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Eventually most of our computing efforts are expected to go mobile and come and go with us (or remain in the cloud), but in the meantime we dedicate this section to the latest smartphones and innovative mobile platforms, tablets, laptops and wireless technologies.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 to cost $399, lands in U.S. April 11
- Samsung announced today its Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet will land in the United States this Thursday. The 16GB Wi-Fi-only model will cost $399 and is slated to be available at major retail outlets like Staples and Best Buy, as well…
Verizon Lumia 928 pictured, OLED screen and thinner body rumored
- A leaked image has revealed a variant of the Nokia Lumia 920 for Verizon. Uploaded by Twitter user @evleaks, the picture includes front and back shots of the device, which looks similar to the Lumia 920 that launched through AT&T…
Using a hands-on GPS while driving in California is now illegal
- Talking or text messaging while driving is already illegal in a number of states but that’s seemingly not enough for California officials. As such, lawmakers in The Golden State have passed a law making it illegal to use a hands-on…
Facebook 'Home': What the web is saying about the Facebook phone
- All the signs were there, hence the years of rumors about a potential "Facebook phone". But as it turns out Facebook didn't delve into hardware or even as deep as developing a new mobile operating system. Instead, the company is…
BlackBerry to discontinue BBM Music service on June 2
- BlackBerry has announced plans to discontinue their BBM Music service starting June 2, 2013. The Canadian handset maker recently announced the decision in an e-mail sent to subscribers. The message notes that paying customers won’t be billed for May and…
Microsoft's weak mobile presence could leave it irrelevant in 4 years
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It's no secret that tablets and smartphones are gradually occupying more computing time among folks who don't need the horsepower of a full-fledged PC. Although this trend has prompted many to predict the death of PCs, it's fairer to say that high-end desktops aren't going...
Almost nobody is interested in a Facebook phone, says survey
- Despite the fact that there hasn’t been much evidence until recently to support a Facebook phone, rumors on the subject have been brewing for a couple of years now. That’s all good and well but is anyone actually interested in…
Hands-on with the Sony Xperia Z
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The Sony Xperia Z needs to be a hit. Sony has been a giant in consumer electronics for decades, but the company's reputation for quality products hasn't translated to success in the Android smartphone race. The Xperia Z has the hallmarks of a Sony product: thoughtful design and solid materials. It has a 1080p, 5-inch display...
Verizon open to eliminating contracts, will monitor T-Mobile's success
- T-Mobile’s announcement and launch of a contract-free $50 unlimited talk and text plan last week certainly seems like a sweet deal but it may have further reaching implications than any of us are aware of. I say that because Verizon…
Rumor: iOS 7 behind schedule, OS X 10.9 engineers moved to help
- Apple may be scrambling to finish the next major revision of its mobile operating system in time for this summer's World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), an annual event at which the company typically reveals new hardware and software. According to…
The first cell phone call was placed 40 years ago today
- It may be hard to believe but the first ever cellular phone call was made 40 years ago today. The call was placed by Martin Cooper, a Motorola employee at the time, on Sixth Avenue in midtown Manhattan. Interestingly enough,…
Google's Nexus 7 refresh pegged for July, might drop Nvidia Tegra
- According to sources speaking with Reuters, Google plans to launch its next-generation 7-inch tablet this July and it could get even more aggressive on pricing. Based on current information, the search giant could be targeting an aggressive $149 starting rate,…
AT&T to enable HD Voice technology later this year
- AT&T will bring HD Voice technology to their network later this year as part of their voice over LTE strategy according to senior VP Kris Rinne. The news comes just after T-Mobile announced their upcoming iPhone 5 would support the…
Windows Phone sales up thanks in part to BlackBerry's decline
- Microsoft isn’t exactly close to surpassing Android or iOS in terms of smartphone sales but they are gaining ground thanks largely in part to BlackBerry’s recent downfall. According to recent data published by analytics firm Kantar, Windows Phone claimed 4.1…
Nvidia announces five new Kepler-based GeForce 700M GPUs
- Nvidia has expanded its notebook graphics lineup with a handful of new models that should be rolling out in systems from major vendors over the coming weeks and months. All five new parts are members of the Kepler-based GeForce 700M…
April Fools: Leaked BlackBerry 10 roadmap isn't genuine
- It’s too early to gauge how successful BB10 will be in turning around the company as the Z10 isn’t even available in all markets yet. A leaked roadmap that recent hit the web showed the company had big plans for…
Rumor: Apple to unveil iPhone 5S June 20, go on sale in July
- Apple’s next iPhone is scheduled to be unveiled on June 20 if the latest rumors are to be believed. According to MacFan, that’s the day that Apple’s Tim Cook will take the stage at a special media event to unveil…
Lenovo reportedly in talks to purchase NEC's mobile phone division
- NEC is looking to jettison their struggling mobile phone division after two straight years of losses. The move would help the Japanese company increase profitability despite the fact that they have said until now that it’s an important part of…
HTC One receives worst possible repairability score, but still a pretty darn good phone
- The gang over at iFixit recently got their hands on the HTC One to perform one of their famous detailed teardowns. Unfortunately it’s not great news for HTC’s latest flagship as it earned a measly one out of 10 in…
BlackBerry swings back to profit despite shrinking subscriber base
- The future of BlackBerry as a relevant player in the modern smartphone market largely hinges on its newly released operating system. So how are things looking roughly two months after launch? Not great, but not nearly as bad as they…
"X-Ray for TV" lets Kindle, Wii U owners tap to identify actors
- Amazon has just expanded its X-Ray service to include television shows. The service will bring Kindle Fire and Wii U episode watchers contextual information from the IMDb at the touch of a finger. Just like the movie-centric version of the…
T-Mobile LTE network goes live, iPhone 5 arriving next month
- T-Mobile rolled out its new no-contract plans without much fanfare over the weekend, with prices starting at $50 for unlimited minutes, unlimited text messages and 500MB of unthrottled data. But the company saved a few surprises for today’s “Uncarrier” event…
Samsung adds 4G to ATIV Win8 hybrid, Series 9 gets 1080p screen
- Samsung has announced a couple of updates to its mobile Windows 8 PC lineup that adds some higher-tier options to the company's ATIV Smart PC Pro and Series 9 Premium ultrabook ranges. First up, the ATIV 700T can be equipped…
T-Mobile debuts $50 unlimited talk, text plan with tethering
- After slipping to a distant fourth amongst America's largest wireless carriers, T-Mobile has been attempting to better define itself as a compelling alternative. In its latest bid to do just that, the company has just debuted a contract-free, unlimited talk and…
Buy a 9-inch Nook HD+ for $269, get a $79 Simple Touch ereader free
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If you're shopping for a budget tablet but still value the superior contrast of E Ink displays for lengthy reading sessions, Barnes & Noble has an offer it hopes you can't refuse: pony up for a Nook HD+ slate and you'll get a Nook Simple Touch ereader free of charge. The Nook HD+...
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