Samsung Galaxy S III Mini may launch October 11
The rumored Samsung Galaxy S III Mini may get its official announcement on October 11, according to new details landing online this week. A couple of international blogs have received invitations to an event slated for 10-11-12 where Samsung touts, in loose translation, “something small …
WSJ: T-Mobile, MetroPCS agree on $1.5 billion deal
T-Mobile and MetroPCS have approved the combination of the two entities in what’s known as a reverse merger. According to sources familiar with the companies and their plans, MetroPCS will acquire T-Mobile USA but will be still be called T-Mobile and run by its current …
Cruzerlite has accessories, shirts, and more for the Android lover
Are you a proud owner of a new Android device and want to do your part to protect it against scratches, drops, or scuffs? Do yourself a favor and check out the growing line of stuff over at Cruzerlite. We’ve had a chance to test …
B&N updates NOOK app for Android
Barnes & Noble today announced that they’ve recently released an updated version of the free NOOK application for Android. Head to the Google Play store today and look for v3.2 and you’ll find enhanced support for NOOK Comics, thanks to Zoom View. What’s more, the …
Pew: Android tablets near 50% market penetration in U.S.
A new report out of research organization Pew Internet & American Life Project tells us that Android tablets have risen to 48 percent of U.S. market share. Moving from 15 percent over the same period just one year ago, it shows that Android is finally …
Motorola pulls its ITC lawsuit against Apple
Motorola today pulled its lawsuit against Apple, just weeks after filing against the Cupertino-based company. Initially centered around seven alleged patent violations, Motorola did not give any reason for the withdraw but made certain to iterate that “there are no agreements between Motorola and Apple, written …
X Tablet review
What we liked: The stock Android 4.0 experience is always nice as it keeps us from too much bloatware or extra software touches that sometimes get in the way of seasoned users. The HDMI port, microSD expansion, dual cameras, and pair of mini USB ports …
Deutsche Telekom confirms intent to merge with MetroPCS
If approved, the deal would see a larger 4th place carrier in the United States.
OverDrive app lets NOOK owners borrow eBooks and MP3 audiobooks
Thinking about picking up one of those new NOOK HD devices for yourself? Or maybe you’ve got a student in the house who might appreciate an older model like the Nook Color. Regardless of whether you’ve got an old model or a brand new one, …
comScore: Android inches to 52.6 percent market share in U.S.
The latest comScore figures are out and seem to suggest that not a lot has changed over the last three months. As expected, Android is still the top mobile platform at 52.6 percent, followed by Apple at 34.3 percent. RIM ranks third at 8.3 percent …
T-Mobile and MetroPCS rumored for merger
T-Mobile and MetroPCS are being tied to rumors this week that suggest the two carriers will merge to create a larger, fourth place wireless provider. T-Mobile currently serves around 33 million users while MetroPCS adds about 10 million to the pot. In other words, the …
HTC One XV gallery
AT&T locks down HTC One X+ as U.S. exclusive; will offer One VX as well
Oregon Scientific debuts $150 MEEP! Tablet for kids
Oregon Scientific today introduced a new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich tablet designed specifically with kids in mind. Called the MEEP! Tablet, it’s a 7-inch Wi-Fi device with a rugged layer of orange silicon protection, a recessed display, and other features to help keep the …
AT&T locks down HTC One X+ as U.S. exclusive; will offer One VX as well
AT&T has done it again, locking down the exclusive rights to the U.S. version of the HTC One X+. As was the case with its predecessor, the One X, AT&T will be the sole provider (for now) of the new flagship HTC handset. Pricing and …
Samsung alleges iPhone 5 violates eight patents; hearing set for 2014
Samsung, in its ongoing war with Apple, has asked to include the iPhone 5 on a list of devices they claim violates its own patents. According to details listed on USA Today and IBTimes, Samsung alleges that the iPhone 5 infringes on six design patents and a …
