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 …
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Android hardware fails more than iPhone, BlackBerry; repairs cost carriers $2 billion
Repairs to Android smartphones cost wireless carriers $2 billion per year according to a new year-long WDS study that tracked 600,000 support calls around the …
iFixit reveals inner workings of iPhone 4S in new teardown
The crew at iFixit has given the iPhone 4S its proper tear-down, revealing the phone’s inner workings and hardware. iFixit noticed that the battery offers …
Apple suppliers expect minimal impact from Jobs's departure
Foxconn and Quanta Computer, two companies that manufacture Apple products such as the iPhone and iPad, have suggested that there will be “minimal” impact on …
RIM's QNX phones are going to be amazing
Things are changing in Waterloo. The summer is drawing to an end and Research In Motion is in the very early stages of the biggest …
Google's Motorola buy could spell trouble for Android partners
By now, you’ve no doubt seen the news: Google intends to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. What this will do is not only give …
White Apple iPod touch parts leak ahead of fall launch
Parts for a new white Apple iPod touch have surfaced, courtesy of 9to5 Mac, suggesting that Apple has plans to release a new color scheme …
HTC acquires S3 Graphics for $300 million
On Wednesday, VIA Technologies and WTI announced that the two have reached an agreement to sell holdings in S3 Graphics to HTC for $300 million. …
Microsoft vs. Apple infographic details rivalry from inception to global domination [updated]
In the world of computing, no two companies have more history than Microsoft and Apple. In fact, the companys’ history is 10,124 pixels tall. From …
Apple suppliers cut iPhone 4 production ahead of iPhone 5 launch
Printed circuit board (PCB) suppliers in Taiwan have noticed “disappointing orders” for iPhone and iPad hardware, according to DigiTimes. As a result, the suppliers have …
Throwback Thursday: IBM
BGR’s Throwback Thursday segment is typically reserved for extinct tech, but this week we make an exception. On June 16th, 1911 — one hundred years …
Apple’s new iMac gets torn open; same LG display spotted
The crew over at iFixit — torx screw drivers in hand – just stripped down one of Apple’s brand new 21.5 inch Sandy Bridge iMacs …
Ovi Maps, Nokia-branded app store coming to Windows Phone
In a recent blog post, Nokia reaffirmed its commitment to the Windows Phone ecosystem by offering us a glimpse at what is to come. The …
T-Mobile Sidekick 4G now available
If you’ve been patiently waiting to get your paws on the Sidekick’s sweet, sweet, keyboard, the wait is over. The T-Mobile Sidekick 4G — built …
Intel outs new Atom Z760 processor for tablets
Intel on Monday officially took the wraps off of its latest Atom Z760 processor, formerly codenamed “Oak Trail.” The Atom Z760 processor promises to provide …
Apple's AirPlay private key discovered, revealed
It looks as though software developer James Laird has opened Pandora’s box for Apple’s AirPlay music streaming system. Frustrated by the fact that an AirPort …
Nokia: Symbian is no longer open source
Nokia recently said that its Symbian operating system is no longer open source. The Finnish firm is continuing to provide source code to Japanese OEMs …
Apple to focus on iOS, Mac OS at WWDC; no iPhone 5 announcement?
Earlier today, Apple announced that it will be holding its annual Worldwide Developers Conference from June 6th to June 10th in San Francisco where it said …
iPad 2 and iPhone 4 shortages expected in wake of Japan earthquake, tsunami
Two of Apple’s component suppliers, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co and Toshiba, have reportedly shut down some of their operations in Japan in the wake of …
iPad 2 and Smart Cover guts revealed in iFixit tear-down
iFixit got down and dirty opening up the iPad 2 Wi-Fi and its Smart Cover accessory over the weekend and has published specs and pictures …
U.S. video game market jumps 3% in February
The U.S. retail video games market grew 3% in February, up from the same time period last year, to $1.36 billion, according to new figures …
Verifone to include NFC in all new payment systems
In an attempt to combat what it is referring to as “merchant resistance,” payment solutions company Verifone has taken an unprecedented step with NFC (Near Field Communications) …
Samsung considers Galaxy Tab 10.1 overhaul following iPad 2 unveiling
Following the unveiling of Apple’s second-generation iPad tablet earlier this week, competitors are left scrambling to react. The iPad 2 wasn’t perfect, of course, but …
HP taunts webOS faithful with brief video one week before media event
This is cold HP, so very cold. One week ahead of its scheduled February 9th media event, the company has posted a brief, 9 second …
WSJ: Vizio plans to announce Android phone, tablet intentions today
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, TV manufacturer Vizio plans to announce its intentions to break into the Android smartphone and tablet …
Nexus S gets tear-down treatment from iFixit
You know what is sitting inside the Nexus S, but have you seen it? If you’re one of those people who prefer to go eyes-on …
Nokia: some N8 units have a ‘power management’ issue
Following widespread reports, Nokia confirmed on Thursday that some of its N8 smartphones are faulty. The response comes following reports from N8 owners around the …
