AT&T prices Samsung’s entry-level Galaxy S4 at $199.99 following backlash
AT&T (T) saw a fair amount of consumer backlash following its recent announcement that Samsung’s Galaxy S4 would start at $249.99, so the carrier has …
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Skype seems miles behind WhatsApp on daily engagement
Skype just announced proudly that its users spend 2 billion minutes a day on Skype calls. It’s a big achievement, for sure… but considering how …
Reuters: Next-gen Google Nexus 7 tablet coming in July, price may drop to $149
Google (GOOG) and vendor partner Asus are reportedly planning to launch their next-generation Nexus 7 tablet in or around this coming July. The news comes …
Apple’s ‘slower pace of product innovation’ seen hurting performance
Apple (AAPL) continues to feel the heat after a monumental shift in sentiment that saw the company’s share price plummet more than 35% after hitting a record …
Apple’s ‘iTV’ said to launch this year with ‘major innovation that will revolutionize the TV experience’
Apple’s (AAPL) own-brand HDTV has reportedly been in the works for years now, and it will finally debut later this year according to a new …
Samsung reportedly sets lofty goal for 2013: Ship 500 million cell phones
Samsung’s (005930) rise to the top of the cell phone industry in terms of shipment volume happened in the blink of an eye. And now …
Anonymous threatens cyberwar on North Korea, steals 15,000 passwords
Notorious hacking group Anonymous has targeted pedophiles, corrupt governments and financial institutions, however its latest target may be its most audacious yet. The group says …
As Bitcoin prices surge, worries about a speculative bubble mount
Prices of virtual currency Bitcoin have been absolutely surging lately but one analyst thinks such a rapid rise is more indicative of a bubble than …
Microsoft co-founder’s multi-billion dollar venture firm eyes Silicon Valley
Billionaire Microsoft (MSFT) co-founder Paul Allen will be opening an office in Silicon Valley to invest in new technology companies. Allen’s Vulcan Capital is set …
Nokia told to make a ‘phablet’ or again risk being left behind
Does the world really need another “phablet?” Maybe not, but that doesn’t mean it would be a bad idea for Nokia (NOK) to release an …
MetroPCS merger said to be in trouble unless T-Mobile ‘sweetens’ deal
T-Mobile CEO John Legere has shown he can trash-talk, but he may soon have to show that he can sweet-talk as well. Per Bloomberg, New …
LG finds success with the Optimus G Pro, sells half a million units in first 40 days
LG (066570) has found success with its new Optimus G Pro phablet. The device launched in South Korea in late February and has already sold …
Unannounced Samsung ‘Galaxy S Tab’ tablet seemingly revealed in leaked image
Earlier reports have suggested that Samsung (005930) is working on a new full-sized Galaxy Tab tablet set to debut later this year. The slate was …
Microsoft could push down Windows RT prices to compete with cheap Android tablets
With consumers largely ignoring Windows RT so far, Microsoft (MSFT) may be considering cutting licensing fees to make Windows RT tablets cheaper and help them compete …
Windows Blue may be released this summer as Windows 8.1
The next version of the Windows operating system may not be known as Windows 9, as had previously been reported. According to ZDNet, the operating …
Nokia’s next-generation flagship Lumia 950 possibly revealed in leaked photo
Nokia’s (NOK) next-generation flagship smartphone may have been revealed on Tuesday as the first alleged photo of the upcoming Lumia 950 Windows Phone was published …
Leaked image reveals ‘HTC First’ smartphone, rumored to showcase deep Facebook integration
As Facebook’s (FB) upcoming press conference draws near, a render of one of the first smartphones expected to feature Facebook’s new enhanced Android software has …
iPhone 5S will reportedly arrive on China Mobile in July
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone is available in more than 100 countries from over 240 carriers, however it has never made its way to the world’s largest mobile …
Apple could free itself from Samsung chips as early as June
Apple (AAPL) has been trying to rapidly separate itself from longtime-partner-turned-nemesis Samsung (005930) and now Taiwan’s Economic Daily News reports that Apple could be free of …
NVIDIA exec: Next-generation mobile graphics will outperform Xbox 360 and PS3
The next generation of mobile graphics will be able to deliver better performance than the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, according to NVIDIA’s (NVDA) SVP …
AT&T-Vodafone hookup may revolutionize roaming
If the AT&T-Verizon takeover of Vodafone actually goes through, it might represent an earthquake in mobile roaming. AT&T’s (T) acquisition of Vodafone’s portfolio of carriers …
T-Mobile hooking up unlocked iPhone subscribers with LTE this week
If you’re a T-Mobile subscriber who’s been accessing the carrier’s HSPA+ network with an unlocked iPhone 5, don’t worry about having to buy a whole …
Apple to begin producing next-generation iPhone this quarter
Apple (AAPL) plans to begin production of its next-generation iPhone sometime during the current quarter, according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal’s unnamed …
Samsung has Apple completely outgunned in advertising spending
Samsung (005930) will likely sell a lot of Galaxy S4s this year thanks in no small part to its gargantuan advertising budget that dwarfs the …
Verizon and AT&T could partner to acquire Vodafone [updated]
A new report claims that two unlikely partners may team up to acquire the world’s second-largest mobile carrier. According to the Financial Times, Verizon (VZ) …
More signs point to 2013 Apple ‘iWatch’ launch
A number of solid reports have suggested that Apple is developing a smartwatch as it searches for new revenue streams in the increasingly competitive mobile …
Google may launch an Android-based laptop this year
Since Google’s (GOOG) Chromebook initiative has so far failed to turn the PC market on its head, the company may be planning to shake things …
Samsung reportedly working on two giant new ‘Galaxy Mega’ smartphones
Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy Note phablet lineup is about to see some serious new competition… from Samsung. According to a report from SamMobile, which has a …
Google faces potential fines in Europe over its privacy policy
Six European Union data protection regulators are reportedly planning to launch “coordinated” simultaneous enforcement actions against Google (GOOG) due to its failure to change its …
New leak suggests Galaxy S 4 begins shipping in two weeks
The new king of Android smartphones is set to begin rolling out in just two weeks, according to a new leak. SamMobile has a solid …
