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BlackBerry Z10 retail pricing run-down

, Jan 30th 2013 Discuss [0]

RIM (now just called "BlackBerry") has officially unveiled their new BlackBerry 10 devices at its launch event in NYC (with satellite launch events in several other locations around the world), and they're just now announcing pricing details, and we're also gathering announcements from carriers about pricing and availability of the new BlackBerry Z10 and Q10. Read The Full Story

Google patent filing shows off multi-flash smartphone camera

, Jan 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

Smartphone cameras have come a long way in a relatively short period of time, progressing from sub-1-megapixel sensors incapable of taking images in anything but the brightest locations to modern sensors that are challenging the point-and-shoot camera market. Earlier today, a patent filing from Google cropped up showing a multi-flash camera model for smartphones, an intriguing idea that may never see the light of day. Read The Full Story

Phone unlocking ban cooks up White House petition

, Jan 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

Just this past Saturday, it officially became illegal for anyone to unlock a smartphone without the carriers' consent. Obviously, this fired up a lot of people, who argue that if they buy an unsubsidized phone without a contract, they should be able to do what they want with it. And now, it looks like there's a White House petition going around that seeks for the unbanning of phone unlocking. Read The Full Story

EFF clarifies laws behind unlocking and jailbreaking phones

, Jan 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

Last Saturday, January 26, marked the first day that it became illegal to unlock your smartphone without permission from the carriers. Of course, many users got upset over the news and for good reason, but the Electronic Frontier Foundation has clarified some details about the new laws regarding unlocking and jailbreaking your phone. Read The Full Story

Lookout security app for Android can now photograph thief, email the image

, Jan 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Lookout has updated its security and antivirus app for Android to include a new feature called Lock Cam. If the user's phone is stolen or an incorrect passcode or pattern is entered too many times, the app will take a picture of the assailant using the front-facing camera. The picture will then be emailed to the phone's owner. Read The Full Story

RIM to air first-ever Super Bowl ad for BlackBerry 10

, Jan 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched programs on television, and if you really want to get your name out there, then you would buy a 30-second commercial spot during the big game. While the Super Bowl may be the only reason that sports fans clamber around the TV, the commercials also happen to be a big thing as well. It turns out that RIM will be airing a BlackBerry 10 ad during the Super Bowl to promote the new platform. Read The Full Story

Unlocking your phone becomes illegal starting tomorrow

, Jan 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Thanks to edits made to DMCA exemptions back in October, it will be illegal for you to unlock your phone without the consent of the carrier starting tomorrow, January 26. From then on, you’ll have to ask your carrier to unlock your phone if you want to use it on another network, which seems a lot like pulling teeth. Even if your contract runs out and you're cut loose, no such luck will be granted. Read The Full Story

Samsung leads in strong smartphone demand, according to IDC

, Jan 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

As if this wasn't surprising in the first place, the International Data Corporation (IDC) is reporting that the smartphone market is seeing strong demand and there's a heated battle going on between several handset manufacturers. However, Samsung leads the charge for 2012, with Apple, Nokia, HTC, and RIM following behind in total 2012 smartphone shipments. Read The Full Story

BlackBerry Z10 press images leak out

, Jan 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

We've already seen plenty of leaked shots of RIM's upcoming BlackBerry Z10 handset, but this is the first time that we're seeing what look to be official press images of the device. There's not a lot of new information here, but we finally get to see RIM's new device in proper lighting, even if the images are only renders. Read The Full Story

Samsung announces Galaxy Xcover 2 for the outdoorsy types

, Jan 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Just last week we saw a leak of Samsung's newest rugged smartphone, the Galaxy Xcover 2. Aside from a blurry photo and a few details, we didn't really know much about the new device. However, Samsung has made it official today. The Galaxy Xcover 2 is the company's latest phone meant for adventurers and outdoorsmen/women of all kinds. Read The Full Story

Research firm pegs 2012 global phone shipments at 1.6 billion

, Jan 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Research firm Strategy Analytics has published its global phone shipments for 2012, and the results showing a total of 1.6 billion units shipped. Samsung dominated the list, followed closely by Nokia, with Apple coming in third with a fairly steep drop below its competition despite experiencing a record year. Chinese manufacturer ZTE came in fourth despite suffering a drop in sales. Read The Full Story

Samsung said to move 10 million Galaxy S IV units per month

, Jan 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

We've been hearing a lot about Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphone, and while we're all curious to know the specs and design of the new device, something that may not have come to mind are Samsung's expectations for the Galaxy S IV. It's rumored that the company is expecting to sell 10 million units per month on average. Read The Full Story
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