Apple garnered record share of the smartphone market through the third quarter, hitting 17 percent, but was overtaken by Blackberry maker Research in Motion, IDC said in its latest report.
After much anticipation and buzz over it being the next iPhone Killer, Verizon officially launched its Motorola Droid in the US on Friday.
Verizon's Motorola Droid - the rumored iPhone Killer - goes on sale across the country today, with thousands of customers ready to get their hands on the new Google Android handset.
Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it has recovered most of the data feared lost by users of its Sidekick mobile phone, following a Microsoft server computer failure.
Apple may be on the verge of launching a new iPhone and iTouch radio application that will allow users to listen to FM radio, according to rumors that have leaked online.
A smartphone generates much less mobile data traffic than a laptop with a data card, but phones impose a load on the network which is much larger than anticipated, a study showed on Wednesday.
Investors are betting on Google Inc's third-quarter results this week to show a recovery in revenue growth, pushing shares of the leading Web search engine to a 12-month high on Monday.
Dell Inc plans to launch a smartphone with Google's Android mobile software on carrier AT&T's network, a source said, marking the PC maker's first foray into a cut-throat U.S. cellphone arena.
BY Gabriel MadwayDell Inc plans to launch a smartphone with Google's Android mobile software on carrier AT&T's network as soon as early 2010, the Wall Street Journal reported, marking the PC maker's first foray into a cut-throat U.S. cellphone arena.
Google Inc, Microsoft Corp and Palm Inc stepped up efforts to bolster their smartphone line-ups, as the tech industry's key players increasingly move to challenge Apple Inc's popular iPhone.
Electronics retailer Best Buy Co expects to hire more staff for the U.S. holiday season than it did last year and will promote its in-store services as a way to woo shoppers, Chief Executive Brian Dunn said on Wednesday.
TerreStar Corp's majority-owned unit signed a deal with AT&T to launch the first fully integrated satellite smartphone, sending its shares up 39 percent to a 52-week high.
Wireless carrier AT&T and navigation device maker Garmin said the G60 nuvifone will be available beginning Oct. 4 to AT&T customers in the U.S. at AT&T stores and online from the carrier's website.
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Smartphone maker Palm Inc said it would offer 20 million common shares for $16.25 each, a discount of 5 percent to the stock's Tuesday close.
As Microsoft gears to roll out its retail stores, similar to that of rival Apple, the company is now also reportedly trying to poach Apple Store employees.
MetroPCS Communications Inc said it has selected the infrastructure and initial handset providers for its fourth-generation long term evolution broadband service, which is expected to launch in the second half of 2010.
Google Inc made its fortune on Internet search ads, but Wall Street is increasingly eager for signs that the company's other money-making bets will pay off.
Google Inc.'s YouTube is reportedly in talks with major movie studios about allowing users to stream movies on a rental basis, making it the sites first move towards charging for content instead of making it available for free with advertising, according to a media report.
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the world's second-largest mobile phone maker, said on Monday it would open an online store for smartphone applications on September 14 in Europe.
A 15-year-old Belgium boy is allegedly the latest victim in a series of mysterious iPhone explosions that have captured the attention of France's and the European Commissions' consumer affair watchdogs.
BANGALORE - Garmin Ltd (GRMN.O) has chosen a wireless carrier for its long-awaited navigation-enabled smartphone set for a fourth-quarter launch in the United States, but the navigation device maker stopped short of naming the company.
