Sprint sidelines Windows Phone 8 devices on its network until 2013
While AT&T (T), T-Mobile and Verizon (VZ) bask in the glory of carrying the best Windows Phone 8 smartphones made by Nokia (NOK) and HTC …
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Analyst fears PC sales may decline ‘for years to come’
Earlier this year, some analysts estimated that despite the transition to a “post-PC world,” the personal computer industry would continue to grow. Recent reports have …
Google makes Android 4.2 SDK and source code available for developers
Following the launch of both the Nexus 4 smartphone and Nexus 10 tablet, Google (GOOG) on Tuesday released its Android 4.2 software developer kit (SDK) …
AT&T launches Samsung Galaxy Camera on November 16th for $499.99 with 4G and Jelly Bean
AT&T (T) announced on Monday it will release the Samsung (005930) Galaxy Camera with “4G” HSPA+ on November 16th for $499.99. The Android-powered camera is equipped with a 16-megapixel …
Apple is delivering LTE iPad minis as early as this week
The wait is almost over if you preordered an iPad mini with LTE. While earlier estimates pegged the cellular model to arrive by November 20th …
AT&T’s spectrum crunch said to have been overblown, company admits it is now well-positioned
AT&T’s (T) bid to acquire T-Mobile USA last year ended up falling apart, and that’s probably a good thing. During the soap opera that ensued …
RIM says BlackBerry 10 devices will be available shortly after January 30th launch
RIM (RIMM) wants its fans to know that they won’t have long to wait for new devices after it debuts its BlackBerry 10 operating system on January …
Google starts hooking up lucky Kansas City homes with Google Fiber [video]
Kansas City is about to get the fastest commercial Internet service in the United States. Google (GOOG) on Tuesday said that it had started connecting …
Nokia’s Here.net shows its ambitions to become the Twitter of mapping
Nokia (NOK) made its biggest positive media splash in years by unveiling a new mapping service today. The Here.net service is going to be available …
HTC’s DROID DNA: I may have (finally!) found my new Android smartphone
I’ve been an Android fan for years now, but the latest crop of Android smartphones released this fall had left me feeling decidedly underwhelmed. It …
Nokia’s Lumia 920 and the struggle for attention in major markets
In order to gauge overall consumer interest in Nokia’s (NOK) new flagship model in different geographic regions, I decided to conduct a Google (GOOG) Trends …
Google Nexus 4 sells out on US Google Play within minutes; Nexus 10 still available [updated]
Following availability in the Europe and Australia, Google (GOOG) made both the Nexus 4 smartphone built by LG (06657011) and the Nexus 10 tablet built by Samsung …
Hands-on with the HTC DROID DNA
Verizon (VZ) and HTC (2498) have done something special with the DROID DNA. Following the joint press event in New York City on Tuesday, we …
Bill Gates reportedly backed Ballmer’s decision to let Windows president Sinofsky walk
The palace intrigue at Microsoft (MSFT) just keeps getting more interesting. AllThingsD reports that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer received the backing of Microsoft cofounder and …
HTC and Verizon announce the DROID DNA with a 5-inch 1080p display, available November 21st
HTC (2498) and Verizon (VZ) on Tuesday took the wraps off of their latest smartphone, the DROID DNA, at a joint press event in New York City. The two companies …
Apple stores clobber other retail outlets, record sales of over $6,000 per square foot
You can see why both Microsoft (MSFT) and Samsung (005930) want to replicate the success of Apple’s (AAPL) retail operation. According to the latest numbers …
BGR’s official Android app now available in Google Play
Want to know the number one request we get? Well, it’s probably to harm ourselves for writing about Apple (AAPL) so much, but second to …
Older Nexus devices start getting Android 4.2 upgrade
Google (GOOG) apparently isn’t wasting any time when it comes to pushing out Android 4.2 to its older Nexus devices. ZDNet reports that some Galaxy …
Low-cost Google Nexus 4 sees huge demand in U.K., sells out in less than an hour
Google (GOOG) caught everyone off guard when it announced its new flagship Nexus 4 would only cost $299 (8GB) and $349 (16GB) unlocked. Prices like those are …
Windows chief Sinofsky reportedly quit Microsoft because he wanted Ballmer’s job
Most of the time when a big-name executive leaves their longtime employer, reports start to trickle out about the executive not being a “team player.” …
Apple launches its 2012 Holiday Gift Guide
Apple (AAPL) is banking on having a killer holiday-season quarter and the company has wasted no time promoting its goods for holiday shopping this year …
Analyst explains why the stock market is completely crazy when it comes to Apple
If you find yourself confused by the bipolar nature of Apple’s (AAPL) share prices, you’re not alone. Asymco’s Horace Dediu has posted some analysis of …
Kim Dotcom launches new Mega website
Kim Dotcom will not be denied. After facing a minor setback last week when the Gabonese government shut down its original domain name, Kim Dotcom’s …
Tech security legend John McAfee reportedly wanted for murder
John McAfee, the founder of security software company McAfee, Inc., is reportedly wanted for murder in Belize. According to Gizmodo, McAfee “is a prime suspect …
Nintendo Wii U doesn’t have system-wide ‘Achievements’ says game developer
Nintendo (NTDOY) president Satoru Iwata has already spoiled the unboxing ceremonies, but that doesn’t mean the Wii U doesn’t still have a few mysteries left to …
Windows Head Steven Sinofsky set to leave Microsoft
Microsoft (MSFT) announced on Monday evening that Steven Sinofsky, president of its Windows and Windows Live division, will be leaving the company. The executive’s departure …
Amazon, Google being targeted by UK lawmakers for alleged tax dodging
Lawmakers in the United Kingdom are peeved that major tech companies Google (GOOG) and Amazon (AMZN) are paying a relative pittance in taxes despite racking …
T-Mobile’s Nexus 4 will not support Wi-Fi calling
Bad news, Nexus 4 fans: T-Mobile isn’t letting you get away with skimping on voice minutes after all. Android Police reports that, contrary to previous rumors, …
Text messages decline as app-based messenger usage soars
It was only a few years ago that people started to call each other less and send text messages at an ever increasing rate. But …
Google is investing heavily to bring more original content to YouTube
Google (GOOG) is readying another round of funding for its YouTube video sharing website, according to AdAge. The Internet giant last year invested $100 million …
