BlackBerry 10 is off to a “solid start”. BlackBerry reveals that sales of the BlackBerry Z10 and new BB10 software are better than expected, even selling out in some places. Of course, it’s easy to sell out when you haven’t got many phones to sell in the first place. But BlackBerry boss Stephen Bates is …
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6 February
Apple, Samsung gobble all 2012 handset profits, and then some
Apple and Samsung are still at it. The two companies again dominated the handset industry’s profits, according to Canaccord Genuity analyst T. Michael Walkley. They generated 101 percent of profits in the fourth quarter, he estimates, and 103 percent in the calendar year. “Given the current competitive dynamics, we believe Apple and Samsung will maintain dominant value share during Q1/13 …
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Owners of Nokia’s Lumia 710 who expected an update to Windows Phone 7.8 are out of luck. The phone’s sole U.S. carrier, T-Mobile, confirmed the news in a statement sent to CNET today: At this time, the Nokia Lumia 710 will not receive the Windows Phone 7.8 software update. T-Mobile is committed to enhancing customers’ experience with our devices, including …
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6 February
Mobile Internet data traffic to grow 13
There are a number of different predictions floating around about how many Internet-connected devices there will be worldwide within the next few years. But regardless of those numbers, we can all be sure that mobile Internet data traffic is going to explode exponentially as well. Cisco Systems has chimed in with its latest predictions through 2017 in regard to mobile …
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6 February
Solavei offers unlimited, no
It costs me around $80 per month to operate my iPhone 4S, which will soon be out of contract. When that joyous day comes, I will very likely ditch AT&T in favor of something like Solavei, one of a growing number of companies offering cheaper, no-contract mobile service. Specifically, Solavei gives you unlimited voice, text, and 4G data for $49 …
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6 February
Ubuntu OS smartphones to hit stores in October
It’s been said that Ubuntu’s open-source operating system would be available on smartphones by the end of the year, and now it’s confirmed that consumers can get their hands on such devices in October. Ubuntu is made by Canonical, and according to the Wall Street Journal, the founder and CEO of Canonical Mark Shuttleworth said that Ubuntu OS smartphones will …
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6 February
Samsung cell phone battery explodes in man’s pocket
Lithium-ion batteries are notorious for overheating, catching on fire, or exploding. Yet, they’re in most electronics that people use daily. One such battery set ablaze over the weekend while in a man’s pants pocket, according to the Associated Press. The man was walking around with his Samsung mobile phone in his pocket when the battery caught on fire, giving him …
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6 February
Early BlackBerry Z10 sales may not have been so hot after all
BlackBerry may not want to wave that victory flag just yet. The early word is that sales of the new BlackBerry Z10 in the U.K. have been impressive, with some stores reporting sellouts. But Michael Walkley, an analyst at Canaccord Genuity, said that initial sales may be more mixed than they first appeared. Related stories BlackBerry Q10 phone may not …
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6 February
Galaxy S4 reportedly set for March 15 debut
Samsung Electronics is set to unveil the Galaxy S4 smartphone at a March 15 event, according to fan site SamMobile. The successor to Samsung’s Galaxy S flagship franchise will begin selling in early April, according to the report, which cited an unnamed source. Related stories Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Cases TV in the Bathroom: Technically Doable but a …
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6 February
Virgin Media promises ‘enhanced services’ in £15bn deal
David Tennant will be pleased: Virgin Media just became part of one of the world’s largest broadband companies, promising to soup up its service and take the fight to Sky. US cable company Liberty Global has bought Virgin Media in a deal worth a whopping £15bn in stock and cash. Virgin, home of TiVo, will keep its name, and pledges …
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