Apple’s online store goes down ahead of iPad mini event
With Apple’s (AAPL) iPad mini press conference less than five hours away, the company is currently making preparations for the various new products it will …
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Here’s how to watch today’s iPad mini event live [updated]
Apple (AAPL) typically doesn’t stream its press conferences live to the public, but the company will make an exception for its iPad mini unveiling later …
Leak reveals Borderlands Legends for iOS will launch by the end of October
Borderlands fans who can’t get enough looting on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 will soon have another platform to play Gearbox’s franchise on: iOS. It …
T-Mobile ending cheap 200MB data plans for new customers
The old days when budget-conscious T-Mobile users could sign up for a cheap 200MB data plan have come to an end. TmoNews reports that T-Mobile has …
LG shows off 11.6-inch Windows 8 PC-tablet hybrid
Windows 8 mania continues this week with LG’s (06657011) new H160, an 11.6-inch device that is designed to be a hybrid between a tablet and a personal computer. Engadget, …
Microsoft has sold 70 million Xbox 360 consoles worldwide since 2005
As the Xbox 360 enters its seventh year on the market, Microsoft (MSFT) has announced that its second game console has sold 70 million units …
Lower-priced iPad mini to put tablets in more hands of K-12 students
In the two years since Apple (AAPL) first released the iPad, the device has become an overnight hit with school students and teachers, and schools …
Sony to challenge existing ‘phablets’ with 5-inch 1080p ‘Odin’ Xperia smartphone
Whether smartphone users can see the difference in pixels or not, “phablets” with 1080p resolution displays are going to become a hot commodity in the next …
T-Mobile to launch LG Optimus L9 on October 31st for $79.99
T-Mobile has a lot going on right now thanks to the MetroPCS merger and all of the commotion surrounding it, but the show must go …
Images of HTC’s 5-inch DLX smartphone leak
It seems that the “J Butterfly” isn’t the only version of the 1080p smartphone that HTC (2498) has in the works. AndroidCentral has snagged some pictures …
New iPad screen pictured with upgraded FaceTime camera and optically-bonded display
We were able to share some of the first photos of Apple’s upcoming iPad 4 a couple days ago, and this time we have been …
Carrier-backed ISIS mobile payment network officially launches
ISIS, the joint mobile payment venture that is backed by AT&T (T), T-Mobile and Verizon (VZ), announced on Monday the official launch of its Mobile …
Samsung to delay flexible AMOLED display production in order to meet future demand
It was only back in July that we heard Samsung (005930) was starting production of its flexible AMOLED displays and was also rumored to be preparing …
Amazon’s cloud crash brings down Reddit, Imgur and other big websites [updated]
Chances are, you haven’t been able to access one of your favorite websites today. And now we know why, as Network World reports that Amazon’s …
iOS 6 is now on more than 60% of all Apple devices a month after launch
The latest numbers from mobile advertising network Chitika paint a pleasant picture for iPhone and iPad users who want to have the latest software on …
Apple’s massive supply chain may be wrecking its ability to keep secrets
You may have noticed that it’s gotten harder for Apple (AAPL) to surprise us lately, especially since parts and specs for both the iPhone 5 …
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. …
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 …
