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Google Fiber + TV announced, will it change how we use mobile devices? 27 Jul 2012, 10:55 49
Google introduced their 1000 MB/sec broadband and TV service yesterday, and if it finds success it promises...
Should Google remove the option to sideload Android apps? 26 Jul 2012, 04:38 122
The problem with Android app piracy seems to be escalating lately, with more and more developers expressing...
24 hours with the Nexus 7: it's not all butter 18 Jul 2012, 20:00 59
Those of you that placed your pre-orders for a Nexus 7 in the Play Store may have been lucky enough to...
Shoppers with mobile devices are changing the retail landscape 16 Jul 2012, 20:48 7
One of the most powerful things about our new smartphones and mobile devices is that they allow us to...
Watch this hilarious Lumia 920 commercial
Don't you think that some people are taking the iOS vs Android dispute a bit too far? Well, Microsoft...
The Nexus 7/Play Store catch-22 13 Jul 2012, 21:07 14
The Google Nexus 7 tablet has seemingly already become a success even though it hasn't officially hit...
How Google Now was built (and a bit on Siri too) 10 Jul 2012, 12:47 43
You'll probably notice pretty quickly, but Google Now is a product/platform that really excites us. We...
Google Now's intelligent push shows Siri the future 06 Jul 2012, 20:34 59
Last week, Google unveiled its upcoming Android update 4.1, Jelly Bean, which added a number of improvements...
Verizon claims that net neutrality violates their First and Fifth Amendment rights 05 Jul 2012, 16:05 61
In a major shift in legal strategy, Verizon is no longer merely arguing that the FCC lacks a mandate...
Editorial: The epic adventure of Flash, Andy and the apple guy 03 Jul 2012, 09:15 35
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Flash. Flash was among the coolest kids in his neighborhood...
Game of Tablets: Nexus 7, Surface and iPad 02 Jul 2012, 07:29 53
This year must be the most exciting year ever for all those tablet fans scattered around the world. We...
Can the Nexus 7 take down the Kindle Fire? 29 Jun 2012, 08:09 28
Amazon achieved what other Android tablet manufacturers couldn't – to sell its devices. And it didn't...
What to expect from "amazing Google Maps" for iOS 23 Jun 2012, 12:19 71
The big story from the iOS announcement a couple weeks ago was that Apple was finally killing off the...
Windows Phone 8 could let Microsoft accomplish what Google couldn't 21 Jun 2012, 07:46 39
No doubt you've all seen the coverage of today's presentation by Microsoft. Windows Phone 8 has been...
Microsoft Surface and its impact on the tablet market 20 Jun 2012, 10:17 40
With the introduction of the iPad, Apple redefined what the words “tablet computer” mean. Before the...
Instant Analysis: Microsoft's Surface tablet announcement 18 Jun 2012, 20:03 36
If you haven't noticed the news exploding through your news feed just now, Microsoft has made the formal...
Linaro supercharging Android and showing the power of Open Source 14 Jun 2012, 20:52 29
Those of you who pay attention may have noticed that Google and Apple have settled into an interesting...
Does Verizon discourage iPhone sales? Tales from the inside 12 Jun 2012, 23:29 58
First hand information from Verizon employees confirms that Big Red does promote 4G Android phones over...
The Mobile Contrarian: iOS 6 and its disappointing "new" features 12 Jun 2012, 08:56 125
In case you missed the last few hours of news from pretty much every tech source around, iOS 6 was announced...
Switching from Android to Windows Phone Finale: Review and roundup 02 Jun 2012, 14:09 71
It's only been a month, but it's been an interesting journey reviewing Windows Phone 7.5, the features,...
Switching from Android to Windows Phone Part 3: apps Marketplace, Xbox Live, and Google services 31 May 2012, 21:27 30
It’s time to get into what many advanced users see as the make or break part of a mobile ecosystem: the...
What to expect from the "convergence" of Android and Chrome OS 30 May 2012, 16:02 28
This was one of the more interesting pieces of news that came across the newswire today, not only because...
Switching from Android to Windows Phone Part 2: Oddities and Stock Apps 23 May 2012, 15:20 97
We've already covered the overall impressions of what you may experience should you decide to make the...
What's in a touch? The Samsung Galaxy S III polycarbonate debate 21 May 2012, 17:57 79
Earlier we told you all that the Samsung Galaxy S III has a case and battery cover that is made of polycarbonate,...
If you're wondering where the delay is for Android updates, Verizon has the answer 15 May 2012, 19:32 45
Everyone loves to complain about how slow Android updates can be, and more than that, everyone loves...
Switching from Android to Windows Phone Part 1: initial impressions and missing features 10 May 2012, 09:20 216
Making a change or choosing a new mobile platform can be a big step. Our mobile devices are more and...
New version of Google Maps heralds major emphasis on location-based offers 09 May 2012, 14:57 2
Google's small update to Maps actually is the start of something very big...
Nokia's exclusive apps put into question Microsoft's Windows Phone philosophy 08 May 2012, 20:33 55
Nokia is certainly not the first manufacturer to announce a set of exclusive apps on a platform, and...
At what point do "smartphones" become just "phones"? 07 May 2012, 20:37 59
Earlier today, we learned that smartphones have finally hit the magical point where more than half of...
Samsung Galaxy S III: disappointment, gimmicks, or good ideas? 04 May 2012, 16:34 202
We had planned to do this writeup yesterday, but everything felt too fresh. The Samsung Galaxy S III...
Google reportedly facing FTC fine over Mobile Safari tracking bug 04 May 2012, 15:32 18
Google may be facing a fine of $10 million or more over its "breech" of Mobile Safari's privacy settings...
Does Amazon's new cloud storage service hints at bigger role in the battle over mobile ecosystems? 03 May 2012, 00:04 1
Amazon's foray into cloud storage is a smart move for Amazon, since they already have the infrastructure...
Forget iOS vs Android, when will there be a competitor to Apple & Samsung? 28 Apr 2012, 11:35 72
There are a lot of fights to be had in the mobile space. Given the opportunity (regardless of how slight...
Stop the Google Drive Terms of Service Bogeyman hunt 26 Apr 2012, 12:58 12
Everyone loves to stir the pot and engage in some solid fear-mongering whenever it comes to privacy on...
Just because Apple leads doesn't mean everyone is following 23 Apr 2012, 17:33 143
We are very big proponents of giving credit where it is due, but that also means that we like to set...
Evidence of paid anti-Google bias in patent "news" coverage is troubling 19 Apr 2012, 19:57 39
One of the most commonly cited sources on mobile patent news has been paid by both Oracle and Microsoft...
Is "One Sony" really "One Sony + Android"? 13 Apr 2012, 10:29 29
When Kaz Hirai first mentioned the new "One Sony" initiative, he mentioned a component of the plan that...
Facebook's mobile plans (Part 2): Instagram's independence vs integration 10 Apr 2012, 10:25 6
Facebook loves that Instagram is a data silo, and we hope it loves the simplicity and ease it brings...
Facebook's mobile plans (Part 1): Why Instagram is worth $1 billion 10 Apr 2012, 08:04 9
Some may say that Facebook has just paid $1 billion for Instagram to acquire filters for its photos,...
Jobs biographer and Larry Page clash; what did Jobs really think about Android? 06 Apr 2012, 12:22 129
Walter Isaacson and Larry Page are now clashing over the anger Steve Jobs expressed at Android, but are...
Instagram for Android uncovers the ugly class war between iOS and Android 05 Apr 2012, 16:49 260
We have written a number of times about the absurdity of the fanboy wars and the absolute viciousness...
The power of the 1% over mobile devices (expandable memory and removable batteries) 31 Mar 2012, 13:35 129
If there is anything that we try to do consistently, it is to point out that personal opinion does not...
Nokia + Microsoft = Win? 29 Mar 2012, 07:26 41
Even if the early Nokia Windows Phones aren't a tremendous success, does it mean that the company is...
When is an Android an Android? 27 Mar 2012, 12:09 98
Recently, we've been talking about the supposed Android "fragmentation" problem, and how we feel like...
Smoked by their own marketing 26 Mar 2012, 17:08 64
Microsoft's Smoked by Windows challenge is being undermined by their reaction to their first in-store...
Not every problem with Android should be called "fragmentation" 22 Mar 2012, 16:40 134
Every single time we post an article about the next Android OS update, there is the inevitable calls...
The real problem with unlimited data plans 20 Mar 2012, 18:51 20
Network carriers are trying very hard to move everyone over to tiered data plans, but it's probably not...
Breakdown of the Apple A5X vs NVIDIA Tegra 3 benchmarks 19 Mar 2012, 16:56 65
Apple made some bold claims about the processing chops of its newest processor, the A5X, which can be...
Smartphone displays need a bezel. Here's why 12 Mar 2012, 10:09 49
Smartphones may one day part with the bezel surrounding their displays, but before that happens, there...
Apple's brand is not destroying the world 12 Mar 2012, 09:39 86
Last week, we questioned if those who were out to criticize Apple were judging the company by an old...










