For the first time since it redefined the smartphone market in 2007 with the launch of the iPhone, Apple will sell two distinctly different versions of the handset intended to attract consumers in different markets.
Apple unveils iPhone 5C, a new, low-cost iPhone
Apple will launch a completely new iPhone intended to expand its reach into new markets that can’t afford the existing iPhone.
China Mobile to release voice-over LTE phones next year in 4G push
China Mobile, the country’s largest mobile carrier, will release its first voice-over-LTE phones next year as part of its plan to bring a full range of handsets to its upcoming 4G network.
All eyes on the iPhone 5C today
Apple just can’t keep a secret these days.
Report: Amazon wants to give you a free phone
There’s that old saying that the best things in life are free-and now Amazon has apparently decided that this maxim would make a formidable business plan.
Microsoft Xbox Music now available on Android, iOS and free online
Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Music service to iOS and Android devices, and also adding free streaming via the Web.
Blunders lead to Ballmer's demise
The heap of blunders that piled up at Microsoft under Steve Ballmer’s leadership may have hit a tipping point this year, leading to last month’s earthshaking announcement that Bill Gates’ former right-hand man and heir, as well as Microsoft’s fiercest cheerleader, will step down as CEO within a year.
Nissan working on smart watch that monitors both car and driver
Nissan is working on a smart watch that will monitor both its Nismo cars and their drivers. The watch, which …
Intel emphasizes on power-efficient processors for mobile and tablet devices
Intel’s dominance of the chip market is starting to wane as PC shipments slump and smartphone and tablet adoption grows.
Microsoft's hand was forced in Nokia deal
Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia was a defensive move to keep the Finnish phone maker from going under or falling into the hands of an Android-first rival, several analysts argued this week.
Apple's iPhone 6 could have up to 6in screen
Apple’s 10 September iPhone event is just around the corner, but that hasn’t stopped speculation about the iPhone 6 that is expected to arrive next year.
Review: The cooker that gets instructions via the internet
The connected fridge was for a long time seen as a joke, but companies like Philips are, with the help of smartphones and tablets, looking to resurrect the concept of connected kitchen appliances in various ways.
Review: Acer's DA241HL all-in-one Android desktop
Acer has chosen a different approach to the all-in-one PC, installing Android instead of Windows on its upcoming DA241HL, but the problem is that Google’s operating systems isn’t a desktop OS.
Review: Yamaha's Spotify Connect AV receivers
Spotify’s new Connect service was launched this week and audio device makers used the IFA electronics show to launch the first wave of products that tie into it.
Nikon gears up for the holiday season with new compact camera models
With the first inklings of the holiday season settling in, camera companies are right out there with brand new fixed-lens and point-and-shoot models that they hope have just the right mix of features to make buyers consider toting more than just a smartphone in their pockets.
Lenovo's new Yoga hybrids strike a lighter, sleeker pose
Lenovo introduced a new wave of Yoga hybrids, shaving off size and weight so the devices are lighter when used as tablets, and faster in laptop mode.
Hands on with Sony's QX10 lens camera
One of the most intriguing products to appear at this year’s IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin is Sony’s QX-series …
Review: Samsung Galaxy Gear vs Sony SmartWatch 2
There are few consumer electronics products as hyped at present as so-called smartwatches. While much of the hype is due …
Qualcomm to ship Toq smartwatch with Mirasol display in Q4
Qualcomm on Wednesday announced its own smartwatch that will have a low-power Mirasol display and be compatible with Android mobile devices.
With Nokia, Microsoft has missing pieces to attack mobile enterprise
With its $7.2 billion agreement to buy Nokia’s handset business, Microsoft is in a position to surpass Apple and Android smartphone makers in providing an enterprise-class mobile platform, experts say.