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Tegra 4 vs Snapdragon 800: who will be the dominant player on the chipset market this year

Tegra 4 vs Snapdragon 800: who will be the dominant player on the chipset market this year 14 Jan 2013, 04:15 78

CES 2013 was the show of mobile chipsets. First, it was Nvidia that announced its next-gen processor,...

Lenovo to out Android-based IdeaPad Yoga convertible by the summer

Lenovo to out Android-based IdeaPad Yoga convertible by the summer 14 Jan 2013, 03:23 3

Lenovo plans to take its IdeaPad Yoga convertible, and make an Android device out of it, sources indicate....

Europe study pinpoints iPhone 5 as the top mobile data hog, phones overtake tablets

Europe study pinpoints iPhone 5 as the top mobile data hog, phones overtake tablets 14 Jan 2013, 03:01 9

The other interesting trend is that for the first time smartphones took over tablets as biggest data...

Panasonic ToughPad FZ-A1 hands-on

Panasonic ToughPad FZ-A1 hands-on 14 Jan 2013, 02:58 1

Even though we can’t get the monstrous size of the tablet from our mind, it doesn’t help that it’s encased...

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...

Sony Xperia Z gets an impromptu drop test, captured on video

Sony Xperia Z gets an impromptu drop test, captured on video 14 Jan 2013, 02:46 13

Although the Sony Xperia Z is highly resistant to water damage, there isn't much that would protect it...

Facebook Messenger for iPad likely to get announced tomorrow

Facebook Messenger for iPad likely to get announced tomorrow 14 Jan 2013, 02:34 5

In a big event tomorrow, Facebook is set to announce something and that something is very likely to be...

Exynos chip out, Broadcom is in for the Samsung Galaxy S II Plus and Grand Duos

Exynos chip out, Broadcom is in for the Samsung Galaxy S II Plus and Grand Duos 14 Jan 2013, 02:00 11

The S II Plus is actually utilizing Broadcom processor inside, not an Exynos chip, and Broadcom is even...

Lenovo IdeaPhone K900

Lenovo IdeaPhone K900 14 Jan 2013

The Lenovo IdeaPhone K900 is the first Android smartphone powered with a 2GHz Intel Atom processor, its...

CES 2013: All our coverage

CES 2013: All our coverage 14 Jan 2013, 01:34 7

If you're of the geeky kind, there's probably only one place in the world you'd like to be right now...

Photo displays 4.99 inch, 1080p panel expected for Samsung Galaxy S IV

Photo displays 4.99 inch, 1080p panel expected for Samsung Galaxy S IV 14 Jan 2013, 01:33 29

A photo showing a timeline of AMOLED displays produced by Samsung showed off a 4.99 inch screen with...

Samsung returning to PowerVR GPU for Samsung Galaxy S IV?

Samsung returning to PowerVR GPU for Samsung Galaxy S IV? 14 Jan 2013, 00:39 37

The last Samsung Galaxy S phone to have a Power VR GPU inside was the very first model in the series,...

Lenovo IdeaTab A2107

Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 is now available with AT&T 14 Jan 2013

The Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 is an Android 4.0-based tablet. It comes with features like 7'' 1024 x 600 px...

Samsung sells 100 million Samsung Galaxy S series phones

Samsung sells 100 million Samsung Galaxy S series phones 13 Jan 2013, 23:44 27

Two major corporations are watching the momentum of their flagship devices go in opposite directions...

Apple cuts iPhone 5 display orders in half, possibly on weak demand

Apple cuts iPhone 5 display orders in half, possibly on weak demand 13 Jan 2013, 22:21 46

We've heard that the iPad could be selling quite well, and Q4 saw Apple take about 50% of the US smartphone...

ASUS MeMo Pad gets introduced post CES

ASUS MeMo Pad gets introduced post CES 13 Jan 2013, 22:02 12

The ASUS MeMo Pad is a 7 inch tablet with resolution of 1024 x 600 and appears to be the ME172V that...

Google launches Zavers, the coupon book for your phone

Google launches Zavers, the coupon book for your phone 13 Jan 2013, 21:59 1

Google is an advertising company. That's something that is hard to forget, but is often overlooked. Google...

Jailbroken Windows RT gets a Flash Player

Jailbroken Windows RT gets a Flash Player 13 Jan 2013, 21:32 11

Flash may be on its way out, but it still powers quite a bit of content on the web, especially for games...

Microsoft doesn't see Windows RT jailbreak as a security threat

Microsoft doesn't see Windows RT jailbreak as a security threat 13 Jan 2013, 21:08 5

Soon after we heard about the Windows RT jailbreak, Microsoft came out and applauded the work of the...

Lenovo to ship BlueStacks on PCs this Spring

Lenovo to ship BlueStacks on PCs this Spring 13 Jan 2013, 20:21 6

BlueStacks, which allows you to run Android apps on your PC or Mac, is freely available for download,...

Panasonic ToughPad JT-B1 hands-on

Panasonic ToughPad JT-B1 hands-on 13 Jan 2013, 18:29 5

When you’re gunning for something that meets military standard 810g and is IP65 certified, which means...

Estimates show 16.8 million to 32 million Apple iPads were sold in Q4 2012

Estimates show 16.8 million to 32 million Apple iPads were sold in Q4 2012 13 Jan 2013, 17:48 18

A compilation of forecasts from independent and Wall Street analysts show an average estimate of 25.5...

Official Jelly Bean ROM for Motorola ATRIX 2 leaked

Official Jelly Bean ROM for Motorola ATRIX 2 leaked 13 Jan 2013, 14:16 8

The guys at XDA have discovered a leaked version of Android 4.1 for the Motorola ATRIX 2 which was one...

Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx hands-on

Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx hands-on 13 Jan 2013, 13:50 1

Above all, the biggest thing to stand out to us with the Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx is its super lightweight...

Facebook rumored to show off new phone or mobile OS on Tuesday

Facebook rumored to show off new phone or mobile OS on Tuesday 13 Jan 2013, 13:26 22

There is speculation that at a press event scheduled for Tuesday, Facebook will reveal something related...

Asus MeMO Pad

Asus MeMO Pad 13 Jan 2013

The Asus MeMO Pad ME172V is an Android tablet for the emerging prices that runs Android 4.1 OS. It is...

Lenovo IdeaPhone P770 hands-on

Lenovo IdeaPhone P770 hands-on 13 Jan 2013, 05:07 8

Frankly, the IdeaPhone P770 is an ugly duckling when compared to the precise and modern design of the...

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11s hands-on

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11s hands-on 13 Jan 2013, 04:20 5

Enter the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11s, a smaller version of the highly popular 13.3-inch model that’s been...

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 hands-on

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 hands-on 13 Jan 2013, 03:18 3

At first glance, it’s hardly noticeable that the Yoga is any different from other ultrabooks currently...

Stories you shouldn't have missed this week

Stories you shouldn't have missed this week 13 Jan 2013, 02:54 1

To the surprise of no one, the list of stories you shouldn't have missed this week is dominated by posts...

Teens: Apple iPhone out, Samsung Galaxy S III and Microsoft Surface in

Teens: Apple iPhone out, Samsung Galaxy S III and Microsoft Surface in 13 Jan 2013, 00:16 163

It looks like Apple could be losing support of the teens as they have started to turn away from the Apple...

AT&T offers special deal on Windows Phone 8 models

AT&T offers special deal on Windows Phone 8 models 12 Jan 2013, 22:25 11

AT&T has a special deal for Windows 8 phones that started on Friday and runs through February 21st; all...

Carrier video shows unboxing of entry-level Nokia Lumia 505

Carrier video shows unboxing of entry-level Nokia Lumia 505 12 Jan 2013, 20:25 7

The entry level Nokia Lumia 505 stars in a carrier made video showing the model getting unboxed by Mexican...

New Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820 models shipped with Portico update

New Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820 models shipped with Portico update 12 Jan 2013, 18:57 12

New models of the Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820 are coming to market with the Portico update already...

Lenovo IdeaPhone K900 hands-on

Lenovo IdeaPhone K900 hands-on 12 Jan 2013, 18:08 28

Sure, its overall large size is one of its most discernible aspects, but for something so grand and ready...

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 hands-on

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 hands-on 12 Jan 2013, 17:14 6

For a tablet, we have to admit, we’re digging the slim size it’s packing along for the ride – while also...

Phillips' 5.3 inch Android 4.0 phone to have dual-SIM capabilities

Phillips' 5.3 inch Android 4.0 phone to have dual-SIM capabilities 12 Jan 2013, 15:04 9

Dutch manufacturer Phillips is moving away from televisions and stereos for a second to produce a dual-SIM...

Is Google now blocking mobile YouTube from Windows Phone?

Is Google now blocking mobile YouTube from Windows Phone? 12 Jan 2013, 13:05 138

Last week, we showed you how Google was redirecting maps.google.com to the main Google mobile search...

Sony Xperia ZL is Canada bound says tweet from Sony Canada

Sony Xperia ZL is Canada bound says tweet from Sony Canada 12 Jan 2013, 11:58 16

A tweet from Sony Canada confirms that the Sony Xperia ZL is coming to Canada although it is not clear...

Meet BlackBerry Link, the replacement for BlackBerry Desktop on BB10

Meet BlackBerry Link, the replacement for BlackBerry Desktop on BB10 12 Jan 2013, 10:51 4

For BlackBerry 10 handsets, BlackBerry Link is the Desktop Software replacement that will allow you to...

Jelly Bean time for the Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 7.0 in the Americas

Jelly Bean time for the Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 7.0 in the Americas 12 Jan 2013, 09:43 17

The Android 4.1.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 started to be pushed out last month globally...

For the third time, Clove sells out inventory of the Nokia Lumia 920 before it arrives at the store

For the third time, Clove sells out inventory of the Nokia Lumia 920 before it arrives at the store 12 Jan 2013, 05:58 136

The Nokia Lumia 920 may yet turn out to be the Windows Phone 8 device that makes the platform a real...

Polaroid M7 hands-on

Polaroid M7 hands-on 12 Jan 2013, 04:07 13

Knowing that this is a $129 priced tablet, we really can’t expect a whole lot from its design. Rightfully...

Android 4.2 users will flip over update to Flipboard

Android 4.2 users will flip over update to Flipboard 12 Jan 2013, 02:43 6

Flipboard has received an update for Android 4.2 users that prevents accidental flipping and also repairs...

263 million active Angry Birds members played the game last month

263 million active Angry Birds members played the game last month 12 Jan 2013, 00:09 8

What a month December was for Finnish game developer Rovio as 263 million active players pulled back...

BlackBerry 10 software demonstration at CES

BlackBerry 10 software demonstration at CES 11 Jan 2013, 23:50 44

In just a few weeks from now, RIM is about to embark in a new chapter in its storied history. As we all...

Sony may follow HTC and give up on low-end smartphones

Sony may follow HTC and give up on low-end smartphones 11 Jan 2013, 23:15 51

It may be a bit surprising to smartphone owners in North America, but Sony is actually 3rd in smartphone...

Firm that sued Apple, Google And RIM purchased more than 2,000 patents from Ericsson

Firm that sued Apple, Google And RIM purchased more than 2,000 patents from Ericsson 11 Jan 2013, 22:51 12

Unwired Planet has some legal battles going on against Apple, Google and RIM which are three pretty big...

Asus Taichi hands-on

Asus Taichi hands-on 11 Jan 2013, 22:01 5

One part ultrabook, one part tablet, that’s what you get out of the Asus Taichi. At heart, it’s still...

Vote for the Windows Phone 8 ad staring Cam Newton that you like the best

Vote for the Windows Phone 8 ad staring Cam Newton that you like the best 11 Jan 2013, 21:18 6

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton stars in four Windows Phone 8 ads, each with a slightly different ending...

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