Google to halt support for Exchange in Gmail, calendar and contacts on January 30th
Google (GOOG) on Friday announced plans to no longer support a variety of services in an effort to renew its focus on “creating beautiful, useful …
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Windows 8 chief thinks the ‘vast majority’ of PCs will have touch screens going forward
Get used to touching your PC screen. In an interview with Technology Review, Windows product development chief Julie Larson-Green said that the days when PCs were …
iPad shipments could reach 100 million in 2013
Apple (AAPL) sold 42.8 million iPad tablets into channels through the first three quarters of 2012 and the most recent estimates suggest the company could …
18 million Android devices could get whacked with malware in 2013
One security firm on Thursday claimed that 2013 will be the year of mobile malware for Android users, however no specific numbers had been given. The …
RIM shows how BlackBerry 10 touch screen keys could rival even its traditional keyboards [video]
This week has been a very good one for Research In Motion (RIMM) and BlackBerry 10 news. First there was the teaser by RIM, then a detailed leak from …
The Surface might be even more overpriced than the iPad
Everyone knows that Apple (AAPL) gets away with charging a premium for its wares because its fans have shown they’re willing to pay more money …
Microsoft says adapting to Windows 8 takes at most two weeks
Windows 8 obviously takes some getting used to — and trying it for the first time after slugging down tequila is obviously a bad idea …
Sony’s PlayStation 4 could lose to the next Xbox before it’s even released
I love all game consoles equally. My Xbox 360 is used equally as much as my PlayStation 3. The Wii — oh, I’ll just leave it …
Windows Phone’s real test starts now
Samsung’s (005930) lead Windows Phone 8 model, the ATIV S, is finally hitting retail outlets in the United Kingdom. The supply of Nokia (NOK) Lumia 920 models has …
Apple execs said to be ‘seething’ over Google Maps praise
No, the Apple (AAPL) Maps fiasco wasn’t part of some grand plan to get Google (GOOG) to produce a higher-quality iOS maps application of its …
Samsung Smart TVs: The next frontier for data theft and hacking [video]
Smart TVs, particularly Samsung’s (005930) last few generations of flat screens, can be hacked to give attackers remote access according to a security startup called ReVuln. …
Apple stock hits 10-month low
Shares of Apple (AAPL) sank as low as $507.66 during Friday morning’s trading session, hitting their lowest point since early February. A report from UBS …
2012 in review: Which tech companies triumphed, and which ones tanked?
2012 was a somewhat predictable year in the technology industry — mostly, the companies that did well in 2011 continued to do well while the …
Google Maps seen as a blessing and a curse for Apple
Following the release of Google Maps on the iPhone and iPad, analysts have begun weighing the benefits each company gains from the inclusion of the …
Has the iPhone peaked? Apple’s iPhone 4S seen outselling iPhone 5
Apple (AAPL) investors received more cause for alarm late Thursday evening as new research suggested consumer interest in Apple’s popular iPhone lineup may have peaked. Shares …
A ray of light for Microsoft’s Surface: Consumer interest doubled Nexus tablet interest ahead of holidays
Tablets are a hot category once again this holiday season and as it did in 2011, Apple’s (AAPL) iPad lineup is seen leading the pack …
Retina iPad mini again said to launch next year
Yet another report suggests that the millions of people buying Apple’s (AAPL) new iPad mini tablet this holiday season will be kicking themselves next fall. …
China gives the iPhone 5 a chilly reception
Chinese consumers must not need self-esteem boosts, because they don’t seem interested in lining up overnight outside Apple (AAPL) stores for the launch of the …
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 app problem might be going away
There’s still no Instagram app for Windows Phone 8, but Microsoft (MSFT) says developers are embracing its new mobile OS with open arms. The company …
Google chairman isn’t worried that robots will some day take all our jobs
Google’s (GOOG) self-driving cars are really cool but they could also put a lot of people out of work if they catch on quickly. Google …
Schmidt defends Google’s tax avoidance strategy, says sheltering profits is perfectly legal
Google (GOOG) chairman Eric Schmidt has a decent rejoinder to politicians upset that his company is sheltering profits in Bermuda shell companies: Under the rules …
U.S., U.K. and Canada all say ‘no way’ to the United Nations’ Internet regulation plan
The United Nations’ push to apply old telecom regulations to the Internet has been pretty unpopular with several Internet freedom advocates, including Internet co-creator Vint …
Apple and publishers settle with EU over eBook price fixing scandal
The European Union accepted a settlement offer from Apple (AAPL) and four other book publishers on Thursday that will end an antitrust investigation over eBook …
Dell confirms it will exit smartphone business, drop Android
The global smartphone industry is expected to grow to reach $150 billion in 2014, and Dell (DELL) wants no part of it. According to Jeff Clarke, …
Survey shows the iPhone 5 tops Christmas smartphone wish lists
If you know a family member who wants a smartphone this Christmas but you don’t know what specific brand, your safest bet is to buy …
T-Mobile’s iPhone-compatible HSPA+ network now covers 100 million people
T-Mobile announced expanded coverage on Thursday of its iPhone-compatible HSPA+ network in five metro areas, including Chicago, Reno, Fresno, Sacramento and Southern California. The company’s …
Microsoft caves under heavy criticism, will allow mature-rated games in Windows Store
It was revealed prior to the release of Windows 8 in October that Microsoft (MSFT) would not sell or support any game with a Mature …
Galaxy S IV may not have an unbreakable display after all
According to earlier rumors, Samsung’s (005930) follow-up to its enormously successful Galaxy S III smartphone would come with a class-leading unbreakable display using the company’s flexible AMOLED technology, …
Verizon’s Galaxy S III, Sprint’s EVO 4G LTE get Jelly Bean update
Verizon Wireless (VZ) on Thursday announced that it will roll out a major software update for its flagship Galaxy S III smartphone beginning Friday. The …
New Full HD phablets from Samsung, Sony, LG and more to launch in early 2013
There’s no escape… supersized smartphones are here to stay. Following the lead set by HTC’s (2498) DROID DNA, Samsung (005930), Sony Mobile (SNY), LG (066570), Huawei and ZTE are all set to …
