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iPhone 5's terrible letterbox show Apple's apathy for developers

iPhone 5's terrible letterbox show Apple's apathy for developers 21 Sep 2012, 18:15 59

Apple has always prided itself on design. That's why every year, we get to hear in very minute detail...

How long will iOS users suffer with Apple Maps before Google arrives?

How long will iOS users suffer with Apple Maps before Google arrives? 20 Sep 2012, 17:47 58

If you follow any other tech news sources, you may have noticed that for some reason, there is a question...

The new Windows Phones are exclusive and colorful, is Microsoft to blame?

The new Windows Phones are exclusive and colorful, is Microsoft to blame? 20 Sep 2012, 09:13 30

We have been wondering how come each new Windows Phone 8 handset this season is so distinct and different...

Did LG just pull a Samsung? LG Optimus G specs review and comparison vs Samsung Galaxy S III vs HTC One X

Did LG just pull a Samsung? LG Optimus G specs review and comparison vs Samsung Galaxy S III vs HTC One X 18 Sep 2012, 02:10 130

If LG has managed to finally escape the stigmata of subpar cameras and wimpy loudspeakers of its flagship...

What defines a 'high-end' phone/tablet

What defines a 'high-end' phone/tablet 14 Sep 2012, 06:56 189

It looks like some users out there aren't really aware of the true meaning of "high-end". We're concerned...

Apple iPhone 5 has three microphones and HD voice support, what's in it for you

Apple iPhone 5 has three microphones and HD voice support, what's in it for you 14 Sep 2012, 06:08 18

When each microphone picks up the sound coming from its respective direction, a specialized processor...

Now that we have iPhone 5, would the next big thing be a new Nexus phone from Google?

Now that we have iPhone 5, would the next big thing be a new Nexus phone from Google? 13 Sep 2012, 09:53 155

The Apple iPhone 5 is out and it’s a solid upgrade all over - bigger, 4-inch screen, 4G LTE and 2x faster...

On which carriers can the iPhone 5 be used with LTE speeds, and why Europe was hung out to dry

On which carriers can the iPhone 5 be used with LTE speeds, and why Europe was hung out to dry 13 Sep 2012, 08:47 14

Putting all LTE frequencies in one device is counterproductive, to the extent that sometimes even motherboard...

RIP, iPhone 3GS, you redefined the meaning of superb software support

RIP, iPhone 3GS, you redefined the meaning of superb software support 13 Sep 2012, 08:10 57

With yesterday's announcement of the iPhone 5, it became known that the iPhone 3GS will no longer be...

5 things that could have made the Apple iPhone 5 an even better smartphone

5 things that could have made the Apple iPhone 5 an even better smartphone 13 Sep 2012, 04:41 47

The iPhone 5 is a great improvement over the iPhone 4S. It's thinner, lighter and faster. Apple has introduced...

iPhone 5: review of specifications

iPhone 5: review of specifications 12 Sep 2012, 17:18 93

So, it's finally here, the new iPhone! Sorry, we meant the iPhone 5! You've ready all our news about...

The iPhone 5 and Tim Cook's genius at setting expectations

The iPhone 5 and Tim Cook's genius at setting expectations 12 Sep 2012, 16:28 53

Every year since it was first announced, the annual iPhone event has been either a huge amazing success,...

Hyperbole fatigue: Is the iPhone 5 really 14% more magical?

Hyperbole fatigue: Is the iPhone 5 really 14% more magical? 12 Sep 2012, 16:16 43

The iPhone five looks pretty solid, but are Apple execs' mouths writing checks their product design can't...

Brace yourselves: the Apple iPhone machine is revving up

Brace yourselves: the Apple iPhone machine is revving up 12 Sep 2012, 10:48 32

Apple is like Howard Stern - either you love it or you hate it. But the key is that even if you hate...

Report: Microsoft running behind on finishing WP8

Report: Microsoft running behind on finishing WP8 11 Sep 2012, 14:43 59

Microsoft reportedly has yet to finish Windows phone 8, placing OEMs and carriers into a bind when it...

iPhone 5: what we think we know

iPhone 5: what we think we know 11 Sep 2012, 09:18 62

It seems like ever since Tim Cook took charge of Apple, security measures at the company have not been...

Why it's OK for the iPhone to have the same UI, and why it isn't for Windows Phone

Why it's OK for the iPhone to have the same UI, and why it isn't for Windows Phone 11 Sep 2012, 06:52 102

When it comes to iOS, we all agree that the UI of the platform needs a facelift in order to become fresh,...

Amazon Kindle Fire HD vs Google Nexus 7: who's who in the Android tablet market

Amazon Kindle Fire HD vs Google Nexus 7: who's who in the Android tablet market 06 Sep 2012, 16:19 37

Well, well, well, now that's interesting! Amazon has just unveiled its new tablet, the Kindle Fire HD!...

The Nokia Lumia 920 PureMotion HD+ screen explained: is this the best phone for Snooki?

The Nokia Lumia 920 PureMotion HD+ screen explained: is this the best phone for Snooki? 06 Sep 2012, 08:44 53

With the Lumia 920's large 4.5" high-res screen, Nokia tried to address at once several issues that plague...

5 things that could have made the Nokia Lumia 920 an even better phone

5 things that could have made the Nokia Lumia 920 an even better phone 06 Sep 2012, 08:36 81

We think we've just found not one, not two, but five things that could have made the Lumia 920 an even...

Snapdragon S4 Pro: Unleashing the beast

Snapdragon S4 Pro: Unleashing the beast 06 Sep 2012, 01:40 58

We've had a lot of movement in the mobile chipset space in the recent years, and by the looks of it,...

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD Specs Review

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD Specs Review 05 Sep 2012, 15:12 27

Motorola's new DROID RAZR MAXX HD is an impressive device any way you look at it. It has a relatively...

PureView Phase 2, or how Nokia managed to surprise us with an 8MP camera module

PureView Phase 2, or how Nokia managed to surprise us with an 8MP camera module 05 Sep 2012, 12:19 46

The 8.7MP PureView one has been built from the ground up with the thought to resolve the issue that plagues...

A thought on Apple's naming policy

A thought on Apple's naming policy 05 Sep 2012, 09:05 42

There has been some confusion over the naming of the new iPhone, and of course we all remember the confusion...

For Nokia survival is at stake on September 5th: here’s why

For Nokia survival is at stake on September 5th: here’s why 03 Sep 2012, 06:18 70

Nokia and Microsoft are gearing up for probably their most important event in mobile in just two days,...

A $249 iPad Mini is possible, but is it likely?

A $249 iPad Mini is possible, but is it likely? 31 Aug 2012, 16:48 24

We've hit that time of the year when rumors give way to educated guesses, and we all compete to see who...

Galaxy Note II or a Galaxy S III? Let us help you decide

Galaxy Note II or a Galaxy S III? Let us help you decide 31 Aug 2012, 05:43 49

The Galaxy Note II is a very hot device right now. Samsung has just unveiled it at IFA 2012, and has...

Jelly Bean already works around Apple's pinch-to-zoom patent

Jelly Bean already works around Apple's pinch-to-zoom patent 30 Aug 2012, 20:08 71

A close examination of Apple's pinch to zoom patent shows that not only can it be worked around, but...

Can the iPad survive the Windows 8 wave, or will history repeat for Apple?

Can the iPad survive the Windows 8 wave, or will history repeat for Apple? 30 Aug 2012, 16:11 80

Much like CES and MWC have become parades for new Android devices, IFA has been the show for new Windows...

What would make a Nokia Lumia better than the Samsung Ativ S?

What would make a Nokia Lumia better than the Samsung Ativ S? 30 Aug 2012, 08:34 78

"Every great show needs a warm-up act." – that is what Nokia's Doug Dawson confidently stated on Twitter...

Galaxy Note II vs Note: should you upgrade?

Galaxy Note II vs Note: should you upgrade? 30 Aug 2012, 07:08 71

Hey guys, did you hear? The Galaxy Note II is here! Well, not literally, that is, but at least we know...

No more PenTile? Samsung Galaxy Note II specs review

No more PenTile? Samsung Galaxy Note II specs review 29 Aug 2012, 15:47 51

The phone with the largest screen out there just got an even larger panel in its successor, but the new...

Should you or shouldn't you expect NFC in the iPhone 5?

Should you or shouldn't you expect NFC in the iPhone 5? 29 Aug 2012, 08:56 27

Yesterday, we broke down the engineering reasons why you shouldn't be expecting NFC to be part of the...

The App.net movement starts with an app called Hooha, but how far can it go?

The App.net movement starts with an app called Hooha, but how far can it go? 28 Aug 2012, 13:53 3

Many people call App.net a competitor to Twitter, and on a functional level that is true, but more accurately...

How Samsung lost against Apple and why Apple may lose the appeal

How Samsung lost against Apple and why Apple may lose the appeal 27 Aug 2012, 16:29 172

We all know that Samsung is going to appeal the $1.05 billion loss it suffered to Apple last week, and...

Tips on how you can get the best deals with your next smartphone purchase

Tips on how you can get the best deals with your next smartphone purchase 27 Aug 2012, 10:21 17

Before you head off to your local retail store to scope out your next handset of choice, you ought to...

Apple's win may be a good thing for Android

Apple's win may be a good thing for Android 25 Aug 2012, 16:41 70

Let's start out by facing a few facts: first, Apple's win over Samsung was big, but it is not spelling...

IFA 2012: what to expect

IFA 2012: what to expect 24 Aug 2012, 08:45 22

The 52nd installment of the Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin, better known as IFA, kicks off in...

Motorola DROID RAZR HD specs preview

Motorola DROID RAZR HD specs preview 23 Aug 2012, 05:24 30

10 months after the unveiling of the Motorola DROID RAZR we are now anticipating the announcement of...

Apple vs Samsung closing arguments:

Apple vs Samsung closing arguments: "It took you three months to copy what we've been developing for five years" 22 Aug 2012, 08:59 155

The Apple and Samsung legal teams took the stage yesterday for their closing speeches, giving them one...

Ultra-low cost revolution Part 2: which platform wins?

Ultra-low cost revolution Part 2: which platform wins? 21 Aug 2012, 22:05 50

Ultra-low cost devices are the biggest segment that no one talks about, but that doesn't mean that the...

Browser Wars: Speed & Benchmark comparison

Browser Wars: Speed & Benchmark comparison 21 Aug 2012, 09:37 68

It's been a while since we last compared the marvelous mobile web browsers that we have at our disposal....

60 essential apps for mobile: Android has finally closed the app gap with iOS

60 essential apps for mobile: Android has finally closed the app gap with iOS 20 Aug 2012, 09:58 66

Throughout the last couple of years, we've kept on hearing that Apple has the strongest ecosystem, the...

Sales tactics to watch out for when buying a phone

Sales tactics to watch out for when buying a phone 17 Aug 2012, 12:04 48

Ah, there’s nothing more satisfying and fun-filled than going out to your local wireless shop to pick...

Google starts fighting back from inside iOS

Google starts fighting back from inside iOS 15 Aug 2012, 19:32 66

We knew this day was coming from the moment we saw Google post the how to about forcing iOS into opening...

Does Google's openness devalue Android?

Does Google's openness devalue Android? 14 Aug 2012, 12:32 47

Last week, we asked the question if Apple's anti-Google policies with iOS could be hurting the experience...

HTC vs Samsung: Why HTC is losing the fight big time

HTC vs Samsung: Why HTC is losing the fight big time 09 Aug 2012, 05:48 180

Up until recently, HTC meant much more than it means now in the Android universe. It was a big factor....

Things that catch the attention of people when buying a new phone

Things that catch the attention of people when buying a new phone 08 Aug 2012, 15:40 30

At one point or another, we’ve all had good and bad experiences when it comes to buying phones, but in...

Is Apple's war against Google hurting iOS?

Is Apple's war against Google hurting iOS? 08 Aug 2012, 09:55 141

One of the first quotes from the biography of Steve Jobs to really catch fire was when he allegedly said...

Ultra-low cost revolution Part 1: Android multi-user and cultural impact

Ultra-low cost revolution Part 1: Android multi-user and cultural impact 03 Aug 2012, 12:46 33

Recently, there were some bits of code found in Android that seem to point to the system allowing for...

 
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