Some major changes are afoot in AT&T stores across the U.S., a new report claims. AT&T is currently readying plans to dump its in-store computer systems and counters and rely solely on Apple products to handle transactions, Apple blog 9to5 Mac is reporting, citing discussions with AT&T spokespeople. The blog claims that current AT&T stores …

After a long wait, Research In Motion has unveiled its 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook. The device will be available to Canadian customers first and come with 32GB of storage. If LTE is not available, the tablet will “automatically adjust to connect on HSPA+,” RIM says. The tablet will be available to Bell, Rogers, and TELUS customers in Canada. The 4G …

Rumors swirled recently, suggesting that Lenovo was considering acquiring Nokia. But a Lenovo executive has tossed some cold water on those reports. Speaking to Reuters, Lenovo’s chief for Europe, Mideast, and Africa, Gianfranco Lanci, said that the rumors “must be a joke,” adding that “there’s nothing ongoing” with his company and Nokia. Related stories Best Gaming PC Deals: Save $1,600 …

Google today issued a wide-ranging update to its Developer Program Policy, with the aim of making “Google Play a great community for developers and consumers.” The search giant zeroed in on two issues it’s seeing across the Google Play landscape: “deceptive app names and spammy notifications.” From now on, developers will not be allowed to use app names or icons …

T-Mobile USA is close to inking a deal to sell 7,000 cell towers, according to a new report. Tower operator Crown Castle International is the lead bidder for T-Mobile’s towers, the Wall Street Journal is reporting today, citing sources. The deal could net T-Mobile $2 billion and cut down on costs related to tower upkeep and service. Talk of T-Mobile …

Sony’s Tablet S could be nearing a refresh, according to a new report. German tech site Mobiflip today published slides (Translate) purporting to show information on a second-generation Sony Tablet S. Judging from the images in the slides, the device looks about the same as its predecessor. However, it comes with a host of internal improvements. According to the slides …

A 10-inch BlackBerry tablet has surfaced on the Web. User “vuhai6” on Vietnam-based forum Tinhte has posted several images (Translate) of what is purported to be a 10-inch BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The device looks to have the same design as its currently available 7-inch counterpart, but according to the poster, could support 4G networking. Speaking of 4G, the poster also …

Nokia has decided to nix plans to launch a new software platform for feature phones, according to a new report. The mobile company was working on a new software platform called Meltemi to replace Series 40, Reuters is reporting today, citing sources. However, the platform, which was Linux-based, has been quietly discontinued by the company. Reuters’ sources did not say …

Google has released a Nexus 7 commercial to keep its tablet’s momentum going. Dubbed “Camping,” the one-minute commercial shows a father and his young son camping and exploring the woods. Throughout the commercial, the boy and his dad are seen using the Nexus 7 for a host of activities, including finding their way through the woods, searching locations in Google …

Nokia is considering trying something new to jumpstart its declining mobile business, according to a new report. The mobile company is currently in talks with European carriers to sign an exclusive partnership for its upcoming Windows Phone 8-based device, the Financial Times is reporting today, citing sources. The deals could see Nokia’s devices offered on fewer networks, and give carriers …