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Apple iPad 2 vs Acer Iconia Tab A500: What You Need to Know
Both the Apple iPad 2 and Acer Iconia Tab A500 have been out for nearly a year, but only one of them is now available for less than $500, so here's what you need to know about these two 10-inch tablets. Both devices are ready for an update in the next couple of months, and Acer has actually already shown the Iconia Tab A510 at CES this year. It's not out yet, and all the features aren't even known yet, but there is still the A500, an average Android tablet that has some nice features yo...
Apple iPad Factory Violations in China: Tim Cook Says, 'Not Who We Are'
Apple celebrated the second birthday of the iPad on Friday, but the tablet's success has been overshadowed by a recent report from the New York Times that exposes labor violations at Apple's supply chain in China.
DoCoMo to ask for changes in Android -Nikkei
NTT DoCoMo Inc <9437.T> will ask Google Inc to modify its Android operating system so that smartphones using it would put less pressure on networks, a move that could spark wider protests against the leading mobile software platform, the Nikkei reported.
Why Apple's Killer Quarter Puts Pressure on iPad 3, iPhone 5
Apple announced its most profitable quarter ever on Tuesday, but now that the bar is set so high, all eyes will be on the next iPad and iPhone to carry the company's success through the year.
Apple Not Turning Blind Eye to Supply Chain Problems: CEO
Apple Inc. has never turned a blind eye to the problems in its supply chain, and any suggestion it does not care about the plight of workers is patently false, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said in an e-mail to employees.
How to Scare Hackers Away from Your Mobile Gear
Howls of despair over the impending cyberpocalypse of hackers taking over people's mobile devices have yet to match the actual numbers of people getting attacked, but there are ways to make sure you're device is protected. Many people do carry extra-sensative information around on their smartphones, so they can be tempting for would be hackers. Here's how to protect yourself from an attack or at least stop an attack if it's already in progress.
Free iPhone 5 Scam: How it Works, How to Avoid It
A scam currently circulating offers the chance to obtain a free iPhone 5, plus a test-run before the release date.
Ex-Palm Chief Leaves HP After WebOS Move
Jon Rubinstein, who was instrumental in crafting Apple Inc.'s iPod music player, has left Hewlett Packard Co. after two years on the job there.
Nokia Lumia 900 to Debut For Only $99: What About Apps?
Nokia's ambitious launch of Lumia 900 is indeed shocking if the price is $99 only, based on a 2yr data plan.
Tim Cook Rewards Apple Employees - $250 discount on iPads, $500 on Macs
Apple leadership has unveiled the tech-forward reward for Apple all employees, which number well over 60,000. Soon after announcing that in the holiday quarter, Apple has sold a record 37.04 million iPhones with a 128% growth compared to same period last year and 15.43 million iPad with a 11% increase, Apple CEO Tim Cook followed up by announcing in a town hall meeting that Apple will offer a total $750 discount on its products, which can be used once every three years.
Asia May Not be Such Easy Pickings for Apple
Investors in Apple Inc. have a one-word answer for those who wonder whether this corporate juggernaut can maintain its phenomenal momentum in the years ahead: Asia.
Honey Badger Voice: Meet Randall, The Man Behind the Viral Video [VIDEO]
TMZ has unmasked the mysterious man behind the original narration of the viral Honey Badger video, the man who goes only by the name, Randall. The Honey Badger voice took YouTube by storm in January 2011. Randall is back now to explain why he made the Honey Badger video.
Hugo Chavez Daughter’s Photo Flaunting U.S. Dollars Creates Controversy in Venezuela [PHOTOS]
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's 14-year-old daughter Rosines Chavez has again triggered controversy in her country after uploading a photo of herself online flaunting a fistful of U.S. dollars.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Launch: May Not Happen in MWC
Samsung's next-generation flagship Android device, the Galaxy S3, will not be launched in the Mobile World Congress 2012 (MWC) in Barcelona, as per the latest report.
Nintendo sees profit next year, but shares tumble
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata dismissed the idea that the age of the dedicated handheld games device was over and said he aimed to return the company to substantial profit in 2012/13, after it warned of its first ever operating loss this year.
Nintendo sees bigger loss as smartphones hit sales
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata dismissed the idea that the age of the dedicated handheld games device was over and said he aimed to return the company to substantial profit in 2012/13, after it warned of its first ever operating loss this year.
Apple Yet to Penetrate Into Asia
Investors in Apple Inc. have a one-word answer for those who wonder whether this corporate juggernaut can maintain its phenomenal momentum in the years ahead: Asia.
Samsung Posts Record Profit over Booming Smartphones Sales
Samsung Electronics Co posted a record 4.7 billion dollar quarterly operating profit, driven by booming smartphone sales.
Motorola posts loss, awaits Google deal approval
Mobile phone maker Motorola Mobility Inc posted a fourth quarter loss on weak revenue on Thursday in what could be its last report before a planned takeover by Google Inc.
Motorola Mobility Posts Quarterly Loss
Motorola Mobility Inc posted a quarterly loss after it warned earlier this month that it was having a tough time competing in the smartphone market amid intense competition from rivals such as the Apple Inc iPhone.
Nokia Clawing its Way Into Smartphone War With Lumia Windows Phones
Before the iPhone debuted in 2007, Nokia was virtually alone in the smartphone world, and ever since then, it (and everyone else) has been chasing Apple. Nokia still sells more mobile phones than any other company, but mostly they are of the feature phone variety that don't have touchscreens and data plans. Nokia announced Jan. 26 they had lost over a billion dollars worth of business in the last three months of 2011, but their new line of Windows Phone-powered Lumia smartph...
Apple TV Plus Siri Could Be on Sale by May
Apple could ship a 42-inch TV set featuring organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays as well as controls activated by the Siri “voice assistant” in the iPhone 4S, a report said.It could Apple TV or iTV.
Apple Gunning for Microsoft's Share of the Business World
More and more businesses are adopting Apple products, be it workers bringing their iGear with them to work or IT managers favoring it over Microsoft, a new report from Forrester Research said. Forrester asked nearly 10,000 workers in 17 countries about the subject, and found 21% of information workers use at least one Apple device at work.
AT&T CEO: Spectrum, FCC Challenges for Telecommunications Company in the Future
Wireless spectrum for smartphones, and how the Federal Communications Commission is dealing with the lack of it, are the major obstacles facing AT&T in the future, CEO Randall Stephenson said.
Eyes on Samsung smartphone sales, spending plans
Samsung Electronics Co, the world's top technology firm by revenue, will report record quarterly profit on Friday, powered by strong sales of its smartphones, but most interest will be in its 2012 spending plans and mobile sales numbers as it vies with Apple Inc for smartphone supremacy.
J.C. Penney Store-Revival Plan Includes New Sale Strategy and Apple’s Magic Touch
J.C. Penney will undergo a complete store revival, announced new CEO Ron Johnson on Wednesday. The new strategy includes permanent 40-percent price-cuts and hopefully Apple's magic touch. On Wednesday new CEO Ron Johnson announced his ideas during a 90-minute presentation in NYC.
Apple CEO faces first test with cash mountain
Apple CEO Tim Cook has a problem, a $98 billion problem.
NEC Stuns Japanese Markets, Will Lay off 10,000
Japanese electronics giant NEC Corp. stunned the Japanese markets Thursday, announcing it expected to lose ¥100 billion ($1.3 billion) and lay off 10,000 employees globally next year. The view -- announced during the company's quarterly earnings release conference call -- was a wild swing from previous statements, where the company had set positive 2012 earnings guidance of ¥15 billion.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Faces a $98 Billion Problem
Apple CEO Tim Cook has a problem, a $98 billion problem. Just 18 months ago, Apple's $46 billion mountain of cash, while huge by most standards, attracted only muted complaints from investors, who did call for a dividend or share buyback, but were mostly happy with the meteoric rise in the stock price.
iPhone 5 to Boast of Radical Change in Design - Real Deal or Rumor?
The rumors about the iPhone 5 are surging wave upon wave. The latest one suggests that the forthcoming handset is gearing up for production.