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Can the Nexus 7 take down the Kindle Fire?

Can the Nexus 7 take down the Kindle Fire? 19 min ago 2

Amazon achieved what other Android tablet manufacturers couldn't – to sell its devices. And it didn't...

Under the Surface: Windows OEMs say Microsoft spied on their products while developing a tablet in secret

Under the Surface: Windows OEMs say Microsoft spied on their products while developing a tablet in secret 3 days ago, 20:23 51

Windows OEMs are reported to be furious with Microsoft for repeatedly accessing their tablets projects...

What to expect from

What to expect from "amazing Google Maps" for iOS 23 Jun 2012, 12:19 71

The big story from the iOS announcement a couple weeks ago was that Apple was finally killing off the...

Microsoft said to be working on its own Windows Phone 8 handsets

Microsoft said to be working on its own Windows Phone 8 handsets 21 Jun 2012, 16:42 34

Microsoft may not stop at tablets - they are reportedly working to build their own smartphone as well,...

Windows Phone 8 could let Microsoft accomplish what Google couldn't

Windows Phone 8 could let Microsoft accomplish what Google couldn't 21 Jun 2012, 07:46 39

No doubt you've all seen the coverage of today's presentation by Microsoft. Windows Phone 8 has been...

Microsoft Surface and its impact on the tablet market

Microsoft Surface and its impact on the tablet market 20 Jun 2012, 10:17 39

With the introduction of the iPad, Apple redefined what the words “tablet computer” mean. Before the...

Google+ integration with Flipboard points to a looming G+ API

Google+ integration with Flipboard points to a looming G+ API 19 Jun 2012, 15:56 2

Flipboard has every reason to not want to make deals with Google, but it looks like the company will...

How to see who is calling from that unknown phone number

How to see who is calling from that unknown phone number 19 Jun 2012, 09:36 24

Getting calls from masked or unknown phone numbers can be annoying, yet luckily, there are services that...

Instant Analysis: Microsoft's Surface tablet announcement

Instant Analysis: Microsoft's Surface tablet announcement 18 Jun 2012, 20:03 36

If you haven't noticed the news exploding through your news feed just now, Microsoft has made the formal...

How to tether on your Android smartphone without paying for a monthly subscription

How to tether on your Android smartphone without paying for a monthly subscription 15 Jun 2012, 15:00 47

Well folks, if data isn’t a problem seeing you’re still on a grandfathered unlimited plan or simply have...

Linaro supercharging Android and showing the power of Open Source

Linaro supercharging Android and showing the power of Open Source 14 Jun 2012, 20:52 29

Those of you who pay attention may have noticed that Google and Apple have settled into an interesting...

Remember when...

Remember when... 14 Jun 2012, 13:16 31

From getting work done to staying connected with friends and family, it’s almost arguable that our modern...

Does Verizon discourage iPhone sales? Tales from the inside

Does Verizon discourage iPhone sales? Tales from the inside 12 Jun 2012, 23:29 58

First hand information from Verizon employees confirms that Big Red does promote 4G Android phones over...

Here is how iOS evolved over the past 6 years

Here is how iOS evolved over the past 6 years 12 Jun 2012, 09:42 99

The year is 2007. Steve Jobs is on stage unveiling a new, revolutionary product with a name we are all...

The Mobile Contrarian: iOS 6 and its disappointing

The Mobile Contrarian: iOS 6 and its disappointing "new" features 12 Jun 2012, 08:56 125

In case you missed the last few hours of news from pretty much every tech source around, iOS 6 was announced...

Google Nexus tablet specs, release date, price and more: rumor round-up

Google Nexus tablet specs, release date, price and more: rumor round-up 08 Jun 2012, 09:08 16

Google is expected to announce its own Nexus tablet very soon. If you haven't followed the topic closely,...

Google introduces the

Google introduces the "Next Dimension" of Maps coming to Android and iOS 06 Jun 2012, 12:52 10

Google just concluded it's Google maps press meet up, and they demonstrated improved offline maps, backpack-based...

Life with the HTC EVO 4G LTE

Life with the HTC EVO 4G LTE 04 Jun 2012, 03:57 18

Over the past several weeks I’ve been using the HTC EVO 4G LTE as my primary device to get a better feel...

Switching from Android to Windows Phone Finale: Review and roundup

Switching from Android to Windows Phone Finale: Review and roundup 02 Jun 2012, 14:09 69

It's only been a month, but it's been an interesting journey reviewing Windows Phone 7.5, the features,...

Switching from Android to Windows Phone Part 3: apps Marketplace, Xbox Live, and Google services

Switching from Android to Windows Phone Part 3: apps Marketplace, Xbox Live, and Google services 31 May 2012, 21:27 30

It’s time to get into what many advanced users see as the make or break part of a mobile ecosystem: the...

Google Maps update coincides with big social and Google+ integration push

Google Maps update coincides with big social and Google+ integration push 30 May 2012, 17:43 3

Google made a small but key update to their Maps app, while also forging a tighter integration with their...

What to expect from the

What to expect from the "convergence" of Android and Chrome OS 30 May 2012, 16:02 26

This was one of the more interesting pieces of news that came across the newswire today, not only because...

Samsung Music Hub vs iTunes vs Google Music vs Zune vs Spotify vs other music services comparison

Samsung Music Hub vs iTunes vs Google Music vs Zune vs Spotify vs other music services comparison 29 May 2012, 12:44 17

Samsung entered the cloud music game today with quite the comprehensive Music Hub Premium service, which...

10 smartphone features that we sometimes take for granted

10 smartphone features that we sometimes take for granted 29 May 2012, 10:58 15

Nowadays, we’re seriously spoiled with the technology that’s stuffed into our modern day smartphones,...

Juror in Android lawsuit:

Juror in Android lawsuit: "Oracle didn't come close" 24 May 2012, 12:50 8

The foreman of the Oracle v. Google trial has spilled the beans on their deliberations, and he indicates...

Switching from Android to Windows Phone Part 2: Oddities and Stock Apps

Switching from Android to Windows Phone Part 2: Oddities and Stock Apps 23 May 2012, 15:20 96

We've already covered the overall impressions of what you may experience should you decide to make the...

13 bad cell phone habits that we're all guilty of doing at one point or another

13 bad cell phone habits that we're all guilty of doing at one point or another 23 May 2012, 12:01 35

We LOVE our phones, right? Especially our modern day smartphones that can do magical things that sometimes...

Screen comparison: Samsung Galaxy S III vs the fierce competition

Screen comparison: Samsung Galaxy S III vs the fierce competition 22 May 2012, 09:33 72

The screen is one of the most important assets of any smartphone. It's a window to so much stuff – entertainment,...

What's in a touch? The Samsung Galaxy S III polycarbonate debate

What's in a touch? The Samsung Galaxy S III polycarbonate debate 21 May 2012, 17:57 79

Earlier we told you all that the Samsung Galaxy S III has a case and battery cover that is made of polycarbonate,...

Confirmed: the Samsung Galaxy S III is polycarbonate, not plain plastic

Confirmed: the Samsung Galaxy S III is polycarbonate, not plain plastic 21 May 2012, 13:45 125

Just about every article around has been giving the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S III generally good reviews...

Reasons why some people really have locks on their phones

Reasons why some people really have locks on their phones 21 May 2012, 03:59 22

Last week, we delved into the topic surrounding locks on our smartphones and how it plays a role in certain...

If you're wondering where the delay is for Android updates, Verizon has the answer

If you're wondering where the delay is for Android updates, Verizon has the answer 15 May 2012, 19:32 45

Everyone loves to complain about how slow Android updates can be, and more than that, everyone loves...

Nokia quietly kills its Series 30: what does this mean?

Nokia quietly kills its Series 30: what does this mean? 15 May 2012, 09:09 21

Did you know that the most affordable Nokia phones run on Series 30? To be perfectly accurate, we should...

Locks, relationships, and our smartphones - how they all intertwine with one another

Locks, relationships, and our smartphones - how they all intertwine with one another 15 May 2012, 02:58 17

So why do we have locks on our devices? Obviously, there are a host of reasons that we can go through,...

Small cell stations aim to build stronger, faster networks; Sprint the first with open plans

Small cell stations aim to build stronger, faster networks; Sprint the first with open plans 11 May 2012, 17:43 13

Smartphones drive data. It's a fact that's inescapable to wireless carriers and one that they have been...

U.S. smartphone adoption is faster than any other major technology shift

U.S. smartphone adoption is faster than any other major technology shift 11 May 2012, 15:46 3

Smartphones have reached market maturity in record time in the U.S., although tablets may snatch that...

Samsung Galaxy S III specs review

Samsung Galaxy S III specs review 11 May 2012, 05:18 85

With the Galaxy S III Samsung upgraded the S II just enough where it counts, compared to the competition,...

Switching from Android to Windows Phone Part 1: initial impressions and missing features

Switching from Android to Windows Phone Part 1: initial impressions and missing features 10 May 2012, 09:20 216

Making a change or choosing a new mobile platform can be a big step. Our mobile devices are more and...

New version of Google Maps heralds major emphasis on location-based offers

New version of Google Maps heralds major emphasis on location-based offers 09 May 2012, 14:57 2

Google's small update to Maps actually is the start of something very big...

Nokia's exclusive apps put into question Microsoft's Windows Phone philosophy

Nokia's exclusive apps put into question Microsoft's Windows Phone philosophy 08 May 2012, 20:33 55

Nokia is certainly not the first manufacturer to announce a set of exclusive apps on a platform, and...

At what point do

At what point do "smartphones" become just "phones"? 07 May 2012, 20:37 59

Earlier today, we learned that smartphones have finally hit the magical point where more than half of...

Samsung Galaxy S III: disappointment, gimmicks, or good ideas?

Samsung Galaxy S III: disappointment, gimmicks, or good ideas? 04 May 2012, 16:34 202

We had planned to do this writeup yesterday, but everything felt too fresh. The Samsung Galaxy S III...

Google reportedly facing FTC fine over Mobile Safari tracking bug

Google reportedly facing FTC fine over Mobile Safari tracking bug 04 May 2012, 15:32 18

Google may be facing a fine of $10 million or more over its "breech" of Mobile Safari's privacy settings...

Samsung Galaxy S III coverage complete roundup

Samsung Galaxy S III coverage complete roundup 04 May 2012, 08:20 39

We put together a complete summary of the Samsung Galaxy S III coverage so far to ease your transition...

How close did the rumor mongers get to the actual Samsung Galaxy S III specs?

How close did the rumor mongers get to the actual Samsung Galaxy S III specs? 03 May 2012, 18:50 49

Now that the Samsung Galaxy S III has been introduced, just how close did all of those rumors get to...

Does Amazon's new cloud storage service hints at bigger role in the battle over mobile ecosystems?

Does Amazon's new cloud storage service hints at bigger role in the battle over mobile ecosystems? 03 May 2012, 00:04 1

Amazon's foray into cloud storage is a smart move for Amazon, since they already have the infrastructure...

It's not your imagination: Ice Cream Sandwich updates really are slow

It's not your imagination: Ice Cream Sandwich updates really are slow 30 Apr 2012, 13:38 78

It turns out that you aren't just impatient - ICS updates really are taking longer than previous Android...

Exynos 4412 - what's in store with the quad-core processor in the Samsung Galaxy S3

Exynos 4412 - what's in store with the quad-core processor in the Samsung Galaxy S3 30 Apr 2012, 05:51 51

Another first for Samsung, except the 32nm production method for the quad-core 4412 beast, is that it...

CTIA 2012 kicks off soon: here's what to expect

CTIA 2012 kicks off soon: here's what to expect 30 Apr 2012, 05:26 25

CTIA 2012 is one of the biggest shows focusing on wireless technology this year, and while we’ve already...

Can a tablet replace a laptop?

Can a tablet replace a laptop? 30 Apr 2012, 05:07 47

Since the (re)appearance of tablets on the mobile computing scene, a question has constantly bugged users...

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