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App Store customers in Europe now have a 14 day window within which to they can request a refund for apps and other content purchased from the iTunes Store.
A memory leak that has plagued some Android 5.0 users since the first developer preview has finally been marked closed and 'FutureRelease' in the Android issue tracker today. The bug caused device memory to fill up and fail to...
Apple has launched a new program that will replace defective power/sleep/wake buttons on some iPhone 5's. The program went live today in Canada and the U.S. and is set to become available in other countries starting on May 2nd. If...
As expected, Nokia announced today that they have completed the sale of their phone business to Microsoft. From now on, that business will be run as a division in Microsoft called the Devices Group. The Lumia, Asha and X series...
Amazon must be feeling generous today. The company has decided to give away an entire bundle of music apps in their Android store. In total, there are 12 apps that are free, totaling to a value of over $40. Notable apps include...
BGR has learned from multiple trusted sources that Amazon is planning to offer a unique wireless data plan alongside its first smartphone, which is set to launch in the coming months. Sources who spoke with BGR believe Amazon...
Sony today announced a new Android smartphone that's supposedly loud enough to drown out the sound of a passing motorcycle. The Xperia E1 is a single or dual-SIM midrange device aimed at competing in budget market. Aside from...
The Xperia T2 Ultra, a mid-range phablet device, has been announced by Sony. It will come with a 6-inch Triluminos touchscreen display at a 720p HD resolution which is powered by the quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor...
Samsung says it will release the much anticipated Galaxy S5 by mid April, according to an interview Bloomberg conducted with Samsung Mobile. Here's what we're hearing so far: It will arrive alongside a new smartwatch The Galaxy...
Apple on Friday introduced a SIM-free, unlocked iPhone 5s to its U.S. online store. This latest version ships with no SIM at all, allowing you to insert one for your GSM-compatible operator of choice.
If you own a Nexus 7 or Nexus 10 tablet, Google has a little treat for you today. An upgrade to the latest version of the Android operating system, version 4.4 KitKat, is now available. You can visit your tablet's software...
BlackBerry has been struggling for the past few years after losing market share to Apple and Android device-makers. Thorsten Heins, who has been running the Canadian company for one-and-a-half year, stands to make $55.6 million...
Verizon said it'll be carrying the HTC One starting August 22nd for $199.99 with a new contract. The smartphone has been praised for its high-quality construction and solid performance. However, the announcement by the largest...
Motorola's Moto X phone will released by the Big Four carriers in the U.S. and solely by Rogers in Canada. AT&T set the ball rolling, confirming that the device will be available starting August 23rd for $199 on a two-year...
Apple will reportedly offer a gold color and more storage for the upcoming iPhone 5S. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says, "the new model will add a new look, a golden casing, and a new option for larger 128GB storage, to...
Motorola recently posted on Twitter an image of a worker on an assembly line for the highly-anticipated Moto X. Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside has previously confirmed the Moto X will be the first smartphone completely assembled...
Nokia has yet to unveil its 41-megapixel PureView Windows Phone, which will be called the Nokia Lumia 1020. But already confirming the device is Microsoft Windows Phone manager Joe Belfiore, who recently published photos to his...
BlackBerry, which launched the BB10-running Q10 and Z10 at the end of January, released its results for the first fiscal quarter ended June 1, 2013. Seeing the glass half full, the company reported a loss of $84 million, narrower...
Samsung announced that three new tablets to its Tab 3 series will arrive in the U.S. on July 7th. The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, 8.0 and 10.1, are priced at $199, $299 and $399, respectively, at major retailers, including Best Buy, Fry’s...
HP unveiled in Beijing the 21.5-inch HP Slate 21 AIO desktop PC, which runs on Android rather than a conventional desktop software. The Slate 21 is one of the first devices to sport Nvidia's quad-core Tegra 4 chipset and features...
At its "Premiere" event in London, Samsung unveiled the ATIV Tab 3, which is touted as the world's thinnest Windows 8 tablet at only 8.2 mm. The device has powerful innards despite its slim frame and super light (550 gram) body:...
Facebook announced the introduction of video support for Instagram. Instagram now allows users to record 15-second videos, choose from 15 filters, and post them within the main feed. The video recording feature is similar to Twitter's...
Huawei unveiled in London the Ascend P6, which is the world's thinnest at 6.8 millimeters and has a high-resolution 5-MP front-facing camera. The Android-running device features a sleek, metal construction that is a mere 120g...
Apple will officially release iOS 7, the next iteration of its mobile platform, this fall. Apple has already distributed a beta version of iOS 7 for the iPhone to developers but has not yet released a version for the iPad. The...
Huawei's Ascend P6 is 6.18 mm thin, making it the world's thinnest smartphone. The Android-running device is lightweight, touts a 4.7-inch 720p HD display, quad-core processor, and a metallic case. The device will be officially...
Nokia has sent invites for a press event in New York City on July 11th. The invite features a magnifying glass with the tagline "Zoom. Reinvented" and an offer to "see more from Nokia" inside the lens, hinting that Nokia's prepping...
The dust and water resistant version of the popular Samsung Galaxy S4 will land in the U.S. exclusively on AT&T starting June 21st. The device will be available for preorder June 14 and will cost $199.99 on a new two-year...
Nokia will finally stop shipping Symbian-powered handsets this summer. This comes two and a half years after the Finnish handset maker and Microsoft announced an alliance where the Windows Phone operating system would power Nokia...
Facebook announced that it is bringing hashtags to the social network, now allowing users to organize and filter messages around a single topic or theme. The Mark Zukerberg-led company acknowledged that hashtags have become "a...
Google confirmed that it has bought traffic and mapping service Waze, beating out Facebook and Apple. Waze has a user base of 47 million members and it uses satellite data from users to generate maps and real-time traffic info....
At its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple introduced iOS 7, the next iteration of its mobile platform. Dubbed by CEO Tim Cook as "the biggest change to iOS since the iPhone," the new operating system for the iPhone, iPod and...
Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Ace 3, an entry-level addition to the Galaxy family. The device has basic specs: 4-inch (800 x 480) display, front and rear cameras, 1 or 1.2 GHz dual-core processors and 3G and LTE variants....
Amid reports that casinos and other business are banning Google Glass even before its commercial release, Google chief Larry Page says privacy fears about Google Glass will fade as people incorporate the eyewear into their lives....
BlackBerry Messenger will be arriving on iOS and Android on June 27, T-Mobile UK revealed on Twitter. The initial features of BBM for the iPhone and Android devices will be limited to messaging and multi-person chats at launch,...
Dutch company Fairphone, which has plans to build the world's first ethically sourced handset, has quickly obtained 5,000 pre-orders for its Android handset, giving the start-up sufficient funds to begin production. Fairphone...
Owners of non-Nexus devices can now switch to a stock Google Keyboard, the virtual keyboard that Google uses for its own devices. The Google Keyboard app offers all of the same features that were introduced on Android 4.2 Jelly...
The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that Apple has infringed on one of Samsung's smartphone and tablet-related patents. The agency, which handles trade into and out of the U.S., thus issued ordered a limited exclusion...
Electronic Arts revealed that developer PopCap's Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time will arrive exclusively for iOS devices on July 18. iPhone and iPad owners will be able to download the app for free although there will be...
Samsung announced two new tablets to its Galaxy Tab 3 range, introducing new 8-inch and 10.1-inch models. Both tablets feature Android 4.2 Jelly Bean alongside a TouchWiz skin, a 1280 x 800 resolution display, and dual-core processors....
Acer announced the Liquid S1, its first phablet running on Google's Android operating system. The device will arrive in the third quarter with a 5.7-inch display, and specs, including a quad-core 1.5GHz MediaTek processor. Acer...