Acer won’t release a Windows RT tablet until it knows how well Microsoft’s Surface is selling
Acer (2353) has been one of the biggest Surface critics out there, so it’s not surprising that the company is taking a wait-and-see approach to the …
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Fourth-gen iPad benchmarks show A6 processor doubles speed of previous generation
The good people at Primate Labs’ Geekbench have posted a benchmark for what appears to be Apple’s (AAPL) fourth-generation iPad and have found it packs …
Microsoft embroiled in fresh patent suit over Live Tiles in Windows 8 and Windows Phone
A small company that designs technology for operating systems filed a patent complaint against Microsoft (MSFT) over its Windows Phone and Windows 8 platform. SurfCast …
Comcast offering free Wi-Fi Xfinity hotspots to Hurricane-stricken East Coasters
If you live in an area that’s been particularly hard-hit by Hurricane Sandy, you know it can be particularly difficult to find a working Internet …
AT&T, T-Mobile open up their networks to offer free roaming for storm victims
AT&T (T) and T-Mobile are going the extra mile to help their customers in New York and New Jersey stay in touch with one another …
Apple tells Motorola that its patents are worth $1 or less per iPhone
Apple (AAPL) clearly doesn’t think much of Motorola’s patent portfolio. According to FOSS Patents, Apple’s attorneys have said that they’re willing to pay Motorola money …
BlackBerry 10 smartphones on track for Q1 release, enter carrier lab testing
Research In Motion’s (RIMM) upcoming BlackBerry 10 smartphones are set to be released in the first quarter of 2013, and RIM has let BGR know …
Samsung announces the Galaxy Premier, the Galaxy S III’s slightly smaller little brother
Samsung (005930) scored an undeniable hit with its Galaxy S III smartphone, and now all eyes will be on what the company does for an …
iPhone sales to reach nearly 200 million in 2013
Apple (AAPL) missed Wall Street’s estimates last week when it posted results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, but it still managed a record …
Amazon’s anti-iPad mini ad flunks the reality test [updated]
Earlier this week, Amazon (AMZN) updated its homepage to include an advertisement attacking Apple’s iPad mini and promoting its own line of Kindle Fire tablets. …
iPad mini already unboxed after some preorders are delivered two days early
Apple’s (AAPL) brand new iPad mini doesn’t officially launch until November 2nd, but some lucky customers are reportedly already receiving their preorders. French blog igen.fr has …
Cell service said to get worse in Hurricane Sandy’s wake
Hurricane Sandy ripped through the East Coast this week, leaving millions without power and causing billions of dollars in damage. As traditional landlines and Internet …
Apple’s iPad mini display is ‘terrible’
The early iPad mini reviews are in, and they basically all say the same thing: It’s an iPad, but mini. Sites with early access to …
Weak demand for Windows Phone 8 devices expected
While Windows 8 has been the center of attention lately when it comes to Microsoft (MSFT), the company has another major operating system update ready …
Apple stock drops below $600 despite upcoming iPad mini launch
When Apple (AAPL) neglected to announce any preorder sales figures for its new iPad mini tablet earlier this week, Wall Street got nervous. Now, with …
Google sells nearly 1 million Nexus 7 tablets each month
The $199 starting price on Google’s (GOOG) Nexus 7 was widely expected to bolster sales, but no one could really project how the affordable Jelly …
Anonymous hackers are ticked off about Zynga’s latest job cuts
Hackers associated with the group Anonymous have threatened Zynga (ZNGA) for “the outrageous treatment of their employees and their actions against many developers.” The group …
LG Spectrum 2 now available from Verizon for $99.99
Verizon (VZ) is giving its customers another strong $100 smartphone option to choose from with the new LG (06657011) Spectrum 2. The Sepctrum 2 features …
Google’s Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update adds Street View-inspired ‘Photo Sphere’ panoramas [video]
Despite the cancellation of its grand event in New York City, Hurricane Sandy didn’t stop Google (GOOG) from dropping a bunch of new hardware on …
Google Play now has 700,000 available apps, approaches Apple App Store volume
Google (GOOG) isn’t about to let Apple (AAPL) get away with having the most apps available on its App Store. Per Bloomberg, Google now says …
Google usurps Siri with new voice enhancements for its iOS search app [video]
iOS users disappointed by Siri now have a choice. Google (GOOG) on Tuesday showed off some new enhancements to its mobile search application for iOS …
Pentagon to adopt iPhones, iPads and Android phones in fresh blow to RIM
As if we needed any more evidence that Research In Motion (RIMM) is in big trouble, the Washington Post reports that the Department of Defense …
iPhone user loyalty drops in Europe, U.S.
Apple (AAPL) customers are famed for their loyalty, but it looks as though some of them may not be as fanatical as they’ve been in …
Apple has run out of initial fourth-generation iPad stock
Apple (AAPL) isn’t just running low on the iPad mini anymore. 9to5Mac reports that Apple has now run out of its initial stock of fourth-generation …
Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer: Nothing ‘interesting to report’ on Surface sales, Apple is a ‘low-volume player’ in mobile
Microsoft (MSFT) has a lot riding on the success of Windows 8. And public’s reception of the Surface, the company’s first piece of Windows hardware, …
Tim Cook leaked internal email cites need for ‘more collaboration’ to justify Apple leadership shakeup
Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook sent out a letter to his employees on Monday explaining the surprising leadership shakeup that saw the departures of both …
Former iOS boss Forstall reportedly forced out at Apple
As Hurricane Sandy swept the East Coast on Monday evening, Apple (AAPL) announced a significant executive shakeup that shocked the industry. Amid the shuffling, Apple …
Grand Theft Auto V reportedly pegged for spring 2013 release on Xbox 360 and PS3
Itching for Grand Theft Auto V? While Rockstar Games has been pretty secretive outside of a trailer and a few screenshots, IGN is reporting that a …
Amazon says Kindle Fire HD sales surged after iPad mini announcement
Amazon (AMZN) clearly isn’t sweating the iPad mini. Per AllThingsD, Amazon says that the iPad mini’s launch day “was the $199 Kindle Fire HD’s biggest …
Verizon unveils $99 Lumia 822 with wireless charging, 8-megapixel camera and 4G LTE
Verizon Wireless (VZ) on Monday announced that it will sell Nokia’s (NOK) Lumia 822 smartphone for $99 with a new two-year agreement. Nokia has only confirmed that the handset will …
