Samsung announced recently that it would be the official partner of the 2012 London Olympics. Their latest handset, the Samsung Galaxy S III, will be available to athletes in a limited Olympics edition. Now it would appear that Samsung is releasing an Olympic-themed version of their Galaxy Note … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note Olympic Edition Revealed
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Google Chrome Topples IE As Worlds Most Popular Browser
Google's Chrome browser is finally looking as though it's going to take the position as the world's most popular browser. After a steady climb since its launch by Google, back in September 2008 as a beta version for Microsoft Windows. Google Chrome browser has now moved into the top browser … [Read more...] about Google Chrome Topples IE As Worlds Most Popular Browser
UK Books Retailer Waterstones To Sell Amazon Kindle eReader
We heard last year that UK books retailer Waterstones would be launching their own eBook reader in 2012 to take on the Amazon Kindle and the Barnes & Noble Nook. Now it looks like Waterstones has decided against releasing their own eBook reader, and instead will offer Amazon's Kindle for sales … [Read more...] about UK Books Retailer Waterstones To Sell Amazon Kindle eReader
Microsoft Offering Students Free Xbox 360 Console With PC Purchase
Microsoft is obviously looking to increase PC sales as the company is offering students a free Xbox 360 4GB console with the purchase of any Windows PC worth $599 or more. The free Xbox 360 console will be available in the US and Canada to students who purchase a new Windows laptop or PC which … [Read more...] about Microsoft Offering Students Free Xbox 360 Console With PC Purchase
Microsoft Granted Import Ban On Motorola Devices By ITC
It looks like there is some more trouble for Android device manufacturers. While HTC has had a number of their devices sitting in US customs over the last week, now it is the turn of Motorola. The International Trade Commission (ITC) has awarded Microsoft an import ban on Motorola smartphones and … [Read more...] about Microsoft Granted Import Ban On Motorola Devices By ITC
Apple Tries To Ban The Galaxy Tab 10.1 In The US Again
Whilst Apple may have been successful in getting Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 banned in Germany, which led Samsung to release the Galaxy Tab 10.1N, they have yet to get the tablet banned in the US. Apple has tried previously through the US court to have the Galaxy Tab 10.1 banned, although up until … [Read more...] about Apple Tries To Ban The Galaxy Tab 10.1 In The US Again
Google Has To Keep Android Open And Free For At Least Five Years
Google has apparently come to an agreement with China in the approval of their acquisition of Motorola, according to various reports. In order to gain China's approval for the deal to go ahead, Google had to agree to keep Android open and free for at least the next five years. The apparent reason … [Read more...] about Google Has To Keep Android Open And Free For At Least Five Years
New Streamlined Windows 8 User Interface, Drops Aero
Microsoft has now confirmed that is Aero user interface will not be available in the final release of its Windows 8 operating system arriving later this year. The Aero Windows theme that provided users with a translucent user interface which was designed to blend into the background. Aero was … [Read more...] about New Streamlined Windows 8 User Interface, Drops Aero
Samsung Galaxy S III Android 4.0.4 ROM Leaked
Samsung's new Galaxy S III comes with Android 4.0.4 and it has a range of new features which are only available on Samsung's new flagship Android device, like S Voice, which is Samsung's voice activated assistant, as well as the latest version of Samsung's custom UI, TouchWiz. Now the Samsung … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S III Android 4.0.4 ROM Leaked
Microsoft Launches So.cl Social Network
It looks like Microsoft is the latest company to try their hand at a social network, although Microsoft's offering, So.cl, is not designed to challenge the likes of Facebook. So.cl is designed for students and it is aimed at giving them the ability to network with other students and to share … [Read more...] about Microsoft Launches So.cl Social Network
Apple And Samsung CEOs In Talks Over Patent Disputes This Week
Apple and Samsung have been battling it out in court over the last year in a number of different countries around the world. One of their many court cases is taking place in San Francisco, highlighting the global scale and intensity of their legal disputes. The stakes are high, as both companies are … [Read more...] about Apple And Samsung CEOs In Talks Over Patent Disputes This Week
HTC Says Latest Smartphones Starting To Clear US Customs
HTC's latest smartphones, the HTC One X and HTC Evo 4G LTE, have been held by US customs over the last week, which has delayed the launch of both smartphones. The HTC devices had been held by customs after an ITC ruling which said that HTC's handsets running Android infringed on Apple's patents, … [Read more...] about HTC Says Latest Smartphones Starting To Clear US Customs
