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Google Calls on Multiple OEMs to Sell Nexus Branded Android Devices
Google is gearing up to do some interesting things in the world of Android, that's if what the Wall Street Journal is saying holds any merit. It is understood that Google is getting ready to cause carriers in the United States, Asia, and Europe a lot of pain and anguish with its plans to give as many as five OEMs early access to future new versions of Android, the devices that comes from this deal will be sold directly to consumers via Google's online store.
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Lenovo Introduces New Ivy Bridge ThinkPads, Including 'Thinnest Ultrabook in the World' X1 Carbon
Lenovo announced a new range of ThinkPads on Tuesday, May 15, featuring Intel's third-generation Core processors - Ivy Bridge. The star of the new range is the ThinkPad X1 Carbon ultrabook, the "thinnest ultrabook in the world," according to the company.
Samsung Nexus Tablet Rumored: Android 5.0 Jelly Bean on the Way
Earlier this year, the reports surfaced online that Google has picked up Asus to manufacture the Nexus-branded tablet that will feature a 7-inch tablet and could turn out be "iPad killer". Surprisingly, a new notion has hit the blogosphere today indicating that Google and Samsung are working together on a new Nexus device and this co-branded device is believed to be a tablet.
Apple Issues New Security Update for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Apple released a new software update on Monday, May 14, designed to protect users of its two-year-old Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system against security threats by the infamous Flashback Trojan. Users of the newer Snow Leopard (10.6) and Lion (10.7) operating systems received security patches last month.
Lenovo Refreshes ThinkPad Range, Includes T-Series
Lenovo has announced a range of laptops as part of its ThinkPad line. The devices bring a new keyboard, USB 3.0 and Ivy Bridge internals.
Retina MacBook Pros Confirmed to Include Nvidia Graphics
Just yesterday, the next generation of MacBook Pros were detailed and would apparently include a Retina display and USB 3.0. Although the Pros could have a lighter form factor due to no optical drive, Apple doesn't look to be compromising internally: the laptops will use Nvidia graphics and Intel Ivy Bridge processors.
IBM Not Interested in Deals over $1.5 Billion: CFO
International Business Machines Corp has no interest in pursuing large acquisitions, preferring to focus on targets worth $200 million to $1.5 billion, a top executive said on Tuesday.
HP Loses $190 Million Tax Case Against IRS
Hewlett-Packard Co. on Monday lost a battle with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service for more than $190 million in tax refunds tied to a Dutch tax shelter designed by the derivatives arm of American International Group
. AMD'S CEO Catches Intel's Wave of Sleek Laptops
PC chipmaker AMD's chief executive is betting that its larger rival Intel has overestimated consumers' willingness to pay top dollar for a new category of premium laptops.
LinkedIn App Out for Windows Phone Professionals
Professionals who use a Windows Phone device can rest easy, as LinkedIn has released its first application for the platform since it launched in 2010. LinkedIn is a job-based social network for professionals that have over 150 million members, a far cry from the amount of users Facebook and Twitter has, but that doesn't make it any less popular.
Apple Rebrands 'iPad WiFi + 4G' as 'iPad WiFi + Cellular' Following Global Uproar
Following a series of complaints across the world and continued pressure from regulators, Apple has quietly rebranded its new iPad to address concerns, as 9to5Mac first reported. Apple had branded its new iPad as WiFi + 4G, but the device was only capable of connecting to LTE networks in North America. Regulators expressed concerns that Apple's advertising was confusing and misleading buyers in regards to the data speeds the third-generation iPad could achieve.
New MacBook Pro with Retina Display, Ultra-Thin Design & USB 3.0 Ports (Rumor)
While increasingly more information has been surfacing in regards to the next MacBook Pros with Ivy Bridge processors, 9to5Mac has taken a step further and detailed exactly what to expect from the new 15-inch MacBooks. 9to5Mac based its report on "trusted sources in Apple's supply chain, who have handled prototype components for the new Apple notebook."
HP Tablets Running on Microsoft's Windows 8 OS - What You Should Know
HP has recently announced it will resume production of consumer tablets, but this time the tablets will run on Microsoft's new Windows 8 operating system instead of WebOS.
