On Thursday evening, Facebook sent out press invitations to an April 4th event that invites journalists to “Come See Our New Home On Android.” Facebook didn’t provide any details on their invite, but the Android theme did kick up a bunch of fresh Facebook phone rumors like this one from TechCrunch According to the rumor,…
BlackBerry earns $98 million, loses 3 million subscribers in Q4 2013
BlackBerry reported its Q4 2013 earnings today and surprised Wall Street with a surprise profit of $98 million, or $0.19 per share diluted for the quarter. This is a significant improvement from the same quarter last year when the company reported a loss of $118 million. “We have implemented numerous changes at BlackBerry over the…
RIM co-founder Mike Lazaridis stepping down from BlackBerry
RIM co-founder Mike Lazaridis is stepping down from his positions at BlackBerry. After Thorsten Heins took over as CEO, Lazaridis stayed on at BlackBerry as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and a Director for the company. “With the launch of BlackBerry 10, I believe I have fulfilled my commitment to the Board,”…
Pre-ordering for the AT&T Galaxy S 4 begins April 16, $249 price tag
Earlier this week, T-Mobile CEO John Legere said the Galaxy S 4 would make its Magenta debut on May 1st, and now AT&T has chimed in with its own S 4 launch plans. AT&T confirmed on its consumer blog that it would start taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S 4 starting April 16th. The device…
Somersby Cider mocks Apple in clever, funny commercial
Somersby Cider does a fantastic job imitating the launch hype surrounding an Apple product in its latest commercial. The UK company replaces the iPads and iPhones you would see in an Apple ad with a glass of its sparkling clear cider. Watch as people line up in anticipation of getting that first frosty glass. You will also learn the…
T-Mobile to start selling the Galaxy S 4 on May 1st, $99 down payment
In the closing remarks at its Un-carrier event, T-Mobile announced it will start selling the Galaxy S 4 on May 1st. According to BGR, T-Mobile will sell the device for $99 up front with a monthly payment plan of $20 that extends for 24 months. You can pair the Galaxy S 4 with T-Mobile’s Simple…
T-Mobile lights up its LTE network in seven launch markets
T-Mobile held its Un-carrier press event today and confirmed that it is ready to roll out its LTE network starting today in seven launch markets. The lucky seven includes Las Vegas, NV; Phoenix, AZ; San Jose, CA; Houston, TX; Washington DC; Kansas City, MO and Baltimore, MD. T-Mobile expects to reach 100 million customers by mid…
T-Mobile to sell the BlackBerry Z10 starting today, March 26
As expected, the BlackBerry Z10 is now available from T-Mobile. The launch of the LTE-enabled handset is timed nicely with the launch of T-Mobile’s LTE network, which goes live in seven launch markets today. The BlackBerry Z10 features a 4.2-inch display with 1280×768 resolution (356ppi), dual core 1.5GHz processor, 2GB RAM, an 8-megapixel rear camera, a…
T-Mobile announces the LTE-enabled Sonic 2.0 mobile hotspot
Along with its new LTE network, T-Mobile also announced two devices that’ll support the company’s new 4G LTE network. Besides the high-profile BlackBerry Z10, the carrier will also sell the Sonic 2.0 mobile hotspot. The Sonic is the carrier’s first LTE mobile hotspot and its first mobile hotspot with Windows 8 certification. Key features of…
T-Mobile officially unveils new no-contract Simple Choice plan
T-Mobile is aiming to shake up the wireless industry in the US with a new non-contract option for its customers. This new Simple Choice plan allows customers to bring their own device or buy one through T-Mobile and add a plan without signing a contract. This no-contract plan starts with a $50 monthly base plan…