If true, reports that Nokia plans to release a tablet running Microsoft’s failed Windows RT OS are “bizarre” and “highly surprising” according to analysts who think the company should focus on its struggling smartphone business.
Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch to launch next month
Sony has introduced its SmartWatch 2 but it’s about to get some serious competition if rumours are correct. Two sources have told Bloomberg that the Galaxy Gear will launch on 4 September, just before IFA kicksoff.
Windows 8 comes to open-source PCs with GizmoSphere board
The market for x86 open-source PCs is now a two-horse race, with GizmoSphere releasing schematics and design documents for hobbyists …
Pricing a low-cost iPhone: How ‘cheap' is cheap?
Though still unsubstantiated, a low-cost iPhone is now widely seen as a possible product announcement in early September, along with …
Nokia releases Asha SDK in bid to attract developers
Nokia is hoping to boost the number of applications available for the Asha 501 to make it more competitive with …
Microsoft to ship Windows 8.1 in mid-October
The much-anticipated update for Windows 8 will begin shipping on Oct. 17, delivering a set of changes that Microsoft hopes will calm critics and improve sales of the tablet-optimized OS.
Microsoft to push Surface tablets to businesses abroad via channel
Microsoft will start selling its struggling Surface devices to business customers abroad via channel partners on Thursday. The move builds …
iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C to be most successful Apple launch ever, says analyst
Apple’s expected 10 September event, which will reportedly see the unveiling of the iPhone 5S and a low-cost iPhone 5C, could be the most …
Samsung unveils dual-screen, quad-core flip-phone in China
Samsung has unveiled an Android flip-phone with dual-touchscreens in China, which will likely be positioned as a premium device.
Government urged to put up customised defence to combat cyber attacks
Investing in anti-virus software is no longer enough to counter cyber attacks on vital data systems, especially if national security is at stake.
Smartphones account for most of global mobile phone market, says Gartner
Smartphones accounted for 51.8 percent of all mobile phone sales in the second quarter of 2013.
Amazon revamps push notification service as cloud providers target mobile developers
This week Amazon Web Services made it easier for mobile developers to send push notifications at massive scale to all types of end points.
Samsung Hennesy – Dual Screen Flip phone with a quad core processor out
Samsung’s Chinese website has officially launched the Hennessy (W789), with a pair of 3.3-inch 320×480 touch displays that runs Android …
Apple's app store makes twice the money that Google's Play store does
Apple’s App Store still pulls in twice as much revenue as the Google Play Store, despite the continued growth in Android smartphone use.
Twitter University: Building a world-class engineering organisation
Twitter has acquired Marakana, a company that provides open-source training, as part of an effort to develop new skills among …
Some government surveillance is 'essential' to fight terror
Some level of government surveillance is “essential” if the nation is to minimize the incidence of terrorist strikes like the …
Lenovo's Reach cloud service aims to replace local apps
After a closed beta for a few months, Lenovo has opened for public preview its Reach consumer cloud service, which …
All's not lost for BlackBerry
Now, I’m not one of those BlackBerry fan boys shamelessly jumping to the defence of a company many in the industry have condemned to the grave. But I do believe there is life in the old dog yet.
HTC One Max's leaked artwork-pictures fake: HTC
HTC has termed the leaked ‘non-final artwork’ and the leaked pictures of its HTC One Max as fake. Jeff Gordon, HTC’s senior …
Apple to unveil the iPhone 5s on September 10
Apple to unveil its next iPhone on September 10, according to sources cited by the AllThingsD blog. AllThingsD in a Saturday …