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.
Curved screens don't provide the improvements OLED and 4K do
To turn around dropping sales, TV manufacturers are working on a number of technologies including curved screens, which were shown off by a number of vendors at the IFA trade show 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.
TVs and smartphones steal the spotlight at IFA
This year’s IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin offered smartphones, tablets, 4K TVs, a much-anticipated smartwatch and new spins on the camera.
Smartphone shipments to hit 1B – up 40 percent – in 2013
Sub-$200 smartphones and robust sales of smartphones in emerging countries are driving a rebound in the worldwide mobile phone market this year, IDC said Wednesday.
Sony's flagship Z1 smartphone boasts high-spec camera
Sony is hoping the world’s smartphone users place a premium on photography and perhaps have a problem keeping their phones …
China's Xiaomi unveils low-priced smart TV, new Tegra 4 smartphone
China’s Xiaomi is bringing the low-price strategy that has driven its success in mobile phones to the country’s smart TV arena with a new 47-inch television that it says is the most affordable on the market.
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.
Asus announces new Fonepad and Memo Pad tablets
Asustek on Wednesday announced new tablets with different screen sizes, adding new 6-inch and 7-inch models to its Fonepad lineup and also two new 8- and 10-inch Memo Pad tablets.
Review: Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Sony has brought out the big guns with its Xperia Z Ultra. But given the device’s 6.4-inch display, is it simply too big for everyday use?
Apple to hold rare event in Beijing, suggesting imminent iPhone launch in China
Apple is holding perhaps its first ever media event in China on Sept. 11, signaling that the U.S. company is …
4 Things You Need to Know About Microsoft's Nokia Bid
Microsoft announced Monday that it will purchase Nokia’s devices and services business, as well as license Nokia patents and a mapping service
The Microsoft-Nokia deal: Fail plus fail equals more fail
“We must indeed all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall hang separately.” Benjamin Franklin reportedly said this during the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Microsoft's Nokia acquisition is 'a necessary gamble'
Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s Devices & Services business is a necessary gamble for the software company’s future growth in mobile.
Microsoft's Nokia deal could benefit rival mobile device vendors, analysts say
Microsoft’s plan to buy Nokia’s phone business and have a larger presence in hardware devices has so far brought little response from PC and smartphone vendors in Asia. But the deal could end up bringing dividends to Microsoft’s long-time partners in the region by revitalizing the Windows ecosystem, according to analysts.
Microsoft to acquire Nokia's smartphones and mobile phones business
Microsoft is to acquire Nokia’s Devices & Services business, which includes the smartphone and mobile phones businesses, for Euro 3.79 billion (US$5 billion), Microsoft said Monday.
HTC design team arrested for stealing interface tech, reports say
Taiwanese prosecutors are investigating three of HTC’s employees for stealing trade secrets to sell to Chinese firms and fraud, according to recent reports.
Lookout Review: Anti-virus and security protection for your Android phone
Smartphones are a treasure trove of personal information and it doesn’t take much for people who would mean you harm to get at all that sensitive data.
Tablets no longer a status symbol for the chief
Smartphones and tablets have moved from executive toys to essential work tools, according to customers on a panel at the AirWatch Connect conference in Melbourne. However, smart mobile devices have not replaced laptops in all cases, they said.
Is the rumoured 64-bit Apple chip for iPhone 5S just wishful thinking?
Bloggers are speculating that a 31 percent boost in speed for Apple’s not-yet-announced A7 processor is related to still other …