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Microsoft Surface RT 32 GB to be offered at cost to schools and universities later this month

Microsoft Surface RT 32 GB to be offered at cost to schools and universities later this month 34 min ago 3

As you can see above, Microsoft is allegedly prepping to give the Surface RT tablet to schools and universities...

Is the app-gap between Windows Phone versus iTunes and Google Play really that wide?

Is the app-gap between Windows Phone versus iTunes and Google Play really that wide? 1 hour ago 16

On a regular basis, we discuss the various application ecosystems between the current top three...

Nokia RM-877 visits FCC wearing AT&T banding, could be the Nokia EOS

Nokia RM-877 visits FCC wearing AT&T banding, could be the Nokia EOS yesterday, 14:15 20

The Nokia RM-877 went calling on the FCC the other day, wearing AT&T's LTE bands (2,4,5 and 17); other...

Microsoft's brain makes Bing voice search results more accurate and twice as fast on WP8

Microsoft's brain makes Bing voice search results more accurate and twice as fast on WP8 yesterday, 12:26 9

We've heard plenty about Google's neural network (aka the Skynet Brain) that has been extremely helpful...

Best new Android, iPhone and Windows Phone apps of the week

Best new Android, iPhone and Windows Phone apps of the week yesterday, 09:31 5

We are cherry-picking the best new arrivals and this week we’ve included some neat Window Phone apps...

’Mobile is eating the World’: see how phones and tablets are shaping the future

’Mobile is eating the World’: see how phones and tablets are shaping the future yesterday, 09:28 10

We often hear the term "post-PC era," mostly bandied about by Apple, which has a vested interest in the...

Pick up a SIM-free Nokia Lumia 820 for only $301

Pick up a SIM-free Nokia Lumia 820 for only $301 2 days ago, 22:18 4

The Nokia Lumia 820 launched last autumn with the debut of Windows Phone 8 and the middle tier device...

Ting to add a couple Windows Phone 8 devices next month

Ting to add a couple Windows Phone 8 devices next month 2 days ago, 21:32 1

The MVNO known as Ting, and operated by Tucows announced that it was planning on bringing two...

All systems go, GroupMe is still up and running again

All systems go, GroupMe is still up and running again 2 days ago, 20:54

Don't you hate it when you're using an app or web-page and suddenly things creep to a halt...

6Sec brings Vine like abilities to Windows Phone

6Sec brings Vine like abilities to Windows Phone 2 days ago, 18:49 1

Remember the scene in Jurrasic Park when Dr. Ian Malcolm says that life will find a way? The same can...

Windows Phone 8 CalDAV and CardDAV support demoed on video

Windows Phone 8 CalDAV and CardDAV support demoed on video 2 days ago, 18:16 2

As we know by now, Microsoft and Google have been in something of a spat. Google announced a while back...

More images and videos of the forthcoming Windows 8.1 reveal themselves

More images and videos of the forthcoming Windows 8.1 reveal themselves 2 days ago, 16:43 23

In addition to some newly uploaded videos highlighting some of the updated apps, we have some...

Did we see the Nokia Lumia phablet?

Did we see the Nokia Lumia phablet? 2 days ago, 14:36 44

Saturday night, we showed you a picture of what looked like mass produced aluminum chassis for the soon...

Is it the metallic Nokia EOS that is launching soon?

Is it the metallic Nokia EOS that is launching soon? 3 days ago, 01:08 43

The Nokia EOS mystery deepens; on Friday, we showed you a version of the Nokia EOS with a metallic chassis...

HSN drops price of Nokia Lumia 521 to $129.95

HSN drops price of Nokia Lumia 521 to $129.95 3 days ago, 19:52 11

In the mid 1980's, before the internet was a household presence, and a razor was something you would...

Two Nokia Lumia phablets and a low priced Nokia Lumia 920 on the way?

Two Nokia Lumia phablets and a low priced Nokia Lumia 920 on the way? 3 days ago, 14:43 40

A published report on Saturday details a pair of Nokia Lumia phablets on the way with one coming in the...

Microsoft set to pay out more cash to bring developers to Windows Phone

Microsoft set to pay out more cash to bring developers to Windows Phone 3 days ago, 12:08 27

This isn't the first time that we've written a story about Microsoft offering cash to attract developers...

More Nokia EOS metal lens cap pictures leak, one in black and the other in white

More Nokia EOS metal lens cap pictures leak, one in black and the other in white 3 days ago, 03:38 56

On Friday morning, we showed you some photos of a version of the Nokia EOS chassis made from metal; we...

Acer executive: If Nokia goes with Android, they'd be a force to be reckoned with

Acer executive: If Nokia goes with Android, they'd be a force to be reckoned with 4 days ago, 13:50 97

At Computex, Acer hinted that they might be releasing a Windows Phone 8 model in the first half of next...

EU looking into Google's Android licensing, asks makers if they were forced to delay competing devices

EU looking into Google's Android licensing, asks makers if they were forced to delay competing devices 4 days ago, 07:46 33

EU Commission officials are looking into Google's practices for licensing Android to manufacturers, with...

The GoPro Hero 3 action camera is totally rad! Here's how to control it from a smartphone

The GoPro Hero 3 action camera is totally rad! Here's how to control it from a smartphone 4 days ago, 06:01 1

Summer is about to arrive officially in just a week. For many that is going to be an ideal opportunity...

Aluminum Nokia EOS chassis leaks out, 41 MP PureView sensor stamped in

Aluminum Nokia EOS chassis leaks out, 41 MP PureView sensor stamped in 4 days ago, 05:16 70

An engineering prototype of the Nokia EOS has leaked, and this one is crafted out of aluminum, instead...

Microsoft finally launches its Office Mobile for iPhone on Apple App Store

Microsoft finally launches its Office Mobile for iPhone on Apple App Store 4 days ago, 05:08 16

Today, Microsoft has finally launched its Office Mobile application for iPhone and iPad, a gorgeous looking...

Microsoft again borrows Siri for comparison ad matching the Dell XPS 10 with the Apple iPad

Microsoft again borrows Siri for comparison ad matching the Dell XPS 10 with the Apple iPad 4 days ago, 03:50 31

You might remember the two recent ads run by Microsoft that put up the ASUS VivoTab Smart against the...

Nokia Lumia 925 shows off Datasense app

Nokia Lumia 925 shows off Datasense app 13 Jun 2013, 19:51 19

The Nokia Lumia 925 already comes with the GDR2 (General Distribution Release) update pre-installed;...

It's not stealing when Apple does it, because it wasn't stealing when Google did it either

It's not stealing when Apple does it, because it wasn't stealing when Google did it either 13 Jun 2013, 16:17 229

Every time there are new features announced for iOS, there is an uproar around the web about Apple "stealing"...

New Windows ads put away attacks and tout its unified design

New Windows ads put away attacks and tout its unified design 13 Jun 2013, 12:13 35

For a while there, Microsoft got pretty negative with its advertising. It came out with ads that were...

Nokia is planning to reinvent the ZOOM at its next big event

Nokia is planning to reinvent the ZOOM at its next big event 13 Jun 2013, 11:42 171

And just like that folks, the good people over at Nokia penned a date for its next big event – one where...

Nokia EOS leaks out once again, posing next to a Lumia 920 and it’s hard to tell the difference

Nokia EOS leaks out once again, posing next to a Lumia 920 and it’s hard to tell the difference 13 Jun 2013, 04:05 67

The Nokia EOS, aka Nokia codename Elvis, the Nokia superphone with a 41-megapixel PureView camera has...

Humor: Some Nokia enthusiasts have some fun at Samsung’s expense

Humor: Some Nokia enthusiasts have some fun at Samsung’s expense 13 Jun 2013, 02:19 50

If one were to have an objective initial reaction upon seeing the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, it might...

Nokia Lumia 925 now available in the U.K.

Nokia Lumia 925 now available in the U.K. 12 Jun 2013, 14:48 39

The Nokia Lumia 925 is now available in the U.K. a couple of days after being released in Germany; the...

Photo hints that the Huawei Ascend W2 will be water resistant

Photo hints that the Huawei Ascend W2 will be water resistant 12 Jun 2013, 12:25 17

Chinese handset manufacturer is teasing the Huawei Ascend W2, the second Windows Phone flavored handset...

MetroPCS starts its BYOD service today

MetroPCS starts its BYOD service today 12 Jun 2013, 11:37 5

As we told you earlier this month that it would, MetroPCS has launched its own Bring Your Own Device...

Phone makers move away from Windows Phone because of high licensing fees and Nokia competition

Phone makers move away from Windows Phone because of high licensing fees and Nokia competition 11 Jun 2013, 03:34 152

Phone makers are either moving away from Windows Phone or putting their plans for the platform on hold…

MapQuest comes to Windows Phone 8

MapQuest comes to Windows Phone 8 10 Jun 2013, 18:19 3

There is no shortage of navigation and mapping apps available for smartphone platforms and one of the...

Nokia now sells 80.2% of all Windows Phone devices

Nokia now sells 80.2% of all Windows Phone devices 10 Jun 2013, 08:39 85

In May 2013, Nokia grew its market share holding 80.2% of all Windows Phone sales. Windows Phone 8 also...

Nokia launches Lumia 925 with new Glance Screen feature

Nokia launches Lumia 925 with new Glance Screen feature 10 Jun 2013, 05:43 48

Nokia is rolling out the metal-built Lumia 925 today in Europe and the fresh Nokia flagship will come...

Here is why Nokia EOS uses a mechanical shutter for the camera

Here is why Nokia EOS uses a mechanical shutter for the camera 10 Jun 2013, 03:01 47

The Nokia EOS has leaked out extensively last week and one peculiar feature in the camera superphone...

Acer Iconia W3 tablet available for pre-orders from Staples and Amazon

Acer Iconia W3 tablet available for pre-orders from Staples and Amazon 10 Jun 2013, 01:22 10

You might remember the first 8 inch Windows 8 tablet, the Acer Iconia W3; the slate is now available...

PRISM whistle-blower steps out of the shadows

PRISM whistle-blower steps out of the shadows 09 Jun 2013, 21:00 27

The man credited as the NSA whistle-blower who spilled the beans on the surveillance program that has...

Acer to tip its hat with a new Windows Phone device in the first half of 2014

Acer to tip its hat with a new Windows Phone device in the first half of 2014 09 Jun 2013, 18:33 3

On the coattails of making some notable announcements at COMPUTEX this past week, we get to see an...

Microsoft buys back Nokia Lumia 920 that had early version of Windows Phone Blue installed

Microsoft buys back Nokia Lumia 920 that had early version of Windows Phone Blue installed 09 Jun 2013, 15:15 28

On Saturday, we told you about a Nokia Lumia 920 purchased by someone from eBay that was installed with...

Data suggests that Verizon is selling twice as many Nokia Lumia 928 units than BlackBerry Z10 models

Data suggests that Verizon is selling twice as many Nokia Lumia 928 units than BlackBerry Z10 models 09 Jun 2013, 14:08 32

Considering the iOS/Android duopoly, the best that Windows Phone and BlackBerry can hope for is third...

Google to pay $1.3 billion for Waze?

Google to pay $1.3 billion for Waze? 09 Jun 2013, 13:12 6

A published report from Israeli, where crowd-sourced navigation app Waze is based, says that Google is...

Windows Phone app Next DC Bus tracks bus arrivals in real time in DC, Virginia and Maryland

Windows Phone app Next DC Bus tracks bus arrivals in real time in DC, Virginia and Maryland 09 Jun 2013, 12:37 3

Fan of the public transit system in DC, Virginia or Maryland? If so, you are going to want to install...

Nokia Lumia 520 doubles its global market share to nearly 9% of Windows Phone market

Nokia Lumia 520 doubles its global market share to nearly 9% of Windows Phone market 08 Jun 2013, 23:42 28

According to mobile ad network Adduplex, last month the low-end Nokia Lumia 520 held 4.4% of the global...

Director of National Intelligence makes good on promise to declassify some PRISM information

Director of National Intelligence makes good on promise to declassify some PRISM information 08 Jun 2013, 22:32 1

When he first responded to the reports that gave the first details of the NSA's PRISM data collection...

"Boundless Informant" software could show how much metadata NSA's PRISM collects 08 Jun 2013, 22:10 12

After a couple intense days of speculation and troubling reports about what could be contained in the...

Nokia PureView 808 takes on Lumia 925 and 928 in a couple more video comparisons

Nokia PureView 808 takes on Lumia 925 and 928 in a couple more video comparisons 08 Jun 2013, 18:30 12

We will make no bones about it, the optics on the Nokia Lumia flagships are superb. However, we have...

Nokia Lumia 920 bought on eBay might accidentally be loaded with Windows Phone Blue

Nokia Lumia 920 bought on eBay might accidentally be loaded with Windows Phone Blue 08 Jun 2013, 16:37 21

Screenshots from a Nokia Lumia 920 purchased on eBay show a notification center, similar to what is found...

 
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