Microsoft to launch Windows Phone 7.8 update in early 2013

Just as its previously teased, Microsoft officially announced the eagerly awaited Windows Phone 7.8 update is going to see the day of light in early 2013. The guys at Redmond didn't specify an exact date of the launch, but we now know for sure that Windows Phone 7.8 won't be coming for Christmas. In the announcement at its official blog, the company re-confirmed...

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RIM loses patent dispute with Nokia, may have to pay royalties on Wi-Fi handsets

Nokia wins patent dispute against BlackBerry Think Apple and Samsung are the only two phone companies battling it out in patent disputes? Think again. A Swedish arbitrator has just ruled in favour of Nokia against RIM, claiming the BlackBerry maker owes Nokia royalties for every Wi-Fi enabled smartphone sold. The arbitration proceeding was initiated to try...

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Think you’re colorblind? There’s an app for that

A recently announced app challenges users' vision through a series of color blindness tests. Mobile developers have created apps for virtually every need imaginable. From the common to the obscure, if you’re looking to solve a problem chances are you’ll find an app to fit your needs. Well, the mobile industry can now add another notch to its belt. EnChroma...

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Ballmer: Microsoft selling four times as many phones as last year

Thanks, W8 Microsoft held its annual shareholder meeting this morning and while we're sure it was exhilarating to hear CEO Steve Ballmer rattle off cash flow figures, there were some interesting tidbits to pick up. Notably, Ballmer told the gathered group that Windows Phone 8, though young, is already helping the Softies sell four times as many phones as...

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If Samsung violates Dutch Galaxy ban, it could fork over hefty sum

Chalk another victory for Apple It can sometimes be difficult to keep up with all of Samsung and Apple's globe-trotting patent lawsuits, with the latest ruling coming from a Dutch court ordering a ban on several Galaxy devices. The judge ruled in favor of Apple regarding a method of scrolling through photo galleries with a touchscreen, which will result...

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Violate Dutch Galaxy ban, Samsung, and fork over hefty sum

Chalk another victory for Apple It can sometimes be difficult to keep up with all of Samsung and Apple's globe-trotting patent lawsuits , with the latest ruling coming from a Dutch court ordering a ban on several Galaxy devices. The judge ruled in favor of Apple regarding a method of scrolling through photo galleries with a touchscreen, which will result...

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Can Google rescue the Chromebook by making it more like Surface?

Google's cloud-dependent Chromebooks haven't taken off yet. Is a touchscreen and a more Surface-like experience in order? Google unveiled its cloud-dependent Chromebook notebooks almost two years ago … and things haven’t been going very well since. The company routinely trumpets numbers about Android device activations, but it has been remarkably silent...

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Dutch court rules Samsung Galaxy device ban with daily fine to Apple

Chalk another victory for Apple It can sometimes be difficult to keep up with all of Samsung and Apple's patent lawsuits around the world, with the latest ruling coming from a Dutch court with a ban on several Galaxy devices. The judge ruled in favor of Apple regarding a method of scrolling through photo galleries with a touchscreen, which will result in...

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Windows 7.8 coming to Windows 7.5 phones in 2013

The familiar Start screen will be coming to Windows 7.8 next year Though Microsoft has moved on to bigger and better things with Windows Phone 8, the company hasn't forgotten about the phones that preceded the successful new operating system. In fact, Wednesday, Microsoft announced plans to bring some of the highly touted features of Windows Phone 8 to its...

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Can Google’s ‘Ingress’ game live up to its amazing viral marketing campaign?

The Niantic Project, a bizarre shadowy world of portals to other dimensions, secret documents, and the battle between the Enlightened and the Resistance. The plot for a new movie? No, it's a lovingly crafted viral marketing campaign for a mobile game, and it could end up becoming bigger than the game itself. According to the Niantic Project’s Facebook page,...

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Samsung and Apple are headed for divorce, and everyone will benefit

Will Apple and Samsung really part ways completely? Is the patent war inevitably going to lead to a nasty break up? We take a look at Samsung and Apple's relationship. Apple and Samsung are riding high at the top of the smartphone market. Approaching a 50 percent share of all smartphones sold, the companies look untouchable right now. That mutual success is...

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Best Windows Phone apps

Browse the best Windows Phone 7 apps for your HTC HD7, LG Quantum, Samsung Focus and more, from basics like weather apps and task managers to the ultimate IM client and Foursquare app. Windows Phone 7 is not yet a major player in the smartphone space, but we think it will be soon. With the release of Mango (version 7.5), the OS is finally beginning to mature....

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Windows Phone 8 update coming in December to squash irritating restart bug

Microsoft says it has identified the cause of an annoying Windows Phone 8 bug, which causes some phones to randomly reboot, and will be issuing an over-the-air fix in December. New operating systems often have a few annoying bugs, and Windows Phone 8 is no exception. Some owners of Microsoft’s new OS have been noticing one particularly frustrating problem, where...

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Best Samsung Galaxy S3 accessories

Find the best Samsung Galaxy S3 accessories available in this roundup. When you’re done gazing lovingly at your new phone you’ll probably want some bits and pieces to integrate it with your life. That’s why we’ve dug around and compiled this list of the best Samsung Galaxy S3 accessories around. Surprisingly for a device that has been selling like hot cakes...

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