HTC bills its ‘ultrapixel’ camera as an historic event
HTC (2498) wants you to know that its upcoming “ultrapixel” camera is a big deal. How big, you ask? So big that it deserves to …
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Samsung starts $100 million venture fund for Silicon Valley startups
Samsung (005930) has changed the game with its smartphones, television sets, and computers, and is now looking to do it again in the Silicon Valley …
BlackBerry wants developers ready for the Q10, releases new developer phone with QWERTY keyboard
BlackBerry (BBRY) hasn’t yet announced launch details for its second BlackBerry 10 smartphone, the QWERTY-equipped BlackBerry Q10, but it still wants to make sure that …
BlackBerry promises to update its Android emulator to run Jelly Bean apps
One of the unique features of the BlackBerry PlayBook and BlackBerry 10 operating system is the ability to run Android apps. This is achieved through …
HTC’s upcoming M7 flagship smartphone may be coming to Verizon after all
Verizon (VZ) and HTC (2498) partnered in November to offer the DROID DNA, arguably one of the company’s best smartphones to date. The handset was …
Microsoft Xbox scores console exclusivity deal for Verizon’s Redbox Instant
Great news for Xbox users: You’ll soon have yet another video streaming service competing for your dollars. Microsoft (MSFT) Xbox Live programming director Larry “Major Nelson” …
Apple said to be ‘leaving money on the table’ if it doesn’t release an ‘iPhablet’
“Phablet” fever has officially gripped the world. Although the oversized smartphones pioneered by Samsung (005930) may seem ridiculous to some, there’s no doubt that they’ve …
January was a very strange month for mobile browsing, especially for Apple and Nokia
This week, StatCounter declared that Apple (AAPL) had finally become the biggest smartphone brand in the world when it comes to mobile browsing volume, TechCrunch reported. …
Windows Phone overtook BlackBerry to become America’s No.3 mobile OS in Q4 2012
One of the most fascinating stories of 2013 will be the battle between Microsoft (MSFT) and BlackBerry (BBRY) to establish themselves firmly as the third …
BlackBerry CEO says he’s ‘disappointed’ the Z10 won’t launch in the U.S. until March
BlackBerry (BBRY) CEO Thorsten Heins doesn’t sound happy that his company’s shiny new BlackBerry Z10 smartphones won’t be available in the United States until mid-March. …
New hidden icons discovered in iOS 6.1 point to imminent streaming radio service from Apple
Rumors that Apple (AAPL) is working on a streaming radio service to take on the likes of Pandora (P) and Spotify have been swirling for …
HP says it’s eager to pick at Dell’s corpse
HP (HPQ) seems to be taking a page from Conan the Barbarian, as the company apparently thinks the best thing in life is to watch …
Will the Z10’s success shield BlackBerry from subscriber drama?
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) share price is soared on Monday afternoon, goosed by new brokerage comments on early BlackBerry Z10 sales in the United Kingdom. It’s possible …
Apple’s ‘iPhablet’ again rumored for 2013 debut
Ahead of the holidays in 2011, Apple (AAPL) co-founder Steve Wozniak called his former company “arrogant” because it refused to accommodate users who wanted an …
Android 4.2.2 rumored to debut as soon as this month
Google (GOOG) is believed to be preparing a major update to its Android operating system, known as Key Lime Pie, that will be unveiled at its …
BlackBerry Z10 is selling even better than BlackBerry expected so far
BlackBerry (BBRY) shares were up sharply on Monday as analysts continued to upgrade the stock. The reinvigorated vendor also got some potentially game-changing news recently …
Dell deal is done: Dell founder takes company private for $13.65 per share
Following a number of reports suggesting a deal to take Dell (DELL) private was imminent, the company announced on Tuesday that a deal has been …
128GB iPad now available to order
Right on time, Apple’s (AAPL) new 128GB iPad is available for purchase in the company’s online store. As attention elsewhere continues to turn to the …
iPad mini supply finally catching up with demand
Like other new mobile products Apple (AAPL) has launched in recent years, the company’s iPad mini has been in short supply ever since it was …
Wireless carriers prepare to fight FCC plans for free Wi-Fi [updated]
Given carriers’ past efforts to quash municipal Wi-Fi plans, it isn’t any surprise that they aren’t big fans of a Federal Communications Commission plan to …
Popular Windows app emulator Wine coming to Android
Great news for anyone who wants to bring more PC capabilities to their Android smartphone or tablet: The Next Web reports that popular Windows app …
$25 Raspberry Pi Model A now available in Europe, coming ‘very soon’ to the U.S.
The Raspberry Pi Foundation announced on Monday that the cheaper model of its microcomputer is now available in Europe and is coming “very soon” to …
Google’s big potential problem: The ‘Galaxy’ brand is starting to beat the ‘Android’ brand
There’s no mystery that Google (GOOG) is collaborating with Motorola on the so-called “X Phone” at least in part to weaken Samsung’s (005930) hold on …
Why the next iPhone could help Apple recover its margins
By now we’re all familiar with the main reason Apple (AAPL) shares have tanked over the past few months: Investors are worried that the company’s …
Samsung and LG to settle patent dispute behind closed doors
The heads of both Samsung (005930) and LG (066570) have decided to resolve their recent patent dispute behind closed doors, according to the Yonhap News Agency. …
HTC will use a new ‘ultrapixels’ camera sensor in its upcoming M7 smartphone
HTC (2498) is expected to unveil its new flagship smartphone, code-named M7, at a press event later this month. It has been reported that the …
BlackBerry Z10 may launch on March 27th on T-Mobile
BlackBerry (BBRY) failed to give specific details at its press event last week regarding the future availability of its new smartphones in the United States. …
HP inches away from Windows with first Chromebook
As Microsoft (MSFT) prepares to push further into its partners’ territory when it launches the Surface Pro tablet later this week, companies like Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) …
Anonymous leaks personal data of more than 4,000 U.S. bank executives
The hacking collective known as Anonymous has pulled off yet another embarrassing attack against the United States government. While most people were enjoying Super Bowl …
Second-generation iPad mini could pack a display with 324 pixels per inch
Apple (AAPL) may be about to make up for delivering a disappointingly low resolution for its first-generation iPad mini display. BrightWire reports that supply chain sources have …
