Oppo ‘Find 5’ smartphone packs 5-inch 1080p display and quad-core CPU into 6.65mm body
Most Android smartphones today have a screen sized somewhere between 4.3-inches and 4.7-inches with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. China’s Oppo Mobile CEO …
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Google developer hints that site log-ins could soon be a thing of the past
Google (GOOG) software developer Tim Bray has posted a cryptic entry on his personal blog hinting that Google may be working on new technology that …
After suing Mark Zuckerberg, the Winklevoss twins’ dream comes true at last
Back when they were students at Harvard, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, along with their fellow alum Divya Narendra, had a vision for a hoity-toity social networking …
Google acquires Nik Software, maker of iOS app Snapseed
Nik Software on Monday announced on its blog that it has been acquired by Google (GOOG). The company offers a variety of photo editing software …
Analyst claims Apple and Google will control 98% of the smartphone market this year
An analyst from financial research firm Global Equities Research has some bad news for Microsoft (MSFT) and Research in Motion (RIMM). In an interview with …
Kindle Fire HD spills its guts in iFixit teardown
Ripping apart new gadgets is what the guys over at iFixit do best, and the latest device to get the teardown treatment is the 7-inch …
Yahoo CEO gives workers free smartphones of their choice… unless they want a BlackBerry
Ever since taking over as CEO of Yahoo (YHOO), Marissa Mayer has used a series of carrots and sticks to boost employee morale at the …
Heavy iPhone 5 demand sends Apple stock soaring to $700 for first time ever
Shares of Apple (AAPL) stock climbed above $700 for the first time ever just after the close of Monday’s trading session. The stock opened up …
AT&T’s enhanced Push-to-talk service to launch in November with Android, BlackBerry support
Sprint’s (S) iDEN network will finally be laid to rest next summer and AT&T (T) is seemingly taking aim at the stragglers as it prepares …
Apple’s iMessage suffering from widespread outage
Apple’s (AAPL) iMessage service is currently suffering from a widespread outage. The SMS rival for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users has been suffering from …
Rovio’s ‘Bad Piggies’ trailer shows evil green pigs performing Wile E. Coyote-style antics [video]
Let’s face it: Rovio’s last big game, Amazing Alex, was a fairly lackluster affair. But happily, it looks as though Rovio is going back to doing …
HP smartphone with HD display spotted running Ice Cream Sandwich
Hot off news that Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) will take another stab at building a smartphone, SlashGear has learned that the company is already testing a device code-named “Bender” …
Google+ now home to 400 million total users, 100 million active monthly users
Google (GOOG) on Monday announced a new milestone for its Google+ social networking platform. Vic Gundotra, the company’s senior vice president of engineering, revealed that …
HP CEO admits company’s laptops feel like ‘bricks,’ vows to learn from Apple
Samsung (005930) isn’t the only company that’s trying to learn from Apple’s (AAPL) design prowess. The Wall Street Journal reports that HP (HPQ) CEO Meg Whitman …
HTC DROID Incredible X rumored to be upcoming 1080p ‘phablet’
BGR exclusively reported details earlier this year about HTC’s (2498) upcoming 5-inch smartphone with a 1080p HD display. The device is said to be equipped with …
Nintendo Wii U preorders are selling out at major U.S. retailers
With no new competing hardware this year from Microsoft (MSFT) or Sony (SNE), Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii U appears poised to be a holiday hit. IGN noted that …
iPhone 5 line already forming at flagship Apple Store in New York
It looks like Samsung’s (005930) next run of anti-iPhone commercials just wrote themselves. Apple’s (AAPL) most recent iPad launch was somewhat quiet compared to past …
Microsoft sends invitations to October 25th Windows 8 launch event
Microsoft (MSFT) confirmed over the summer that its next-generation desktop and tablet operating system Windows 8 will launch on October 26th, and now the company …
Third-party iPhone 5 dock port adapters selling for as low as $10 on Amazon
While Apple (AAPL) surely wants its customers to pay a premium for iPhone 5 dock port adapters from the company store, some savvy third-party manufacturers …
Early iPhone 5 benchmark tests beat Galaxy S III, Nexus 7 and latest iPad
Purported early benchmark test results for the iPhone 5 have appeared online, suggesting that Apple’s (AAPL) latest iPhone will be among the best-performing smartphones on …
Microsoft Surface tablet to start around $300
Microsoft (MSFT) hasn’t been very forthcoming about what it plans to charge customers for its soon-to-be-released Surface tablet, but CEO Steve Ballmer told the Seattle …
Samsung opens fire at iPhone 5 in new attack ad
Samsung (005930) isn’t even waiting for Apple (AAPL) to launch the iPhone 5 before taking aim at the new smartphone in a new run of …
Samsung will reportedly unveil Galaxy S IV this coming February for global launch in March
Samsung (005930) is looking to build on the success of its Galaxy S III smartphone and will reportedly unveil a sequel to the popular device in …
Apple: iPhone 5 preorders top 2 million in 24 hours
Apple (AAPL) announced on Monday that iPhone 5 preorders topped 2 million units in the smartphone’s first 24 hours of pre-sale availability. That figure doubles …
AT&T says iPhone 5 is fastest-selling iPhone ever
Demand looked like it was going to be heavier than ever leading up to iPhone 5 preorder availability on Friday, and that was indeed the …
Olympus unveils PEN E-PM2 and E-PL5 Micro Four Thirds cameras for October launch
Breaking new ground once again, Olympus (OCPNY) announced on Monday it will release two new interchangeable lens cameras: the PEN E-PL5 and the PEN E-PM2. …
The iPad tops tablet customer satisfaction ratings, but the Kindle Fire isn’t far behind
If anyone’s going to pose a real challenge to Apple (AAPL) in the tablet space, it looks as though it will have to be Amazon …
Google Chrome updated to include ‘Do Not Track’ privacy option
Google (GOOG) on Thursday added support for a Do Not Track privacy option in the latest developer build of its Chrome Web browser, All Things …
T-Mobile nano-SIM cards for the iPhone 5 could arrive in October
T-Mobile has yet to receive Apple’s (AAPL) blessing to become an official carrier of the iPhone. Regardless, the nation’s fourth largest carrier is encouraging customers …
Nintendo won’t sell Wii U GamePad in America until 2013
When Nintendo (NTDOY) launches the Wii U on November 18th in North America, please try not to fling your GamePad controller across the room or …
