Sprint lights up LTE in four new markets
Sprint (S) on Wednesday announced the expansion of both its 3G and 4G LTE networks. The company’s high-speed LTE network is now available in Baltimore, …
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Grooveshark welcomed back to Google Play store
Grooveshark, the popular music service that lets users upload their songs and stream them to computers and smartphones, is back on the Google (GOOG) Play …
LG announces Optimus L9 with 4.7-inch display, integrated translator
Hot on the heels of the company’s Optimus Q unveiling, LG (066570) has taken the wraps off another new smartphone ahead of the annual IFA …
ISIS mobile payment service to finally debut in September
The joint mobile payment venture known as ISIS that is backed by AT&T (T), Verizon (VZ) and T-Mobile is on track to debut in September. The group …
Motorola and Intel plan to ‘take you to the edge’ with September 18th event
Because next month wasn’t already busy enough, Google’s (GOOG) Motorola Mobility and Intel (INTC) have an “exciting announcement” planned for September 18th, PhoneArena reports. The …
Apple offers up to $345 for used iPhones ahead of iPhone 5 launch
While Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone hasn’t been officially announced yet, the company is providing a nice gift for users who bought the previous model. TheNextWeb …
Samsung promises Jelly Bean for the Galaxy S III ‘very soon’
Lost in the slew of new products that Samsung (005930) dumped onto the tech market Wednesday was the news that Samsung’s flagship smartphone may finally …
Nokia says ‘things are about to change’ in new Windows Phone 8 teaser [video]
With Samsung (005930) set to unveil the Galaxy Note II later on Wednesday and Apple (AAPL) on the verge of unveiling an all-new iPhone, Nokia …
Ask Obama Anything: President Obama joins Reddit and hosts AMA
Wondering why Reddit’s servers are crashing right now? President Barack Obama has joined Reddit and, as long as the site stays up, is hosting an …
Feds bust another LulzSec hacker
Having some lulz at the expense of another company’s security probably seemed like a better idea before it resulted in a possible 15-year jail sentence. Per …
Samsung overwhelms the tech world by unloading a plethora of gadgets at IFA
The swelling strings… the soothing sounds of bird songs and running water… the Buddha-like invocations to attain heightened levels of enlightenment and creativity… yes, it’s …
HTC plans to fight patent claims, refuses to settle with Apple
HTC (2498) has been in a patent dispute with Apple (AAPL) since 2010 and despite Samsung’s recent defeat, the Taiwanese manufacturer has no intention of …
Bernstein Research: People don’t want Windows Phones
Nokia’s (NOK) stock got a big boost recently as investors identified positive trends despite three consecutive billion-dollar quarterly losses. According to Bernstein Research analyst Pierre Ferragu, …
Samsung announces ATIV Tab Windows RT tablet
During its press conference on Wednesday at the IFA trade show in Berlin, Samsung (005930) announced its Windows RT-powered ATIV Tab. The 10.1-inch slate packs a …
Samsung announces Series 5 and Series 7 Windows 8 tablets
Samsung (005930) on Wednesday announced two new Windows 8-powered tablets at the IFA trade show in Berlin. The Series 5 and Series 7 tablets include the company’s …
Samsung takes wraps off its 16MP Android-powered Galaxy Camera with Jelly Bean
Samsung (005930) on Wednesday announced its first Android-powered camera, the Galaxy Camera, at the IFA trade show in Berlin. The device is equipped with a 4.8-inch HD SLCD …
Samsung unveils Series 5 Ultra touch ultrabook
Samsung (005930) on Wednesday took the wraps off a new 13-inch touchscreen ultrabook at IFA in Berlin. Dubbed the Series 5 Ultra laptop, the new …
Samsung debuts ATIV S Windows Phone 8 handset
Samsung (005930) on Wednesday announced its first Windows Phone 8-powered smartphone, the Samsung ATIV S, during a press conference ahead of the IFA trade show …
Samsung unveils quad-core Galaxy Note II smartphone-tablet hybrid
Samsung (005930) on Wednesday finally took the wraps off the sequel to its popular Galaxy Note “phablet.” The smartphone-tablet hybrid didn’t go over very well …
Leaked photos suggest HTC is readying a new tablet – and it looks just like an iMac
Images of an unannounced HTC (2498) tablet were published on Twitter on Tuesday evening courtesy of evleaks. The device appears to have a 10.1-inch display …
Beats is building its own smartphone, TV and iTunes-killer to compete directly with Apple
Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre’s company has really taken off since launching the original Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. BGR has learned that while music is still …
Sony announces 84-inch LED TV with 4K resolution
Sony (SNE) on Wednesday unveiled a massive 84-inch Bravia TV with 4K resolution, known as the XBR-84X900, during its press conference at the IFA trade …
Sony unveils Xperia T, V and J smartphones, along with Xperia Tablet S
Sony (SNE) today added three new smartphones to its Xperia lineup along with its first-ever Xperia tablet. The company unveiled the Sony Xperia T, the …
The most annoying things iOS 6 and the iPhone 5 won’t fix
We’re now just two weeks away from seeing Apple (AAPL) take the wraps off its sixth iPhone and while nothing is certain until Apple makes …
Owners reportedly dumping Samsung phones following Apple’s win in court
Did Apple’s (AAPL) huge win over Samsung (005930) in court last week send Galaxy device owners heading for the hills? According to new data from …
Smartphones will account for half of phone sales by next year
According to the latest numbers from IHS iSuppli, smartphones will account for more than half of all phones on the market next year. Barron’s reports that …
DROID RAZR M photos leak ahead of September 5th announcement
A week after BGR exclusively reported details about Verizon’s (VZ) upcoming DROID RAZR M smartphone, Engadget has published additional information about the device. An alleged spec sheet …
Best Buy founder has 60 days to revise buyout offer
Best Buy (BBY) on Monday announced that it has reached an agreement with the company’s founder Richard Schulze that permits him to form an investment group …
The most amazing smartphone you’ll never buy: LG unveils quad-core Optimus G
As the smartphone wars continue to heat up, LG (066570) has fallen way behind. In some ways, that’s a good thing — it has kept …
New CEO Melissa Mayer starts cracking the whip at Yahoo
Yahoo (YHOO) employees had better enjoy the free iPhones and all the free food they’ll be getting at Yahoo company cafeterias because it seems they’re going …
