LG will reportedly announce its new Google Nexus phone on October 29th
LG’s (06657011) new Google (GOOG)-centric Nexus smartphone could get its first public viewing by the end of the month. Per The Verge, it seems French newspaper Le Figaro …
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Microsoft wants to be more like Apple, plans to launch more own-brand devices
Microsoft (MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer on Tuesday published his annual letter to shareholders and revealed a new direction for the world’s largest software company. In …
Were rumors of an Apple HDTV off base? TV remote functions could be Apple’s ‘next big thing’
An own-brand HDTV from Apple (AAPL) seemed like a done deal earlier this year, but now industry watchers aren’t so sure. A number of analysts …
Were rumors of an Apple HDTV off base? TV remote functions could be Apple's 'next big thing'
An own-brand HDTV from Apple (AAPL) seemed like a done deal earlier this year, but now industry watchers aren’t so sure. A number of analysts …
Survey suggests iPad mini is the least-desired big-name Apple product launching this year
The iPad mini sounds like it’s going to be a great tablet, but the question is will consumers care? A new survey conducted by deal …
eBay launches redesign and same-day delivery service, plans Groupon-style deals site
eBay (EBAY) announced on Wednesday the launch of its redesigned website alongside a new simpler logo. The new eBay site draws on cues popularized by social …
HTC waves the white flag in U.S. tablet market
Believe it or not, HTC (2498) really has tried selling tablets somewhere in the United States over the past couple years. But now the company …
Researchers say iPhone fans wait in long lines to boost self-esteem, make friends
Laugh at the “iSheep” all you want for camping outside of Apple (AAPL) stores the night before new products release, but some researchers say that …
Apple was warned that its Maps app was awful ahead of launch, but dumped it on users anyway
The Maps app in Apple’s (AAPL) latest version of iOS 6 is pretty terrible. We all know this. In an interesting turn of events, however, …
Android and iOS to get Microsoft Office 2013 apps next year [updated]
Back in May, BGR exclusively reported that Microsoft (MSFT) was planning to release Office 2013 for Android and iOS later this year. It looks like Microsoft’s …
Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 commercials leak ahead of October 26th launch [video]
Microsoft’s (MSFT) Windows 8 is almost here. The new Metro interface is both refreshing and smart, but for users familiar with seeing a traditional desktop …
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 commercials leak ahead of October 26th launch [video]
Microsoft’s (MSFT) Windows 8 is almost here. The new Metro interface is both refreshing and smart, but for users familiar with seeing a traditional desktop …
How to stop Verizon from selling your location data and other usage stats to advertisers
It seems like companies are doing everything they can to squeeze extra revenue out of their customers these days by taking advantage of the personal …
Apple might launch iPad mini with Wi-Fi-only model first
A last-minute production change could mean Apple’s (AAPL) rumored iPad mini will launch without a cellular data option. According to The Guardian’s sources, Apple will …
Apple solves ‘Scuffgate’ but the fix is making it even harder to buy an iPhone 5
In keeping with tradition, Apple’s (AAPL) new iPhone 5 and iOS 6 software launched alongside a series of “gates.” First we had “Wifigate” when iOS …
Apple solves 'Scuffgate' but the fix is making it even harder to buy an iPhone 5
In keeping with tradition, Apple’s (AAPL) new iPhone 5 and iOS 6 software launched alongside a series of “gates.” First we had “Wifigate” when iOS …
Ballmer’s bonus cut due to wilting Windows and browser blunders
If Steve Ballmer seems a little less frantic and energetic lately, there’s a good reason for it: Microsoft (MSFT) missteps have cost him a healthy …
Ballmer's bonus cut due to wilting Windows and browser blunders
If Steve Ballmer seems a little less frantic and energetic lately, there’s a good reason for it: Microsoft (MSFT) missteps have cost him a healthy …
Samsung confirms Galaxy S III Mini unveiling on October 11th [updated]
Two trends are becoming more and more prevalent with Samsung’s (005930) smartphones as time moves on: They’re getting bigger and they’re getting more popular. Despite …
Motorola says pulling majority of devices out of German market was planned
Yes, Motorola is getting its pants sued off in Germany by both Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL) but that apparently isn’t the reason why the …
Taiwan asks Apple to blur images of its missile defense system in iOS 6’s Maps app
The Taiwanese government has requested that Apple (AAPL) camouflage satellite images of its “$1.4 billion early warning radar station that can detect aircraft and missiles coming from as …
Twitter might build its own video hosting service
Twitter is reportedly mulling over creating its own video hosting service, unnamed sources have told AllThingsD. The addition of a home-grown video hosting solution would further …
Apple to launch the iPhone 5 in India on October 26th
Earlier this month, Apple (AAPL) began slashing prices of the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 in India in preparation for the iPhone 5. According to …
Android developers now have access to ‘try before you buy’ option for in-app content
Google (GOOG) in May of this year announced a new “try before you buy” period that Android developers could utilize for subscription content in Play …
Like Apple, HTC reportedly slowing orders of Samsung components
HTC (2498) has reportedly followed in Apple’s (AAPL) footsteps and begun to reduce its dependency on Samsung (005930) components, according to Digitimes. The Taiwanese vendor …
Verizon vows to get Voice over LTE running next year
Carriers can blow smoke over which one has the largest “4G” network since the term “4G” encompasses multiple types of wireless technology. But when it …
Leak suggests Verizon will get Windows Phone 8-powered Nokia Lumia 822
AT&T (T) has the Nokia (NOK) Lumia 820 and T-Mobile announced on Monday it will offer the Lumia 810. But what Windows Phone 8 devices …
Google releases Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Nexus 7 and Galaxy Nexus
Google’s (GOOG) Android Open Source Project technical lead Jean-Baptiste Queru on Tuesday announced a minor update to the Android Jelly Bean operating system. The Android 4.1.2 …
Specs leak for HTC’s upcoming 5-inch phablet
Following BGR’s exclusive report that HTC (2498) is planning to launch a new 5-inch smartphone on Verizon Wireless (VZ) this fall, we have seen a number of alleged specs and images of the …
Google is reportedly phasing out 16GB Nexus 7 tablet with 32GB model
The Google (GOOG) Nexus 7 might become an even greater value according to Phandroid. The site posted a screenshot revealing that the 16GB Nexus 7 …
