HTC likely biggest loser from Sprint iPhone deal
Sprint finally began selling two iPhone models earlier this month, and while anxious subscribers can now finally get their hands on Apple’s sleek cell phone, …
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Motorola Mobility beats Q3 estimates; Android phone sales remain strong, tablet sales weaken
Motorola on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates thanks to strong sales of the company’s Android-powered smartphones. Motorola doubled Wall Street’s EPS estimate …
Android fragmentation gets visualized [infographic]
There have been six smartphone distribution updates since Android was released: Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread and most recently, Ice Cream Sandwich. One man, Michael …
In-Stat: Low-cost Android phone shipments to reach 339 million in 2015
Global shipments of low-cost Android smartphones are expected to explode over the next four years. A new report from market intelligence firm In-Stat suggests that …
We have entered a post-PC era, report claims [infographic]
North Americans have officially embraced the “post-PC era” according to a new report from broadband solutions provider Sandvine. The company’s Global Internet Phenomena Report for Fall 2011 …
iPhone 4S launch drives record number of BlackBerry trade-ins
Gazelle, a website that specializes in buying, selling and recycling gadgets, said on Tuesday that BlackBerry trade-ins recently reached an all-time high. Speaking with CNET, …
HTC may announce HTC Rezound on November 3rd in NYC, aims to Beats the Galaxy Nexus
If you’re just waiting to blast some Beats audio-laden tunes from HTC’s latest and greatest, November 3rd will probably be a good day for you. …
Android said to have overtaken Apple in global mobile app downloads
Applications downloaded to Android devices in the second quarter surpassed the number apps downloaded from Apple’s iOS App Store. New data from market research and …
Millennial: Android usage doubled iOS in Q3, iPad king of tablets with 456% growth
Usage of Google’s mobile platform across the Millennial network doubled iOS in the third quarter according to new data just released by Millennial Media. After …
ViewSonic ViewPad 7e 7-inch Android tablet landing in October for $200
ViewSonic announced on Monday that its ViewPad 7e Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) tablet will be available in North America by the end of October for $199.99. …
‘Ominous signs for Android vendors’ after Q3 smartphone sales decline, analyst says
In a recent research note, Morgan Keegan analyst Tavis McCourt said his firm believes smartphone sales may have dipped sequentially during the third quarter of …
Android usage poised to pass Symbian in Nokia’s backyard; iOS already No. 1
Usage of Android-based devices has exploded in Nordic countries over the past few months and is set to push Symbian into the No. 3 spot …
ABI: Tablet shipments exploded in Q2 to surpass netbooks for the first time
Global tablet sales into channels exploded in the second quarter of 2011 to surpass netbooks for the first time in the emerging category’s young history. …
M-CAM: Microsoft is ‘like a deranged Easter Bunny’ with Android bullying strategy
Microsoft’s alleged strategy of forcing Android partners into intellectual property licensing deals with threats of legal action is once again under fire. In a report …
Microsoft inks licensing deal with Compal, boasts of grip on Android ODMs
One week after announcing a similar deal with Quanta, Microsoft on Sunday revealed a new licensing arrangement with consumer electronics original design manufacturer Compal Electronics, …
Android Market surpasses 500,000 published apps
The total number of published applications in Google’s Android Market climbed past the half-million mark in September. According to data from mobile app market intelligence …
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 review
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 8.9 made its retail debut in September and it is nearly identical to its larger predecessor, the Galaxy Tab 10.1. It mostly …
BBX 2.0 demo shows Android apps running on BlackBerry PlayBook [video]
Earlier this week, Research In Motion introduced the developer beta of BBX OS 2.0, which supports the Eclipse Android development platform on the company’s BlackBerry PlayBook. …
Steve Jobs vowed to destroy Android, called the platform a ‘stolen product’
Apple co-Founder and former chief executive Steve Jobs vowed to devote his life and all of Apple’s cash to destroying Google’s Android operating system, which …
BGR Interview: George Martin on how TI is powering the future of smartphones and tablets
We recently caught up with George Martin, software product manager for Texas Instruments’ wireless business unit, to talk about the company’s recent big wins with …
SA: Global tablet shipments balloon 280% in Q3, Apple owned 67% of market
Global media tablet shipments in the third quarter ballooned 280% over the same quarter last year to reach 17 million units. Boston-based research and consulting …
Sprint to offer Motorola ADMIRAL on October 23rd for $100
Sprint announced that it will offer the Motorola ADMIRAL, the first Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) PTT handset with support for its new CDMA-based Direct Connect network, …
Samsung takes smartphone crown in Q3 as shipments top Apple, Nokia
Samsung reportedly shipped more than 20 million smartphones in the third calendar quarter of this year, moving the South Korea-based company ahead of Apple for …
Microsoft’s Ballmer: Android phones are boring, overcomplicated
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has never been one to mince words, and the executive shared a few choice thoughts on Google’s Android platform while speaking …
Dell CEO: Android cannot compete with the iPad on tablets, Windows 8 has best shot
Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell Inc., said on Tuesday that Android tablets have failed to gain significant traction in a market dominated by …
Live from Motorola and Verizon’s DROID RAZR press conference!
We’re live at Motorola and Verizon Wireless’s press conference in New York City where the smart money is on a fresh new DROID smartphone that …
We’ll be covering Motorola and Verizon’s DROID unveiling live at 12PM EDT
Call it the DROID HD, call it the DROID RAZR, call it the Spyder or call it whatever else you want… in a few short …
NTT DoCoMo confirms Galaxy Nexus will ship in November
Samsung and Google will take the wraps off of the Galaxy Nexus at 10:00 p.m. EST during a press conference in Hong Kong, and NTT …
T-Mobile announces LG DoublePlay, an Android smartphone with two screens
T-Mobile on Monday announced the LG DoublePlay, an Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) smartphone with two displays and an industrial design that reminds us slightly of the …
Acer founder: Android will beat Apple
Acer founder Stan Shih thinks Apple’s days at the top are numbered, and Google’s Android operating system will be the victor in the industry’s heated …
