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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.
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+...
Apple tops customer satisfaction report for 9th consecutive time
- Apple has captured the top spot in J.D. Power & Associates customer satisfaction report for the ninth consecutive time. Specifically, Cupertino ranks first among consumers in the smartphone category while LG holds the top spot with regards to traditional (non-smartphone)…
Pentagon to order 650,000 iOS devices, replace aging BlackBerries
- Update: In an exchange with Wired, Lt. Col. Damien Pickart dismissed the notion that the DoD is replacing its existing BlackBerry devices, though he didn't outright deny that the department is looking to order a large quantity of iOS devices. …
Samsung's market share lead expected to hit double digits this year
- A recent report from technology research firm IHS predicts that Samsung will more than double its percentage point lead over all rivals from 2012 to 2013, no doubt with help from the upcoming Galaxy S4 handset. Specifically, the publication said…
Samsung Galaxy S4 estimated to cost $233-$236 in parts
- Samsung's Galaxy S4 costs between $241 and $244 in parts and manufacturing expenses depending on the model, according to a preliminary "virtual" teardown of the device performed by iSuppli based on the official specs. In other words, the group hasn't…
Motorola's X Phone could be an entire, user-customizable brand
- Motorola’s long-rumored “X Phone” could actually be the codename for a larger project that would allow consumers to order custom handsets and receive them within one week’s time. In addition to basic custom features like color, ringtones, apps and storage…
Apple releases iOS 6.1.3, finally fixes lock screen bug
- Apple today released iOS 6.1.3, an update to its mobile OS which contains "improvements and bug fixes". Perhaps the most importantly though, Apple has finally fixed the lock screen (aka. passcode) bug which allowed potential miscreants to bypass lock screens…
Wacom unveils the Cintiq 13HD Pro Pen Display for artists on the go
- Wacom has unveiled the latest addition to the Cintiq line of artist and designer pen displays, aptly known as the Wacom Cintiq 13HD. As the name suggests, it carries a 13.3-inch Full HD display (1,920 x 1,080) with a 178…
WhatsApp to extend yearly subscription model to iOS
- Hugely popular mobile messaging platform WhatsApp is looking to make some changes to its pricing structure in the coming months. The service is currently free for the first year and then costs users a $1 yearly recurring fee, except on…
AT&T adds 30GB, 40GB and 50GB shared data tiers starting at $300
- AT&T has expanded its shared data services to include several new packages that are better suited for data-chugging businesses and consumers. When the company first introduced its group data plans last summer, it offered bandwidth in blocks ranging from 1GB…
Windows Phone 8 mainstream support to end July 8, 2014
- It appears mainstream support for Windows Phone 8 is slated to end on July 8, 2014. Prior to recently updating its support website, lifecycle information for WP8 hadn't been officially published by Microsoft. However, this date confirms previous suggestions of…
Florida-based smartphone maker bets on affordable, unlocked devices
- Blu Products is not a household name in the smartphone world, but the Florida-based startup is trying to carve out a piece of the market with a range of affordable and unlocked offerings running stock Android. Their latest salvo includes…
BlackBerry CEO calls out the iPhone's dated interface
- In a case of what many might consider the pot calling the kettle black, BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins called out Apple’s iPhone during a recent interview for being outdated. Speaking with the Australian Financial Review, Heins made it clear that…
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