Google is likely to have sold about 800,000 to 1 million Nexus 7 tablets in the third quarter, according to an analyst. Lost in Google’s third-quarter miss — falling cost per click metrics and Motorola Mobility’s losses — was the company’s “other income” line. Google reported “other” revenue of $666 million, up from $385 million …
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Research In Motion’s BlackBerry Jam developer conference in San Jose, Calif., could either be considered the rebirth of a company or a last gasp attempt to keep developers interested in the platform. There’s not much in between. Given that binary reality — BlackBerry 10 either does well or RIM dies — it’s worth checking in on both sides of the …
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Apple’s iPhone 5 event Apple out to prove it’s still king Taking the wraps off the iPhone 5 Pictures: Apple’s big iPhone 5 reveal iPhone 5 price same as 4S: $199 for 16GB CNET’s iPhone 5 review iPhone 5: What we didn’t get Comparing the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 Poll: Will you buy the iPhone 5? Video: Apple announces …
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Softbank this week introduced its summer smartphone lineup for Japan and included a device — Sharp’s Pantone 5 — that includes a Geiger counter to track radiation. Aside from the novelty of the first smartphone that can track radiation, Softbank’s move highlights how it knows its local market well and may tap into a global theme at some point. Softbank …
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The wireless industry is likely to shrink down to two or three players, roughly half the roster across the U.S. today, according to an AT&T executive. John Stephens, CFO of AT&T, spoke at a Nomura investment conference on Wednesday. Stephens was asked about consolidation in light of AT&T’s failure to acquire T-Mobile. Regulators panned AT&T’s T-Mobile acquisition over competitive worries. …
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Research In Motion’s BlackBerry World confab has a familiar ring to it: an introduction of new platform that will represent a comeback for the company. The challenge for RIM watchers is mustering up the energy to believe in the company. The BlackBerry 10 platform is strong. And QNX operating system may be the best mobile platform few use (unless you …
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Oracle kicked off its Java patent and copyright lawsuit against Google and its Android mobile operating system with a 91-page slide deck. The presentation, which was provided by Oracle as a link ahead of opening statements, outlines the company’s lawsuit over Android. Oracle’s argument is that Android is a ripoff of Java and it wants compensation and damages. Oracle’s slideshow …
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Research In Motion is reportedly prepping to hire bankers to explore strategic alternatives. According to Bloomberg, RIM is looking for an adviser to explore options, which typically include a sale or restructuring. Analysts have been speculating on RIM’s breakup value for months, but the hang-up is often the same. RIM needs to steady its smartphone lineup and demonstrate the staying …
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Nokia’s Lumia 900 on AT&T is currently an Amazon best seller. An Easter Sunday quiet launch rebounded on Monday. And perhaps Nokia, AT&T, and Microsoft can make Windows Phone devices a player in the U.S. The big question for Nokia watchers revolves around one word: volume. Can Nokia make enough Lumias around the world to turn around the company? When …
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Facebook is acquiring Instagram for $1 billion, covering its flank on mobile photo sharing and ensuring that it’ll have user growth its first few quarters as a publicly traded company. Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO, said in the announcement today: This is an important milestone for Facebook because it’s the first time we’ve ever acquired a product and company with so …
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