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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.
RIM renames itself BlackBerry, launches BB10 and all-touch Z10 smartphone
- Today’s a big day for the BlackBerry platform. The launch of a new operating system built from the ground up and new hardware to go with it could very well set the stage for a much anticipated comeback into the…
Microsoft's 128GB Surface Pro will ship with just 83GB of usable space
- Microsoft has revealed that the 128GB Surface Pro will ship with just 83GB of usable storage space. No word yet on how much space the 64GB version will arrive with but if the same 45GB is unavailable from the get-go,…
Apple adds 128GB option to current iPad lineup (Updated)
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Apple this morning announced a 128GB version of its fourth-generation iPad with Retina display. The Wi-Fi model will sell for $799 while the Wi-Fi + 4G model costs a whopping $929 -- a $100 increment in both cases over the 64GB variant.
Nokia to launch paid version of Lumia-only music service
- Nokia’s Ian Delaney took to the official company blog over the weekend to announce Nokia Music+, a new monthly subscription service designed to complement the Lumia-only Mix Radio – the free service that launched back in September. We are told…
WOF: What should be the next major development in smartphones?
- Smartphones have come a long way since the first PDAs with phone capabilities hit the market. But as the market matures it's getting increasingly difficult for companies to come up with truly revolutionary new features year after year.
Best Buy slashes $200 off the price of all MacBook Air models
- Best Buy is slashing $200 off the price of a new MacBook Air now through January 26. If you’re interesting in scoring a big discount on one of the hottest notebooks around, you’d better act fast as we are told…
WindowsAndroid lets you run Android natively within Windows
- It’s already possible to run Android apps on Windows PCs thanks to a clever little app called BlueStacks. But now a group of Chinese developers are looking to take it a step further by actually allowing you to run the…
Did Google CEO just hint at an unbreakable Motorola 'X Phone'?
- During a recent earnings call, Google GEO Larry Page hinted at the possibility that the next phone from the search giant might be unbreakable. He also pointed out that battery life is a huge issue and that there is real…
Nokia is building a WP8 handset with a true PureView image sensor
- Nokia is reportedly working on what is described as a true PureView Windows Phone 8 handset that would ship with a super-high resolution image sensor similar to the 41-megapixel monster found in the 808 PureView. The device, which goes by…
Samsung Galaxy S4 to feature wireless charging, April 15 launch
- We've known for some time that a new Samsung Galaxy S smartphone has been in the works. Past rumors suggested a possible April 2013 launch date for the Galaxy S4; however, a recent scoop by Samsung-enthusiasts Sammobile indicates a far more precise…
YouTube and Netflix team up on AirPlay competitor DIAL
- Airplay is arguably one of the single coolest new features of Apple’s iDevices and its open alternative Miracast could be a real boon to the Android ecosystem once more devices start supporting it. But Netflix and YouTube believe they can…
Verizon added 9.8M smartphones during Q4, most were LTE-enabled
- The holidays are an extremely lucrative time of the year for most businesses that sell goods, especially electronics. That theory also holds true for wireless providers as we have just learned that Verizon had a solid fourth quarter last year.
Asus intros 13.3-inch VivoBook S300 with touchscreen, Windows 8
- Asus has expanded its VivoBook line with a new model that offers an in-between alternative to the existing 11.6 and 14-inch models. As with its siblings, the 13.3-inch VivoBook S300 has an ultrabook-like body, weighing between three and four pounds…
Microsoft rumored to add CalDAV, CardDAV support to WP8
- In response to Google's desertion of Exchange ActiveSync, rumors indicate Microsoft is working on support for CardDAV and CalDAV protocols for WP8. Such a move should retain WP8's seamless support for Google's contact and calendar services, but do so through open standards…
Microsoft Surface Pro on sale February 9, starting at $899
- Microsoft has finally shared availavility details for its upcoming Surface Pro. Initially expected sometime in late January, the company has now confirmed via press release that the full-blown Windows 8 variant of the tablet will go on sale February 9…
Firefox OS developer handsets revealed, Keon and Peak
- Mozilla has just taken the wraps off the first couple of devices designed to run Firefox OS. Developed in conjunction with Geekphone and Telefonica, the phones are not actually intended for the consumer market, but rather developers that want to…
RIM to consider sale of hardware division after BlackBerry 10 launches
- Research in Motion CEO Thorsten Heins recently told German publication Die Welt that he is considering selling the company’s hardware production division after the launch of BlackBerry 10. Heins said there was no need to make a snap decision but…
LG: Google's sales forecast for Nexus 4 were wildly innacurate
- Google made a bold move late last year by announcing its flagship Nexus smartphone for an unsubsidized price starting at $300. That's a big deal when comparable devices are selling for twice as much and the upfront cost for most…
Sony unveils Xperia Tablet Z, the thinnest in the market
- Sony has taken the wraps off its latest tablet flagship, the Xperia Tablet Z. The 10-inch device sports an all-new design that's just 6.9mm thick, making it the thinnest of its class -- by comparison, the previous record holder, Apple's…
Nokia intros 3D printer kit, create custom shell for Lumia 820
- It looks as though Nokia hopes to take the idea of customer personalization to an entirely new level. Today the phone-maker published what is being called a 3D-Printing Development Kit, empowering anyone with access to right kind of 3D printer to…
Rumor: Galaxy Note 8.0 to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress
- Samsung’s line of Galaxy Note products will soon be welcoming a new member to the family if the latest rumor to come down the pipe is to be believed. We are hearing that Samsung is preparing to introduce a new…
Sprint and T-Mobile issue OTA updates to address Exynos vulnerability
- Two major wireless carriers in the US are now rolling out a patch to fix a security hole in select smartphones and tablets powered by Samsung’s Exynos mobile processor. The exploit is said to create opportunities for attackers to introduce…
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