Samsung looks to address its biggest weakness in 2013
Samsung (005930) is a force to be reckoned with. Two short years ago it looked like Apple (AAPL) was set to run away with the …
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Lack of low-end BlackBerry 10 phone could be a serious stumbling block in RIM comeback bid
South Africa is one of Research In Motion’s (RIMM) top five markets in the world, and it is a decent proxy for the entire African …
Apple CEO Tim Cook sees pay drop 99% in 2012
In 2012, Apple’s (AAPL) chief executive will earn about 1% of the compensation he pulled in last year, according to a regulatory filing. The CEO’s …
Smartphone, tablet pile-up may lead to grim Q1 for suppliers
Smartphone sales were explosive in 2012 and the tablet market finally came into its own after being a one-horse town since 2010. Market leaders like …
Raspberry Pi hack lets Siri open garage doors [video]
The holidays are over, but if you find yourself the owner of an iOS device with Siri and a Raspberry Pi computer, you can combine …
Temple Run was downloaded more than 2.5 million times on Christmas Day
Millions of men, woman and children awoke on December 25th to find a smartphone or tablet under their Christmas tree. After opening these gifts, users …
Phablet wars heat up with ZTE’s quad-core Nubia Z5
2013 is shaping up to be the year of the “phablet” with virtually ever major handset maker preparing to challenge Samsung’s (005930) impressive Galaxy Note lineup. While …
Google Enterprise boss says company is ‘doubling down’ on business services, targeting Microsoft
In an interview with AllThingsD, Amit Singh, Google’s (GOOG) VP of Enterprise, said the company is embracing the consumerization of the enterprise in 2013 based …
iPhone helped 3G subscriptions in China grow 88% in 2012
The Chinese wireless market is seeing impressive growth. According to a recent report, smartphone sales in the world’s most populous nation — which is home …
Google’s music match feature reportedly replacing explicit songs with censored versions
Google (GOOG) released a new feature for its music service last week that can scan a computer’s entire library of music and match up to …
New alleged details of Microsoft’s Windows 8 successor emerge
Microsoft (MSFT) is rumored to be switching to an annual release for its operating system starting with “Windows Blue” in mid-2013. According to a PCBeta forum user who …
Apple still can’t build enough iPad minis
A common issue often presents itself when Apple (AAPL) launches new products: it can’t build them fast enough. We’ve seen it time and time again, …
Google extends free Gmail voice calling through 2013
Google (GOOG) announced on Monday on the Official Gmail Blog that its free Gmail voice calling service will be extended through 2013 in the U.S. and Canada. …
Samsung finds new enemy in U.S. patent war
Samsung (005930) has filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission requesting an import and sales ban on a variety of Ericsson (ERIC) products. …
iPad is a Christmas graveyard for ‘Grand Theft Auto’ and ‘Modern Combat’
At the beginning of December, the traditional video game industry attempted another iPad invasion. New versions of “Grand Theft Auto,” “Modern Combat” and “Baldur’s Gate” …
Apple’s new manufacturing tech opens the door for a curved iPhone
The Samsung (005930) Galaxy Nexus/Nexus S and Dell (DELL) Venue Pro had two things in common: First, they were both terrific smartphones that never really …
Samsung expects to ship more than half a billion phones in 2013
Samsung (005930) had a big year and despite some legal setbacks, the company saw record profits led by its mobile division. In 2012, Samsung became …
Mark Cuban: Nokia Lumia 920 ‘crushes’ the iPhone 5
In the eyes of outspoken entrepreneur Mark Cuban, the battle for smartphone supremacy has been fought and won… by Nokia (NOK). While hosting an AMA session on Reddit …
Apple device theft drives NYC crime rate up for first time in 20 years
Apple’s (AAPL) stock might be taking a beating, but that doesn’t mean the products dreamed up by Jonathan Ive and company aren’t still hot commodities. …
Nokia Lumia 920’s fascinating Christmas sets stage for battle with BlackBerry 10
The Chinese version of Nokia’s (NOK) new flagship Windows Phone model recently debuted in Shanghai. According to pictures posted to Chinese websites, the Lumia 920T …
Microsoft Surface trampled at the bottom of the tablet pile this Christmas
While it does have drawbacks just like anything else, Microsoft’s (MSFT) Surface is a great slate for those looking for a fresh new take on …
Purported photo of new BlackBerry phone with QWERTY keyboard leaks
Research In Motion (RIMM) CEO Thorsten Heins recently said during the company’s Q3 earnings call that BlackBerry 7 is still a “strong success” in the Asian-Pacific markets. …
Pay-TV subscriber growth to slow in 2013
The global pay-TV subscriber base is expected to top 900 million in 2013 according to recent estimates, driven largely by increased popularity of IPTV services …
Online holiday shopping in 2012 grows 16% from last year
Shopping online is becoming more popular than ever according to market research firm comScore. The company’s latest report shows consumers spent $38.7 million online during …
Instagram slapped with class action lawsuit over terms of service fiasco
Last week, Facebook (FB) announced to Instagram users that it planned to make changes to its terms of service that would open new doors for …
Just got a new iPhone, iPad or Android device for Christmas? Gameloft cuts popular iOS and Android games to 99¢
Smartphones and tablets running Apple’s (AAPL) iOS platform and Google’s (GOOG) Android OS are big this year — so big that traditional toy makers are …
Microsoft uses the cloud to cut power-hogging GPS chips’ battery consumption
One sure way to deplete your smartphone’s battery life is to leave GPS services turned on for a prolonged period of time. But now researchers …
LG unveils gorgeous new HDTV models with Google TV 3.0
Google TV 1.0 and Google TV 2.0 haven’t drawn much attention in the marketplace at this point, but that won’t stop Google TV 3.0-packing HDTVs …
Acer’s $99 Android tablet might not launch in the U.S.
Taiwanese PC vendor Acer (2353) is indeed making a cheap $99 tablet, but it may never go on sale in the United States. Unnamed sources have told …
Mattel and Hasbro said to be ‘terrified’ as more kids seek high-tech Christmas gifts
Back in the old days, American kids only wanted a Barbie doll or a G.I. Joe action figure for Christmas and all was right with …
