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Fiona Apple Tour 2012: Watch Her Sing The Beatles' 'Across The Universe' Live In New York [VIDEO]
Monday, Apple stopped by New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a 13-song set, including a cover of The Beatles' Across The Universe.
Nokia Seeks to Retake China Market Share
Nokia will start to sell a new range of smartphones using Microsoft software in China from April, seeking to claw back market share it has seen gobbled up by Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date: Will 2 Smartphones Launch Soon? New Gadget Appears In UK Database
Samsung is preparing to launch its next generation smartphone, the Galaxy S3, which is said to be a worthy competitor to Apple’s upcoming iPhone 5. However, there may also be another device in the works.
Amazon To Roll Out Three New Kindle Fire Tablets: Will It Be A Threat To Apple's iPad Market Dominance?
While the new iPad remains the market leader in the media tablet segment, there is one tablet that definitely steals the spotlight -- Amazon's Kindle Fire. Rumor has it that Amazon wants a larger piece of the tablet market, and it may launch three new tablets in 2012 in an attempt to accomplish its aim.
iPhone 5 Release Date: Top 10 Features We Want to See in the Next Apple Phone
After the big success of the new iPad, Apple is gearing up for another big hit in 2012 - the iPhone 5. Apple's next iPhone is expected to be announced and released sometime later this year, but how will it stack up against the Android superphones and what are the features we should be looking out for? In this regard, the new iPad is the perfect device to turn to, as it gives us some hints of what to expect from the iPhone 5.
Amazon Kindle Fire 2 Set to Unleash in 2012?
Good news for those who are fans of the Amazon Kindle Fire, the most successful Android tablet that is not really an Android tablet since it is not recognized by Google. Rumors are popping up regarding a brand spanking new Amazon Kindle Fire tablet device, that is expect to launch in 2012. Let's just say the tablet wars just got a little more interesting.
New iPad 3 Battery Problem: Guess What Apple Has to Say?
Apple has finally bowed to pressure from the media and has made a statement about the battery problems plaguing the new iPad device. What Apple had to say caught us off guard. We are unable to come to terms with what Apple said - whether what the company is saying is pure cover up or the truth.
China to boost intellectual property rights: Xinhua
China's vice premier promised Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook that the country would boost intellectual property protection, state media said on Wednesday, in Cook's second day of meetings in the company's biggest potential market.
HTC Developing iPod Touch Rival: Should Apple be Afraid?
Recently, HTC has caught a lot of spotlight for its HTC One X - the quad-core powered android smartphone. Now, something big, if not bigger is coming from the company. As reported by Patent Bolt, a new HTC device is making its way through patent offices. The patent images suggest that HTC might be working on its own alternative to iPod Touch.
New iPad 3 Overheating Problem: Heat Tests Suggest Android Rivals Nearly As Hot
There have been many complaints about the new iPad and its overheating problems, but this is mainly because Apple is held in higher regard than every other tablet manufacturer. Not surprisingly, a recent test shows that the new Apple iPad is not the only tablet device that runs a little hot, many other Android based tablets do. Some might say it is unfair for the media to be attacking the new iPad over its heating issues when other devices from countless manufacturers suffer the same thing, our ...
Stock futures imply flat open after durable goods data
Stock index futures pointed to a flat open on Wednesday, cutting earlier gains after a weaker-than-expected reading on durable goods orders.
Sprint To Give 4G LTE Support: Upcoming Phones On The Carrier For 2012
Sprint plans to launch the 4G LTE network by mid-year. The company has an enviable lineup of smartphones to release this year. The list includes big names like iPhone 5, Galaxy Nexus, HTC One X.
Stock futures gain as governments ponder oil reserve moves
Stock index futures rose on Wednesday as several governments, including the United States, considered releasing oil reserves to ease high prices.
Stock Futures Higher, But Upside Seen As Limited
Stock index futures rose on Wednesday with large-cap shares looking to pierce 52-week highs, but the major indexes were not seen making big moves before the end of the quarter.
New iPad 3 Battery Charging Issue: Apple Answers Why Tablet Lies About How Much Charge it Has
At a time when the new iPad is facing criticism over the battery charging issue, Apple has tried to explain why the device lies about how much charge it has. According to the iPad-maker, it's all meant for user's convenience only.
RIM 4Q Earnings Preview: Can BlackBerry Maker Reboot Success?
Investors wonder if Research In Motion Ltd., which reports quarterly results Thursday, can rebound from recently anemic performance due to falling sales of its BlackBerry device. RIM's turnaround is being led by Thorsten Heins, who took over as CEO in January.
iPhone 5 Release Date 2012: 4G LTE iPhone Expected This Fall; Why Sprint Ignores Predicted Fiasco
With release of the new 4G-ready iPad earlier this month, Apple cold-shouldered Sprint, as it is yet to launch its own LTE network. Although many believe that Apple's upcoming iPhone with 4G LTE could indeed be a threat to Sprint, the Kansas-based operator seems least bothered about it. Read on to know why Sprint ignores the predicted debacle.
Android Hack: 8 Essential Tweaks You May Have Not Known
Google’s Android has become a treat for its users all over the planet.
US Stocks Fall On Poor Consumer Confidence, Property Value Data
US stocks closed lower on Tuesday, following poor consumer confidence data and a fall in the property value index.
Apple offers refund to Australian buyers of new iPad
Apple Inc will email all buyers of its new iPad in Australia to offer them a refund, a lawyer for the company said on Wednesday, after the nation's consumer watchdog accused it of misleading advertising over one key aspect of the product.
U.S. Willing to Share Airwaves with Commercial Users
The government is willing to share some of its airwaves with wireless service providers to help them meet increasing demand for services such as mobile Web surfing.
Samsung Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X: Which Android ICS Phone Is Better?
If the rumors are true, the Samsung Galaxy S3 will pack a 4.65-inch display with 720p high-definition resolution. The Galaxy series from Samsung has been known for its stunning visual displays, so most expect the latest device to be no different. The HTC One X runs on a 1.5GHz quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM, which is slightly less than the hardware that the Samsung Galaxy S3 is rumored to be running on. The HTC One X also has 1GB of RAM.
Wall Street flat, but outperformers gain near quarter end
Stocks hovered near four-year highs on Tuesday, while a number of large-cap stocks hit new highs as portfolio managers grabbed top performers as the end of the quarter approached.
Harry Potter E-books: Where to Buy Novels on iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Nook And More
The epic Harry Potter book series is finally available in E-book format and can be purchased from J.K. Rowling's new Pottermore online bookstore.
Wall Street pauses, outperformers boosted near quarter end
Wall Street paused near four-year highs on Tuesday, while a number of large-cap stocks hit new highs as portfolio managers grabbed top performers as the end of the quarter approached.
Foxconn Unit Paying $1.6B To Become Top Shareholder in Sharp Corp.
Sharp Corp. announced Tuesday plans to sell new shares in itself to Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., part of Foxconn Technology Group, in an effort to raise 132.5 billion yen ($1.6 billion) after forecasting a record loss for the year.
Nokia Lumia 900 Release Date AT&T: Will April 8 $99 Debut Pose Threat to iPhone 4S?
Nokia and Microsoft have teamed up to break Apple and Google's stranglehold over the U.S. smartphone market. AT&T will start selling the Nokia Lumia 900, running on Microsoft's software, for as little as $99.99 with a 2-year contract, starting April 8.
New iPad '3' Release: Will Australia Ban The Apple Tablet Over '4G' Label?
Australia's competition regulator is on the crackdown against Apple's new iPad, claiming the tablet misleads customers with its '4G LTE' label -- a feature that is not supported by Australia's 3G broadband frequency.
Windows 8 Versus Mountain Lion: Which is the First True Multi-Platform OS?
Microsoft VS Apple, the old wars are back again. But, now the battle is for best multi-platform OS. Both the big OS giants are narrowing the gap between their desktop and mobile OSes with the launch of Windows 8 and Mountain Lion. But, which of these two can be called the first true multi-platform OS? Let's find out.
iPhone 5: What is Apple CEO Tim Cook Doing in China?
Tim Cook has taken a step that Steve Jobs never did: Visit China. This is the first time an Apple CEO has visited the country in an official capacity, several sources report, including Apple-centric blog AppleInsider.