BlackBerry maker Research in Motion has acquired software firm NewBay in a $100 million deal, according to an Irish Times report. AllThingsD’s John Paczkowski separately confirmed the deal. Founded in 2002, NewBay specializes in the development of mobile-phone software that allows users to create, store, and share digital content in the cloud. The company had …

At 7 a.m., I woke up and preordered an iPhone 4S. I got the 32GB version, but I’ll admit I was tempted to get the 64GB one. Apple has introduced a new price to the iPhone that hasn’t been around for a long while: $399. In fact, there hasn’t been an iPhone that expensive since the original 8GB iPhone after …

Sprint’s 4G update today. Roger Cheng/CNET Sprint Nextel said today it plans to aggressively roll out its own 4G LTE service next year as it looks to avoid falling behind in the network race. Sprint plans to launch its next-generation network to cover 120 million people by the end of next year, and wrap up with coverage of 250 million …

Good: The Pantech Breakout runs on Verizon’s 4G LTE network. Android 2.3 Gingerbread is dressed up with a handy custom UI, and the phone has good call quality. Bad: The Breakout doesn’t have a flash, and it has a poor front-facing camera, jerky video, and shutter lag. Bottom Line: If you don’t give a whit about the camera or video, …

The T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide is a world phone that has a great camera to boot, so you can capture photos of your travels. Josh Miller/CNET If you’re in the U.S. and frequently travel overseas for business or pleasure, a smartphone with world-roaming capabilities is a good thing to have in your travel kit. The smartphone part of the device …

Sprint Nextel plans to cover more than 120 million people with its own 4G LTE network by the end of 2012 and more than 250 million people a year later, CNET has learned. In addition, Sprint said it expects to launch 15 LTE-compatible devices next year. As previously reported by CNET, Sprint is building its own 4G LTE network, which …

We may have to wait a few more days (or is it weeks?) until we get to see our first official glimpse of Ice Cream Sandwich, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a peek in the meantime. Android lovers were treated to a number of leaks today, which provide a clear look at the next release of Android, including …

If you’ve been a little disappointed by Sony Ericsson’s recent handsets, things could be about to change. A mole has leaked info saying Sony is looking to buy out Ericsson and regain complete control of its mobile phone division. So what would this mean for us? Well it could mean Sony’s handsets become more integrated with its other consumer electronics …

With Android Ice Cream Sandwich due imminently, we expected the Samsung Galaxy Nexus — previously known as the Nexus Prime — to land pretty soon. Now word reaches us it could be in just three weeks. That’s right, 27 October is the day we’re hearing, which would give us plenty of time to flash it at Christmas parties. The date …

The latest version of Android, codenamed Ice Cream Sandwich has been postponed. An official release date of 11 October was earlier leaked by Google’s very own Android Developers YouTube account, but Google and Samsung have decided to hold the launch event at a later date. The Android update was scheduled to coincide with the unveiling of Samsung’s superpowered new Nexus …

Savvy app developers looking to connect with the major players in the wireless industry can find their networking needs met at the CTIA Enterprise and Application show. The wireless confab, which officially kicks off today, will offer small developers access to the major carriers, handset manufacturers, and large businesses looking to delve more into the mobile world. “For developers, it’s …

Challenges to the Federal Communications Commission’s Net neutrality rules will be heard in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, a situation supporters of the rules had hoped to avoid. On Thursday, the D.C. Circuit was chosen at random to be the court where challenges to the new rules, which prohibit broadband Internet providers from deliberately slowing or …

The LG 55LW9800 is the company’s highest-end TV for 2011. Sarah Tew/CNET As we describe in detail in our explanation of the confusing world of LED backlight configurations, our favorite variety is known as (deep breath) “full-array with local dimming.” It’s also exceedingly expensive to implement, at least to judge from the sticker prices of the only currently shipping 2011 …

CNET reader Michael writes: About a year ago I downgraded my cable service for the purpose of getting rid of the huge cable box. The thing is an electricity sucking beast, and worst of all, it gave me a poor picture. So my question: Why is it that we can now stream media to a cell phone yet we still …

The T-Mobile MyTouch and MyTouch Q will be available this holiday season. T-Mobile T-Mobile introduced the newest members of its MyTouch family of smartphones last night, the T-Mobile MyTouch and T-Mobile MyTouch Q. Unlike past models, such as the T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide and T-Mobile MyTouch 4G, the smartphones are made by LG instead of HTC and are aimed directly …