More Android devices are gobbling up Jelly Bean, but it’s largely because of a tweak in how Google calculates the adoption of its mobile operating system. Jelly Bean, or Android 4.1 to 4.2, made up a quarter of all Android devices, according to data captured during two weeks that ended on April 2. That’s an …

Customers can make a pre-order for the HTC One starting from 5 April, with the handset in store on 23 April. (Credit: CBSi) The HTC One launched earlier this year to some fanfare, but since then, delays have plagued the handset. Finally, there’s an actual date for the arrival of the HTC One in Australia, with Virgin Australia telling CNET …

Who says the Angry Birds phenomenon is slowing down? Gamers may be tiring out from the many iterations of the flying birds, but they continue to rake in the big bucks for Rovio. The Finnish company said today that for calendar year 2012 it posted sales of 152 million euros ($194.8 million), or a little more than double its revenue …

Jumpin’ Jelly Bean! Android Jelly Bean has jumped in numbers to appear on a quarter of Android phones — although that could be down to Google’s new way of compiling the figures. In the latest hit parade measuring the popularity of Android updates, Jelly Bean, the latest version of Google’s software for phones and tablets, has jumped to 25 per …

iOS 7, the next major update to Apple’s mobile software, will be a “significant overhaul”, according to well-connected Apple blogger John Gruber — but it’s also running behind schedule. In a chat on Branch last night, Gruber and various other high-powered Silicon Valley gossips chewed the fat on Cook and company’s possible next moves. “What I’ve heard: iOS 7 is …

DALLAS — Samsung has opened a new front in its battle for smartphone supremacy: the storefront. The Korean electronics giant plans to set up mini Samsung stores inside all U.S. Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile venues within the next couple of months — just in time for the Galaxy S4 launch. The “Samsung Experience Shops,” which start rolling out …

Optus, Telstra, Virgin and Vodafone have all announced their plans for the HTC One handset. (Credit: CBSi/Sarah Tew) Apres Virgin, le deluge: HTC has now confirmed that all four major Australian telcos will have the HTC One available from 23 April, with pre-orders being taken from 5 April. Some of the plans that are being offered are outlined below. Optus: …

S Taaaabbbbb — ain’t no party like an S Tab party! Samsung is reported to be planning to add a sprinkle of the pop magic of the smash hit Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4 to its tablet range by adding an S to the Tab name. Samsung’s tablets are known by the name Galaxy Tab, but rumours say forthcoming tablets …

Late last month, the FCC issued its 16th Mobile Competition Report, a 400-page document that analyzes in detail the competitive landscape for mobile carriers and the ecosystem that surrounds them. Congress charged the FCC with answering one simple question in the annual report: Is there “effective competition” in the mobile ecosystem? But since the 2009 confirmation of Genachowski as the …

Google’s next-generation Nexus 7 tablet may be ready to hit the market by July. The tech giant’s latest offering will host a high-screen resolution and a thinner design, and will replace Nvidia’s Tegra 3 processor with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chip, according to Reuters. Both processors were considered, but Qualcomm’s offering was selected due to “power reasons.” DisplaySearch analyst Paul Semenza has …

Samsung sources have suggested that 5.8-inch and 6.3-inch phones may well be on their way. “We’re going to need a bigger Note!” (Credit: CBSi) Have you felt that the 5.5-inch screen on your Galaxy Note II just isn’t big enough? Well, if the sources cited by SamMobile turn out to be accurate, you may be in luck. According to the …

T-Mobile USA’s turnaround efforts appear to be gaining traction, according to preliminary first-quarter results released this evening. The wireless carrier’s net customer base grew by 579,000 to finish the quarter with 34 million customers, T-Mobile said. T-Mobile’s branded customer base grew by 3,000, compared with a loss of 349,000 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Related stories When Does My …

In the past, Jawbone has provided firmware updates for its Jambox mini portable Bluetooth speaker to improve performance and add new features. Now its larger wireless speaker, the Big Jambox, gets its own 2.0 software update today. The 2.0 update is a free download that’s available on Jawbone’s MyTalk platform (you have to register and install software on your computer …

Dirt-cheap tablets have been around for years, but most of them have proven disappointing. Spend less than $100 and you’re almost certain to get stuck with a resistive touch screen (one that requires pressure to recognize a tap or swipe), a pokey processor, an outdated version of Android, or a seriously limited app store. Maybe several of the above. Dirt-cheap-tablet …

Not sure what all the hype about BlackBerry 10 is about? If you’re feeling undecided about whether to abandon your beloved iPhone or Android device, BlackBerry is offering a glimpse of its new OS — just go to its new website from your phone’s browser. The aim is to replicate at least some of the major features of BB10 through …