RIM's shelf space shrinks, BlackBerry sales at zero in some stores, analyst finds

Some carriers' stores are unable to sell BlackBerry devices RIM's BlackBerry line isn't seeing the same shelf space that it used to in carriers' retail stores, according to an analyst. Worse, some of these locations are unable to sell a single Blackberry in a 30-day stretch. "In terms of sell-through, we believe that current run rates are roughly one-fifth...

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Samsung aiming to shoot down iPhone 5 with upcoming anti-Apple ad

It's not only Apple that's gearing up for the unveiling of the iPhone 5. It appears Samsung is too, as reports suggest the Korean company is currently filming a new anti-Apple ad likely targeting the new handset (and its fans). Despite being clobbered in the courts by Apple to the tune of a billion bucks recently, Samsung appears to have retained its sense of...

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The untapped potential of augmented reality

It seems like augmented reality has been tipped to take off for a few years now, so where is it? Why aren’t we using it in our daily lives? Augmented reality or AR has been around for years. Back in 2009 we were talking about AR’s potential impact on our lives. The idea of overlaying information on your view of the real world is familiar to everyone. Thanks...

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WeHostels takes on the space between CouchSurfing and Airbnb

Travel app WeHostels has all the app finesse of Airbnb without the high prices. The startup officially launches to target the last-minute backpacking crowd. Today WeHostels is announcing its public launch, pivoting from its beginnings as Inbed.me. The currently mobile-only app is targeting the space between CouchSurfing and Airbnb — the world of cheap hotel...

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Vodafone offering nano-SIM cards ahead of iPhone 5 launch

Vodafone pulled a blog-post about the availability of nano-SIMs Vodafone says it has 500,000 nano-SIM cards in stock and ready to be dished out to customers, on the eve of the iPhone 5 launch. The network has stocked up on the new SIM standard, which is likely to make its debut in the new iPhone, which is all-but-certain to be announced in San Francisco...

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With iOS 6 looming, YouTube rolls out new iPhone app

With Apple prepared to release iOS 6 soon, YouTube has released a new and improved app for iPhones and iPod Touches. Just one day before the official iPhone 5 and iOS 6 launch announcements, Google has rolled out its new and improved YouTube app for iPhone and iPod touch. Whether or not you’re planning to upgrade to iOS 6 (though, really, why wouldn’t...

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The UK’s first 4G LTE network goes live with phones from Samsung, HTC, Huawei and Nokia…and maybe Apple too

The UK's first 4G LTE network has been switched on by EE, the new name for Everything Everywhere, and will launch in the coming weeks. After many months of planning and negotiation, today Everything Everywhere has announced that the UK’s first 4G LTE mobile network has been switched on, and that engineers are busily preparing it for the public, promising the...

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Nielsen: Android growth in US continues, iOS stays strong

It's Nielsen's turn to post its report on the US smartphone market in the second quarter of this year. The numbers show that Android continues to dominate while iOS is a very solid second. The two platforms combine for a total of 86.2% of all smartphones in the States. In the second quarter of the year, Android powered 51.9% of US smartphones, while 34.3% ran on Apple's...

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EE will bring first 4G LTE network in the UK by the end of the year

Carriers over at the US are tripping over themselves to brag about their 4G LTE networks, but adoption across the pond has been limited. Things are changing though - Everything Everywhere is rebranding itself EE and will be rolling out the first 4G LTE in the UK. The service, called "4GEE", will cover a third of the population by the end of this year. As you...

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EE spec sheet confirms Samsung Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean Android 4.1 update

Watch the Jelly roll Everything Everywhere has revealed the specs for the phones to have 4G connectivity, and one just happened to be the Samsung Galaxy S3 with Jelly Bean inside. Everything Everywhere is bringing 4G to the UK under the new banner of EE and at the launch in London today it revealed the phones that will come with 4G connectivity. One of...

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Everything Everywhere announces UK's first 4G network

EE is the new place for 4G Everything Everywhere has announced the UK's first 4G network today, ushering in a new era in mobile browsing and data on the go. At a special event held at the Science Museum in London, with TechRadar in attendance, the Orange and T-Mobile partnership officially unveiled its 4G network under the new brand of EE. EE will stand...

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Nielsen: More than 50 percent of teens now own a smartphone, fastest-growing sector

According to new data from research firm Nielsen, smartphone ownership is growing fastest among those between 13 and 17 years of age, with more than half now owning such a device. New research from Nielsen shows that 58 percent of 13 to 17 year olds living in the US now own a smartphone, a significant jump from 36 percent 12 months ago. Ownership is most prevalent,...

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