Google continues its incursion into iOS 6 with new YouTube Capture app [video]
Apple’s (AAPL) plans to limit Google’s (GOOG) reach onto its devices took a major hit recently when more than 10 million users downloaded the new …
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HTC dumps plans for Windows Phone 8 phablet, says it ‘wouldn’t be competitive against Android’
As just about every major smartphone maker gears up to introduce their own 1080p-resolution Android “phablets,” one platform that apparently won’t be getting larger screens with higher …
How to launch Google Maps navigation using Siri without jailbreaking
Millions of iPhone users rejoiced last week as the highly anticipated Google Maps app launched for iOS and put an end to users’ reliance on Apple’s (AAPL) …
Specs for HTC’s ‘M7’ phone may include 1.7GHz quad-core CPU, 4.7-inch full HD display
Earlier reports have indicated that HTC (2498) is pinning its hopes for a comeback on a smartphone codenamed the “M7″ that will launch in Spring 2013 and …
Google exec faults LG for ‘scarce and erratic’ Nexus 4 supply
It’s no secret that Google’s (GOOG) Nexus 4 smartphones have been hard to come by and now one Google executive is saying some of the …
Sprint CEO Hesse says helping block the AT&T/T-Mobile merger was his ‘most important decision’
People who rejoiced when AT&T’s (T) proposed T-Mobile merger collapsed can at least partly thank Sprint (S) CEO Dan Hesse for deciding to publicly speak …
Google Maps for iOS downloaded more than 10 million times in first two days
The long-awaited debut of Google Maps for the iPhone was welcomed with open arms by iOS users. In a matter of hours, Google’s (GOOG) mapping application became …
Cannibalization concerns ‘overblown’ as half of iPad mini sales go to new buyers
It has been widely reported that Apple’s (AAPL) iPad mini is cannibalizing sales of the company’s full-sized iPad. According to a new survey, however, nearly half …
Nokia stock outperformed Apple by more than 60% over past three months
Back in early October, shorting Apple (AAPL) and going long Nokia (NOK) seemed like lunatic moves to most investors — which is why it has …
Amazon smartphone reportedly set for 2013 launch
Amazon (AMZN) has reportedly contracted Foxconn to build its long-rumored “Kindle smartphone” according to the Taiwan Economic News. The news corroborates Digitimes’ report late last …
Apple releases iOS 6.1 beta 4 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Good news, iOS developers — you have a shiny new beta to play with for iOS 6.1. 9to5Mac reports that Apple (AAPL) has released its …
Major vulnerability discovered for Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II
Samsung’s (005930) flagship Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II smartphones may be vulnerable to app-based attacks following the discovery of a security hole in …
As Apple sinks, new report contends iPhone and iPad demand are strong as ever
As Apple (AAPL) shares continue to sink like a rock, numerous firms are dropping their targets and even cutting ratings. At least one well-known Apple …
New BlackBerry 10 images show off home screen UI, notifications and key apps
RIM (RIMM) is less than two months away from releasing BlackBerry 10 and the images we’ve seen of the operating system so far look very …
Google poised to skate in antitrust probe
Google (GOOG) may be very close to dodging an antitrust bullet. Unnamed sources have told Bloomberg that Google “is poised to offer voluntary concessions that …
RIM says more than 120 enterprise and government customers currently trialing BlackBerry 10
Research In Motion (RIMM) announced on Monday “120 select customers” that “span a variety of industries including financial, government, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, media, and distribution” now …
Apple loses its shine
Shares of Apple (AAPL) stock were down 25% in November after hitting an all-time high of $705.07 in late September. Sentiment appeared to be improving …
Rogers begins taking reservations for RIM’s first BlackBerry 10 phone – even though it hasn’t been unveiled yet
Rogers Communications on Monday announced that its subscribers are now able to reserve Research In Motion’s (RIMM) first BlackBerry 10 smartphone — even though it …
RIM’s BlackBerry 10 device to get unveiled at media event on January 30th in NYC
Research In Motion has just sent out media invites for the company’s global BlackBerry 10 reveal on January 30th which will take place in New …
BlackBerry maker RIM booted from NASDAQ-100 index
The NASDAQ OMX Group on Friday announced some upcoming shuffling in its NASDAQ-100 index, a collection of securities representing the 100 largest non-financial companies on …
Apple stock drops into $400-range despite explosive iPhone 5 debut in China
Apple (AAPL) on Sunday evening announced that it sold more than 2 million iPhone 5 handsets during the phone’s opening weekend in China. The news …
Sprint announces plans to acquire 100% stake in Clearwire
In line with earlier reports, Sprint (S) on Monday announced plans to acquire the remaining stake it did not already own in wireless broadband wholesaler …
TVs heat up as panel shipments hit record in November
Global shipments of LCD TV panels reached an estimated 22.09 million units in November, hitting an all-time record. Market research firm WitsView found that television …
Windows Phone Store launches in 37 new markets, adds universal search feature
With its app development situation improving, Microsoft (MSFT) announced this week that it has expanded its Windows Phone Store to 37 new markets around the globe, bringing the company’s …
Best Buy extends deadline for founder’s takeover bid to February
Reports surfaced last month that Best Buy (BBY) founder and former CEO Richard Schulze, who is trying to buy his former company, had asked the retailer for …
Games top App Store revenue in 2012
Apple (AAPL) this week released its annual lists of the top free, paid and grossing iPhone and iPad apps of 2012. To no one’s surprise, …
Google+ app for Android updated with new photo-sharing features, emoticons, GIFs and more
Although Google+ hasn’t turned out to be quite the Facebook (FB) “killer,” Google (GOOG) is still very serious about expanding its social network. The company announced on Friday an upcoming …
Google to halt support for Exchange in Gmail, calendar and contacts on January 30th
Google (GOOG) on Friday announced plans to no longer support a variety of services in an effort to renew its focus on “creating beautiful, useful …
Windows 8 chief thinks the ‘vast majority’ of PCs will have touch screens going forward
Get used to touching your PC screen. In an interview with Technology Review, Windows product development chief Julie Larson-Green said that the days when PCs were …
iPad shipments could reach 100 million in 2013
Apple (AAPL) sold 42.8 million iPad tablets into channels through the first three quarters of 2012 and the most recent estimates suggest the company could …
