- Apple cuts some iPhone 5 shipment times to just 2 to 4 days as supply improves Brad Reed - BGR.com - 24 mins ago
If you live in the Asia/Pacific region and order an iPhone 5 from Apple (AAPL), there’s a good chance now that you’ll get it within a week. Per 9to5Mac, Apple has cut … More »Apple cuts some iPhone 5 shipment times to just 2 to 4 days as supply improves
If you live in the Asia/Pacific region and order an iPhone 5 from Apple (AAPL), there’s a good chance now that you’ll get it within a week. Per 9to5Mac, Apple has cut iPhone 5 ship times in Australia, New Zealand and some Asian countries to just two to four days, marking the fastest ship times yet for the company’s popular …
- BlackBerry 10 said to show promise, but it can’t dent iPhone or Android Zach Epstein - BGR.com - 59 mins ago
Research In Motion (RIMM) shares have surged recently following a series of positive reports suggesting RIM still has money to make ahead of its upcoming BlackBerry 10 … More »BlackBerry 10 said to show promise, but it can’t dent iPhone or Android
Research In Motion (RIMM) shares have surged recently following a series of positive reports suggesting RIM still has money to make ahead of its upcoming BlackBerry 10 launch, and that BlackBerry 10 itself may find success despite being written off by a number of industry watchers. Bears rushed to cast doubt on a RIM comeback, …
- Apple announces iPhone 5 launching in more than 50 additional countries this month Zach Epstein - BGR.com - 1 hr 21 mins ago
Apple (AAPL) on Monday announced that its popular iPhone 5 handset will launch in more than 50 additional countries this month. Apple sold more than 5 million iPhone … More »Apple announces iPhone 5 launching in more than 50 additional countries this month
Apple (AAPL) on Monday announced that its popular iPhone 5 handset will launch in more than 50 additional countries this month. Apple sold more than 5 million iPhone 5 smartphones during the device’s first weekend of availability, and analysts believe heavy demand will result in Apple’s biggest quarter ever for iPhone sales …
- Nokia debunks rumor that it may be considering shift to Android Zach Epstein - BGR.com - 2 hrs 29 mins ago
A recent job listing on Nokia’s (NOK) LinkedIn page led to a great deal of speculation that the Finnish vendor was still considering Android as a potential smartphone … More »Nokia debunks rumor that it may be considering shift to Android
A recent job listing on Nokia’s (NOK) LinkedIn page led to a great deal of speculation that the Finnish vendor was still considering Android as a potential smartphone platform in the event its efforts with Windows Phone continued to flounder. The listing sought a principle software engineer to lead the development of “embedded …
- Average wireless bill increased 7% in 2012 , 70% of subscribers now own smartphones Brad Reed - BGR.com - Fri, Nov 30, 2012
We all love our smartphones, but they are a costly addiction to support. According to Consumer Reports, American wireless subscribers saw their wireless bills increase … More »Average wireless bill increased 7% in 2012 , 70% of subscribers now own smartphones
We all love our smartphones, but they are a costly addiction to support. According to Consumer Reports, American wireless subscribers saw their wireless bills increase by 7% between 2011 and 2012, and the big culprit is the continued proliferation of smartphones. Overall, 70% of wireless subscribers who took part in Consumer …
- A wave of apps like Wavii and Summly serve news on the go Gerry Shih - Reuters - Fri, Nov 30, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Silicon Valley may believe that mobile devices represent the future of information technology, but they've yet to come up with a slick and comprehensive … More »A wave of apps like Wavii and Summly serve news on the go
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Silicon Valley may believe that mobile devices represent the future of information technology, but they've yet to come up with a slick and comprehensive way to read and process news. A growing group of technology entrepreneurs hopes to change that. This week, Wavii, a start-up founded by a former …
- Microsoft updates Android Xbox SmartGlass app for 7-inch tablets Brad Reed - BGR.com - Fri, Nov 30, 2012
While Nintendo (NTDOY) has chosen to create second-screen experiences with the new Wii U GamePad, Microsoft’s (MSFT) strategy for the Xbox 360 involves bringing your … More »Microsoft updates Android Xbox SmartGlass app for 7-inch tablets
While Nintendo (NTDOY) has chosen to create second-screen experiences with the new Wii U GamePad, Microsoft’s (MSFT) strategy for the Xbox 360 involves bringing your own devices (BYOD) with the Xbox SmartGlass app for Android, iOS, Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8. One of the more frustrating things initially about the Xbox …
- Act of kindness turns New York cop into media darling Peter Rudegeair - Reuters - Fri, Nov 30, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. national media just got the perfect holiday gift: a feel-good tale about a young police officer who dug into his own pocket to put boots … More »Act of kindness turns New York cop into media darling
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. national media just got the perfect holiday gift: a feel-good tale about a young police officer who dug into his own pocket to put boots on a barefoot panhandler on a freezing city sidewalk. Even better was the way the story of New York City Police Officer Larry DePrimo's kindness unfolded. …
- Don’t believe the post-election hype: Immigration reform is unlikely in 2013 Walter Shapiro - Yahoo! News - Fri, Nov 30, 2012
As landslide numbers go, they were far more lopsided than Lyndon Johnson’s evisceration of Barry Goldwater in 1964, Richard Nixon’s all-but-Massachusetts 1972 humiliation … More »Don’t believe the post-election hype: Immigration reform is unlikely in 2013
As landslide numbers go, they were far more lopsided than Lyndon Johnson’s evisceration of Barry Goldwater in 1964, Richard Nixon’s all-but-Massachusetts 1972 humiliation of George McGovern and Ronald Reagan’s 49-state morning-in-America sweep of Walter Mondale in 1984. In numbers that should be etched on the iPhone cases …
- New job posting suggests Nokia may still be considering Android after all Brad Reed - BGR.com - Fri, Nov 30, 2012
Nokia (NOK) may finally be crying “uncle!” on its decision to go solely with Windows Phone. Per Gizmodo, Nokia has posted a new job listing on its LinkedIn page for a … More »New job posting suggests Nokia may still be considering Android after all
Nokia (NOK) may finally be crying “uncle!” on its decision to go solely with Windows Phone. Per Gizmodo, Nokia has posted a new job listing on its LinkedIn page for a principle software engineer whose job will be to oversee the development of “embedded Linux device software and hardware drivers for our exciting new products.” …
- Apple to sell new iPads, iPhone 5 in China in Dec. AP - Fri, Nov 30, 2012
Apple Inc. on Friday said its latest iPad models will go on sale in China on Dec. 7, followed by the iPhone 5 a week later. More »Apple to sell new iPads, iPhone 5 in China in Dec.
Apple Inc. on Friday said its latest iPad models will go on sale in China on Dec. 7, followed by the iPhone 5 a week later.
- Global hacking network declares Internet war on Syria Oliver Holmes - Reuters - Fri, Nov 30, 2012
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Global hacking network Anonymous said it will shut down Syrian government websites around the world in response to a countrywide Internet blackout … More »Global hacking network declares Internet war on Syria
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Global hacking network Anonymous said it will shut down Syrian government websites around the world in response to a countrywide Internet blackout believed to be aimed at silencing the opposition to President Bashar al-Assad. Syria was plunged into communication darkness on Thursday when Internet connectivity …
- Apple confirms iPhone 5 and iPad mini launch in China next month Zach Epstein - BGR.com - Fri, Nov 30, 2012
Apple (AAPL) on Friday announced that the iPhone 5 and iPad mini will both become available in China beginning in December. The announcement follows news that Apple’s … More »Apple confirms iPhone 5 and iPad mini launch in China next month
Apple (AAPL) on Friday announced that the iPhone 5 and iPad mini will both become available in China beginning in December. The announcement follows news that Apple’s latest iPhone had finally been approved for use on China Telecom’s network. Wi-Fi-only versions Apple’s iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad will launch on …
- Apple overcomes last hurdle, iPhone 5 cleared for sale in China as Android continues to dominate Brad Reed - BGR.com - Thu, Nov 29, 2012
Fans waiting for Apple (AAPL) to sell the iPhone 5 in China won’t have to wait much longer, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. After receiving certification … More »Apple overcomes last hurdle, iPhone 5 cleared for sale in China as Android continues to dominate
Fans waiting for Apple (AAPL) to sell the iPhone 5 in China won’t have to wait much longer, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. After receiving certification from China’s State Radio Management earlier this month, Apple has now been awarded a “network access license” that allows it to flip the switch …
- Cyber security pioneer predicts Apple’s closed philosophy will end its dominance Brad Reed - BGR.com - Thu, Nov 29, 2012
In an interview with Reuters, cyber security expert and Kaspersky Lab CEO Eugene Kaspersky said that Apple (AAPL) won’t be able to sustain its growth following its closed … More »Cyber security pioneer predicts Apple’s closed philosophy will end its dominance
In an interview with Reuters, cyber security expert and Kaspersky Lab CEO Eugene Kaspersky said that Apple (AAPL) won’t be able to sustain its growth following its closed philosophy. The Cupertino-based company is known for its tight integration of hardware and software throughout its computer, music, smartphone and tablet …
- Sprint unveils in-car communications system for automakers Nichola Groom - Reuters - Thu, Nov 29, 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp unveiled on Thursday an in-vehicle communications and entertainment system it hopes automakers will adopt as they seek to attract … More »Sprint unveils in-car communications system for automakers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp unveiled on Thursday an in-vehicle communications and entertainment system it hopes automakers will adopt as they seek to attract younger, more connected consumers. Sprint Velocity allows drivers to connect mobile phones to their vehicles through Bluetooth, providing access to …
- Will.i.am's accessory turns iPhone into fashion abomination Amanda Kooser - CNET.com - Thu, Nov 29, 2012
When it comes to dressing well at public appearances, music star Will.i.am has a pretty good track record. Just don't let him get anywhere near your iPhone. More »Will.i.am's accessory turns iPhone into fashion abomination
When it comes to dressing well at public appearances, music star Will.i.am has a pretty good track record. Just don't let him get anywhere near your iPhone.
- Future iPhones could have true wireless charging with no station required Raymond Wong - BGR.com - Thu, Nov 29, 2012
Wireless charging is set to take off this year with the likes of HTC’s (2498) Windows Phone 8X, Nokia’s (NOK) Lumia 920 and 820 and Google’s (GOOG) Nexus 4. By comparison, … More »Future iPhones could have true wireless charging with no station required
Wireless charging is set to take off this year with the likes of HTC’s (2498) Windows Phone 8X, Nokia’s (NOK) Lumia 920 and 820 and Google’s (GOOG) Nexus 4. By comparison, Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 feels decidedly last-gen without wireless charging or NFC. Apple’s reason for omitting wireless charging is that smartphones …
- The new YouTube app: way better than the one Apple kicked off the iPhone Virginia Heffernan, Yahoo! News - Yahoo! News - Thu, Nov 29, 2012
I love YouTube—everything about it. So I am bound to praise the YouTube app for iPhone and iPad, which was updated last month. And I will praise it without reservation. … More »The new YouTube app: way better than the one Apple kicked off the iPhone
I love YouTube—everything about it. So I am bound to praise the YouTube app for iPhone and iPad, which was updated last month. And I will praise it without reservation. The YouTube app looks nifty, steers like a BMW, has swift navigation and lavish sharing features. But most of all I’ll praise it because the YouTube app …
- Voice over LTE could slash smartphone battery life in half Brad Reed - BGR.com - Thu, Nov 29, 2012
Wireless providers in the United States see voice over LTE, more commonly known as VoLTE, as the future of mobile phone calls. The transition to the new technology may … More »Voice over LTE could slash smartphone battery life in half
Wireless providers in the United States see voice over LTE, more commonly known as VoLTE, as the future of mobile phone calls. The transition to the new technology may not be well received by consumers, however. According to a new report from Spirent Communications, VoLTE can reduce a smartphone’s talk-time battery life …
- Apple to sell unlocked iPhone 5 handsets beginning Thursday night Raymond Wong - BGR.com - Thu, Nov 29, 2012
Apple (AAPL) has already accidentally leaked its unlocked iPhone 5 pricing and now 9to5Mac’s sources say the contract-free smartphones will be available for purchase … More »Apple to sell unlocked iPhone 5 handsets beginning Thursday night
Apple (AAPL) has already accidentally leaked its unlocked iPhone 5 pricing and now 9to5Mac’s sources say the contract-free smartphones will be available for purchase on the online store as early as Thursday night at 9 p.m. Apple retail stores are reportedly receiving stock for the unlocked iPhone 5 and will begin selling …
- RIM shares rise 6 percent as Goldman jumps on BB10 bandwagon Euan Rocha - Reuters - Thu, Nov 29, 2012
TORONTO (Reuters) - A wave of optimism surrounding the launch of Research In Motion's re-engineered BlackBerry line picked up momentum on Thursday with Goldman Sachs … More »RIM shares rise 6 percent as Goldman jumps on BB10 bandwagon
TORONTO (Reuters) - A wave of optimism surrounding the launch of Research In Motion's re-engineered BlackBerry line picked up momentum on Thursday with Goldman Sachs raising its rating on the smartphone maker and setting off a surge in its share price. The brokerage firm joined a growing chorus of analysts who have warmed …
- T-Mobile USA will reportedly announce imminent iPhone arrival next week Zach Epstein - BGR.com - Thu, Nov 29, 2012
T-Mobile USA may announce as early as next week that it will finally carry Apple’s iPhone. In a note to clients on Thursday, Merrill Lynch analyst Scott Craig reports … More »T-Mobile USA will reportedly announce imminent iPhone arrival next week
T-Mobile USA may announce as early as next week that it will finally carry Apple’s iPhone. In a note to clients on Thursday, Merrill Lynch analyst Scott Craig reports “speculation is heightening” that Deutche Telekom will announce the iPhone’s imminent arrival on its subsidiary T-Mobile during next week’s analyst day meetings, …
- Factbox: Key findings from inquiry into UK press Reuters - Thu, Nov 29, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - A senior judge who presided over a year-long inquiry into the standards and ethics of the British press delivered his verdict on Thursday. Prime Minister … More »Factbox: Key findings from inquiry into UK press
LONDON (Reuters) - A senior judge who presided over a year-long inquiry into the standards and ethics of the British press delivered his verdict on Thursday. Prime Minister David Cameron set up the inquiry, headed by Lord Justice Brian Leveson, following public outrage at revelations that journalists from Rupert Murdoch's …
- iPhone 5 supply may finally be catching up with demand Zach Epstein - BGR.com - Thu, Nov 29, 2012
It’s taken a couple of months, but it looks like Apple (AAPL) fans can expect to start finding the iPhone 5 in stock when they go to Apple stores. Barrons reports that … More »iPhone 5 supply may finally be catching up with demand
It’s taken a couple of months, but it looks like Apple (AAPL) fans can expect to start finding the iPhone 5 in stock when they go to Apple stores. Barrons reports that Citi over the past week “conducted checks of 50 randomly selected (aside from flagship) Apple locations after Cyber Monday, and found ‘increased availability …
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