Apple dock-connector patent tips USB 3.0 for future computers, iDevices
Patently Apple reports that its Cupertino-based namesake has been granted a new patent for an improved 30-pin dock connector. The interface, which is used by …
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Issues prompt Twitter to revert site design
Social networking site Twitter has been dealing with some serious performance issues for the past several hours. The problems seemed to begin earlier today when a handful …
Boost Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy Prevail hands-on!
We’re here live at the Boost Mobile’s media event in New York City where the prepaid carrier just announced the Samsung Galaxy Prevail — its …
Sprint, Verizon Wireless drop Samsung Galaxy Tab to $199.99
Sprint and Verizon Wireless have both dropped the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab, an Android 2.2 (Froyo) tablet with a 7-inch display, to $199.99 …
Samsung, Boost Mobile introduce Galaxy Prevail Android handset
Today, Samsung and Boost Mobile jointly introduced a new member of the Galaxy family, the Galaxy Prevail. Running a fairly-stock iteration of Android 2.2 (Froyo), …
Fring testing group video chat on Android and iOS [video]
Fring, the makers of the self-titled, cross-platform, mobile voice and video chat client, are beginning to dabble in group video chat. In a recent YouTube video, …
Motorola XOOM and ATRIX 4G sales are ‘disappointing,’ analyst claims
Another analyst has cut revenue estimates for Motorola Mobility, again citing poor sales of the company’s key products as the driving force behind the downward …
Nokia to hold Symbian smartphone event on April 12th
Nokia recently began sending out invites to an event in London taking place next Tuesday, April 12th. We’re not sure what Nokia is going to …
MLB.com CEO: Android users less likely to buy, more likely to pirate apps
The Android user is less likely to buy applications. Those were the words of MLB.com‘s chief executive officer, Bob Bowman. In a recent interview, Bowman …
No iPhone 5 this June, report claims
A rumor reported early on Tuesday claiming the iPhone 5 will launch in June is false, a new report claims. The Loop, which is known …
Verizon settles government probe for $93.5M
On Tuesday, Verizon Communications agreed to pay $93.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Justice Department. Verizon was accused of overcharging the …
iPhone 5 on schedule for a June launch, report claims
Following rumors suggesting that Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 5 launch might be delayed until September, etnews.co.kr reports that Apple’s next-generation iPhone is on track for …
Apple exonerated in Cover Flow patent case
A federal judge ruled on Monday that Apple, Inc. did not infringe upon the patents of company Mirror Worlds in the creation of its Cover …
Purported images of fifth-generation iPod touch surface; capacitive home button, 128GB
New images of what is claimed to be Apple’s next-generation iPod touch have surfaced, though even the sites revealing the images are extremely skeptical of …
Verizon iPhone owners drop fewer calls than AT&T iPhone owners, survey finds
Market research firm ChangeWave on Tuesday released the findings of a recent study analyzing iPhone 4 owner experiences and owner satisfaction. The study pitted Verizon …
T-Mobile expands 4G HSPA+ network to 10 new markets, speed boost coming soon
T-Mobile on Tuesday announced that its 4G HSPA+ network is now available in 10 new markets including Ames, Iowa; Anderson, Indiana; Battle Creek, Benton Harbor …
Apple weighting lowered in Nasdaq-100; Microsoft, Google raised
NASDAQ on Tuesday announced that it will adjust the weighing of several companies in the NASDAQ-100 index to better reflect their market capitalizations. The NASDAQ-100 index is …
iPad 2 tops Consumer Reports tablet rankings
Apple’s iPad 2 has topped Consumer Reports’ tablet ratings according to a press release issued on Tuesday. Consumer Reports has taken an odd stance on …
T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide gets Android 2.2 Froyo update
T-Mobile and HTC have finally released the anticipated Android 2.2 (Froyo) update for the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide. The update adds support for placing free …
University scientists brings Gmail gag to life [video]
There is quite a bit of Internet showmanship that takes place every year on April 1st. Tech companies and blogs — present company excluded — …
Google Maps 5.3 for Android released, now with location dashboard
Recently, Google announced an update to its Maps application for Android. Bearing version number 5.3, the update brings new location features that target Latitude an …
Facebook updates iOS client, allows you to ax friends directly from iDevice
Earlier today, Facebook released an update to its iOS client bearing version number 3.4. The new bits add a map view to Places check-ins, an …
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro successor spied
Leaked photos from China reveal what appears to be the successor to Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10 mini pro smartphone. The new device, currently named the …
Mozilla reveals Firefox plugins that slow down performance the most
Web browsers always look to strike a balance between speed and functionality, but not enough focus on the former can easily spoil a user’s experience. …
Bloomberg: Sony Honeycomb tablet to launch in U.S. by summer’s end
Over the weekend, Bloomberg filed a very brief report stating that electronics manufacturer Sony will soon test the Android-tablet waters. Citing statements made by the company’s CEO …
Sprint working on NFC service of its own despite competitors collaboration
According to Bloomberg, U.S. wireless provider Sprint is working on a mobile, touchless payment service based on NFC (Near Field Communications) technology. Sprint’s vice president …
HTC to address camcorder audio problems on ThunderBolt
HTC has reportedly confirmed a pesky bug impacting the audio on video recordings captured with Verizon Wireless’ new HTC ThunderBolt smartphone. The bug, according to …
Larry Page takes the reins as Google CEO
Notice anything different with Google today? No? Neither did we. As announced back in January, Google co-founder Larry Page re-assumed his role as CEO of …
Leaked BlackBerry Bold Touch videos showcase pinch-to-zoom and more
A recently leaked iteration of Research In Motion’s BlackBerry 6.1 mobile operating system is beginning to bear fruit. Nestled deep inside the application’s package, blog …
Federal grand jury to investigate Apple, Google over app privacy concerns
A new report filed by The Wall Street Journal suggests that New Jersey federal prosecutors are beginning to take a long, hard look at mobile applications. The …
