U.S. government seizes three popular Android piracy sites
The Department of Justice on Wednesday announced that in connection with Dutch and French law enforcement agencies, it has seized three of the most popular …
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Almost half of U.S. consumers think 4G LTE is unnecessary
There is no question that 4G LTE is the future of mobile data. Among the four major U.S. carriers, Verizon (VZ) and AT&T’s (T) 4G …
RIM confirms BES 10 will not support existing BlackBerry phones without BES 5
Research In Motion (RIMM) responded to a recent BGR report on Wednesday by telling the media that “RIM will provide an upgrade to BES 10 …
HP posts $8.9 billion Q3 loss, lowers full-year guidance
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) on Wednesday reported its third-quarter earnings, falling somewhat in line with Wall Street’s expectations. Analysts expected the computer giant to report revenue of $30.1 billion and …
iPhone 5 charge/sync cable reportedly revealed in leaked photo
The USB cable specialists at Veister.com on Wednesday posted a picture on Twitter of what they claim is the charge/sync cable for the next-generation iPhone. …
Apple lawyers make Nokia Lumia the poster child for making phones that aren’t iPhone clones
Nokia’s (NOK) first Lumia models may not have been top sellers, but according to Apple’s (AAPL) lawyers they do have one thing going for them: …
Apple’s eventual downfall tied to the rise of products with no UI
What will Apple’s (AAPL) downfall look like? According to several industry watchers, the company’s inevitable fall from the top will be tied to the rise …
iPhone 5 supply shortages could make Apple’s new phone hard to find
Ahead of each new iPhone launch, there always seem to be at least a few reports that claim supply will be squeezed. In keeping with …
Will low-income buyers reshape the smartphone market?
On August 21st, MetroPCS (PCS) unveiled a notably aggressive $55 unlimited 4G LTE plan. It promises unlimited voice, texting and 4G data for less than …
Sony’s PlayStation 4 to support 4K resolution
Sony’s (SNY) plan to introduce an 80-inch XBR LED television set with 4K resolution is said to be the start of a larger scheme to …
Why Microsoft deserves credit for Windows 8 innovations, even if people end up hating them
There’s no shortage of people criticizing Microsoft (MSFT) over the decisions it has made with Windows 8 and its Surface tablet, from analysts to OEMs to …
Apple is the only company that can save TV
Apple (AAPL) rocked the smartphone industry when it launched the iPhone in 2007 and it built an entirely new market when it released the first …
AT&T defends controversial FaceTime policy following widespread backlash
AT&T (T) is wasting no time hitting back at critics of its decision to limit the use of popular video chat app FaceTime over its …
Apple poised to enrage cable companies with new ad-blocking tech
In a move that is sure to strike fear into broadcasters and advertisers everywhere, Apple (AAPL) is apparently working on technology that would automatically shut …
T-Mobile ditches data caps and throttling with new unlimited 4G data plan
T-Mobile on Wednesday announced that it is doing away with limits on its 4G data plan. Beginning September 5th, the nation’s No.4 carrier will offer …
New BitCoin credit card to free your plastic from paper currency [updated]
Technophiles who are brave enough to swap in their cash for a virtual currency might want to check out the latest creation from BitInstant. As Parity …
Google Play gift cards now available at RadioShack, Target and GameStop
Google (GOOG) on Tuesday officially announced gift cards for its Play Store. “Google Play gift cards are perfect for any occasion,” the company wrote on …
Samsung plugs another $4 billion into iPhone chip-making Texas plant
Despite all the nasty lawsuits, Samsung (005930) just can’t quit Apple (AAPL). Reuters reports that the South Korean electronics giant plans to spend an additional …
Nokia dominates Windows Phone market, still on track to get hosed
The good news for Nokia (NOK): if Windows Phone does as well as Microsoft (MSFT) hopes, it will be in an excellent position to reap …
MetroPCS offers all-you-can-eat LTE for just $55 a month
MetroPCS isn’t about to let Sprint (S) hog the spotlight when it comes to offering unlimited LTE data plans. The prepaid wireless carrier on Tuesday …
Apple reportedly ramps up iPad mini production ahead of October launch
Apple (AAPL) has yet to confirm the existence of its “iPad mini,” but a new report suggests the company is already planning for a blockbuster …
Sprint rumored to launch LG superphone in Q4
According to a report from Asia Today, LG (066570) is preparing to launch a high-end smartphone that will rival the Galaxy S III. The handset, supposedly …
Google’s public policy director ironically suggests it’s time to ditch software patents
Only a few days after Google filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission against Apple (AAPL), the company’s public policy director Pablo Chavez suggested …
iPhone 4 and 4S sales expected to stay hot in Q3 despite iPhone 5 launch
Even though Apple’s (AAPL) highly anticipated next-generation iPhone is on the horizon, the company’s iPhone 4 and 4S are still expected to sell exceptionally well through …
UI expert: Windows users will hate the new Windows 8 experience
Microsoft (MSFT) should brace for a user backlash against Windows 8 that will make the company pine for the days of Clippy, according to usability …
FLA still not completely satisfied with working conditions in Foxconn’s Apple plants
The Fair Labor Association has given Apple (AAPL) and Foxconn a tentative thumbs up for their efforts to improve working and safety conditions for their …
Apple resellers may be gearing up for September 12th iPad mini unveiling
Apple (AAPL) is reportedly instructing its reseller partners to “set aside additional table space for iPad displays over the next few weeks,” according to a …
New Nexus devices reportedly launching this year from Samsung, LG and Sony
Google (GOOG) and three of its Android partners are preparing to launch new Nexus smartphones later this year, according to a report from Japanese website …
Verizon puts employees on notice for iPhone 5 launch on September 21st
As if we needed any more confirmation, it seems that Verizon (VZ) has told its workers to black out September 21st as a vacation day …
Google has a hit on its hands: Nexus 7 sales could reach 8 million units in 2012
It wasn’t easy for ASUS (2357) to hit that $199 price point with the Google Nexus 7 tablet, but it looks like it’s paying off. …
