Verizon spokeswoman Brenda Raney raised concern about the BlackBerry PlayBook's long-term prospects after saying the carrier hadn't yet decided to carry the tablet. It was "still evaluating" the design and left the possibility that it might not arrive at all, she said. RIM hadn't commented on the remarks.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Verizon waffles on BlackBerry PlayBook despite RIM promise
Nokia and Microsoft sign definitive agreement, bring Windows Phone handsets closer to realization
Microsoft and Nokia's industry-altering announcement of a strategic alliance back in February has today been bolstered with the signing of a definitive agreement between the two companies.
ECOtality announces Blink Mobile EV charging app
It's fast becoming apparent that no electric vehicle is complete without an accompanying smartphone app to help you find places to charge it, and it looks like ECOtality isn't about to let that trend pass it by.
Apple crushes forecasts again, iPad backlogged
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Inc's results smashed Wall Street's expectations after iPhone and Mac sales scaled new heights while iPad supplies could not keep up with roaring global demand.
Obama pokes fun at Zuckerberg
Palo Alto, California (CNN) -- Barack Obama began his "town hall" event at Facebook's offices on Wednesday with an anecdote.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Apple suppliers begin making white iPhones: sources
HONG KONG - Suppliers to Apple Inc have begun production of white iPhones after a delay of almost 10 months, pointing to a launch date of within a month, two people familiar with the situation said on Thursday.
White iPhone 4 will be out in weeks
So, it might be a while before Apple fans can get their hands on the iPhone 5. But the elusive white iPhone 4 might finally be on the way.
RIM studies bid for Nortel wireless patents: report
Research In Motion may attempt to top Google Inc's $900 million bid for Nortel Networks Corp.'s wireless technology patents, according to a Bloomberg report citing two people familiar with the plans.
Computer demand shrinks amid tablet craze
Figures released on Wednesday showed that the personal computer market shrank for the first time in more than a year due to frugality and a tablet computer craze led by Apple's hot-selling iPads.
PC Just Got Sexy
It was hot in the city on a sexy night chosen by Samsung to unveil a sizzler that is the Samsung Notebook Series 9. That night, everything was beautiful.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Apple suppliers begin making white iPhones
Suppliers to Apple Inc have begun production of white iPhones after a delay of almost 10 months, pointing to a launch date of within a month, two people familiar with the situation said on Thursday.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Zoom to make 3G phones with Qualcomm chips
Zoom Technologies Inc signed a license agreement with chipmaker Qualcomm Inc, allowing the Chinese mobile phone maker to develop and sell 3G products using Qualcomm's chip patents, sending its shares soaring 61 percent in pre-market trade.
Android 2.3 for Motorola Droid X slips out early, pulled
Some users of Motorola’s Droid X have been able to manually download and install the Android 2.3 update for the Droid X that includes Motorola’s Moto Blur UI.
'Homefront' shoots for 'What if?' but achieves 'Not again!'
"Homefront" tries to craft an expansive, historical "What if?" scenario. But the new game ends up delivering "Oh ... not again!" game play.
Motorola and Huawei settle trade secret dispute
Motorola Solutions Inc and China's Huawei Technologies Co have settled a legal dispute over trade secrets, clearing the way for Motorola to complete the sale of one of its business units to Nokia Siemens Networks.
HTC unveils Sensation 4G smartphone
HTC on Tuesday unveiled its newest smartphone, the HTC Sensation 4G, calling it a "multimedia superphone" with a focus on entertainment.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Samsung to launch Galaxy S sequel in South Korea in late April
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the world's No.2 handset manufacturer, plans to roll out a new version of its flagship smartphone Galaxy S in South Korea this month through KT Corp, the telecommunications operator said on Friday.
Android chief: We're still open
Android chief Andy Rubin took to the blogs Wednesday evening to combat recent reports of Google clamping down on Android's openness.
HTC first quarter profit triples on Android popularity
Taiwan smartphone maker HTC Corp said first-quarter profit almost tripled, beating forecasts, driven by strong demand for its handsets, particularly those running on the Android operating system.
No BlackBerry PlayBook? Blame Flash
Research In Motion is preparing to release its much-awaited response to the iPad, the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, a month behind schedule.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Commodore puts reborn C64 up for pre-order, intros VIC Slim (PHOTO INSIDE)
Commodore USA has put its 21st Century take on the classic Commodore 64 up for pre-order, along with a more contemporary take on the same concept, the VIC Slim.
Apple's three biggest weaknesses
Apple and CEO Steve Jobs have celebrated a string of huge hits over the past several years, including the iPhone, the iPad and the MacBook Air.
Samsung refutes talk of Galaxy S II delays, promises April launch in at least some places
So yesterday we learned that Samsung's planning to speed up the dual-core Exynos processor inside its Galaxy S II to 1.2GHz,
Google's Android driving smartphone surge: Gartner
Growing demand for smartphones running on Google's Android platform will help the smartphone market grow 58 percent this year and 35 percent next year, research firm Gartner said on Thursday.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Tycoon Slim emerges as Latam's top pay TV player
Though he is struggling to break into the television market on his home turf, Mexico's Carlos Slim has emerged as the top provider of pay TV in Latin America, firming his grip on the region's telecom market.
Cablevision launches iPad app to watch TV at home
Cablevision Systems Corp is launching an app for customers using its Optimum package to watch television on their iPads at home, the company said on Saturday.
Spring video game preview: 'Mortal Kombat' and more
Spring has officially sprung for the video game industry, with new systems such as Nintendo's glasses-free, handheld 3DS and new titles such as "Crysis 2" and "Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars" leading the charge.
Google making app that would identify people's faces
Google is working on a mobile application that would allow users to snap pictures of people's faces in order to access their personal information, a director for the project said this week.