Tweaked third-generation iPad with Lightning port to be revealed alongside iPad mini
The iPad mini will be the star of Apple’s (AAPL) October 23rd fall bonanza, but the new iPad (third-generation) will also receive a minor update. …
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Bill Gates explains why the Surface is ‘unbelievably great’ [video]
It’s not exactly surprising, but Microsoft (MSFT) chairman Bill Gates is a big fan of his company’s first tablet. During an in-house interview posted on …
RIM loses another big customer as major government agency switches 18,000 to Apple
RIM (RIMM) diehards may be showing patience with their favorite company but some other major customers aren’t doing the same. Reuters on Monday reported that …
Nokia’s flagship Lumia 920 to attack rivals on price
Nokia’s (NOK) upcoming flagship smartphone, the Lumia 920, is set to launch in the coming weeks and Nokia appears to be utilizing a familiar plan …
Microsoft Surface preorders now completely sold out
Launch-day inventory of Microsoft’s (MSFT) entry-level Surface tablet was completely sold out in less than 24 hours, but the company’s admission that pre-sales inventory would …
Samsung will stop supplying Apple with LCD panels next year
As we’ve all known for quite some time, Samsung (005930) and Apple (AAPL) don’t particularly like one another. And the Korea Times is now reporting that …
Apple Lightning authentication chip cracked before official Apple partners release their own cables
We’ve just been sent a photo of what we’re told are third party non-approved authentication chips for Apple’s (AAPL) Lightning USB cables. This is important …
Google set to announce the Nexus 10, Android 4.2 and more in NYC next week
Google (GOOG) is set to announce a variety of Android goodies at its press event on October 29th in New York City. It has been …
A month with the iPhone 5
Record-breaking preorders. Anticipation. Lines that begin forming a week in advance. Excitement. Launch-day lines that extend for blocks. Chaos. Supply shortages. Heartbreak. Preorder delays. Panic. …
Apple starts testing iOS 6.0.1 for release in coming weeks, iOS 6.1 to come after holidays
One of our reliable Apple (AAPL) sources has let us know Apple has begun testing iOS 6.0.1 with different carrier partners in the U.S. and …
Apple will reportedly sell iPad mini starting at $329
After months of leaked rumors and speculation, Apple (AAPL) will officially unveil the iPad mini on Tuesday, October 23rd. In terms of price, rumors have persisted …
Skype adds seamless integration with Windows 8
Microsoft (MSFT) shocked everyone when it announced it was buying Skype for $8.5 billion last year. Slowly but surely, we were expecting Skype to replace …
The New BGR
BGR first launched just about six years ago. In that time, there have been two redesigns and today marks the third. This one is a …
Apple iPad 4 parts leak ahead of iPad mini release
Apple (AAPL) is wildly expected to introduce a smaller 7.85-inch iPad mini at the company’s event on Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean a newer iPad isn’t making its way …
Zorro Macsk review: Adding touchscreen gestures to an iMac in 10 seconds [video]
Steve Jobs once said that touchscreen Macs wouldn’t make any sense because your arm would quickly become fatigued from holding it up in the air …
Nintendo’s Wii U voice chat mess: Console might not support wireless headsets
Other than the unique touchscreen-equipped GamePad controller, the Wii U is a console that isn’t too different from this generation’s Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. …
MetroPCS adds Galaxy S III, promises cheap unlimited data for Samsung fans
At long last, prepaid wireless carrier MetroPCS (PCS) has a popular high-end device to go with its low-cost data plans. MetroPCS on Friday announced that it will now …
Firefox 16 adoption not hurt by security missteps
Mozilla messed up last week when it released Firefox 16 with what it described as a “serious security flaw.” But quick action on the organization’s …
Sony announces 2,000 more layoffs
Working at Sony (SNE) can’t be very much fun at the moment, as the company on Friday announced another round of layoffs that will reduce …
Google’s new Chromebook also comes in 3G model for $329.99
Google’s (GOOG) newly announced Samsung (005930) Chromebook is getting quite a bit of attention for its ARM-based processor and low $249.99 price, but there’s another new Chromebook …
iPhone hacker loses Apple internship because he forgot to reply to an email
Former iPhone hacker extraordinaire Nicholas Allegra, better known as “Comex,” is no longer an Apple (AAPL) intern. After leaving the jailbreak scene a year ago …
With or without Apple, NFC mobile payment market to hit $100 billion
A number of industry watchers have voiced concerns that touchless mobile payment solutions will not truly find widespread adoption until Apple (AAPL) joins the fray …
Microsoft unleashes killer live-action Halo 4 trailer [video]
Get excited, Master Chief fans. Microsoft (MSFT) has put out a new live-action teaser film for Halo 4 that honestly makes you wonder whether you’re …
Details reportedly leak for Google’s ‘super’ Android tablet, the Nexus 10
We first heard that Google (GOOG) was working on a tablet called the Nexus 10 this past summer and now it looks like it’s close …
13-inch Retina MacBook Pro might start at $1,699
Rumor has it Apple (AAPL) will announce a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display at its October 23rd iPad mini event. There have been leaks …
Who’s in worse shape: RIM or Nokia?
Trying to decide whether RIM (RIMM) or Nokia (NOK) gets the title of “most troubled mobile device manufacturer” is a daunting exercise in a lot …
Display expert: Smartphones with 1080p resolutions won’t look any better than 720p displays
There’s a new wave of smartphones or “phablets” such as the HTC’s (2498) 5-inch J Butterfly that will have screen resolutions that top out at 1080p resolution, double …
Microsoft partners reportedly in despair as Surface tablet launch nears
Microsoft’s (MSFT) Surface tablet continues to ruffle feathers ahead of its imminent launch next week. According to a report on Friday from Digitimes, Microsoft’s partners …
Some Microsoft stores now taking Surface pre-orders
Anyone looking to pre-order a Surface can now do so the old-fashioned way: By walking into a store and talking with a human about it. …
Apple will reportedly drop iPad 2 from lineup after iPad mini launch
The end is near for Apple’s (AAPL) second-generation 9.7-inch iPad 2, according Evercore Partners analyst Rob Cihra. In a note to investors, Cihra said he …
