Samsung is contemplating to buy a decent chunk of patent portfolio to safeguard itself against the current Apple lawsuit. Bloomberg reports Samsung is in the bidding race with Google and Apple to buy InterDigital Inc.’s patent portfolio and are apparently in private talks with the company. About 8,800 patents are up for grabs which […]
LG LW980S TV announced, will be showcased at IFA next month
LG has announced their new flagship TV that will grace the IFA show floor in Germany next month. The LW980S is touted to be LG’s highest-class TV that combines their Cinema 3D technology, Nano full LED and Smart TV functions. LG says this TV boasts one of the best 3D quality as it gives […]
Apple takes the top spot for highest number of smartphones sold, Samsung and Nokia follow
Nokia’s top smartphone maker position was already come to an end when Apple announced their results few weeks back but apparently it’s going worse. With Samsung’s Q2 results out, analysts estimate Samsung has sold around 19 million smartphones, beating Nokia by over a good 2.3 million units. This however, was unable to take over […]
RIM releases BBM 6 with BBM connected apps support
RIM has updated one of the strongest apps (and a service) available on BlackBerry — the BlackBerry Messenger. The Canadian company has bumped the app to version 6 which now supports “BBM Connected” apps. This function integrates BBM service and allows users to chat with their friends from the app itself. For instance, a […]
HTC willing to negotiate with Apple over patent dispute
Taiwan-based HTC confirmed that they’re willing to talk to the iPhone maker for patent infringements. HTC’s CFO Winston Yung said to Bloomberg they’re “open to having discussions” provided the terms are “fair and reasonable.” Yung also confirmed that although they’re were having an on and off discussions with Apple, no formal talks have been […]
RIM to lay off 2,000 employees to “optimize costs”
Research in Motion today announced some major decisions related to its management and its workforce. To streamline its operations, RIM has brought some management changes like Thorsten Heins to head the new combined hardware and software engineering teams while Robin Bienfait to take on the responsibility of Enterprise Business Unit etc. A major impact […]
Samsung will mostly surpass Nokia and Apple in smartphone sales this quarter
According to a report on Bloomberg, Samsung is tipped to beat Nokia and Apple in terms of smartphone sales for Q2 2011. The report cites research company, Strategy Analytics who reckons Samsung has a very bright chance to beat the two of top companies ruling the smartphone market. Samsung is estimated to sell around […]
Google+ app for iPhone now available
Apple has finally approved the Google+ dedicated app for iPhone. Users on the new social network now won’t have to visit the HTML5 optimized webpage to add users to their circle, get stream updates as they can do the same from the app now. Needless to say, the app has a similar feel to […]
HTC vows to fight US ITC’s initial decision in Apple case
HTC might have lost the initial determination in the ITC complaint against Apple but the Taiwanese mobile maker has vowed to “defend themselves.” The US ITC ruled that out of 10 Apple-asserted patents, HTC is infringing on 2 patents. HTC claims they have a strong case for the ITC appeal, even stating that an […]
Google releases Android 3.2 SDK
Google last week released a new tablet-specific SDK. The Android 3.2 platform bring lots of features for end-consumers as well as developers. Some of the changes found in the new Android SDK is the optimization for a wider range of tablets; compatibility zoom for apps which means an app meant for a smaller resolution […]
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