Archive for April, 2012

Blackberry World will lack announcement of any new devices

April 27, 2012 9:44 PM
Blackberry World will lack announcement of any new devices

To the severe disappointment of all Blackberry fans (although there aren’t many anymore), Research in Motion has announced that they will not be showing off any new hardware at this years Blackberry World which takes place next week.  Instead, the annual conference will focus on software and almost all of [...]

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For first time since 1998, Samsung overtakes Nokia as largest cell phone brand

8:27 PM
For first time since 1998, Samsung overtakes Nokia as largest cell phone brand

A new report for the first quarter is showing a major accomplishment for Samsung.  For the first time they will be overtaking the No.1 position among cell phone brands which Nokia has held without falter for 14 years.  The battle for first place is still tight but Samsung has finally [...]

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T-Mobile starts trade-in deals to get more 4G users

April 25, 2012 6:17 PM
T-Mobile starts trade-in deals to get more 4G users

From today until May 8th, T-Mobile will be allowing users to trade in cell phones for a guaranteed value between $50 and $200 that can only be used to upgrade to a 4G smartphone.  Any smartphone will be worth at least $100 and any iPhone has a guaranteed trade-in value of $200. [...]

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Apple stocks increase after great earnings report

5:55 PM
Apple stocks increase after great earnings report

Yesterday was a great day for Apple when they were able to release first quarter financial reports showing higher than expected revenue.  This report seems to be the leading cause for Apple’s jump in the stocks Wednesday of around 9%.  Apple has been having a hard time lately with their [...]

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What does the preliminary ruling in the Apple/Motorola case really mean?

April 24, 2012 9:34 PM
What does the preliminary ruling in the Apple/Motorola case really mean?

After a preliminary hearing today by the International Trade Commission it has been ruled that Apple infringed on three counts against patents held by Motorola Mobility.  This is only a preliminary hearing though and doesn’t make Apple definitely guilty and sure of infringing on a patent.  Now, the full commission will review [...]

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Apple earnings up higher than expected

9:09 PM
Apple earnings up higher than expected

Once again Apple has reported extremely good earnings and revenue that topped previous estimates. Apple is showing revenue of $39.2 billion and shares reaching $12.30.  This comes after the Wall Street Analyst estimate that had Apple revenue only reaching $36.7 billion and shares at $9.99.  Even though Apple surpasses outside [...]

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Full Release of Skype for Windows Phone is finally here

April 23, 2012 12:24 AM
Full Release of Skype for Windows Phone is finally here

A full version release has finally come for the Windows Phone 7.5 or higher, according to a report from WPCentral.com.  This release comes after the original beta release in February which was very limited it what it could do on the phones.  Although the app is now in Version 1.0 it is [...]

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iPhone selling on 5 new regional carriers today

April 20, 2012 2:19 PM
iPhone selling on 5 new regional carriers today

As of today there will be five new carriers offering the iPhone in the selective regional areas.  Up until now most iPhone sales have been exclusively through the big carriers such as Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and Sprint.  These regional carriers cover different areas of the US and include Alaska Communications, Appalachian Wireless, [...]

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New iPad ready to ship online in less than a week

1:13 PM
New iPad ready to ship online in less than a week

The New iPad has been out for close to a month now and after its release faces major delays in shipping more devices because of a shortage of Retina Display Screens.  Because of this shortage the delay for Apple to ship its New iPad from the online store has been [...]

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Apple to add 500 jobs in Ireland

1:04 PM
Apple to add 500 jobs in Ireland

One of the most struggling countries in the euro-zone right now is Ireland, which is why the increased number of Apple jobs that will be available is great news.  The country itself is still hurting after having to be bailed-out in 2010 and still can’t get rid of its 14.3% [...]

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Apple, Google and other Tech companies facing antitrust lawsuit

12:28 AM
Apple, Google and other Tech companies facing antitrust lawsuit

Yesterday night a San Jose U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh dismissed the claims that the anti-worker poaching agreements between different Technology companies were just coincidence.  One of the largest pieces of evidence against the defendants in this case was an email uncovered between Eric Schmidt of Google and Steve Jobs of Apple where [...]

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Quad-Core processor likely to be in the Samsung Galaxy S III

April 19, 2012 6:50 PM
Quad-Core processor likely to be in the Samsung Galaxy S III

A source reporting through the Verge, is said to have concrete knowledge that the Samsung Galaxy S III will have a quad-core processor.  There has been a lot of speculation about many of the features which are said to be in the Galaxy S III upon release.  If this phone [...]

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