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Jury Selected in Apple, Samsung Patent Trial
An insurance agent, an unemployed video game enthusiast and a project manager for wireless carrier AT&T were among the 10 jurors selected to decide a high-stakes U.S. patent battle between Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, with billions of dollars in the balance.
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Windows 8 Ultrabooks & Tablets to Sport New Sensors - Intel
According to an Intel blog post on Friday, July 27, Windows 8 Ultrabooks and convertible tablets will soon boast new sensors, which will give users more options to interact with their devices.
Microsoft Surface Tablet Prices Will NOT Start at $1,000 – Confusion Explained
The rumor mill went wild Thursday, July 26, after Swedish website Webhallen listed four different models of Microsoft's upcoming Surface tablet, with whopping prices ranging from $1,002 to $2,150. Rest assured, you will not have to burn such a hole in your wallet in order to grab a Surface tablet. As it turns out, the Swedish website's prices were purely speculative.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Universal Search Function Removal 'Inadvertent' Mistake, Fix on Way
Korean tech giant Samsung has managed to land themselves in a pickle - yet again. In a recent software rollout, Samsung 'accidentally' managed to remove the Universal Search function. How the firm managed such a feat remains a mystery and continues to baffle the wise! The self-admitted "inadvertent" mistake borders on suspicious, especially, given Samsung's high standards and considering that it's not the first time they've grappled with a software update!
Apple, Samsung Take Patent Fight to Crucial California Trial
Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd take their battle for mobile supremacy to court on Monday in one of the biggest-ever technology patent trials, a case with the potential to reshape a fast-evolving market they now dominate.
Motorola XOOM Gets Android Jelly Bean 4.1 Update – U.S. Wi-Fi Models Only
Google’s Nexus 7 is no longer the only Jelly Bean tablet in town, as Motorola has started rolling out the latest Android update for Xoom Wi-Fi tablet owners in the United States. The update is finally rolling out after testing the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean JRO03H build with members of Motorola Feedback Network. There is no word yet on the Jelly Bean update release in other countries or for 3G and 4G version of the XOOM tablet.
Game Center for Mac Brings Cross-Device Gaming, Lags Behind Console Alternatives
Game Center for iOS is Apple's gaming hub, bringing friends list and achievements. While not as full-featured as Xbox Live or PlayStation Network, it's a simple hub for popular video game platforms, and it's now possible to play with desktop players using the app.
Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition - New Characters, a New Adventure, and New Code
After being behind a countdown timer for seemingly forever, the new version of Baldur's Gate - Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition - has been detailed. Along with improvements to the engine and cinematics, three new characters have been introduced in the game along with almost 20 hours of additional content.
Apple U.S. Margins for iPad about Half of iPhone: Filing
Apple Inc earned gross margins of 49 to 58 percent on its U.S. iPhone sales between April 2010 and the end of March 2012, while gross margins on the iPad were much lower during much of that period, according to a court filing.
13-inch Retina MacBook Pro, New iMac Coming in September - Report
Apple fans already have reasons to eagerly await the fall, as that's when the next-generation iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5, is expected to arrive. Now, however, there is even more good news pegged to that timeframe. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released a significant new report rounding out the KGI forecast for Apple's launch schedule the second half of this year. According to Kuo, consumers can expect brand new iPod Touch and iPod Nano models, new iPhone and iPad Mini models, enhanced i...
The Walking Dead for iOS Previewed: Here are the Details
The Walking Dead is out June 26 for iOS devices and brings the well-received zombie horror survival title to iOS devices. It's been previewed already, so here are the details.
Passbook for iOS 6 Steps Towards Digital Wallet, Apple Remains Coy
In its earnings call, where Apple CEO Tim Cook talked about speculation and future product launches, he also spoke about the iOS 6. Cook said Passbook, the app storing all of a user's cards in a single place, is the first step towards a digital wallet.
Jet Set Radio Skating to iOS, Android: We're Hoping for a Sequel
On July 20, Sega announced that the HD version of Jet Set Radio, previously announced for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, is heading to iOS- and Android-based devices (registration required). The HD edition of the title continues the wave of high definition releases, aimed to appeal to nostalgia of older players while bringing the title to a new audience.
