HTC eyes space between Apple’s ‘closed’ iOS, Google’s ‘open’ Android
Taiwan-based smartphone vendor HTC saw its tremendous success come to a screeching halt last year, and the company is now struggling to recover in a …
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Meet paycardreader, the credit card-stealing Android app
Just in case anyone was starting to feel too comfortable paying for things with contactless credit cards, a German software developer has posted a new …
The BGR Show: Episode 3 – MacBook Pro Retina review, Jay Sean’s funny photo addiction
This week we take a look at Apple’s brand new MacBook Pro with Retina display, arguably the best laptop ever made. It’s thinner, it’s lighter, …
Game of Phones: Apple keeps app revenue edge even before next-gen iPhone launch
Among professional app developers, App Annie is often cited as one of the most reliable sources of market statistics. App Annie’s most recent info dump …
Apple’s HDTV tipped for Q4 2012 launch
Apple’s highly anticipated high-definition television may launch ahead of the holidays this year, according to a new report. Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White on …
Samsung’s Galaxy S III launches today in the U.S. – sort of [updated]
Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy S III smartphone is now finally available in the United States — sort of. Samsung announced on Thursday morning that its …
Majority of Americans not interested in Microsoft Surface tablets, survey finds
An unscientific survey suggests that Microsoft will have its work cut out trying to sell Surface to most Americans, MacTech reports. Keep in mind that the …
Amazon announces European Appstore, coming this summer
Amazon on Wednesday announced that it has begun to accept app submissions from developers in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy and Spain for distribution …
Mobiles on track to overtake PCs in Asia, Google executive claims
Mobile phone sales in Asia-Pacific have surged and are on track to top conventional computer sales, a top Google executive said Wednesday. Aliza Knox, managing …
LG takes aim at Apple’s Siri, Samsung’s S Voice with ‘Quick Voice’
Samsung saw Apple’s Siri voice assistant on the iPhone 4S as a potential threat and was quick to respond. Growing pains aside, the company’s “S …
Microsoft OEM partners dish anonymously about hurt feelings
Et tu, Ballmer? Microsoft’s original equipment manufacturer partners are doing their very best renditions of Julius Caesar this week after Microsoft apparently blindsided them when it announced …
Dutch court rules in Samsung’s favor, Apple to pay damages
A Dutch judge on Wednesday ruled in favor of Samsung in its 3G patent case against Apple, All About Phones reported. A District Court in …
Microsoft’s tablet efforts are fleeting, says Acer founder
Microsoft set the technology media and industry watchers aflutter earlier this week when it took the wraps off the Microsoft Surface tablet during a press …
Windows Phone sales on the rise, T-Mobile says
At least one major U.S. carrier is reporting strong customer interest in Windows Phone devices, as T-Mobile says that the Nokia Lumia 710 has been …
Google Play’s Android app fire sale includes GTA III, NBA Jam, Mass Effect
Anyone looking to get some premium games on the cheap for their Android device should probably head over to the Google Play market today. Google …
Foxconn CEO: iPhone 5 will put the Galaxy S III to shame
During the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting, Foxconn CEO Terry Gou took a shot at Samsung, Apple’s closest competitor. According to Focus Taiwan, citing The China Times, …
Leaked ‘iPhone 5’ case designs show device that’s just 7.6 mm thick
Could the next-generation iPhone be both thinner and longer than previous models? The good folks over at Mobile Fun in the U.K. got their hands …
Microsoft Surface tablets to reportedly cost at least $600
Microsoft’s Windows RT Surface tablet is expected to have a price tag of at least $600, according to a report from DigiTimes. Citing unnamed sources, …
Less Google+ engagement actually a good thing, Google exec argues
When Spinal Tap’s manager was asked whether the band was less popular because it wasn’t selling out large venues any more, he replied that the …
Apple suffers online service outage affecting iCloud, iMessage, and websites [updated]
Apple’s currently having an issue with multiple online services including all of iCloud, iMessage, and even the company’s Developer portals. Maybe the server farm in …
Windows Phone 8 brings fragmentation to Microsoft’s mobile platform
Microsoft has joined the ranks of Google and Apple in bringing fragmentation to its Windows Phone platform. The software giant revealed during its Windows Phone …
Microsoft Windows Phone 8 will come equipped with “Wallet hub”
Microsoft on Wednesday announced that all Windows Phone 8 devices will come equipped with a near field communications-based wallet program that will let users add …
Nokia’s mapping technology coming to Windows Phone 8
Microsoft on Wednesday during its Windows Phone Summit keynote revealed that its upcoming Windows Phone 8 operating system will include Nokia’s mapping technology built-in, alongside NAVTEQ …
Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8
Microsoft’s big week continues. The Redmond-based software — and hardware — giant on Monday unveiled its first foray into the tablet hardware market, the Microsoft …
People don’t want a Microsoft tablet, former Dell CEO says
Former Dell CEO Kevin Rollins doesn’t think Microsoft has a hit on its hands with the upcoming Microsoft Surface tablet set to launch later this …
Beating the odds: How Remedy hit 10M downloads and made a $40 in-game purchase work
Beneath Disney, Zynga and Rovio toil dozens of smaller mobile game developers, developing revenue growth strategies without the benefit of massive media coverage. Remedy’s “Death …
Sprint, T-Mobile expect delays with Samsung Galaxy S III launch
Samsung’s Galaxy S III is apparently such a hot ticket this summer that at least two mobile carriers are having trouble keeping up with demand. …
Layoffs hit RIM
Almost exactly one year ago, The Waterloo Record reported that struggling smartphone maker Research In Motion began laying off workers in an effort to cut costs. …
Life’s not good: LG pulls out of the tablet market to focus on smartphones
LG on Tuesday announced that it will halt its tablet development and instead focus on its smartphones. “We’ve decided to put all new tablet development …
Apple and Liquidmetal Technologies extend IP agreement until 2014
In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday, Liquidmetal Technologies revealed that it has extended its agreement with Apple to continue licensing its intellectual property …
