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Apple vs. Samsung: Galaxy S's Perfect Recipe for Success (Failure)

Even the gods have been playing favorites. Samsung was scheduled to unveil on Aug. 29 the Galaxy S2 in the United States, the world's largest economy. But what could be a record launch of "the best smartphone that is not an iPhone", we have Hurricane Irene causing massive blackouts, billions in damages, and at least 44 deaths. Aug. 29 would have been a brilliant timing, as Tim Cook is still rearranging the furniture at Apple's executive offices after being abruptly asked to succe...

Amazon Tablet Called Best Hope Against the iPad

Amazon's newest tablet could be the best rival to Apple's iPad but only if the online retailer is willing to swallow selling the tablet at a loss, according to a study by Forrester Research.

Is This the iPhone of the Future? New Concept Art

While consumers are eagerly waiting for the release of the iPhone 5, a special effects company has created a stunning new iPhone design concept video which could be the future of the highly popular smartphone.

Samsung Delays Product Launch in Australia

Samsung Electronics Co. has agreed on Monday to postpone the launch of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia until the last week of September because of the court hearing going on in the country.
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Tim Cook as New CEO, a New Era for Apple?

The world might have recovered a bit from the recent news of Steve Job’s resignation from Apple Inc. As Chief Executive Officer. It’s a good time to focus on the man who will be filling his shoes, Apple’s former Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook.

Steve Jobs Resigns; Tim Cook is New Apple CEO

Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs resigned Wednesday as chief executive officer. He was succeeded by chief operating officer and right-hand man Tim Cook but will continue to serve as chairman of the board.

iPhone 5? Steve Jobs Resigns Before New Smartphone Launched

After unveiling the iPad 2 tablet, the Mac OS X Lion operating system, the iCloud, the MacBook Air laptops, Apple Inc. made its biggest announcement this year on Wednesday, and its not the highly anticipated iPhone 5: Steve Jobs is resigning as chief executive of Apple.

Samsung: iPad2, a Space Odyssey Copycat

Samsung accuses Apple of copying its tablet design from the 1968 film “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The Korean company states that Director Stanley Kubrick designed the iPad2, not Apple.

Lenovo ThinkPad now Available for Pre-Order

Just days after the iPad knocked out one of its competitors in the tablet market another arises to take its place. Lenovo has announced that its ThinkPad is now available online for pre-orders.

Survey: iPhone Makes You Look Sexy

New research has revealed your phone can actually make you sexier. A survey by social dating community Zoosk.com shows 46 per cent of males and 63 per cent of females rate the Apple iPhone the sexiest model.

Aliens, iPhone 5 and HP TouchPad: A Race for World Domination

Even before E.T. and his friends return, some entities already here on earth are set for world domination. After Hewlett-Packard announced that it will be giving up the tablet business (notwithstanding that it has yet to recover anything from the $1.2 billion it paid to buy Palm Inc's WebOS last year), HP TouchPad's prices were slashed from $399 to $99 per unit. Immediately, demand for the tablet skyrocketed.

Web Site Offers $1,500 for a HP TouchPad Android Port

With the HP TouchPad selling for only $100 this weekend enterprising modders are looking to import Google's Android OS to replace the TouchPad's less than stellar WebOS. HacknMod is holding a contest that offers $1500 for any techie who can get Android on the HP Tablet.

Report: Apple Triggers Initial Production of iPad 3

It’s one less competitor for the lucrative tablet market as Hewlett-Packard revealed last week its intent to shift its core operation from hardware business to a premium information technology service provider yet current market leader Apple is not taking any chances.

iPhone 5: 2012 Debut of New Smartphone Highly Unlikely

A report this week from 9to5mac.com, citing sources inside Apple, says that the Cupertino, Calif.-based company has been deciding between an Oct. 7 or Oct. 14 launch date. . If Apple waits for next year, it won't be able to join other vendors taking advantage of lucrative sales during the holiday season.

PS3 Price Cuts: Is Sony's Launching of PlayStation 4 Imminent?

Sony Corp. is dropping the price of its PlayStation 3 gaming console by US$50 or 17 percent, as it looks to spur demand for the 5-year old console ahead of the year-end shopping season. Taiwan-based component makers, DigiTimes reported that production on the PS4 will start at the end of this year, and the new console will be launched next year.

Microsoft Starts Blog Detailing Windows 8 Changes

Anyone eagerly waiting for the release of Windows 8 would want to check out Microsoft's new blog, Building Windows 8 which will streamline communications between developers, customers and manufacturers.

Sony Cuts PlayStation 3 Price by 17%

Sony is cutting the price of its PlayStation 3 gaming console by $50, in a move designed to drum up more demand for the 5-year old console as competitors like Nintendo also slashed prices on their gaming consoles.

Sony Cheapens PS3 or Boosts HDD Size

Sony Computer Entertainment lowered the worldwide price of its PlayStation 3 by another $50 on Tuesday, knocking its 160GB model to $249, and its 320GB model to $299.

How the Google- Motorola Deal Affects You

Google acquiring Motorola Mobility, the maker of Droid smartphones and Xoom tablets for $12.5 billion has shocked the tech industry but what does it mean for the end user? Will the Google and Motorola merger even affect the ordinary user on the street?

iPad 3 Postponed over Retina Display Glitch?

Sources inside Apple's supply chain partners say the company has canceled plans for an iPad 3 launch later this year because of production constraints on the Retina Display, DigiTimes reports.

Google's $12.5-B Purchase of Motorola Could Threaten Android, Partners

Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) signed a deal to acquire Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) total of $12.5 billion. While Google has assured that the Android will continue to be open source, and thus available to other smartphone makers, questions remain as to how Google will beef up its newly owned Motorola when the Android platform is also being 'freely' made available to Motorola's rivals.

Google's $12.5B Purchase of Motorola Mobility: Boon or Bane for Android?

Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) signed a deal to acquire Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) total of $12.5 billion. While Google has assured that the Android will continue to be open source, and thus available to other smartphone makers, questions remain as to how Google will beef up its newly owned Motorola when the Android platform is also being 'freely' made available to Motorola's rivals.

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