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Apple Sells 35M iPhones, Drops to 22% Smartphone Share in 1Q 2012
APPLE, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
While Apple's iPhone sold 37 million iPhones in 4Q'11, but in the first quarter of 2012 (January-February-March), the company actually declined in iPhone unit sales, as they managed to sell "just" 35.1 million iPhones.
On 4/25/2012 by Tomi Ahonen... Comments (0) Read more
Best and Worst of 2011: A Landmark Year in Computing
ANALYSIS
Welcome to our annual roundup of what happened in 2011. What we can say is that we have never seen so many twists and turns and from the looks of it, 2012 might even best it.
On 12/30/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

Verizon Wireless Denies They are Blocking Google Wallet on Galaxy Nexus
HARDWARE NEWS, RUMORS
A rumor have been circulating lately that Verizon Wireless has been blocking the use of Google Wallet on the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon.
On 12/6/2011 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more
Verizon Wireless Denies Any Involvement in Carrier IQ Rootkit Scandal
SECURITY, SOFTWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Following the Carrier IQ rootkit scandal that broke out yesterday, we contacted PR managers from companies involved in the story. We have received the latest reply from Verizon Wireless.
On 12/1/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

HTC Speaks Out on Carrier IQ Rootkit Scandal
APPLE, SECURITY, SOFTWARE NEWS
The Carrier IQ scandal is starting to build its critical mass, and one of the companies which is named in the scandal is Taiwanese HTC. We contacted the company and got a straight answer.
On 12/1/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
Official Xoom Pricing: $600 Plus $20 per Month Contract, $800 Unsubsidized, No Flash
HARDWARE NEWS
Motorola Xoom can be yours for $600 if you sign on a dotted line, Verizon said Tuesday. It ships without Flash Player because it will be provided as a free download at a later stage.
On 2/22/2011 by Christian Zibreg... Comments (0) Read more

Verizon Airs New Macho Teaser Ahead of Thursday's Xoom Launch
HARDWARE NEWS
Verizon Wireless has showed off a new teaser advert meant to drum up the excitement ahead of the official Xoom launch this coming Thursday. It's powerful, we like it a lot!
On 2/22/2011 by Christian Zibreg... Comments (0) Read more
Motorola: Xoom Tablet Pricey? 4G is Worth the Premium!
HARDWARE NEWS
Motorola defends the Xoom's price tag by pointing out it offers a free upgrade path to a 4G modem that delivers data speeds of up to 50Mb/s, which justifies the $800 price point for the 32GB 3G model.
On 2/17/2011 by Christian Zibreg... Comments (0) Read more

Verizon Will Ship Pre 2 Tomorrow
HARDWARE NEWS
Verizon Wireless confirmed that that the Pre 2 smartphone by HP will be available in their brick-and-mortar and online stores beginning tomorrow, February 17. Would you buy a Pre 2 or wait a little for the HP Pre 3?
On 2/16/2011 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more
iPhone 5 to Roam the World
APPLE, HARDWARE RUMORS
There's a high likelihood that the next iPhone might run on both CDMA and GSM networks and sport a special SIM card allowing you to get it working on a network of your choosing using built-in software.
On 2/11/2011 by Christian Zibreg... Comments (0) Read more

What to Expect From iPad 2
APPLE, HARDWARE RUMORS
iPad 2 is on the assembly line and both Verizon Wireless and AT&T will carry it, says WSJ. Expect FaceTime cameras, faster performance, better graphics, flashier games, thinner profile and more.
On 2/9/2011 by Christian Zibreg... Comments (0) Read more
Thoughts: Is Consumer Reports Lip-Servicing Verizon iPhone?
APPLE, HARDWARE NEWS
Consumer Reports, the publication which slammed GSM iPhone 4 for its supposed signal loss, is now lavishing praise on Verizon iPhone in spite of their claim of death grip being a design flaw rather than a network issue.
On 2/8/2011 by Christian Zibreg... Comments (0) Read more

Review: MetroPCS 4G on Samsung's Craft Feature Phone
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE REVIEWS
Eager to find out how a 4G handset performs in real-life on a fourth-generation network, we took Samsung's Craft feature phone for a spin on MetroPCS' 4G network.
On 2/8/2011 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more
Guide: Why LTE is Better Than GSM and CDMA
HARDWARE ANALYSIS
If you ever wondered what other perks fourth-generation LTE radio technology offers compared to widespread GSM and CDMA beyond higher throughput and greater data speeds, here's your answer.
On 2/7/2011 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more

Analysis: Why Privacy on the Web is Dead
SECURITY ANALYSIS
What can be better than equal net access for all and a network Privacy Police force patrolling and monitoring the pipes to protect you? Sure equal network access isn't in your country's constitution. But it should be!
On 2/6/2011 by Andy Marken... Comments (0) Read more
Verizon iPhone: Buying Tips, Terms of Purchase, Service Plans, Prices - Everything
APPLE NEWS
The nation's #1 carrier said today its existing 94 million subscribers can pre-order the iconic smartphone. New customers can sign up online next Wednesday or at their stores the following day.
On 2/3/2011 by Christian Zibreg... Comments (0) Read more

Upcoming Verizon iPhone Gets Its First Firmware Update
APPLE, SOFTWARE NEWS
Looks like the non-released Verizon iPhone will run iOS 4.2.6 that just hit Apple's servers. It's a slightly updated version that probably rocks last minute bug fixes and - who knows - maybe even holds a surprise or two.
On 2/2/2011 by Christian Zibreg... Comments (0) Read more
Bad News: Verizon iPhone Will Be a Pricey Act
APPLE NEWS
Both Apple and Verion are known for charging their customers a premium. Surely you didn't think the privilege of using the world's iconic smartphone on the nation's most reliable network will come cheap?
On 1/26/2011 by Christian Zibreg... Comments (0) Read more

HTC ThunderBolt, Inspire 4G and Evo Shift 4G - Features, Prices, Availability
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE NEWS
Handset maker HTC has strengthened its lead with a slew of new 4G-enabled devices. We took a look at HTC's three flagship smartphones coming your way soon via Sprint, AT&T and Verizon Wireless.
On 1/19/2011 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more
HTC ThunderBolt to Simultaneously Rock Voice And Data on Verizon LTE?
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE RUMORS
Because 4G LTE is a new radio technology independent of CDMA that Verizon Wireless uses, the upcoming HTC ThunderBolt is said to be simultaneously transferring voice and data using a new VoIP-like protocol dubbed VoLTE.
On 1/19/2011 by Christian Zibreg... Comments (0) Read more

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