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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.
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.
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?
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.
Apple Vs. Samsung Returns To Court
December 06, 2012
Apple and Samsung revisit the courtroom to debate several major issues involved in their patent dispute, which Apple won. The eventual outcome may reverberate through the smartphone industry.
Schmidt: Apple, Google Waging A Cold War
December 05, 2012
Google chairman Eric Schmidt says don't oversimplify this complicated relationship -- and don't look for the patent fights to end soon.
Unlocked iPhone 5: Worth The Cost?
December 01, 2012
Apple is now selling an unlocked version of the iPhone 5 starting at $649. Make sure you know the pros and cons involved in buying an off-contract device.
Why Apple Can't Deny Google Maps On iPhone
November 16, 2012
When Google submits its rewritten Google Maps app for iOS, Apple can't block it.
Why Android's Dominance Is Bad
November 15, 2012
Google's Android platform grabbed a commanding 72% share of the smartphone market during the third quarter. That needs to change.
Low Smartphone Prices Hide Expensive Tradeoffs
November 06, 2012
The biggest phones of the year -- such as Apple iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy Note II, Nokia Lumia 920 and Google Nexus 4 -- are relatively cheap at $49 to $399. But what will you pay in contracts and even software?
RIM Seeks Carrier Approval For BlackBerry 10
October 31, 2012
Research In Motion has given BlackBerry 10 to more than 50 carriers around the world for certification.
Nokia Reports Loss, Desperately Needs Hit Smartphone
October 18, 2012
Nokia's disastrous third quarter highlights just how badly the company needs Windows Phone 8 and the Lumia 920 to reach the market ASAP.
Foxconn: iPhone 5 Is Hard To Make
October 17, 2012
Apple iPhone 5 shortages are the result of a difficult manufacturing process, but Foxconn says its productivity is improving.
Ashamed To Be Seen With Your BlackBerry? Malarkey
October 16, 2012
RIM's handsets are increasingly seen as relics of days gone by, leading to deep personal shame, users tell the New York Times. Oh please.
Apple Lightning Cable Teardown Reveals Mysterious Circuits
October 16, 2012
Innards of Apple's lightning cable, announced along with iPhone 5, beg the question: What's going on with all that silicon?
HTC Losing Smartphone War One Quarter At A Time
October 08, 2012
Despite making some of the best smartphones available, HTC struggles to gain market share against Apple and Samsung.
HP's Smartphone Plans: Anything But Clear
October 05, 2012
HP CEO Meg Whitman says she has no plans for a smartphone, but the company is trying to fill 50 webOS developer jobs.
What T-Mobile, MetroPCS Merger Means For Business
October 04, 2012
Proposed merger of T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS will have far-reaching implications once the deal is complete. Here's what you can expect.
iOS 6 Drains Older iPhone Batteries Faster
October 01, 2012
Does Apple need to tweak iOS 6? Comparing the battery life of the iPhone 5 with that of the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 suggests it does.
iPhone 5: My First Week
September 29, 2012
After spending a week with the Apple iPhone 5, I have a clear picture of what has improved, evolved, and gone sideways.
Nokia's Pricey Lumia Phones Hit Europe In November
September 27, 2012
Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 go on sale in select European markets come November, with initial prices that are troublingly high.
RIM Hints BB10 Debuts In January: Too Late?
September 25, 2012
Research In Motion CEO gives away a clue that the earliest possible sale date for BlackBerry 10 devices is mid-January. Can RIM hold on that long?
iPhone Scuffgate: Every Launch Must Have Scandal
September 24, 2012
Remember Antennagate? Apple can't launch an iPhone without coming under fire for some reason. Now it's chipped paint on the iPhone 5.
iOS 6: 5 Things That Disappoint
September 20, 2012
Apple's new mobile operating system offers some much-needed improvements, but plenty of things still need polish.
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