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The reason you probably want YouTube subscriptions (even if you don't know it)

The reason you probably want YouTube subscriptions (even if you don't know it) 02 Feb 2013, 17:50 49

A couple days ago, we heard the news that Google was looking into adding subscription plans to YouTube,...

AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile to receive HTC M7 at launch; Verizon's HTC M7 will be delayed?

AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile to receive HTC M7 at launch; Verizon's HTC M7 will be delayed? 01 Feb 2013, 11:34 55

A source with a good track record has some bad news for Verizon customers with an eye toward the unannounced...

HTC might launch M4 and G2 more affordable phones after the M7

HTC might launch M4 and G2 more affordable phones after the M7 01 Feb 2013, 08:34 47

The HTC M7 is expected to make a splash with an official debut on February 18th, but HTC has got two...

Sony Xperia Z priced in U.K. at £529 from Sony, only £449 from Three; delivery February 28th?

Sony Xperia Z priced in U.K. at £529 from Sony, only £449 from Three; delivery February 28th? 01 Feb 2013, 07:28 42

Sony has started accepting pre-orders for the Sony Xperia Z and the eagerly awaited star of CES 2013...

Verizon and HTC show the true meaning of 'disastrous software support' - update the HTC ThunderBolt to ICS

Verizon and HTC show the true meaning of 'disastrous software support' - update the HTC ThunderBolt to ICS 01 Feb 2013, 05:44 84

Does anyone even remember the HTC ThunderBolt? We needed a few minutes to recall its appearance (and...

More claims about Google's Motorola X phone: huge battery, Sony camera sensor and Kevlar

More claims about Google's Motorola X phone: huge battery, Sony camera sensor and Kevlar 01 Feb 2013, 02:56 68

The phone is allegedly planned to have MAXX-like battery, the obligatory quad-core processor, screen...

Google Glass hits the FCC with Bluetooth 4 LE (which stock Android doesn't support yet)

Google Glass hits the FCC with Bluetooth 4 LE (which stock Android doesn't support yet) 31 Jan 2013, 16:33 17

Before you get too excited, while there is a new filing in the FCC for Google Glass, this is undoubtedly...

Best Android, iPhone and iPad apps of 2012: best RPG games

Best Android, iPhone and iPad apps of 2012: best RPG games 31 Jan 2013, 10:00 5

2012 was a great year for apps. Apple’s App Store accumulated more than 775,000 apps and Android’s Google...

A closer look at QNX Neutrino - the rock solid foundation of BlackBerry 10

A closer look at QNX Neutrino - the rock solid foundation of BlackBerry 10 31 Jan 2013, 08:01 27

Drivers and applications sit in their own isolated memory address, and operate independently. This way...

Google Play app revenue could surpass iTunes App Store by the end of 2013, will developers follow?

Google Play app revenue could surpass iTunes App Store by the end of 2013, will developers follow? 30 Jan 2013, 13:54 63

Just in case you were looking for a break from the BlackBerry madness that has been happening today,...

All BlackBerry 10 coverage

All BlackBerry 10 coverage 30 Jan 2013, 13:11 8

Want to learn everything about BlackBerry 10, the Z10 or the Q10? You've come to the right place! Welcome...

BlackBerry Z10 specs review

BlackBerry Z10 specs review 30 Jan 2013, 12:40 28

With today's announcement of the BlackBerry 10 platform and the high-end Z10 smartphone, BlackBerry (formerly...

BlackBerry Q10 first look

BlackBerry Q10 first look 30 Jan 2013, 12:35 20

Physically, the BlackBerry Q10 is the updated version of the last-generation Bold. To tell you the truth,...

BlackBerry Z10 hands-on

BlackBerry Z10 hands-on 30 Jan 2013, 12:04 22

In the last several weeks, we've been seeing plenty about the all-touch device in the BlackBerry Z10,...

BlackBerry 10: the new features

BlackBerry 10: the new features 30 Jan 2013, 11:06 22

Given the timeframe for the launch and the pressure the Canadians were working under, they did a great...

Facebook, Skype, Twitter arrive in BlackBerry World: here are the essential apps

Facebook, Skype, Twitter arrive in BlackBerry World: here are the essential apps 30 Jan 2013, 10:40 19

We’ve already heard about the BlackBerry World launching with 70,000 apps but now we not only have the...

BlackBerry Z10 is here: all-touch and with 70,000 BB10 apps behind it

BlackBerry Z10 is here: all-touch and with 70,000 BB10 apps behind it 30 Jan 2013, 09:53 68

The screen is 4.2" LCD with 1280 x 768 pixels, making for a pixel density of 356ppi. A 1.5 GHz dual-core...

BlackBerry Q10 is announced for all you QWERTY keyboard lovers, powered by BlackBerry 10

BlackBerry Q10 is announced for all you QWERTY keyboard lovers, powered by BlackBerry 10 30 Jan 2013, 09:48 15

We surely knew that it was coming and now it is finally official! The BlackBerry Q10 has just been announced...

Complete photo shoot with the white Nexus 4 appears

Complete photo shoot with the white Nexus 4 appears 30 Jan 2013, 06:23 30

Yesterday we were sent a teaser pic of this unicorn, the white Nexus 4, hinting at its existence, and...

Live: RIM's BlackBerry 10 launch event

Live: RIM's BlackBerry 10 launch event 30 Jan 2013, 02:52 32

Today is the day for RIM and the whole BlackBerry fan club. After many delays, the Canadian company is...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 family to include a 2560x1600 display member, UAP profile reveals

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 family to include a 2560x1600 display member, UAP profile reveals 30 Jan 2013, 02:45 12

There are three versions listed, GT-P3200, GT-P5200 and GT-P8200, which could very well be a 7-incher...

Judge Koh rejects Apple's request to triple damages, says Samsung's infringement not willful

Judge Koh rejects Apple's request to triple damages, says Samsung's infringement not willful 30 Jan 2013, 00:22 53

Ruling on some of the post-trial motions from the heavyweight patent battle between Samsung and Apple,...

HTC M7 might indeed be announced soon, invites going out for a February 19 event in NYC

HTC M7 might indeed be announced soon, invites going out for a February 19 event in NYC 29 Jan 2013, 09:09 41

As rumored, HTC might be announcing its new flagship, codenamed M7, before the MWC expo, as it just confirmed...

Apple breaks the 128 GB barrier with the iPad 4, starting from $799

Apple breaks the 128 GB barrier with the iPad 4, starting from $799 29 Jan 2013, 08:06 117

Apple just announced a 128GB member of the iPad line, as February 5 it will aunch a version with that...

10 of the toughest iPad cases ever made

10 of the toughest iPad cases ever made 29 Jan 2013, 06:30 2

No matter how capable your tablet of choice is, chances are that a single drop on anything harder than...

The users: Nokia will be better off with Android

The users: Nokia will be better off with Android 29 Jan 2013, 04:52 118

Last week was a great one for Nokia as the company announced that it's become profitable again, at least...

Geek fashion: best phone and tablet pants, sweaters and jackets

Geek fashion: best phone and tablet pants, sweaters and jackets 29 Jan 2013, 04:41 8

We now have the slim fit girl pants with a phone pocket on the thigh that let you go clubbing with the...

Pictures allegedly show back panel to next-generation Apple iPad

Pictures allegedly show back panel to next-generation Apple iPad 29 Jan 2013, 02:00 21

The latest speculation we have heard about the fifth-generation Apple iPad calls for a launch in October...

Apple releases iOS 6.1; new features, kills bugs

Apple releases iOS 6.1; new features, kills bugs 28 Jan 2013, 20:23 67

Apple has released iOS 6.1, the latest version of its mobile operating system and the first update for...

Best Android, iPhone and iPad apps of 2012: best sports games

Best Android, iPhone and iPad apps of 2012: best sports games 28 Jan 2013, 09:31 5

There are two ways to make sports games. You either try to stick to being as close to realistic as possible,...

Here's how to get internet access on the cheap while traveling abroad

Here's how to get internet access on the cheap while traveling abroad 28 Jan 2013, 09:21 5

Staying connected to the internet while traveling abroad is not always easy. Sure, you can hunt for Wi-Fi...

Sony C5303 HuaShan midranger smiles for the camera

Sony C5303 HuaShan midranger smiles for the camera 28 Jan 2013, 07:01 13

The handset sports an already familiar design that we've come to associate with the Sony Xperia Z and...

Stay tuned: BlackBerry 10 launch

Stay tuned: BlackBerry 10 launch 28 Jan 2013, 03:33 46

RIM's latest devices may not have been particularly hot, but all of this is soon going to change! At...

Alleged Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 pics appear ahead of MWC

Alleged Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 pics appear ahead of MWC 28 Jan 2013, 03:22 34

We got sent images of what is claimed to be one of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 versions, which...

Root comes to the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II even after the new software update

Root comes to the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II even after the new software update 28 Jan 2013, 01:02 9

Verizon can't keep the Dev Community down, and as it turns out, Adam over on XDA Forums has now come...

New SKU points to 128GB  fourth-generation Apple iPad?

New SKU points to 128GB fourth-generation Apple iPad? 27 Jan 2013, 22:51 22

Earlier Sunday, we showed you that the SystemPartitionPadding key in the beta 5 release of iOS 6.1 showed...

Pictures allegedly show parts for the Apple iPhone 5S and Apple iPhone 6

Pictures allegedly show parts for the Apple iPhone 5S and Apple iPhone 6 27 Jan 2013, 08:41 75

A French website is displaying a photograph that it claims contains images of parts destined for the...

Unlocked BlackBerry Z10 priced at £480  by Carphone Warehouse?

Unlocked BlackBerry Z10 priced at £480 by Carphone Warehouse? 26 Jan 2013, 10:06 20

A screenshot , allegedly of Carphone Warehouse's internal database, reveals that the retailer will be...

Hot Rumors: Apple iPhone 5S with 13MP camera coming in July; Retina display iPad mini in October

Hot Rumors: Apple iPhone 5S with 13MP camera coming in July; Retina display iPad mini in October 26 Jan 2013, 00:20 125

It is rumor time as the clock ticks us into a weekend after a crazy week that saw Apple and RIM reverse...

Lenovo thinking of buying RIM?

Lenovo thinking of buying RIM? 25 Jan 2013, 22:58 31

The CFO of Chinese handset manufacturer Lenovo said on Thursday that the company is considering a buyout...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 waves goodbye to on-screen Android buttons: good idea or not?

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 waves goodbye to on-screen Android buttons: good idea or not? 25 Jan 2013, 09:36 96

Just recently we saw more images of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and while there is nothing that striking...

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 announced - rugged Jelly Bean phone lets you snap underwater

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 announced - rugged Jelly Bean phone lets you snap underwater 25 Jan 2013, 07:01 20

The rumored Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is official now, and it is the most ruggedness you will find in an...

RIM Blackberry Z10 press images leak out, looks like the real thing

RIM Blackberry Z10 press images leak out, looks like the real thing 25 Jan 2013, 06:55 50

RIM is about to launch its BlackBerry 10 mobile operating system in just about a couple of days at a...

Images show Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 with S Pen side by side with a Note II

Images show Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 with S Pen side by side with a Note II 25 Jan 2013, 06:41 39

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 leaked out a few days ago and it didn’t take long for Samsung’s JK Shin to...

Can Sony's rumored 6.44

Can Sony's rumored 6.44" Togari phone rival a Galaxy Note III if both came with a stylus? 25 Jan 2013, 06:00 91

Not to say that Snapdragon 800, a 6.4" Full HD screen and 3,500 mAh battery are not impressive, but what...

White House petition started to make unlocking phones legal

White House petition started to make unlocking phones legal 24 Jan 2013, 23:59 24

As we mentioned earlier, the exemption to the DMCA which allowed for jailbreaking/rooting of phones also...

Samsung's mobile division doubles operating profit in Q4

Samsung's mobile division doubles operating profit in Q4 24 Jan 2013, 20:47 18

Korean manufacturer Samsung reported operating profits of $8.27 billion for the fourth quarter, about...

AT&T activates 10.2 million smartphones in Q4, 8.6 million of them were Apple iPhones

AT&T activates 10.2 million smartphones in Q4, 8.6 million of them were Apple iPhones 24 Jan 2013, 18:03 17

The nation's second largest carrier, AT&T, reported its 4th quarter earnings and focusing on the wireless...

Verizon getting special flagship Nokia Laser Windows Phone

Verizon getting special flagship Nokia Laser Windows Phone 24 Jan 2013, 17:32 18

The Verge is reporting that Verizon is about to get a special flagship Nokia Windows Phone device for...

It may become illegal to unlock your phone starting Saturday

It may become illegal to unlock your phone starting Saturday 24 Jan 2013, 14:55 73

Do you all remember that ruckus that happened over whether or not it was illegal to jailbreak your mobile...

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