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Watch the full Ubuntu phone keynote

Watch the full Ubuntu phone keynote 03 Jan 2013, 21:50 22

We tried our best to cover the announcement of the Ubuntu for phones announcement that came yesterday,...

Corning announces Gorilla Glass 3

Corning announces Gorilla Glass 3 03 Jan 2013, 17:09 17

The major manufacturers update their flagship devices every year, and parts makers are no different....

Canonical announces Ubuntu Phone OS coming in early 2014

Canonical announces Ubuntu Phone OS coming in early 2014 02 Jan 2013, 13:17 82

We had heard a couple days ago that Canonical was planning to ring in the New Year with an announcement...

US Cellular’s Samsung Galaxy Note II gets the multi-window upgrade

US Cellular’s Samsung Galaxy Note II gets the multi-window upgrade 30 Dec 2012, 02:47 7

US Cellular joins the rest of the Galaxy Note II toting carriers and has released an update...

Watch this hilarious Lumia 920 commercial

Watch this hilarious Lumia 920 commercial 22 May 2013

Don't you think that some people are taking the iOS vs Android dispute a bit too far? Well, Microsoft...

Samsung building four new offices in the San Francisco Bay area

Samsung building four new offices in the San Francisco Bay area 30 Dec 2012, 01:35 10

In what represents a serious investment across Silicon Valley, Samsung is increasing its presence in...

ZTE Nubia Z5 goes official: 5-inch 1080p lean Android beast

ZTE Nubia Z5 goes official: 5-inch 1080p lean Android beast 26 Dec 2012, 07:04 23

The ZTE Nubia Z5 has leaked here and there, and by now the device is far from being a secret. Still,...

GroupMe is now up! Service expected to remain stable.

GroupMe is now up! Service expected to remain stable. 24 Dec 2012, 22:21 1

GroupMe is a popular cross-platform instant group-messaging service, with apps for all major platforms...

Deutsche Telekom CEO Rene Obermann stepping down at the end of next year

Deutsche Telekom CEO Rene Obermann stepping down at the end of next year 20 Dec 2012, 11:16 2

The CEO of T-Mobile's parent company Deutsche Telekom, Rene Obermann, is planning to step down from his...

Child privacy law expanded by FTC, covers social networks and apps

Child privacy law expanded by FTC, covers social networks and apps 20 Dec 2012, 03:46 5

The Federal Trade Commission is changing how it applies the Child Online Privacy Protection Act...

Verizon announces additional markets going live with LTE on December 20th

Verizon announces additional markets going live with LTE on December 20th 19 Dec 2012, 05:23 3

At this point, we wonder if Verizon’s engineers are getting so good at lighting up the new network, that...

FCC gives green light to AT&T acquisition of numerous spectrum licenses

FCC gives green light to AT&T acquisition of numerous spectrum licenses 19 Dec 2012, 04:17 4

AT&T gets the nod on spectrum covering over 600 markets and 82% of the population...

AT&T launches LTE service in 5 new markets, expands in 4 others

AT&T launches LTE service in 5 new markets, expands in 4 others 19 Dec 2012, 01:25 4

AT&T continues its march in deploying LTE service and has announced five new markets that are the beneficiaries...

Samsung makes 5-inch Galaxy Grand official: affordable phablet with 8MP camera and dual-SIM option

Samsung makes 5-inch Galaxy Grand official: affordable phablet with 8MP camera and dual-SIM option 18 Dec 2012, 02:50 68

Samsung now brings an affordable phablet, the Samsung Galaxy Grand, a 5-inch smartphone with a dual-core...

Verizon announces new LTE markets to be live on December 20th

Verizon announces new LTE markets to be live on December 20th 14 Dec 2012, 03:37 8

Verizon has all the major market service areas covered, so get your map app ready to see where these...

Verizon announces the Samsung Galaxy Camera, available Dec. 13th

Verizon announces the Samsung Galaxy Camera, available Dec. 13th 11 Dec 2012, 14:55 20

In time for the holidays, and with LTE connectivity, Verizon has the Samsung Galaxy Camera on the way...

Data billing error at SaskTel may result in some customer bills hitting $100,000

Data billing error at SaskTel may result in some customer bills hitting $100,000 05 Dec 2012, 17:55 3

The Canadian carrier announced that recent system upgrades are responsible for the problem, which it...

Nokia Lumia 620 is announced - cheap and colorful

Nokia Lumia 620 is announced - cheap and colorful 05 Dec 2012, 04:12 51

Surprise, surprise! Nokia just announced its most affordable Windows Phone 8 smartphone to date – the...

Yahoo! Messenger to lose several features on December 14th

Yahoo! Messenger to lose several features on December 14th 02 Dec 2012, 03:39 15

Yahoo! Messenger has a lot of features, a near all-in-one instant messenger across multiple platforms...

iTunes 11 is available for download, here is a look at what is new

iTunes 11 is available for download, here is a look at what is new 30 Nov 2012, 02:46 19

The user interface has been completely redesigned in Apple’s marketplace for music, videos and applications...

Samsung Rugby III for AT&T is announced offering military-grade durability and Enhanced PTT service

Samsung Rugby III for AT&T is announced offering military-grade durability and Enhanced PTT service 29 Nov 2012, 09:34 8

Stand back, kids, and hide away those fancy-pants smartphones of yours. The Samsung Rugby III has just...

Dept of Justice & FBI seek time to examine T-Mobile USA & MetroPCS deal

Dept of Justice & FBI seek time to examine T-Mobile USA & MetroPCS deal 29 Nov 2012, 00:14 5

The Justice Department along with the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have asked the FCC...

Microsoft confirms Windows Phone 7.8 coming early 2013

Microsoft confirms Windows Phone 7.8 coming early 2013 28 Nov 2012, 16:49 20

Microsoft has been following through on its pledge to maintain mindshare about the company’s new products...

Windows 8 sells 40 million copies to date, faster adoption than Windows 7

Windows 8 sells 40 million copies to date, faster adoption than Windows 7 27 Nov 2012, 23:11 17

40 million licenses of Microsoft’s premier operating system translates to it being adopted at a more...

Meizu MX2 goes official: 4.4-inch screen and 1.6GHz quad-core chip wrapped in a Nexus 4-like price tag

Meizu MX2 goes official: 4.4-inch screen and 1.6GHz quad-core chip wrapped in a Nexus 4-like price tag 27 Nov 2012, 09:07 38

The Meizu MX2, the new Android flagship by rapidly growing Chinese phone maker Meizu, is now official...

Nokia 206 announced, pays homage to Nokia 6300

Nokia 206 announced, pays homage to Nokia 6300 26 Nov 2012, 04:35 13

The Nokia 206 has just been announced, and it brings memories of past iconic Nokia devices like the 6300…

Vivo X1 arrives: world's new thinnest smartphone is also a joy for Hi-Fi enthusiasts

Vivo X1 arrives: world's new thinnest smartphone is also a joy for Hi-Fi enthusiasts 22 Nov 2012, 08:10 33

We would not blame you if you have not heard about the Vivo X1. Made by Chinese BBK Electronics, the...

HP sees stock hit new low, massive write-offs, investigations over acquisitions

HP sees stock hit new low, massive write-offs, investigations over acquisitions 20 Nov 2012, 23:53 7

The venerable PC and printer maker offered the results of its fiscal fourth quarter, and full fiscal...

US Cellular offers $40 per month unlimited 4G LTE data on 2-year plan

US Cellular offers $40 per month unlimited 4G LTE data on 2-year plan 20 Nov 2012, 20:04 2

The regional carrier has a pretty great offer in time for the holidays with unlimited 4G data...

Xbox Video (currently) not supported in Windows Phone 8

Xbox Video (currently) not supported in Windows Phone 8 20 Nov 2012, 16:21 16

You may want to pursue other plans if you thought about watching Xbox Video content on your new Windows...

Verizon to have Nokia Lumia 822 and HTC 8X in stores tomorrow, Nov. 15

Verizon to have Nokia Lumia 822 and HTC 8X in stores tomorrow, Nov. 15 14 Nov 2012, 20:21 2

If you are the type of person that likes to touch and hold a device before buying it, and resisted the...

Skype offering free unlimited calling for a month

Skype offering free unlimited calling for a month 14 Nov 2012, 18:05 6

Skype is offering a month of unlimited calling to mobile devices and landline locations...

Android YouTube update adds AirPlay-like abilities

Android YouTube update adds AirPlay-like abilities 13 Nov 2012, 12:14 4

Google will be updating its YouTube apps for Android and Google TV to allow users to push YouTube videos...

HTC Droid DNA for Verizon is announced

HTC Droid DNA for Verizon is announced 13 Nov 2012, 10:16 83

Here it is, guys! The moment we've been awaiting for the past few weeks has finally arrived. HTC and...

Jawbone UP resurrected: available again today for $130

Jawbone UP resurrected: available again today for $130 13 Nov 2012, 08:42 3

You might remember the Jawbone UP. It is a fitness tracker that stands out from the rest not just with...

Verizon announces the Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II

Verizon announces the Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II 13 Nov 2012, 00:58 12

Today, Verizon announced their latest Android smartphone addition to the carrier’s stable...

Verizon announces new LTE markets to be live on November 15th

Verizon announces new LTE markets to be live on November 15th 13 Nov 2012, 00:17 9

“Big Red” has been rolling out their LTE network at an impressively fast rate, covering over 400 markets...

Windows head Steven Sinofsky is leaving Microsoft immediately

Windows head Steven Sinofsky is leaving Microsoft immediately 12 Nov 2012, 23:34 16

Microsoft is mixing things up within the Windows Unit. After 23 years at the company, Steven Sinofsky...

Google announces new Acer C7 Chromebook available Nov. 13 for $199

Google announces new Acer C7 Chromebook available Nov. 13 for $199 12 Nov 2012, 17:09 9

Looks like the leaked images from yesterday was just the beginning of the door opening...

RIM has cash and hardware for would-be game developers

RIM has cash and hardware for would-be game developers 11 Nov 2012, 19:27 16

The BlackBerry maker has another developer initiative underway, this one pointed at game developers...

Jelly Bean rolling out to DROID RAZR M

Jelly Bean rolling out to DROID RAZR M "in stages" 09 Nov 2012, 19:58 11

Motorola officially announced the Jelly Bean update for the DROID RAZR M, providing a glimmer of hope...

Pre-orders for Nokia Lumia 822 and HTC 8X for VZW now live, ship date Nov. 13th

Pre-orders for Nokia Lumia 822 and HTC 8X for VZW now live, ship date Nov. 13th 09 Nov 2012, 00:20 10

Verizon has begun accepting pre-orders for the two Windows Phone 8 devices...

BlackBerry 10 browser compliant with Ringmark Ring 1 benchmark

BlackBerry 10 browser compliant with Ringmark Ring 1 benchmark 08 Nov 2012, 22:45 13

Ringmark tests the browser for apps built for the mobile web and ensures that there is at least basic...

AT&T announces the MiFi Liberate 4G mobile hotspot, coming November 16 for $50

AT&T announces the MiFi Liberate 4G mobile hotspot, coming November 16 for $50 08 Nov 2012, 09:40 2

The Samsung Galaxy Express was not the only gadget that AT&T announced today. Along with the new smartphone,...

Samsung Galaxy Express for AT&T is announced with 4.5-inch screen, dual-core processor

Samsung Galaxy Express for AT&T is announced with 4.5-inch screen, dual-core processor 08 Nov 2012, 09:06 8

There is a new Samsung Android smartphone coming to town, and it is headed straight to AT&T's shelves....

HTC One SV official: cute 4.3 incher with a speedy camera

HTC One SV official: cute 4.3 incher with a speedy camera 08 Nov 2012, 02:38 19

HTC recently launched the One X+, a 64GB beefed up One X look alike with a larger battery, and now it’s...

RIM earns US government security certification for BlackBerry 10

RIM earns US government security certification for BlackBerry 10 08 Nov 2012, 00:57 6

Before the platform is even launched, RIM was able to achieve FIPS certification on its upcoming BlackBerry...

Verizon to waive billing for voice and text usage for Sandy victims

Verizon to waive billing for voice and text usage for Sandy victims 08 Nov 2012, 00:02 3

Verizon is no stranger to responding to urgent situations. The company has brought its considerable...

Skype to become the new Windows Live Messenger

Skype to become the new Windows Live Messenger 06 Nov 2012, 19:03 11

Windows Phone 8 is going to be getting big updates to some key applications, among them Skype whose integration...

AT&T to launch Nokia Lumia 920 for $100, Lumia 820 priced at $50, 16GB HTC 8X to cost $200

AT&T to launch Nokia Lumia 920 for $100, Lumia 820 priced at $50, 16GB HTC 8X to cost $200 06 Nov 2012, 09:07 68

Well, what do you know: the AT&T Nokia Lumia 920 will cost only $100 with a 2-year contract, not $150,...

 
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