Apple adding email-based FaceTime calling soon, found in latest iPhone beta
You know how we reported on FaceTime probably linking up with emails instead of just phone numbers? It looks like it’s coming true, and possibly …
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At least 10% of those who report security flaws to Mozilla turn down bug bounty
In mid-July, Mozilla announced that it was upping its “bug bounty” from $500 to $3,000 for every critical, reproducible security flaw reported. Today, MacWorld is reporting that, …
Yoko oh no! No Beatles catalog on iTunes for now
This article totally gave me an excuse to write that headline… been saving it for years. Reuters is reporting that 77-year old Yoko Ono was …
BlackBerry 6 pictured running on Verizon Bold 9650
BlackBerry 6, RIM’s latest smartphone operating system, was first announced back in April of this year at WES (BlackBerry’s annual conference). This week, we finally got to …
Samsung Craft to be MetroPCS' first LTE handset
Yesterday, pre-paid wireless provider MetroPCS dropped a few more details about their first LTE phone and launch plans. MetroPCS CEO Roger Linquist noted that the …
Apple adds "Try Before You Buy" to App Store… sort of
We were surprised to see the heading “Try Before You Buy” when browsing the Apple App Store on one of our iPhones, but after a …
HP CEO resigned amidst sexual harassment allegations
This is not how you want to start your weekend. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that HP CEO Mark Hurd has resigned, effective immediately, due …
Facebook releases minor update to Android app, addresses battery drain issue
Yesterday, Facebook acknowledged that their recent Android application update — version 1.3 — contained a bug that was draining handset batteries. The post looked like …
We're filming a video segment with Sprint! Have questions about the Epic 4G?
Sprint and BGR are collaborating on a video segment with the purpose of focusing on questions from you guys, our readers! We’ll be filming this …
ASUS Windows Phone 7 device gets photographed in Pakistan
Not a heck of a lot to report on here, but a picture is worth a thousand words no? This picture of an ASUS device …
BlackBerry Torch 9800 hands on… again
Alright guys, we finally have a BlackBerry Torch 9800 in hand, before launch date, and we figured we’d do the second honors on your behalf. …
Best Buy accepting preorders for Torch, DROID 2 release date confirmed?
A Best Buy source just messaged us some information of interest.
Nokia EVP tweets: major MeeGo milestone by end of year, no Android, N8 by end of Q3
On Wednesday, we told you that Nokia’s head of sales and markets, Niklas Savander, would be hosting a Twitter question and answer session on Thursday …
Images of fourth generation iPod Touch screen suggest front-facing camera
MacRumors is reporting that they have acquired images of the front LCD screen for the yet-to-be-released fourth generation Apple iPod Touch. The upper ribbon-cable that …
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shuts down BlackBerry messaging service
In accordance with government wishes, Saudi Arabia’s three mobile wireless companies have shut down BlackBerry messaging services to their users. The Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission cited …
Motorola employee states Android 2.2 for DROID X due by "early September"
Yesterday afternoon, a Motorola employee named Matt dropped this little nugget in the company’s official forums: Some Droid X users are experiencing an issue using …
Google puts Wave product out to pasture, discontinuing development
Yesterday, Google announced that it would discontinue development of its futuristic real-time communication tool known as Wave. The post reads: Wave has not seen the …
Microsoft dropping record number of bulletins on "Patch Tuesday"
This coming Tuesday — August 10 — Microsoft will release a company record fourteen security bulletins to plug thirty-four vulnerabilities. Angela Gunn, a member of …
Google officially announces multiple account toggling in Gmail
Over the past few days, tech sites have been reporting that some Gmail users were seeing a new option in their email web-settings that allowed …
Throwback Thursday: NES Zapper
Ah yes, the NES Zapper. Your weapon of choice for eradicating ducks, clay discs, criminals, cowboys, and just boring old targets. The NES Zapper made …
iPad propelling Apple retail store business, up 72.8% year-over-year
Digital Daily has published an interesting report about the profitability of Apple retail stores. The report states that in Apple’s last quarter — Q3 for Apple — the fruit …
Facebook adds privacy controls to mobile web site
Yesterday, Facebook announced the addition of an advanced privacy settings customization page that will be available on your mobile handset. In a blog post, Facebook …
Samsung Epic 4G launching August 11th, Sprint stores to open early?
One of our Sprint sources has just given us a heads up that the Samsung Epic 4G will be released on Sprint on August 11th…
Google and Verizon deny net-neutrality rumors
Yesterday, the New York Times reported that Google and Verizon were, “nearing an agreement that could allow Verizon to speed some online content to Internet …
Google to keep Nexus One available for developers, a classic never dies
In a short but sweet blog post, Google announced that the HTC Nexus One would remain available to developers for purchase for $529. Here’s the full text of the …
Motorola DROID 2 launching on August 12th?
We have heard from a Verizon Wireless source that Verizon is targeting an August 12th launch date for the Motorola DROID 2.
T-Mobile reports Q2 results
Today, T-Mobile USA delivered second quarter of 2010 results, and we have broken it down for you. First off they are reporting actual service revenues …
Fourth generation iPod Touch case images leak?
It looks like images of the fourth generation iPod Touch have been spotted on the internet, thanks in part to an accessories manufacturer. Hardmac.com has images of …
Eric Schmidt: Google activating 200,000 Android handsets per diem
We told you about Android’s worldwide growth, then about their Q2 U.S. sales figures, so how about some more data! Google CEO Eric Schmidt noted …
RIM CEO: the Internet is encrypted, deal with it
If you haven’t been following the soap opera that is going on between the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and RIM let …
