Irrational Games/2K Games BioShock, the wildly popular franchise from video game developer Irrational Games, is coming to Apple’s iOS this summer. Publisher 2K Games is launching an iOS version of the original BioShock, complete with all of the first-person shooter action found in that title, the company has confirmed. Gamers will play through the game …

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has more trouble in China. James Martin/CNET Chinese employees at Microsoft’s Nokia handset business aren’t pleased with the software giant’s recently announced decision to lay off a large chunk of staff. “Hundreds” of employees at a Nokia facility in China on Friday protested their new owner, saying Microsoft is guilty of a “hostile takeover and violent …

HTC One M8 CNET HTC had a better period in terms of profit during the three months that ended June 30, though its revenue continued to slide. The Taiwan-based mobile device maker on Thursday reported (PDF) revenue of NT$65.1 billion ($2.2 billion), down from the NT$70.7 billion it generated during the same period last year. While that was a disappointment, …

Huawei Ascend P7 Huawei Huawei, the China-based mobile firm that builds everything from handsets to wireless telecom gear, has reported a strong first half of 2014. Huawei shipped a total of 64.2 million mobile devices during the first six months of the year, including 34.3 million smartphones, the company reported Tuesday. Huawei’s smartphone shipments were up 62 percent compared with …

Apple MacBook Pro Retina Apple Apple’s MacBook Pro Retina, which was last updated last year, may be getting a small refresh, an image out of China suggests. Over the weekend, someone apparently snapped a photo of a promotional board at an Apple store in China showing updated specs on the company’s MacBook Pro Retina model. After the photo surfaced and …

Samsung’s Galaxy S5 may still be the top end of the company’s mobile line. Andrew Hoyle/CNET Samsung’s long-rumored Galaxy Alpha — also known as Galaxy Prime or Galaxy F, depending on the rumor — may not be the flagship handset to take on the iPhone 6 as some initially thought. The upcoming Samsung smartphone, believed to be known as the …

Verizon Wireless is making a quick but potentially major change to the way it handles clogged networks. Starting October 1, Verizon will expand its Network Optimization service to 4G LTE devices. Droid-Life was first to report on the change, citing people who claim to have knowledge of the carrier’s plans. Verizon previously used Network Optimization only for 3G customers. Verizon’s …

Verizon Wireless The National Football League has now become a selling point for Verizon Wireless. Customers who subscribe to Verizon’s More Everything plans will receive free access to the NFL Mobile app, Verizon announced Thursday. Those who download the app will be able to stream all live games and get access to the NFL Network’s feed. It’s worth noting, however, …

Apple Online sellers in China appear to be taking advantage of excitement around Apple’s expected iPhone 6 by offering preorders of the phone — which has yet to be announced. Several sellers on Alibaba’s Taobao, a Chinese consumer-to-consumer e-marketplace similar to eBay, are offering preorders for Apple’s iPhone 6, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The iPhone 6 is expected …

The Sony Xperia Z2 Sony Sony’s flagship Xperia Z2 smartphone is now on sale in the US, and the company is offering fast-acting customers a slight discount. The Xperia Z2 is available now in Sony’s US-based online store for $700, $50 off its standard price of $750. The device has been making its way to various markets, including Singapore, Australia, …