Microsoft defends Surface Pro’s 4-hour battery life and low available storage
BGR reviewed the Microsoft Surface Pro earlier this week, and we were impressed overall. The design is terrific, the performance is vastly improved compared to …
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BlackBerry says launch-day Z10 sales crushed earlier records
BlackBerry (BBRY) on Wednesday stated that in Canada, launch-day sales of its BlackBerry Z10 smartphone were 50% better than any previous BlackBerry model. In the …
Apple, Samsung now account for an ‘astounding’ 103% of mobile industry profits
We’ve all heard the phrase “winner take all,” but now Apple (AAPL) and Samsung (005930) have gone a step further by taking more than all …
Wireless carriers are making your Android smartphone vulnerable to hackers
When Google (GOOG) discovers a vulnerability in the Android operating system it issues a fix in a small update or in a future software version. …
Cisco lowers mobile data growth estimates – while doing its best to hide the drop
Cisco (CSCO) recently released its new 2012-2017 mobile data growth projections and the numbers seem strong. The company is calling for 66% compound average growth …
Dell’s decade of product flops shows the dangers of scrambling to follow Apple
Look upon Dell’s (DELL) works, ye gadget geeks, and despair. The Verge has put together a very comprehensive roundup of all the terrible products that …
New next-gen Xbox details emerge, reinforcing reports that used games will be unplayable
The mystery surrounding Sony’s (SNE) PlayStation 4 will soon dissipate when the company unveils its next-generation video game console on February 20th. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s (MSFT) …
New reports throw cold water on BlackBerry Z10 sell-outs
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) first next-generation smartphone launched in the UK last week and early demand seemed strong. A number of retailers reported stock-outs on day one, …
Galaxy S IV unveiling reportedly set for March 15th
Recent rumors have suggested that Samsung (005930) will announce its flagship Galaxy S IV smartphone at a press conference sometime in March. It was previously reported that …
Australian High Court rules in favor of Google in landmark advertising case
Australia’s High Court overturned an earlier decision on Wednesday when it unanimously ruled that Google (GOOG) did not mislead consumers with its sponsored links, Reuters reported. The …
BlackBerry CEO says Q10 will launch in May or June
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) first QWERTY-equipped BlackBerry 10 phone may launch a bit later than expected, according to comments from company CEO Thorsten Heins. While speaking with …
Apple job posting points to Siri’s imminent arrival on OS X
In line with reports from late last year, a new job posting on Apple’s (AAPL) website suggests the company plans to bring Siri functionality to its …
Cable companies’ ‘comically profitable’ margins said to provide little incentive to invest in fiber
Many across the United States look upon Kansas City and its recently deployed Google (GOOG) Fiber network with envy. Why can Google offer a 1Gbps …
Amazon says the Kindle Fire HD offers a display that equals the iPad’s for $200 less [video]
At first glance, creating an advertisement that shows off how good your rival’s tablet display looks doesn’t seem like a smart move. But Amazon’s (AMZN) …
Nokia’s 41-megapixel Lumia smartphone will launch in the U.S. this summer
Earlier reports indicated that Nokia (NOK) was preparing to bring its 41-megapixel PureView camera technology to its Lumia line of Windows Phone devices. The company …
Microsoft Surface Pro review
I first laid eyes on Microsoft’s (MSFT) Surface tablet just about four months ago. It was a rainy Monday morning in Redmond, Washington and we …
HTC bills its ‘ultrapixel’ camera as an historic event
HTC (2498) wants you to know that its upcoming “ultrapixel” camera is a big deal. How big, you ask? So big that it deserves to …
Samsung starts $100 million venture fund for Silicon Valley startups
Samsung (005930) has changed the game with its smartphones, television sets, and computers, and is now looking to do it again in the Silicon Valley …
BlackBerry wants developers ready for the Q10, releases new developer phone with QWERTY keyboard
BlackBerry (BBRY) hasn’t yet announced launch details for its second BlackBerry 10 smartphone, the QWERTY-equipped BlackBerry Q10, but it still wants to make sure that …
BlackBerry promises to update its Android emulator to run Jelly Bean apps
One of the unique features of the BlackBerry PlayBook and BlackBerry 10 operating system is the ability to run Android apps. This is achieved through …
HTC’s upcoming M7 flagship smartphone may be coming to Verizon after all
Verizon (VZ) and HTC (2498) partnered in November to offer the DROID DNA, arguably one of the company’s best smartphones to date. The handset was …
Microsoft Xbox scores console exclusivity deal for Verizon’s Redbox Instant
Great news for Xbox users: You’ll soon have yet another video streaming service competing for your dollars. Microsoft (MSFT) Xbox Live programming director Larry “Major Nelson” …
Apple said to be ‘leaving money on the table’ if it doesn’t release an ‘iPhablet’
“Phablet” fever has officially gripped the world. Although the oversized smartphones pioneered by Samsung (005930) may seem ridiculous to some, there’s no doubt that they’ve …
January was a very strange month for mobile browsing, especially for Apple and Nokia
This week, StatCounter declared that Apple (AAPL) had finally become the biggest smartphone brand in the world when it comes to mobile browsing volume, TechCrunch reported. …
Windows Phone overtook BlackBerry to become America’s No.3 mobile OS in Q4 2012
One of the most fascinating stories of 2013 will be the battle between Microsoft (MSFT) and BlackBerry (BBRY) to establish themselves firmly as the third …
BlackBerry CEO says he’s ‘disappointed’ the Z10 won’t launch in the U.S. until March
BlackBerry (BBRY) CEO Thorsten Heins doesn’t sound happy that his company’s shiny new BlackBerry Z10 smartphones won’t be available in the United States until mid-March. …
New hidden icons discovered in iOS 6.1 point to imminent streaming radio service from Apple
Rumors that Apple (AAPL) is working on a streaming radio service to take on the likes of Pandora (P) and Spotify have been swirling for …
HP says it’s eager to pick at Dell’s corpse
HP (HPQ) seems to be taking a page from Conan the Barbarian, as the company apparently thinks the best thing in life is to watch …
Will the Z10’s success shield BlackBerry from subscriber drama?
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) share price is soared on Monday afternoon, goosed by new brokerage comments on early BlackBerry Z10 sales in the United Kingdom. It’s possible …
Apple’s ‘iPhablet’ again rumored for 2013 debut
Ahead of the holidays in 2011, Apple (AAPL) co-founder Steve Wozniak called his former company “arrogant” because it refused to accommodate users who wanted an …
