One downside of LTE-Advanced: It could make smartphones bigger and bulkier
Everyone who loves fast mobile data should be very excited for LTE-Advanced since it’s the next iteration of LTE technology that promises to deliver average downloads …
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Michael Dell backs up his buyout plan with $750 million in cash
Michael Dell really does seem fully committed to his plan for rebuilding Dell (DELL). Reuters reports that Dell and his investment firm have committed $750 …
Cisco’s attempts to sue patent trolls over ‘shakedowns’ go bust
It seems that Cisco’s (CSCO) efforts to hit back at patent trolls have hit a potentially fatal roadblock. Although the networking equipment vendor last year decided …
Ouya plans to release a new version of its $99 console every year
After coming off of one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns of all time, the team behind the $99 Ouya game console have had their …
Ubuntu smartphones will begin launching in October
There are already smartphones powered by Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, Bada and Tizen, and soon Ubuntu will be added to that long list. In an …
First iOS 6.1.1 beta fails to patch holes exposed by iOS 6.1 jailbreak
Good news for everyone who downloaded the iOS 6.1 jailbreak — it seems that Apple (AAPL) hasn’t yet figured out how to patch the holes opened …
Unannounced LG phone pictured with larger display and a design borrowed from Samsung
LG (066570) has found new life with its flagship Optimus G smartphone. The popular handset has been selling well across the globe and even spawned a …
Survey shows strong demand for Windows tablets in the workplace
Just because Microsoft (MSFT) hasn’t figured out a way to sell the Surface yet doesn’t mean that Windows-based tablets are doomed. Per AppleInsider, Forrester Research’s …
BlackBerry backs out of Japan [updated]
As BlackBerry (BBRY) continues to roll out its next-generation platform around the world, users in Japan hoping to get their hands on a new BlackBerry 10 …
Android dominated in Q4, found on more than half of all smartphones
Android had another explosive quarter in December. The latest numbers from research firm Canalys revealed that Google’s (GOOG) operating system powered a third of all …
Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox to reportedly include Siri-like voice controls
Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox 360 video game and home entertainment console already supports voice commands thanks to the Kinect controller, but it looks like we may …
Wozniak chides Apple for allegedly falling ‘somewhat behind’ other smartphone vendors
Steve Wozniak appears to bash his former company more often than not. The Apple (AAPL) co-founder has previously claimed that Microsoft was out-innovating Apple, that …
Sprint has a blue Christmas after the iPhone fails to deliver enough new subscribers
The comparison between Christmas 2012 and Christmas 2011 is cruel for Sprint (S). Sprint just reported that it sold 2.2 million iPhones during the Christmas …
T-Mobile exec ‘glad to see BlackBerry launch a relevant product,’ projects mid-March Z10 launch
T-Mobile may be the last carrier in the United States to get the iPhone, but it wants to be the first to sell the BlackBerry …
Microsoft plans to spend a seven-figure sum to convince you that Gmail is scary
Microsoft (MSFT) is not giving up its quest to scare customers away from Google (GOOG) services. Despite the fact that its previous efforts haven’t exactly …
Microsoft hints at plan to improve Surface Pro’s weak battery life
While the Surface Pro’s battery life is only marginally worse than that of its nearest competitor, Microsoft (MSFT) has taken a lot of heat over …
Galaxy S IV may support futuristic gesture technology
Sony (SNE) announced the Xperia sola last March, and while the mid-range smartphone was relatively unimpressive, it included one unique feature that may have even …
A hellish June led by Apple and Samsung may steamroll BlackBerry, other contenders
Various factors have conspired to create a unique U.S. launch cluster for the most high-profile smartphones of the year. Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy S IV now …
PlayStation 4 pricing will reportedly top $400
Sony’s (SNE) next-generation PlayStation 4 console is set to be unveiled during a press conference on February 20th and while pricing details are not expected at …
iOS, Android remained dominant in Q4 as Windows Phone’s market share actually shrank
This wasn’t the sort of glittering debut that Steve Ballmer had in mind when his company launched Windows Phone 8 last quarter. According to the …
Sony narrows Q3 loss to $115 million
Sony (SNE) on Thursday reported its results for its third fiscal quarter ended in December, narrowing its loss to $115 million. The company posted a …
Sprint loss widens to $1.32 billion in Q4, subscriber growth slows despite climbing iPhone sales
The nation’s No.3 wireless carrier Sprint (S) posted its holiday-quarter results on Thursday, narrowly beating Wall Street’s earnings expectations. Analysts were expecting Sprint to report …
Internet-based pay-TV services see growth as cable continues to contract
Traditional cable-based TV providers saw their share of the pay-TV market decline in 2012 as Internet-based TV services offered by companies like Verizon (VZ) and …
Apple has now sold over 25 billion songs over iTunes
Yes, it seems that Steve Jobs knew what he was doing when he decided to launch the iTunes store all those years ago. Apple (AAPL) …
HP reportedly has no plans to break company apart
A report issued by Quartz after the market closed on Tuesday suggested Hewlett-Packard’s (HPQ) board was actively discussing the possibility of breaking the company apart. …
Apple looks to hire 10 new engineers to help fix iOS Maps
Apple (AAPL) is looking for all the help it can get to fix its iOS Maps service. AppleInsider points us to some new job postings …
Apple reportedly tells French reseller to prepare for new Mac Pro in spring 2013
Yes, Mac Pro fans, it looks as though you’re actually going to get a new version of your favorite desktop very soon. According to French …
Raspberry Pi unveils 5-megapixel camera add-on, available for $25 in the coming months
It has been a big week for the organization behind the credit card-sized Raspberry Pi computer. The Raspberry Pi Foundation on Monday announced the availability …
Tablets accounted for over a third of PC shipments in Q4
Tablets have continued to bleed the traditional PC market dry. The latest numbers from research firm Canalys revealed that tablets accounted for over a third …
Apple’s first iOS 6.1.1 beta now available for download
Apple (AAPL) isn’t sitting still with after releasing iOS 6.1 just days ago. The company on Wednesday seeded its first beta of iOS 6.1.1 to …
