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Reuters: Apple to lose the rights to the iPhone name in Brazil

Reuters: Apple to lose the rights to the iPhone name in Brazil 06 Feb 2013, 00:22 24

Brazilian consumer electronics maker Gradiente Eletronica SA might have just won the corporate version...

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 screen compared to the Apple iPad's display in new TV ad

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 screen compared to the Apple iPad's display in new TV ad 05 Feb 2013, 23:32 15

Amazon has taken to the airwaves to compare the screen on its Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 to the 9.7 inch...

BlackBerry Dev Alpha C, with QWERTY keyboard, released

BlackBerry Dev Alpha C, with QWERTY keyboard, released 05 Feb 2013, 22:15 5

With the all-touch BlackBerry Z10 already on its way to success overseas, the company wants to make sure...

Apple receives design patents for slide-to-unlock and original Apple iPhone design

Apple receives design patents for slide-to-unlock and original Apple iPhone design 05 Feb 2013, 20:01 47

Apple received a pair of design patents on Tuesday, one for the slide-to-unlock bar found on the bottom...

Jelly Bean on 13.6% of Android models

Jelly Bean on 13.6% of Android models 05 Feb 2013, 18:45 63

Android 4.1 and Android 4.2 are now on 13.6% of Android devices in the latest distribution stats provided...

Ice Cream Sandwich rolling out for the HTC ThunderBolt, better late than never?

Ice Cream Sandwich rolling out for the HTC ThunderBolt, better late than never? 05 Feb 2013, 18:26 30

Today, 6 months past the original deadline, Verizon announced they have started to roll-out the OTA software...

Analyst: Component shortage threatens launch of HTC M7

Analyst: Component shortage threatens launch of HTC M7 05 Feb 2013, 18:05 15

HTC is rumored to be experiencing some shortages of components that could threaten to reduce the number...

Heins disappointed in March launch for U.S. BlackBerry Z10

Heins disappointed in March launch for U.S. BlackBerry Z10 05 Feb 2013, 17:34 39

While BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins should be pleased with the way that the BlackBerry Z10 launch has...

Galaxy Nexus testing Android 4.2.2, due mid-February

Galaxy Nexus testing Android 4.2.2, due mid-February 05 Feb 2013, 14:14 33

We've seen leaks before that have been labeled as Android 4.2.2, and this new one isn't showing too much,...

Analyst wants a 5

Analyst wants a 5" "iPhablet" by year's end 05 Feb 2013, 14:02 45

This is the pinnacle of what it means to be an analyst in the tech industry. At some point, you can stop...

Google to introduce new forms of payment in the Play store, will pay developers on a later date

Google to introduce new forms of payment in the Play store, will pay developers on a later date 05 Feb 2013, 10:06 3

An email from Google to its Play store partners (developers) appeared today, letting us know that Google...

Hidden icons in iOS 6.1 point to streaming music service by Apple

Hidden icons in iOS 6.1 point to streaming music service by Apple 05 Feb 2013, 09:53 8

Thanks to files buried inside iOS 6.1, speculation is rampant that Apple will reveal a streaming music...

Carrier billing for Skype credit coming soon to U.S. and Canada

Carrier billing for Skype credit coming soon to U.S. and Canada 05 Feb 2013, 09:29 2

Skype users, this bit of news is for you, guys. The popular VoIP service provider has teamed up with...

Apple patent hints at solar charging integrated in the touchscreen

Apple patent hints at solar charging integrated in the touchscreen 05 Feb 2013, 09:13 48

Apple is notorious with patenting everything it might or might not use in the future, after one unpleasant...

Best new Android, iPhone and iPad games for January 2013

Best new Android, iPhone and iPad games for January 2013 05 Feb 2013, 09:02 14

January is over, and it kicked off 2013 with a huge selection of new arrivals in games, right in time...

Amazon introduces new virtual currency for Kindle Fire purchases - Amazon Coins

Amazon introduces new virtual currency for Kindle Fire purchases - Amazon Coins 05 Feb 2013, 09:01

So immense is the power of those few who control the course of the economy! Well, Amazon obviously wants...

Analysts say BlackBerry Z10 off to better start than Nokia Lumia 920

Analysts say BlackBerry Z10 off to better start than Nokia Lumia 920 05 Feb 2013, 08:54 67

A pair of analysts, after taking to U.K. retailers, are reporting that not only is the BlackBerry Z10...

BlackBerry 10 walkthrough

BlackBerry 10 walkthrough 05 Feb 2013, 08:30 11

It may have taken quite a long time to materialize, but the new BlackBerry 10 platform is already here...

What takes the most space on your phone/tablet's memory?

What takes the most space on your phone/tablet's memory? 05 Feb 2013, 08:24 41

The standard amount of phone storage is much bigger and faster than it used to be, but some of us are...

Apple iPad 4 is now officially the tablet with most internal storage as 128 GB version goes on sale

Apple iPad 4 is now officially the tablet with most internal storage as 128 GB version goes on sale 05 Feb 2013, 07:46 32

Pricing is on par with the storage, and the Wi-Fi variant will net you $799, which is nearing Ultrabook...

Kim Jong-Un's mysterious phone: not a Samsung, but what is it?

Kim Jong-Un's mysterious phone: not a Samsung, but what is it? 05 Feb 2013, 07:45 55

North Korea’s beloved ‘Supreme Leader’ Kim Jong-Un, believed to be a 20 something man, has taken over...

BlackBerry Z10 release date on T-Mobile USA to be March 27

BlackBerry Z10 release date on T-Mobile USA to be March 27 05 Feb 2013, 07:02 4

Even though pretty much all US carriers announced plans to offer the new BlackBerry 10 devices, neither...

Wi-Fi-only tablets may get LTE connectivity thanks to this gadget

Wi-Fi-only tablets may get LTE connectivity thanks to this gadget 05 Feb 2013, 06:19 4

Thanks to an unnamed source of Forbes, we now know that a new gadget is in the works by the company FreedomPop....

BlackBerry 10 Review

BlackBerry 10 Review 05 Feb 2013, 06:17

As Dell prepares to go private, founder admits quick rise of tablets surprised him

As Dell prepares to go private, founder admits quick rise of tablets surprised him 05 Feb 2013, 06:08 8

Smartphones and tablets have grown tremendously in the last couple of years but while that’s all obvious...

Fujitsu unveils light water-resistant Arrows Tab with 10

Fujitsu unveils light water-resistant Arrows Tab with 10" Full HD screen and 14 hours of video playback 05 Feb 2013, 05:58 7

There are also a fingerprint sensor and Dolby Surround speakers on the slate, with the only downer being...

Best OBD car apps for Android: turn your phone into a black box

Best OBD car apps for Android: turn your phone into a black box 05 Feb 2013, 05:52 6

With a cheap OBD Bluetooth adapter off Amazon and an Android app you can follow your car's vitals in...

Your BlackBerry Z10 may soon execute Android apps in a 4.1 Jelly Bean environment

Your BlackBerry Z10 may soon execute Android apps in a 4.1 Jelly Bean environment 05 Feb 2013, 05:43 26

While it's a popular fact that the BlackBerry 10-powered devices have the ability to run Android applications,...

Sony Xperia E dual Review

Sony Xperia E dual Review 05 Feb 2013, 05:02

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BlackBerry Z10 arrives in limited edition glossy red for ardent developers

BlackBerry Z10 arrives in limited edition glossy red for ardent developers 05 Feb 2013, 04:56 6

BlackBerry Jam is at The Netherlands these days getting developers pumped up about BlackBerry 10 with...

Samsung Galaxy Young

Samsung Galaxy Young 05 Feb 2013

Samsung Galaxy Young is the newest addition to manufacturers affordable low-end Android lineup. It is...

Untethered Jailbreak for iOS 6.x is finally here, here's how to use it

Untethered Jailbreak for iOS 6.x is finally here, here's how to use it 05 Feb 2013, 03:40 29

Rejoice, iOS hackers, for there's now an untethered jailbreak for the latest version of the platform...

HTC to start ‘a new sound and camera experience in 2013’

HTC to start ‘a new sound and camera experience in 2013’ 05 Feb 2013, 03:15 29

HTC might not be in its best form lately with its fortunes declining rapidly as Samsung and Apple are...

Apple takes mobile web usage crown from Nokia, Samsung zips past, too

Apple takes mobile web usage crown from Nokia, Samsung zips past, too 05 Feb 2013, 03:14 8

It's been more than five years since the first iPhone was introduced, and gave a rocket boost to mobile...

Windows Phone 8 landgrab starts with a $150 Huawei 4Afrika - rebranded Ascend W1

Windows Phone 8 landgrab starts with a $150 Huawei 4Afrika - rebranded Ascend W1 05 Feb 2013, 02:44 6

Microsoft will try to coral the African continent before Nokia and Android have taken a complete reign...

Entry-level Samsung Galaxy Fame is announced with 1GHz processor and Android 4.1

Entry-level Samsung Galaxy Fame is announced with 1GHz processor and Android 4.1 05 Feb 2013, 02:37 14

Here's a new smartphone that is shaping up like a decent entry-level Android offering. It is known as...

Ouya Android game consoles will be available at Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Gamestop in June for $100

Ouya Android game consoles will be available at Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Gamestop in June for $100 05 Feb 2013, 02:36 7

The Ouya console will be available at Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Gamestop starting in June for a price...

Samsung Galaxy Fame

Samsung Galaxy Fame 05 Feb 2013

Here's a new smartphone that is shaping up like a decent entry-level Android offering. It is known as...

Forever Young: Samsung lifts cover off Galaxy Young affordable smartphone

Forever Young: Samsung lifts cover off Galaxy Young affordable smartphone 05 Feb 2013, 02:19 16

Samsung has just made the Samsung Galaxy Young official, the newest addition to its affordable low-end...

Picture reveals date of T-Moble's LTE phone launch

Picture reveals date of T-Moble's LTE phone launch 05 Feb 2013, 01:33 4

A leaked picture shows off the date when T-Mobile is expected to launch its new 4G LTE smartphone models;...

Kyocera Hydro

Kyocera Hydro is now available with Cricket 05 Feb 2013

The Kyocera Hydro is a water-resistant phone. It's running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and is aiming...

Alcatel Authority

Alcatel Authority is now available with Cricket 05 Feb 2013

The Alcatel One Touch Ultra 960c is an Android smartphone with a 4.3-inch color display, 5-megapixel...

Platinum Edition of the Motorola DROID RAZR M available from Best Buy

Platinum Edition of the Motorola DROID RAZR M available from Best Buy 04 Feb 2013, 23:42 5

The Platinum edition of the Motorola DROID RAZR M is now available as an exclusive from Best Buy for...

Facebook said to be building a mobile app that allows us to track our friends

Facebook said to be building a mobile app that allows us to track our friends 04 Feb 2013, 21:56 19

Facebook is once again working on a mobile app that would allow users to track the whereabouts of their...

BlackBerry scores 15% gain on its first trading day

BlackBerry scores 15% gain on its first trading day 04 Feb 2013, 20:26 10

On its first trading day as BlackBerry, the stock responded to an upgrade issued by Bernstein and rose...

HTC DROID DNA sequel, possibly the HTC M7, rumored to head to Verizon

HTC DROID DNA sequel, possibly the HTC M7, rumored to head to Verizon 04 Feb 2013, 19:12 32

A leak from a source that has proven reliable in the past discusses the specs for a sequel to the HTC...

ASUS video shows off features of the 7 inch ASUS MeMo Pad

ASUS video shows off features of the 7 inch ASUS MeMo Pad 04 Feb 2013, 16:39 5

Introduced after CES, the 7 inch ASUS MeMo Pad is chock full of features for $149.99 and to show them...

Next Apple iPad mini rumored to have 324ppi pixel density

Next Apple iPad mini rumored to have 324ppi pixel density 04 Feb 2013, 14:55 49

When Apple came up with the Retina display, it selected 300ppi as the line that would make a device qualify...

Amazon cuts the price of its two Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablets

Amazon cuts the price of its two Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablets 04 Feb 2013, 13:36 4

Amazon, used to discounting the price of other manufacturers mobile devices, is slashing the price of...

Samsung is considering building a fab to produce AMOLED screens for tablets

Samsung is considering building a fab to produce AMOLED screens for tablets 04 Feb 2013, 12:16 16

Samsung is reportedly thinking about building a fab to produce AMOLED displays for tablets and laptops...

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