Apple said to have no quick fix for Maps dilemma
There’s a reason why Google (GOOG) employs more than 7,000 people to work on its Maps application: Because making a top-notch maps app is extremely …
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iPhone 5 carrier update for Verizon fixes data usage issue [updated]
Apple (AAPL) on Sunday released a carrier update to the iPhone 5 to prevent the device from using Verizon’s (VZ) cellular network when connected to …
HP unveils ElitePad 900 Windows 8 tablet with unique and versatile ‘Smart Jacket’ system
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) has announced a steady stream of Windows 8 computers that will launch ahead of the holidays this year, and now the company has …
Google’s new Field Trip app puts an Android-powered tour guide in every pocket [video]
Say hello to Google’s (GOOG) latest exploration app, Field Trip. Field Trip works by running in the background on Android smartphones (iOS version is coming …
Gmail app gets updated for iPhone 5’s wide display
Following on the heels of Netflix (NFLX), Google (GOOG) has updated yet another key iOS app to fit onto the iPhone 5’s larger four-inch screen. As …
New Xbox Live Rewards program encourages gamers to play more Xbox
At last, the Xbox 360 Gamerscore is no longer just for show. Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox Live Rewards program is now giving gamers special perks for …
FCC potentially frees up more spectrum by approving new auction process
While it likely won’t quench the wireless carriers’ thirst for more spectrum anytime soon, the Federal Communications Commission on Friday took an important step toward …
FAVI SmartStick can turn any HDTV into an Android-powered smart TV for $50
If you thought smart TVs were only for the privileged few, think again — a technology that once cost hundreds of dollars can now be …
U.S. regional carriers undercut major carries with iPhone 5 discounts
There’s just no getting around it: iPhone 5’s aren’t cheap. For most people, it’ll cost at least $199 with a two-year contract for a 16GB …
HTC’s upcoming One X+ flagship phone pictured in leaked photos
HTC’s (2498) One-series phones have been widely praised by reviewers and users alike, but the phones have not seen the success HTC likely hoped for …
Sony invests $644 million in Olympus for improved cameras and medical tech
Sony (SNE) on Friday announced that it has made a significant investment in Olympus (OCPNY). In a deal amounting to approximately $644 million, Sony will …
HP could be headed for another multibillion-dollar write off
Even if the worst is over for HP (HPQ), the company may not yet be done writing off losses from past acquisitions. The San Jose Business …
MetroPCS buyout in the works; Sprint, T-Mobile and Dish said to be potential suiters
Prepaid wireless carrier MetroPCS (PCS) is said to have held talks with Sprint (S), T-Mobile and Dish Network (DISH) over a potential buyout or merger. …
Instagram surpasses Twitter in daily active mobile users in U.S.
Facebook’s (FB) newly acquired Instagram is growing like crazy. According the latest comScore research, Instagram pulled in 7.3 million active users per day on mobile …
WebOS opens up at last [video]
WebOS, the dearly departed mobile operating system developed by Palm and purchased by HP (HPQ), is open source at last. HP on Friday took the …
Halfbrick’s award-winning ‘Jetpack Joyride’ finally hits Android
Forget about Angry Birds Space or the newly released Bad Piggies — Halfbrick Studio’s Jetpack Joyride is where the real mobile gaming action is at. From the developer …
Android owners minimize cellular data usage in response to new shared data plans
The two largest carriers in the U.S., Verizon (VZ) and AT&T (T), have been heavily promoting their shared data plans since they launched this past …
Apple App Store now prominently suggesting Maps app alternatives
Hot off news of Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook’s public apology for iOS 6’s awful new Maps app, the Cupertino-based company is now going the …
How Google wants to make Google Now a psychic stalker version of Siri
We’ve known about Google (GOOG) Now for months now, but Technology Review has an in-depth report on the new Android feature that details how it …
Apple’s music streaming service reportedly hit a road block over licensing fees
Apple (AAPL) has reportedly been unable to come to an agreement with the world’s largest music publishing company over licensing fees for its Pandora-like music streaming …
iOS, Android once again grow market shares at RIM and Microsoft’s expense
Well what do you know: iOS and Android are still growing while BlackBerry and Windows Phone are still shrinking. AppleInsider got its hands on the …
AT&T adds Galaxy Note II (again) and three more Samsung devices to its fall portfolio
AT&T (T) subscribers looking for new Samsung (005930) Android devices will have plenty to chose from in the coming weeks, as the carrier on Friday announced that …
RIM repeats the Nokia trick
This past July, Nokia (NOK) stunned Wall Street by increasing feature phone unit sales in the spring quarter by 2.7 million over the previous quarter. …
RIM’s upcoming BlackBerry 10 phone with a physical keyboard leaks for the first time [video]
Research In Motion (RIMM) reported a net loss for the third consecutive quarter on Thursday, but the struggling smartphone vendor shocked the Street with better …
iPhone 5 supply might finally catch up to demand
When the iPhone 5’s opening-weekend sales only reached 5 million units instead of the sky-high estimates some Wall Street analysts’ offered ahead of launch, investors …
T-Mobile inks $2.4 billion cell tower deal with Crown Castle
T-Mobile USA and cellular infrastructure operator Crown Castle International (CCI) on Friday announced a deal that will give Crown Castle the rights to 7,200 T-Mobile …
CEO Tim Cook apologizes for Apple’s awful Maps app, recommends Bing and other alternatives
Tim Cook on Friday issued a statement to iOS device owners apologizing for the quality of its Maps app in iOS 6. In the letter, …
iPhone 5 launches on U.S. regional carriers and in 22 new countries
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 quickly became the fastest-selling smartphone of all time when it launched on major U.S. carriers and in key international markets one …
HP reportedly plans to ‘aggressively attack’ smartphone and tablet markets
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) CEO Meg Whitman recently admitted that the company will “ultimately” offer another smartphone. The executive was reluctant to give further details, however recent reports claimed HP was …
Nokia’s Lumia 920 priced higher than rivals, available mid-November in Europe
Earlier this month, Nokia (NOK) unveiled the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 at a press event in New York City, but the Finnish vendor failed …
