Amid rumors of layoffs and a possible sale of the company, BlackBerry just announced some good news: its growing BBM instant messaging service will be available for Android and iPhone devices in the next several days.
HTC cutting jobs at US operations
In another sign of trouble at HTC, the Taiwan-based smartphone maker started downsizing its U.S. operations on Friday, cutting an undisclosed number of staff.
New HTC One, now available in Lebanon
HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, has announced that its flagship smartphone, the new HTC One, will …
Motorola Droid Maxx: More battery life, more of the same
The Motorola Droid Maxx is an Android phone with an impressive battery life, a 5-inch screen, a dual-core processor, and a number of convenient features.
Why Apple's 'indoor GPS' plan is brilliant
Nearly a year and a half ago, I predicted that Apple was hatching a ” secret plan to kill the …
Nokia tried on Android for size before the Microsoft buyout
It’s perhaps unfathomable for diehard Windows Phone users, but Nokia had once considered going the way of Android before Microsoft bought it out.
Google, Intel cement ties on Chrome OS, could weaken Wintel
New Chromebooks announced this week signal Intel’s willingness to broaden its horizons and work with companies like Google, at the expense of its long-standing Windows partnership with Microsoft.
What the iPhone 5S and 5C and iOS7 offer the enterprise
Much of what Apple offers enterprise workers and their IT departments in the new iPhone 5S and 5C comes by virtue of its new iOS 7, first announced in June.
Apple's new iPhone 5C struggles to satisfy in China, but bright spots remain
Before Apple announced its lower cost iPhone 5C, some had speculated the C could stand for China, a vital market for the company’s future growth.
Firefox OS likely to face HTML5, Boot-to-Gecko process attacks
The Firefox OS, a new contender in mobile operating systems, will likely see HTML5-related attacks and assaults on a crucial …
Apple's 'budget' iPhone 5C costs over Dh2600 in China
Apple unveiled its long-rumored “budget” iPhone on Tuesday, but it’s not as cheap as some had expected.
Japan's NTT DoCoMo is a new convert to the iPhone
Japan’s largest mobile carrier, NTT DoCoMo is to offer new iPhone models announced by Apple on Tuesday, after resisting offering Apple’s smartphones for many years.
What the first 64-bit iPhone chip means for you (hint: not much)
Apple fans have been craving some innovation for a while and the company seemed to deliver it Tuesday with the …
IPhone jailbreakers begin cracking their knuckles over iOS 7
Apple’s latest operating system iOS 7, due to be released Sept. 18, is already under the microscope of independent security …
Apple launches two iPhones, targets wider market
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.