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Nexus 4 Availability Expands, But Total Sales Unclear
January 03, 2013
T-Mobile restocks Google's hot Nexus 4 smartphone, but the device's "sold-out" status might not be as impressive as you think.
Bargain BlackBerry Betrays RIM's High-End Aspirations
January 03, 2013
BlackBerry Curve 9315, launched Thursday for T-Mobile USA, is not the RIM smartphone you want.
CTIA To Merge U.S. Trade Shows In 2014
January 02, 2013
U.S. mobile and wireless industry's main lobbying group will combine its two yearly shows into one larger event in a bid to remain relevant.
Apple Tests iPhone 6? Not A Shocker
January 02, 2013
Server logs show that Apple is already working on the next-generation of its iPhone and iOS platform. Um, no kidding.
5 Ugliest Smartphones Of 2012
December 29, 2012
Not every smartphone is a charmer. Here are five handsets with some seriously questionable designs.
Mobile's Biggest Losers In 2012
December 28, 2012
The last twelve months have been turbulent for smartphone makers and wireless network providers. Here's who took it on the chin hardest.
Last-Minute Tablet Shopping Tips
December 22, 2012
Need to score a tablet for someone on your shopping list before Tuesday? Here's advice on what you might be able to find in the nick of time.
Flipboard Android Tablet Version Debuts
December 20, 2012
Flipboard now runs on Android tablets, including the high-resolution Nexus 10.
BlackBerry 10 Builds Carrier Support Ahead Of Launch
December 19, 2012
RIM's forthcoming smartphone platform received another bid of confidence, as a handful of European network operators have voiced their support for BlackBerry 10.
Google Maps Spurs iOS 6 Adoption
December 19, 2012
Data from mobile advertising networks suggests that many iPhone owners updated their devices to iOS 6 after Google Maps became available again.
Smartphone Race's Third Horse: Microsoft Or RIM?
December 18, 2012
Apple and Google are the two strong leaders in the smartphone wars. Microsoft recently kicked off its comeback bid, and RIM follows next month. Which one has the best shot of being the third horse in this race?
10 Million iPhone Users Find Way To Google Maps
December 18, 2012
Google crows about Maps' triumphant return to the iPhone, scores millions of downloads in just two days.
HTC Big Screen Windows Phone: Not Now
December 17, 2012
Don't hold your breath waiting for HTC to launch a Windows Phone 8 smartphone with a 5-inch screen.
iPhone 5 Sales Surpass 2 Million In China
December 17, 2012
Apple sold more than two million iPhone 5s during its first weekend of availability in China.
5 Ways Google Maps Beats Apple Maps
December 15, 2012
Google Maps' triumphant return to the iPhone exposes just how bad Apple's app really is.
Apple Doubles iPad Mini Display Orders
December 14, 2012
Stronger than expected demand has led Apple to increase the number of iPad Mini displays on order from 6 million to 12 million.
NYC Taxi-Hailing App Pilot Gets Green Light
December 13, 2012
Customers will be able to hail NYC yellow cabs with smartphones via a trial program beginning in February.
Larger Phablet From Samsung Tipped
December 13, 2012
Samsung prepping huge 6.3-inch OLED screen for its next Galaxy Note smartphone, pushing boundaries of phablets even further.
BlackBerry 10 'L-Series' Hardware Hints Promising
December 12, 2012
With the official BlackBerry 10 launch just seven weeks away, leaks give a good look at RIM's work. At first glance, it looks encouraging.
Yahoo Gets Serious About Mobile
December 12, 2012
New email and Flickr apps show that CEO Mayer is pushing to make Yahoo a contender in the mobile market.
Google's Motorola Acquisition: All About The Patents
December 11, 2012
Slew of facility closures and divestitures prove that Google was never interested in Motorola's hardware business.
Microsoft Surface, Google Nexus Drive Little Traffic
December 11, 2012
After about one month of sales, Microsoft Surface tablets are not generating much Web traffic. Google's Nexus fares only slightly better, while iPad dominates.
What If Google Ignores BlackBerry 10?
December 10, 2012
Google's long-time support for RIM's BlackBerry platform seems to be waning. Will BlackBerry 10 be able to win back Android and iPhone users without mobile apps from Google?
Australian Police Steer Drivers Away From Apple Maps
December 10, 2012
Error in iOS mapping app strands drivers in the middle of a desert, 45 miles from their intended destination. Australian police are not amused.
Apple Scoffs At Judge's Notion Of 'Global Peace'
December 07, 2012
Apple, Samsung trial judge makes a plea for peace, but Apple isn't having any of it.