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Advanced Micro Devices, better known as AMD, is Intel’s only real competitor. They have less than 20% of the market, which should give you a clue as to how they’re doing. Back in 2006 they decided to buy ATI, a company that was widely known for their graphics processors. The goal they set out to…
Virgin Mobile unveiled a new payLo plan for feature phone users who just want to text and talk with their buddies, though some mobile data also comes included. As you can guess for yourself, the $40 Unlimited Talk and Text plan comes with unlimited voice minutes and messages (text, picture, email and/or IM) plus 50MB…
Verizon is running a neat campaign offering anyone who grabs a new 4G smartphone from either Amazon Wireless or Wirefly a $40 bill credit. The promotion, which is open to both new and upgrading customers, is already on and will last until May 24th. You can activate up to 5 devices, each getting you a…
Apple’s iOS devices (the iPhone, the iPad, and the iPod touch) are selling at pretty ridiculous rates, and the growth isn’t slowing down either. If you look at the trends, iPhone shipment volumes grow 100% year over year every quarter. When it comes to the iPad, that figure is closer to 150%. How does Apple…
iDisplay, the app that turns your Android device into a second monitor for your Mac or Windows PC, got a small, though important update. The application is described as ideal for multi-taskers, expanding the viewable area of a user’s main monitor by moving other running programs like IM, Twitter and news gadgets to an external…
The Xolo X900 may not be the prettiest smartphone to ever be released, and chances are it isn’t going to be sold in your part of the world, but it represents Intel’s first credible attempt at entering the mobile space. According to Brian Klug, who reviewed the X900 in exhaustive detail over at AnandTech, he…
Russia-based HeroCraft is releasing Cuboid for iOS, which is described as a “stunning 3D puzzle game in which players navigate ancient ruins and lush environments, maneuvering a rectangular block through mystical exits.” The previous best selling title on the PlayStation Network is now available as a free download for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, though…
Zumobi is extending its partnership with Ology, launching the site’s first Android app. Available as a free download, the application provides users with a steady stream of what’s trending and relevant on the Web across a number of categories, including music, film, fashion, politics, sports, TV and more. If you’re not familiar with the Ology…
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced that its popular iHeartRadio digital radio platform has reached 10 million registered users in just 8 months, which is faster than all other social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, Spotify and Instagram. Moreover, registered users are only a percentage of iHeartRadio’s overall listeners, since registration is only required…
Barclays announced that its Barclays PingIt mobile service is now available to corporate clients, allowing them to receive payments from their customers. On the other hand, users will get an easy way to pay their bills, as an alternative to paying by cash, cheque or bank transfer with nothing but their phone. The corporate collections…