Yahoo acquiring startup Flurry to boost mobile business
In an effort to bolster advertising revenue from smartphones, Yahoo yesterday announced that it is buying mobile analytics and advertising startup Flurry.
Xiaomi unveils its new Mi 4 flagship smartphone
Xiaomi has finally taken the wraps off its new flagship phone, the Mi 4, after leaking details and teasing its reveal for some time. The device, which runs on Android, improves upon its predecessor with a metal frame instead of sticking…
Report claims Apple has ordered 70-80 million next-gen iPhones
In the lead up to the launch of the new iPhone, Apple has reportedly placed its largest order yet for next-generation models: 70-80 million units by December 30th of this year. In contrast, Apple ordered 50-60 million units for the…
In China more users now access the internet with a mobile device than a PC
China has been going through a major internet usage boom over the last little while, due largely to mobile device use. New numbers published by a state supported research group say that for the first time mobile internet usage has…
Marketing material for Nvidia's Shield Tablet hits the web ahead of unveiling
There's been a lot of discussion regarding Nvidia's upcoming Shield Tablet over the past few months. And now thanks to a cornucopia of leaked slides obtained by the crew over at VideoCardz.com, we know virtually everything there is to know…
LG G3 Review: A worthy contender in the high-end Android race
Touting several refinements and a new 5.5-inch Quad HD display, LG has brought to market the new LG G3. The new, larger display brings a resolution and pixel density above of what we’ve seen on the current crop of flagships. You also get a 13-megapixel camera with a unique laser autofocus system, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC that's at the top of its class.
Not unlike other premium Android phone makers, LG has been tweaking the formula established with the G2. No major shakeup has occurred, because no major shakeup was necessary. Along with the full review and benchmarks, don't miss our video review below:
G3 Beat is the mid-range version of LG's flagship smartphone
LG has announced a mid-tier handset based on its flagship G3 smartphone. The G3 Beat retains the same styling as its bigger brother in a slightly slimmer package that's also easier on the wallet.
Android Wear will support third-party custom watch faces in Android L
It's been less than a month since Google released the full SDK for Android Wear, the version of the company's mobile operating system designed specifically for smartwatches and other wearables. Since that time, there's been a lot of discussion regarding…
Lack of interest sees Lenovo end 8-inch Windows tablet sales in US
Update: Lenovo has come forward to clarify the situation and in fact isn't ending the sale of 8-inch tablets in the United States -- it appears however they are halting current model sales until refreshed tablets come out later this year. The company has provided…
T-Mobile extends equipment installment plan to include smartphone, tablet accessories
T-Mobile's Uncarrier initiative marches on as the company recently announced that customers will soon be able to make monthly payments on smartphone and tablet accessories in addition to handsets and slates.
Senate unanimously passes bill to legalize cellphone unlocking
Cellphone unlocking could soon become legal again after Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday cleared the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act through a unanimous consent agreement. The bill is now headed to the House for a…
Apple, IBM set aside decades-old rivalry to team up on iPhone and iPad apps
Apple and IBM were bitter enemies during the early PC era, but what would have been unthinkable 30 years ago, has happened: the two are now teaming up. The companies yesterday announced a partnership to build enterprise applications for iPads and iPhones and sell…
Seattle legalizes ridesharing services like Lyft and Uber without caps
Ridesharing services like UberX, Lyft and others will finally be able to legally operate in Seattle without fear of bans or driver caps, after the city council voted 8-1 in favor of legislation that would create a new regulatory framework for these…
Netbooks are poised to make a comeback this holiday season
Chromebooks are more popular than ever. The Google-powered portable computers accounted for more than 20 percent of all notebook sales and nearly 10 percent of all computer sales through late last year. And with the recent addition of some serious…
Samsung working on Galaxy Alpha to combat Apple's iPhone 6
Arguably the largest smartphone reveal in quite some time is expected to take place in just a couple of months when Apple reveals the iPhone 6. Other industry players are no doubt taking notice with rumors out of Korea citing…
Yahoo scoops up RayV to improve its video streaming technology
Looking to enhance its video streaming capabilities, Yahoo on Friday announced that it has acquired RayV, a video broadcasting firm that enables improved high quality streaming for online and mobile content partners. Financial details of the deal weren't disclosed.
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Tizen delayed again as Samsung Z misses Russian launch
Samsung’s first Tizen-based smartphone was slated to launch in Russia this week, but the company has once again decided to put those plans on hold at the last minute. They’re still committed to the open source, standards-based software platform, but…
Acer becomes first to ship Chromebook with Intel Core i3 processor
Chromebooks have a solid reputation as affordable portable computers that can excel at light workloads. In order to reach the market at budget price points, however, sacrifices often have to be made - particularly as it relates to the processor.
TSMC has started shipping mobile processors to Apple
We've been hearing for a few years now that Apple has wanted to decrease its dependence on Samsung's manufacturing arm. The Cupertino-based company finally acted on those plans a year ago when it signed a chip deal with Taiwan Semiconductor…
Official Chromecast app now lets you mirror your Android screen to the TV
Just a few weeks after it was first announced at Google I/O this year, the Android screen mirroring feature has started rolling out for Chromecast. The new feature, which makes Google Cast much more similar to Apple's AirPlay, is being…
Tablet shipments fall for the first time ever as markets begin to saturate
Growth in the post-PC era may finally be slowing down if the latest report from NPD DisplaySearch is any indication. The analytics firm found that tablet shipments during the first quarter dropped year-over-year for the first time ever.
Verizon says US government made 150k user data requests in last six months
The US government made approximately 150,000 demands for Verizon user data during the first half of 2014. The revelation came as a part of the carrier's second company transparency report, which it released yesterday.
Used Android phones give up a lot of information about their previous owners
Selling used hardware with a storage aspect is always a risky proposition. Sure, you formatted that hard drive, securely erased the SSD or factory reset your Android device before parting with it on eBay or Craigslist but did the process…
BlackBerry explains the design decision behind the Passport's square display
Last month we profiled BlackBerry's upcoming Passport smartphone. The title of the article labeled the handset as an oddball considering its square display - a design decision that's went largely unexplained until now.
Alleged iPhone 6 sapphire crystal display put through extreme torture tests
The proverbial iPhone rumor mill is now in full swing as we inch closer to what'll likely be an early September debut for Apple's next flagship smartphone. Despite the Cupertino-based company's best efforts, however, they're seemingly once again unable to…