid the sea of iPhone cases, camera mounts and iPad styluses that have flooded various crowd-funding sites in recent years, an interesting new project emerges. …
Microsoft exec hits back at Windows 8 bashing, says OS is not like ‘a can of soda’
Microsoft executive Frank Shaw is not happy with everyone who compared Windows 8 to New Coke this week. Shaw, who serves as Microsoft’s vice president …
The end appears near for Windows RT
Windows RT has always been something of an oddball in the new Microsoft operating system family. It’s not a pure mobile OS like Windows Phone …
For smartphone buyers, bigger is increasingly better
The days when smartphone buyers valued devices that fit neatly into their hands appear to be over — nowadays it’s all about the big, beautiful …
New ad shows that HTC is literally fighting dirty [video]
When we advised HTC to start fighting dirty a while ago, we didn’t expect them to take us quite so literally. In a new ad …
Living with Windows Phone: Microsoft’s lack of key apps is still a big drag
Microsoft believes it can be a viable competitor with Android and Apple, and is making a strong push with its Windows Phone operating system. The …
Activision CEO: Next-gen Xbox, PlayStation 4 sales might sputter just like Wii U
Nintendo is off to a rough start with its new Wii U video game console and Activision CEO Bobby Kotick thinks Microsoft’s “Xbox Infinity” and Sony’s …
