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Motorola makes it official: No ICS for Motorola ATRIX 4G, Motorola Electrify and Motorola PHOTON 4G

Motorola makes it official: No ICS for Motorola ATRIX 4G, Motorola Electrify and Motorola PHOTON 4G 28 Sep 2012, 23:50 81

Last week, we told you the bad news that Motorola had apparently delayed or changed its intentions on...

New baseband for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III may improve signal strength

New baseband for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III may improve signal strength 28 Sep 2012, 13:32 22

A new leaked Baseband has it the web, version I535VRLHD. At this early stage, little is know about it,...

Antenna issues delaying the Motorola DROID RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD?

Antenna issues delaying the Motorola DROID RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD? 28 Sep 2012, 11:18 51

The Motorola DROID RAZR HD and MAXX HD may be delayed due to antenna issues, caused not only by the size...

Tim Cook apologizes:

Tim Cook apologizes: "We Are Extremely Sorry" about Apple Maps 28 Sep 2012, 08:10 74

Apple's CEO Tim Cook proved once again that the company under him is taking a different course when it...

10 Android apps for geeks, nerds, and dorks

10 Android apps for geeks, nerds, and dorks 28 Sep 2012, 04:02 11

In honor of the folks who own a "There's no place like 127.0.0.1" t-shirt, who still get together with...

U.K. flyer for O2 shows HTC One X+

U.K. flyer for O2 shows HTC One X+ 28 Sep 2012, 00:01 10

A flyer for carrier O2 shows the HTC One X+ in all of its glory; some of the specs we've hearing about...

After hours, RIM's shares soar 18% thanks to smaller than expected quarterly loss

After hours, RIM's shares soar 18% thanks to smaller than expected quarterly loss 27 Sep 2012, 17:35 29

RIM reported a fiscal second quarter loss that was less than expected and the stock soared 14% in after...

iOS Maps will be great for Apple (and Android users too)

iOS Maps will be great for Apple (and Android users too) 27 Sep 2012, 17:13 76

We’ve all had a good laugh over the past week after seeing the troubles that users have had with Apple’s...

Bad Piggies review

Bad Piggies review 27 Sep 2012, 07:11 8

When Rovio released Angry Birds in late 2009, perhaps not a whole lot of people expected it to become...

Here are the best pixel art games for mobile

Here are the best pixel art games for mobile 27 Sep 2012, 06:16 9

Pixel art! The reality of early gaming and the kind of graphical approach that brings nostalgia of gamers...

Rumor confirms 4.7

Rumor confirms 4.7" LG Nexus is on the way 26 Sep 2012, 08:21 67

Word on the interwebs is that Google may be looking to launch a number of Nexus devices this year, vastly...

Google Play reaches 25,000,000,000 app downloads, app discounts inbound

Google Play reaches 25,000,000,000 app downloads, app discounts inbound 26 Sep 2012, 06:29 18

Google's flourishing app store, Google Play, has just reached the 25 billion app downloads mark, and...

Barnes & Noble unveils new Nook HD tablets

Barnes & Noble unveils new Nook HD tablets 26 Sep 2012, 02:16 11

It wasn’t long ago that Amazon unveiled its new Kindle Fires, and now it was Barnes & Noble’s turn to...

A look at BlackBerry 10 beta 3 and developer device

A look at BlackBerry 10 beta 3 and developer device 25 Sep 2012, 18:50 26

The BlackBerry Jam Americas conference was in full swing today giving developers a good look at what...

BlackBerry Jam Americas event hopes to stir up developer support

BlackBerry Jam Americas event hopes to stir up developer support 25 Sep 2012, 14:04 10

In case you didn't realize, today starts the "BlackBerry Jam Americas" conference in San Jose, CA. We're...

It's official: Samsung Galaxy Note II launches in the U.K. on October 1

It's official: Samsung Galaxy Note II launches in the U.K. on October 1 25 Sep 2012, 06:36 9

Well, well, well... well, well! What do we have here - an official release date for the Note II, for...

Google Maps has not been submitted to iOS: “We think it would have been better if they had kept ours”

Google Maps has not been submitted to iOS: “We think it would have been better if they had kept ours” 25 Sep 2012, 03:47 68

Google chairman Eric Schmidt has just cleared all confusion about Google Maps arriving on iOS - the maps...

Source: Nokia seeks ban on HTC 8X?

Source: Nokia seeks ban on HTC 8X? 24 Sep 2012, 21:39 114

A report says that Nokia is going to be taking HTC to court claiming that the latter's two Windows Phone...

Does the iPhone 5 suffer from light leakage?

Does the iPhone 5 suffer from light leakage? 24 Sep 2012, 09:39 103

Oh dear, after the reports of some iPhone 5 devices arriving with scratches on the metal framing and...

Samsung reveals all devices that will get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update

Samsung reveals all devices that will get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update 24 Sep 2012, 06:34 68

Ah, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean! Android’s promised land of no lag is closer than ever, and now Samsung has...

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5" Droid Incredible X to be the... Google Nexus 5? 24 Sep 2012, 06:21 108

Geez, it's pretty busy here in the world of mobile these days. Last week we had the announcement of the...

The official Jelly Bean OTA update for the Samsung Galaxy S III starts off with Poland

The official Jelly Bean OTA update for the Samsung Galaxy S III starts off with Poland 24 Sep 2012, 04:18 14

The update brings the typical JB goodies like Google Now and 60fps UI with Project Butter, but also a...

Better consider a case to protect the back and sides of your Apple iPhone 5 from getting scratched

Better consider a case to protect the back and sides of your Apple iPhone 5 from getting scratched 23 Sep 2012, 20:15 77

With reports of Apple iPhone 5 units coming out of the box with nicks and dents, it might make sense...

Happy Fourth Birthday, Android

Happy Fourth Birthday, Android 23 Sep 2012, 14:31 94

On this date in 2008, Android 1.0 was released and the Android Developers Blog celebrates by posting...

PC Mag says Apple iPhone 5 is the fastest smartphone in the land

PC Mag says Apple iPhone 5 is the fastest smartphone in the land 22 Sep 2012, 02:10 176

PC Magazine put the Apple iPhone 5 through as number of benchmark tests that measure things like processor...

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...

Which carrier network runs the Apple iPhone 5 the fastest? Does it beat Wi-Fi?

Which carrier network runs the Apple iPhone 5 the fastest? Does it beat Wi-Fi? 21 Sep 2012, 17:55 50

Now that the Apple iPhone 5 has arrived, which of the three major U.S. carriers has the fastest speed...

Verizon iPhone 5 is unlocked for use on GSM carriers

Verizon iPhone 5 is unlocked for use on GSM carriers 21 Sep 2012, 15:44 12

Today marks the official launch of the Apple iPhone 5, but the unlocked version of the phone isn't expected...

Apple fans from across the world line up for the iPhone 5, here are videos from the lines

Apple fans from across the world line up for the iPhone 5, here are videos from the lines 21 Sep 2012, 08:39 132

Today is the day for Apple fans - the iPhone 5 is finally launching and if you live in one of the few...

Galaxy Note II to launch in a week in Europe

Galaxy Note II to launch in a week in Europe 21 Sep 2012, 08:25 14

A fresh rumor goes that the Galaxy Note II, one of the hottest sequels of the year, will launch as soon...

Leaked Verizon roadmap includes HTC Droid Incredible X, LG Spectrum 2, and many more

Leaked Verizon roadmap includes HTC Droid Incredible X, LG Spectrum 2, and many more 21 Sep 2012, 02:55 31

Well, well, look what someone was kind enough to slip under the door this morning! Thanks to a tipster...

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...

10 fails found in Apple Maps

10 fails found in Apple Maps 20 Sep 2012, 09:41 149

It looks like iPhone and iPad owners aren't happy with the new Apple Maps, which replaces Google Maps...

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...

You can (kind of) get Google Maps back after iOS 6 update

You can (kind of) get Google Maps back after iOS 6 update 20 Sep 2012, 06:17 23

Those who miss the old Google Maps (we cannot blame you, given the initial criticism Apple's Maps app...

iOS 6 Review

iOS 6 Review 20 Sep 2012, 03:06 71

September 19 has come, and for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users, this means only one thing - iOS 6 is...

HTC 8S hands-on

HTC 8S hands-on 19 Sep 2012, 15:51 9

Sporting a very similar boxy look from the front, much like the 8X, the most notable thing about the...

HTC 8X hands-on

HTC 8X hands-on 19 Sep 2012, 14:39 30

Considering that the Taiwanese based company has industrial designs nailed down to the tooth, it doesn't...

iOS 6 now live, one last reminder before you update

iOS 6 now live, one last reminder before you update 19 Sep 2012, 12:18 72

It looks like Apple is sticking pretty close to that timetable we saw earlier today, because the iOS...

All you need to know about the HTC Windows Phone 8X and 8S

All you need to know about the HTC Windows Phone 8X and 8S 19 Sep 2012, 11:58 15

Today was HTC day, as the company has made its first Windows Phone 8 devices official. Meet the HTC Windows...

HTC Windows Phone 8X: the key features

HTC Windows Phone 8X: the key features 19 Sep 2012, 11:50 29

Well, it looks like it is about to get interesting. HTC is officially joining the Windows Phone 8 arena...

HTC 8X vs Nokia Lumia 920 vs Samsung ATIV S specs comparison

HTC 8X vs Nokia Lumia 920 vs Samsung ATIV S specs comparison 19 Sep 2012, 11:27 39

Those three - HTC, Nokia and Samsung - will be duking it out for the potential WP8 customer's attention...

HTC Windows Phone 8X vs Nokia Lumia 920: which one do you prefer?

HTC Windows Phone 8X vs Nokia Lumia 920: which one do you prefer? 19 Sep 2012, 11:15 66

HTC has just introduced its first Windows Phone 8 devices, and can you guess how they are called? They...

HTC 8S announced: more colors to the Windows Phone 8 masses

HTC 8S announced: more colors to the Windows Phone 8 masses 19 Sep 2012, 10:30 36

The HTC 8S, the more affordable new Windows Phone 8 smartphone by HTC, has just been unveiled and it...

HTC's Windows Phone 8X flagship official: 342ppi display, LTE, rocking 'em Beats

HTC's Windows Phone 8X flagship official: 342ppi display, LTE, rocking 'em Beats 19 Sep 2012, 10:21 59

HTC just confirmed the existence of its flagship 8X phone that will carry the final Windows Phone 8 version,...

Live: HTC's September 19 event - new Windows Phones expected

Live: HTC's September 19 event - new Windows Phones expected 19 Sep 2012, 09:37 25

After most of the major players in the industry came out of their hi-tech labs this month to announce...

iOS 6 Walkthrough

iOS 6 Walkthrough 19 Sep 2012, 08:37 40

After months of testing, iOS 6 is now finally getting released today with over 200 new features, but...

LG Optimus G officially coming to the US in Q4, different carrier versions in tow

LG Optimus G officially coming to the US in Q4, different carrier versions in tow 19 Sep 2012, 08:23 12

LG just confirmed today at its press event in New York that the first brand-name handset with quad-core...

Samsung Galaxy Note II announced for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular

Samsung Galaxy Note II announced for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular 19 Sep 2012, 08:00 30

U.S. availability was one of the last remaining pieces of the Samsung Galaxy Note II puzzle, but that...

Apple iPhone 5 first reviews recap

Apple iPhone 5 first reviews recap 19 Sep 2012, 03:55 46

The iPhone 5 is coming in just a couple of days but the reviews are already up and ready to help you...

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