Microsoft to debut Windows Blue preview this summer
Microsoft (MSFT) is expected to announce the next generation of the Windows operating system later this year. According to The Verge, the company began working …
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Google Glass will reportedly be manufactured at American Foxconn plant
Google’s (GOOG) highly anticipated wearable computing device will reportedly be manufactured in the United States. According to the Financial Times, the company has contracted Foxconn …
Nokia’s map app boss quits following worldwide collapse in the charts
Last November, Nokia’s (NOK) HERE map app had a big debut by becoming a top 5 iPhone application in America on its launch day. The …
Amazon reportedly increasing Kindle phone screen size in response to ‘phablet’ fever
Earlier reports have suggested that Amazon (AMZN) is preparing to launch its long-rumored Kindle smartphone later this year. According to Digitimes, the new device will …
iOS 6.1.3 update reportedly causing even more battery life problems
The latest version of iOS is reportedly creating problems for a number of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. Apple (AAPL) released iOS version 6.1.3 …
The best news for BlackBerry: Its success may not hinge on the American market
Everything we’ve seen so far suggests that AT&T (T) has put absolutely no effort into marketing the BlackBerry (BBRY) Z10 to its customers or has …
The lethal timidity of T-Mobile
This was such a T-Mobile thing to do. Raising expectations for something revolutionary, trying to whip up feverish anticipation… and then delivering another $50 per …
New T-Mobile plans estimated to save up to $290 per year for individual subscribers
Whatever you think of T-Mobile’s coverage and overall network quality, it seems that their new “UNcarrier” smartphone plans will definitely be significant money savers for …
Samsung smartphone sales expected to hit record 70 million in Q1
Samsung (005930) is expected to report another massive quarter despite experiencing a seasonal speed bump, the Yonhap News Agency reported. According to a report from …
T-Mobile CEO rips ‘greedy hedge funds’ allegedly trying to block MetroPCS merger
T-Mobile CEO John Legere strikes a rather populist tone compared to your typical businessperson and now he’s going after “greedy hedge funds” who are allegedly trying …
Android apps make up 20% of all BlackBerry 10 apps
BlackBerry (BBRY) included an Android emulator in its BlackBerry 10 operating system that allows developers to easily port their applications from Android to BlackBerry. The …
BlackBerry’s best hope said to be as a ‘niche player’ going forward
A full-blown instant comeback was never in the cards for BlackBerry (BBRY), and now one analyst thinks the company’s best hope is to shoot for …
Latest ‘iTV’ rumors point to 4K Ultra HD television for late 2013 or early 2014
Apple’s (AAPL) “iTV” is a lot like Guns’N’Roses’ chronically delayed Chinese Democracy album: Eventually the rumors about its existence will come true and it will …
Get ready for more lawsuits: A quarter of all new patents will be mobile-related this year
While more patent suits may be the last thing the mobile industry needs, it seems that’s what it’s going to get no matter what. AllThingsD points …
HTC reportedly planning DROID DNA successor
HTC’s (2498) J Butterfly, known locally on Verizon as the DROID DNA, has been a hot seller for the company since it debuted last fall …
Apple takes heat over ‘nightmare’ iCloud syncing problems
As we’ve seen multiple times from MobileMe to iOS Maps, online services are Apple’s (AAPL) most glaring weakness. And now it seems that we can …
Sprint rumored to launch HTC ‘Tiara’ and Samsung Ativ S Windows Phones this summer
Sprint (S) does not offer any Windows Phone 8 devices, however a new report suggests that the carrier will launch two Windows-powered smartphones in the …
Apple plans to triple retail presence in India amid speculation of a cheaper iPhone
Apple (AAPL) looks like it’s making a more aggressive push into emerging markets as The Economic Times reports that the company will triple the number …
iPhone 5, iPad mini help Apple close gap with Samsung in total connected device shipments
Samsung (005930) is still the world’s leader in smartphone, tablet and PC shipments, but two recent big-name product launches are helping Apple (AAPL) quickly close …
Microsoft Build developer conference to kick off on June 26th in San Francisco
Google (GOOG) has Google I/O, Apple (AAPL) has WWDC and Microsoft (MSFT) has its Build conference to attract developers who have either developed or are …
Google Glass giveaway competition closes, winners to be notified in the next few days
Google (GOOG) on Tuesday revealed that it has chosen the winners of its “if I had Glass” competition. The company kicked off the contest on …
Hands-on with T-Mobile’s 4G LTE network
T-Mobile on Tuesday launched its new 4G LTE network in seven markets, including Baltimore, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Jose and Washington DC, …
T-Mobile’s ‘UNcarrier’ initiative is gimmicky but still an improvement from the status quo
Just as you should always be especially wary of politicians who run for office by claiming that they aren’t politicians, so too should you be …
AT&T issues one-word response to T-Mobile attacks: ‘Whatever’
T-Mobile formally declared war on rival carriers with the announcement of its new “UNcarrier” initiative at a press event in New York City on Tuesday. John …
Why Nokia still has one last shot to make waves in China with its new ultra-cheap Lumia
The extensive new China Brand Power Index is fascinating reading on many levels. Who knew that McDonald’s Coffee is the third most popular cafe chain …
iPhone found to be more ‘vulnerable’ than Android smartphones
A new report suggests that Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone is more “vulnerable” to attacks than Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry (BBRY) smartphones. According to a study …
Poor HTC can’t win: HTC One preorders hit all time high as its launch slips to overlap with Galaxy S4
Focus Taiwan News Channel has confirmed the authenticity of an internal HTC (2498) email where the company brags about the remarkably strong preorder status of its …
Galaxy S4 coming to T-Mobile May 1st for $99 up front
T-Mobile is still handing out goodies to its customers and has announced that it will begin selling Samsung’s (005930) highly anticipated Galaxy S4 smartphone starting …
T-Mobile launches LTE network in 7 major markets
T-Mobile fans haven’t just had to wait longer for the iPhone — they’ve had to wait longer for LTE service as well. T-Mobile on Tuesday …
T-Mobile to sell the iPhone 5 for $99 on April 12th
Long-suffering T-Mobile customers rejoice — you can finally buy the iPhone 5 from your favorite carrier. T-Mobile on Tuesday announced that it would start selling …
