Last week we reported that AT&T quietly changed it’s requirements for cellular data plans in preparation to allow FaceTime on iPad and iPhone to work over cellular in response to demand for consumers. It’s been possible for a long time to chat with your family and friends over the Skype app on your iPhone or…
Apple Slides to 7th place in Chinese Smartphone Market Share
While Apple continues to dominate the market share in the United States, impressively holding over 60% by last count of major carriers, the perception of Apple’s world domination took a hit this week as news began to spread that Apple holds a dismal 7th place in the market share for smartphones in China. Recent numbers…
Apple CEO Tim Cook Sends Employee Memo After Samsung Case Ruling
On Friday, a jury awarded Apple over $1 billion in damages after it was ruled that the Korean high tech company Samsung had infringed on multiple Apple patents in their phones and tablets. This ruling came as the result of a long and grueling patent lawsuit war between the two companies, with both demanding a…
Samsung Galaxy Stellar coming to Verizon with “Starter Mode”, pre-loaded Amazon Apps
Remember the Samsung Galaxy Stellar, which we’ve first seen leaked a month ago? Well, we now have another proof it’s heading to Verizon Wireless as you can see from a leaked pamphlet, pictured above. The mid-end device will most likely be unveiled any day now, and what’s interesting about it is that it will come…
Google Nexus 7 hitting Germany, other European countries on September 3rd?
The rumor is that Google will finally bring the Nexus 7 to continental Europe, with Germany being among the first countries to get the 7-inch tablet. According to AndroidNext, which got an information from a Saturn employee, the world’s first Jelly Bean tablet will start selling on September 3rd. Saturn, for those of you wondering,…
Archos 101 XS tablet available in Europe in mid-September, U.S. in November for $399.99 with a keyboard dock
We’ve already told you that Archos is preparing to unveil a new generation of tablets and voila… the curtain has been removed and now we know everything about the new Archos 101 XS. There are few key things to notice here: It’s not a high-end product as it doesn’t come with a full HD screen…
Russia’s MegaFon launches Intel-powered Android smartphone called Mint
We know Intel won’t give up on the mobile space that easily even though it still struggles to convince major companies to make smartphones using Atom-based chips. So far we’ve seen few devices rocking Intel’s Atom Z2460 processor — including the Lava XOLO X900, Orange San Diego and Lenovo K800 — and now Russia’s mobile…
Sony Xperia Tablet accessories caught in the wild
Yeah we know Sony will soon launch the new Xperia Tablet, but now we have few accessories to show you, all of which will sing along the upcoming device. First there’s a music stand aka Media Dock, which serves as an amplifier for the audio experience and which will come with a remote control. Then,…
FitPal makes sure iPhone users don’t overtrain themselves
We’ve seen a number of different exercise tracking apps before; here’s something different. Called FitPal, it’s an iPhone app that helps users get their functional capacity and personalized recommendations on optimal and safe exercise intensity for each workout. Relying on the built-in camera, the application is capable of monitoring user’s pulse in resting position and…
Jury reaches verdict in Apple v. Samsung trial [Update]
After a very dramatic legal battle between two leading smartphone makers, the jury consisting of nine people — seven men and two women — in the Apple v. Samsung trial has reached a verdict. It didn’t take very long, but we should hear shortly of what that verdict is. Oh the suspense! Update: The jury…









