Android activations hit 1.3 million per day
Google (GOOG) CEO Eric Schmidt gave a brief state-of-the-Android address during Motorola’s big Droid RAZR press event on Wednesday and revealed that 1.3 million Android …
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Motorola bets users $100 it can upgrade their 2011 Android device to Jelly Bean
During its press event in New York City earlier today, Motorola promised to upgrade “most” of its 2011 device portfolio to Android 4.1. But Motorola …
Apple denies giving FBI any device IDs, FBI claims AntiSec is lying
Apple (AAPL) on Wednesday said that AntiSec’s claims of leaking 1 million unique identifiers (UDID) tied to its iOS devices may have been exaggerated. In an …
Do smartphone buyers lie about what they want?
In the beginning of 2012, Motorola won praise from tech pundits for launching smartphones with superior battery life. Models like DROID RAZR MAXX clearly outperformed …
Motorola DROID RAZR M hands-on
We’ve already taken a look at the dynamic duo Motorola unveiled during its press conference on Wednesday, but Motorola unveiled a third smartphone during the event …
Hands on with the Motorola DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD
Fresh out of Nokia’s (NOK) Windows Phone 8 press conference earlier on Wednesday, we got to see the latest and greatest Motorola will loose upon …
Motorola unveils the Droid RAZR M, available for $99.99 from Verizon on September 13th
So it turns out that Motorola’s rumored “all-screen” smartphone was the Droid RAZR M after all. Motorola on Wednesday took the wraps off its new …
Verizon and Motorola announce the DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD
Motorola on Wednesday announced the DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD during its press event in New York City. Both smartphones are equipped with …
Live from Motorola’s press conference
We’re on the scene at Motorola’s press conference, where the company is expected to unveil its latest killer Android phone. Motorola is set to announce …
Chinese company uses leaked photos to copy, patent iPhone 5 design
Memo to Samsung (005930): Now this is how you get away with copying Apple (AAPL)! GizChina reports that a Chinese manufacturer has used leaked photos of …
iPad mini rendered in realistic 3D model [video]
It seems that we now have enough iPad mini intel to make a highly educated guess about what Apple’s (AAPL) smaller tablet will look like. Based on leaked die …
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop hints at a Windows 8 tablet
Nokia (NOK) may soon go beyond its smartphone comfort zone by releasing a tablet PC and possibly a laptop, CEO Stephen Elop told ABC News. Specifically, …
Hands on with Nokia’s Lumia 920 and Lumia 820
Nokia’s (NOK) press conference on Wednesday definitely had its ups and downs, and investors weren’t convinced that Nokia’s new Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 smartphones …
Nokia announces the Lumia 920 with Windows Phone 8, wireless charging and a PureView camera
Nokia (NOK) on Wednesday announced the Lumia 920 during its press event in New York City. The company’s flagship Windows Phone 8 smartphone is equipped with a …
Live from Nokia’s Windows Phone 8 event
Nokia (NOK) has seen limited interest in its early Windows Phones, but not nearly enough to prevent three consecutive quarterly losses that topped $1 billion each. 2012 …
iPhone 5 cases already showing up at AT&T
One of our AT&T (T) sources sent over a few images of iPhone 5 cases that are already popping up in the company’s internal accessory …
Android, iOS continue their tag-team thrashing of RIM’s market share
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Android and iOS have gained market share at BlackBerry’s expense. The latest numbers from comScore show that …
Oracle’s emergency Java patch opens the door to more vulnerabilities
After an exploit in the latest Java 7 framework was discovered, Oracle (ORCL) responded with an emergency patch to fix the problem. The company’s quickness, however, may …
Acer to launch six new smartphones in 2013
In attempt to strengthen its smartphone presence, Acer (2353) is planning to release six new models in 2013, the company’s president Jim Wong confirmed to …
New Yahoo CEO pores over every resume to prevent hiring of C-list slackers
It should be pretty obvious by now that new Yahoo (YHOO) CEO Marissa Mayer is not messing around. An unnamed source has told Business Insider that Mayer …
Google reportedly plans to take its Fiber show on the road
While there have long been rumors that Google (GOOG) wants to expand its Google Fiber Internet and television service to places beyond Kansas City, Capstone analyst …
ASUS finally kills its Eee PC netbooks as demand for tablets grows
It was only a matter of time before tablets replaced the underpowered netbooks that were all the rage back in 2007. And after five years …
AT&T announces Pantech Flex with standard and ‘easy’ Android modes [video]
You know smartphones have become too complicated when phone makers have to include an “Easy Experience” mode to simplify Android. The Pantech Flex is touted as …
Nokia launches free music streaming in the U.S.; Lumia 900 and 710 first compatible phones
Nokia (NOK) on Tuesday announced the launch of its free music streaming service on the Lumia 710 and Lumia 900 in the United States. Nokia Music gives …
Study says malware attacks are on the rise, mobile threats becoming more serious
We are losing the war against cybercriminals, according to security firm McAfee. The company revealed in its quarterly “Threats Report” stating that the frequency of …
EPIX deal beefs up Amazon’s Prime streaming service ahead of new Kindle Fire launch
Before Amazon (AMZN) gets ready to unleash its new Kindle Fire tablet, the retail giant on Tuesday announced a new partnership with EPIX that looks to beef …
Photos of iPad mini die cast mold may reveal final design
Despite what Steve Jobs once said about 7-inch tablets being “dead on arrival,” Amazon’s (AMZN) Kindle Fire and Google’s (GOOG) Nexus 7 have both proven that there is …
iPad said to be devouring would-be PC customers
Om nom nom… That sound you hear is Apple’s (AAPL) iPad cannibalizing sales of personal computers. Fortune reports that Needham & Company analyst Charlie Wolf …
Samsung’s $1 billion payout to Apple can wait until next year
Winning a patent suit isn’t like pulling up three sevens on a slot machine — that is, winners shouldn’t expect instant gratification. And FOSS Patents …
Nintendo Wii U might launch in mid-November starting at $249.99
With this generation’s unusually long console cycle, all eyes are on Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii U to kick off the next generation of console entertainment. Ahead of a …
