AT&T to launch HTC One on April 19th starting at $199.99, preorders begin April 4th [updated]
AT&T (T) on Tuesday announced that it will launch the HTC One on April 19th and pricing will start at $199.99. The carrier will sell …
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From critics to cheerleaders: Apple CEO’s apology instantly sways China’s state media
What a difference a day makes. After being forced to issue a public apology for Apple’s Maps debacle late last year, Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim …
‘Something secret’ in the works as Amazon hires former Windows Phone exec
It has been widely reported that Amazon (AMZN) may be working on a Kindle smartphone that is expected to debut later this year. Adding more …
AT&T bringing HD Voice to its LTE network this year
AT&T (T) is planning to follow in T-Mobile’s footsteps by deploying HD Voice technology over its LTE network by the end of the year. Per AllThingsD, AT&T …
HBO admits piracy is a ‘compliment’ that doesn’t hurt sales
While some companies are looking to end piracy across the entertainment industry, one major player doesn’t think it’s quite the crisis it’s often made out …
Nuance plans talking smartphone ads that deliver ‘Dear Abby’-style personal advice
What could be more annoying than overly intrusive mobile ads that take up excessive space on your display? How about intrusive mobile ads that are …
HTC offering free accessories and gift cards to win back consumers
The past year hasn’t been a pleasant one for Taiwanese handset maker HTC (2498), which despite producing critically acclaimed smartphones continues to struggle against the competition. …
HTC may debut Windows 8 tablet later this year
It has been over year since HTC (2498) has released a tablet, however a new report suggests the struggling company is preparing to take on …
$25 Raspberry Pi Model A now available in the U.S.
The cheaper model of the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s microcomputer is now available in the United States. The Raspberry Pi Model A is equipped with the …
AT&T to offer Kindle Fire HD 8.9 with 4G LTE on April 5th
AT&T (T) on Monday announced the availability of Amazon’s (AMZN) Kindle Fire HD 8.9 4G LTE tablet online and in stores later this week. AT&T …
Samsung will reportedly announce Galaxy S4 mini this week
Earlier rumors have suggested that Samsung (005930) is preparing to launch a smaller version of its Galaxy S4 smartphone called the Galaxy S4 mini that is expected to …
Windows 8 still used less than Vista despite slowly gaining traction in 2013
The latest numbers from Net Applications show that Microsoft’s (MSFT) Windows 8 operating system is slowly gaining traction. The company’s latest operating system is now …
The future of Windows Phone may be in the budget category
After some delays, Nokia’s (NOK) Lumia 520 and Lumia 620 budget models have debuted in key Asian markets and they have clearly eclipsed the supposed flagship …
HTC One preorders will reportedly begin April 5th on AT&T starting at $250
Customers eagerly awaiting the arrival of the HTC One in the United States may not have to wait much longer. According to a leaked document published …
‘Phablets’ called a ‘fad’ that will eventually succumb to iPhone-sized devices
If you think that having a large smartphone screen makes you more likely to consume more data, think again. According to a report from Flurry …
Leaked screenshots show how Facebook plans to take over Android home screens
We started hearing word last week that Facebook’s (FB) new “home” for Android will be preloaded software that will essentially let Facebook take over your …
Apple CEO apologizes to China amid fears that propaganda will hurt market share
Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook has gotten used to apologizing recently. In addition to his formal apology to iPhone users over iOS Maps, Cook has …
Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant show how cable could die by a thousand cuts
Survey after survey shows that America’s major cable companies are among the least-liked businesses in the United States, but The Houston Chronicle’s Dwight Silverman sees hope …
HTC One Review
The HTC One (2498) smartphone comes at an important time. As good, thoughtful and purposeful as HTC’s products are, the company hasn’t been doing as …
Android’s market share lead over iOS explodes to eight points in the U.S.
Kantar is out with its smartphone market share numbers for three months ending in February and Android devices continue pulling away from iPhone in the …
Dell admits being a PC maker is a dead end in new SEC filing
There’s a good reason Dell (DELL) wants to go private and back out of the traditional PC business: Because it thinks selling computers based on …
Patent retrial could help Apple squeeze even more money out of Samsung
Samsung (005930) knows that it’s pushing its luck by asking for a full retrial of its patent case with Apple (AAPL). FOSS Patents points out …
Facebook’s modified Android reportedly called ‘Facebook Home’
It seems that Facebook (FB) has given a name to its new version of Android that will purportedly clog home screens with status updates. According …
Google’s augmented reality game inspires players to duel one other in ‘Braveheart paint’
Don’t get freaked out if you see people dressed up like William Wallace trying to zap each other with their Nexus 7 tablets — they’re …
Microsoft mulls using accelerated 3D graphics standard for next Internet Explorer
It looks like Microsoft (MSFT) is considering following Google (GOOG) and Mozilla in supporting the WebGL standard for accelerated 3D graphics for the next version …
Survey: Samsung takes the lead from Nokia, BlackBerry in key emerging markets
One of the big stories to follow in 2013 will be the intensifying competition among smartphone vendors for market share in important emerging markets such …
Apple said to be ‘pushing hard’ for ‘iRadio’ launch this summer
Apple’s (AAPL) long-rumored music-streaming service doesn’t have quite the mythic status as its “iTV,” but it’s certainly a product that we’ve been hearing rumors about …
$99 Ouya game console set for June 4th release
While Sony (SNE) and Microsoft (MSFT) prepare to roll out their next-generation gaming consoles, gamers will also soon have the option of paying just $99 …
Samsung’s eight-core Exynos 5 Octa processor will support LTE, but won’t be available in U.S.
Samsung (005930) announced its new eight-core Exynos 5 Octa processor earlier this year and it was believed that the chipset was only compatible with 3G radios. The …
Apple patent filing shows experimental iPhone design with no buttons, ‘wraparound’ screen
While it’s unlikely to ever see the light of day, Apple (AAPL) has apparently been experimenting with a radical new design for the iPhone whose …
