Google to sell stake in Clearwire at a huge loss
Google on Friday filed documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to sell its entire stake in Clearwire. The Mountain View-based company spent $500 …
Google’s Nexus tablet may enter production in April
Speculation surrounding an own-brand Google tablet began late last year when Google chairman Eric Schmidt was quoted as saying the company planned to soon “market …
AT&T unveils waterproof, dust-proof Samsung Rugby Smart; $99.99 on March 4th [video]
AT&T on Thursday announced the upcoming launch of the Samsung Rugby Smart. The Rugby Smart is a waterproof, dust-proof, shock-proof Android smartphone designed for users …
Google and other advertisers agree to honor ‘do-not-track’ browser feature
A coalition of Internet giants has agreed to support a “do-not-track” button that can be embedded in most Web browsers. The Digital Advertising Alliance, which …
Canalys: Android apps are too expensive
iPhone users may be more inclined to pay for apps than their Android-toting counterparts because apps in the Android Market are usually priced much higher, …
iConfess: Why an Android fan recommends the iPhone
Just over five years ago, Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone, a device that would change the world forever. The Macworld Conference & Expo keynote in …
Google’s Dennis Woodside appointed CEO of Motorola Mobility
Google has selected Dennis Woodside to head Motorola Mobility, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. Woodside was most recently President the Americas region at Google. Previous rumors had Nikesh …
Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G to launch in late March for $149.99
T-Mobile on Wednesday revealed the latest addition to the Galaxy-brand lineup of Samsung smartphones. Towing the line between mid-range and high-end, the Samsung Galaxy S …
Google to sell Android-based heads-up display glasses by year’s end
The New York Times claims to have confirmed previous rumors stating that Google is developing Android-based glasses with a built-in heads-up display (HUD). While earlier rumors …
Patent shows Google may bring Android to desktops
Google may be in the process of bringing its mobile operating system to desktop and notebook computers, according to a recent patent filing. The patent, …
Microsoft launches no holds barred anti-Google campaign [video]
“What happens when the world’s largest advertising business tries to sell productivity software on the side?” Microsoft asks users in its new Googlighting video. “Beware the Googlighting …
Google responds to Microsoft’s accusations of Internet Explorer policy violations
Google on Monday responded to a new round of finger pointing, this time from Microsoft, which claimed Google was using falsified cookie policies to bypass …
Microsoft claims Google is bypassing Internet Explorer privacy settings
Last week, it was revealed that Google and other leading advertising companies had been bypassing the privacy settings of millions of unknowing Safari users. The …
Google developing Siri-like voice commands, proximity-based controls for Google TV
A patent filed by Google showcases a new technology that could enable users to control Google TV-equipped devices using their voices, reports Patently Apple. Using …
Google and other advertisers used ‘a special code’ to bypass Safari privacy restrictions
Google and other leading advertising companies have been bypassing the privacy settings of millions of unknowing Safari users, reports the Wall Street Journal. Using “a …
HP CEO: Say goodbye to ‘open’ Android
While speaking at HP’s global partner summit in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman discussed her company’s strategy moving forward, further emphasizing the …
Android 5.0 ‘Jelly Bean’ could push fragmentation to new heights
Despite the fact that Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is only found on a handful of Android devices — Ice Cream Sandwich penetration currently sits …
Google Wallet prepaid service re-enabled after security fix
Last week, two exploits concerning Google Wallet left users questioning the service’s security. One of the exploits allowed hackers to bypass PIN protection, but it was …
With iAd still struggling, Apple again slashes minimum spend
In an effort to attract more advertisers and to compete with major players like Google, Apple has once again slashed the minimum spend required by campaigns …
Samsung cancels plans for upgraded Galaxy Nexus
Samsung has reportedly canceled plans to launch a new version of its Galaxy Nexus smartphone. The South Korea-based consumer electronics giant had plans to release …
BlackBerry dealt another blow as government agency opts for iPhones, Android
Government deployment of BlackBerry smartphones in the United States has been big business for struggling Canadian handset maker Research In Motion, but the tide seems to …
AT&T on data throttling: Blame yourselves
In an effort to justify its policies surrounding data service throttling for subscribers with unlimited smartphone data plans, AT&T on Tuesday issued a brief report …
Apple tops Google in corporate reputation, study shows
Apple has edged out Google to become the most reputable company of 2012, according to a study from marketing research firm Harris Interactive. The firm’s …
Google’s Motorola acquisition approved by Justice Department
The United States Department of Justice has approved Google’s proposed $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility, Reuters’s Poornima Gupta reports. The deal gained regulatory approval …
European Commission approves Google’s Motorola acquisition
Google on Monday announced that its proposed acquisition of Motorola Mobility has been approved by regulators in Europe. “We’re happy that today the European Commission approved …
By the numbers: Apple vs. the world
The news that Apple planned to unveil its third-generation iPad in early March sent Apple’s stock soaring to $500 and beyond, and it brought back …
Google testing ‘next generation personal communication device’
Google hasn’t been known as a hardware vendor in the past. That may soon change thanks to the company’s pending acquisition of Motorola, and recent reports suggest Google …
Google reportedly prepping free Dropbox competitor
Google is preparing to launch a new cloud storage service that will compete directly with popular start up Dropbox and similar services. The Wall Street …
Hackers crack Google Wallet security on rooted Galaxy Nexus [video]
The security experts at zVelo have discovered a vulnerability in Google Wallet that allows them to “easily reveal” users’ PINs. If a Google Nexus is …
Public interest group sues Google to block new privacy policy
A public interest group asked a federal judge on Wednesday to block Google from changing its privacy policy, reports Reuters. The lawsuit comes from the …
