Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
iPhone 5: Samsung Galaxy S3 Cannot Beat Apple Phone in US - Why?
Samsung has recently confirmed the Samsung Galaxy S3 will sport a quad-core processor, the Exynos 4 Quad. The quad-core chip will make Galaxy S3 a speed demon and it could pose a big threat to iPhone 5, which is expected to pack A6 chip. According to recent reports, however, that may only be true for the global Galaxy S3 version as the U.S.-bound Galaxy S3 may have to settle for a dual-core offering.
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iPhone 5: Can It Make Apple World's First $1 Trillion Company by Next Year?
The impressive earnings Apple reported on Tuesday, April 24, spurred big upgrades to the company's stock, but Topeka Capital Markets' analyst Brian White seems by far the most optimistic.
Nintendo Posts Record Loss in 3 Decades: Can 3DS, Wii U Help it Recover?
Nintendo reported a disappointing quarter and a historic annual loss, Thursday, April 26, following weak sales of its Nintendo 3DS handheld and Wii gaming consoles. In all fairness, Nintendo warned this would happen. Last November, the company said the fiscal year wrapping up in March would mark the first full-year loss in its history.
Nintendo Wii U Tipped to Get Android OS (Now, That Would be Cool!!)
According to recent rumors, Nintendo is integrating Google's Android operating system into its next-generation gaming console, the Wii U, slated to launch later this year.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date: 1.4 GHz Exynos 4 Quad Chip Confirmed, What About Other Specs?
The third generation of Samsung's flagship Galaxy S smartphone will be powered by the faster, energy-saving quad-core microprocessor Exynos 4 Quad, as previous rumors had suggested. The Exynos 4 Quad employs Samsung's 32-nanometer HKMG process, and runs on 4 ARM Cortex A9s exceeding 1.4GHz per core.
Apple WWDC Event: Why You Shouldn't Expect iPhone 5 on June 11
On Wednesday, April 25, Apple finally announced the dates for its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). This year's event will be held June 11-15 at San Francisco's Moscone West. Tickets to the WWDC 2012 sold out in less than two hours, although they cost $1,599. But don't expect to see iPhone 5 or anything close to it, at the event.
Forrester CEO Says Rudderless Apple will 'Decelerate,' Tim Cook is 'Mismatch': Why?
According to Forrester Research CEO George Colony, Apple's best days are behind it - from now on, it will just be downhill. Colony believes Apple, without Steve Jobs, is essentially rudderless, heading towards mediocrity.
Facebook Phone Rumor Surfaces Again (Like an Ugly Zit)
Rumors that Facebook will roll out a phone have been circling for at least two years now, but such a device was never actually developed. The rumors, however, never stopped, and now there is speculation again about a Facebook phone, one that will allegedly arrive sometime this summer.
HP Boosts Desktop PC Lineup with New Ivy Bridge Processors
On Tuesday, April 24, Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced it has six new desktop PCs featuring Intel's new 22-nanometer Ivy Bridge processors. Among the new desktops featuring Intel's third-generation Core, are several all-in-one PCs set to hit stores on June 24, and one that will arrive on April 29, Ivy Bridge's official availability date. The desktop rig to arrive at the end of the month is HP's top-of-the-line Pavilion HPE h9t Phoenix, which will cost $1,149.
iPhone Demand Makes Apple Q2 Profit Zoom 94 Pct: Hello, Growing Concerns?
Apple's dominance in the mobile market continued to surge in the first three months of the year, with record iPhone and iPad sales, particularly in China. During an earnings call with analysts on Tuesday, April 24, Apple reported a profit of $11.6 billion on revenue of $39.2 billion in the quarter ended March 31.
Flashback Trojan Has Infected One in Five Macs: Real Deal or Rumor?
According to a recent survey by security software vendor Sophos, 20 percent of Macs carry Windows malware and 2.7 percent carry Mac malware. Bottom line, one in five Macs is infected.
Apple Tim Cook Disses Macbook-iPad Hybrids: 'Those Things Won't Please User'
The idea of a MacBook-iPad hybrid device may seem appealing to some, but not to Apple CEO Tim Cook. On Tuesday, April 24, during Apple's earnings conference call with analysts, Cook dismissed this idea as a "compromise" to the end user.
Microsoft Xbox 360 Violated Motorola Patents: ITC Judge
Motorola has won round one. On Monday, the International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a preliminary ruling that Microsoft infringed Motorola Mobility's patents in making its popular Xbox gaming consoles. The ruling bolsters Motorola Mobility's chances to block imports of Microsoft's Xbox into the U.S.
iPhone 5 In-Cell Touch Panel Technology: Expect Thinnest Apple Phone Yet
Apple may be developing its thinnest iPhone yet, possibly even breaking the 8-millimeter mark with a significant redesign. Digitimes reported that Apple could use in-cell touch display technology, placing the phone's touch sensors inside the panel rather than above it.
Facebook Buys AOL Patents from Microsoft for $550 Million: Shoring Defenses Before IPO?
Earlier this month, Microsoft agreed to buy 950 patents and patent applications from AOL, for more than $1 billion in cash. On Monday, April 23, Facebook announced it will pay $550 million to buy 650 patents from Microsoft. The deal with Microsoft comes just a couple of weeks after Facebook inked a $1 billion deal to buy mobile photo-sharing app Instagram.
Instagram Will Ban Thinspo, Suicide, and Other 'Self-Harm' Accounts, Images and Hashtags
Instagram, the photo-sharing startup recently purchased by Facebook, has made a new addition to its community guidelines. In an effort to support a "positive and healthy community," Instagram will now ban content that promotes "self harm" such as eating disorders, cutting, suicide, or other such actions.
Intel Medfield-powered Lava XOLO X900 Launched in India: Worth Buying?
The world's first Intel-powered smartphone finally went on sale in India on Monday, April 23. The Lava XOLO X900 marks an important milestone for Intel - a crucial first step in the mobile computing world, traditionally dominated by ARM processors.
iPhone 5 Release Date: Delayed Till October Due to Supply Constraints?
While many are expecting Apple's sixth-generation iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5, to debut in June, at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, recent reports point to a more likely October release.
Galaxy S3 Release Date Teaser Video: Samsung Keeps the Hype Alive by Teasing Fans
There have been a lot of rumors and speculation revolving around the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S3, but Samsung has kept its flagship Android phone well under wraps. The new phone is expected to launch on May 3 in London, but the company now seems to have joined the hype and speculation ahead of the big unveiling.
North Korea Splurges $15 on Official Website Redesign, Shocks American Designer
The North Korean government continues to spend hundreds of millions on embarrassing rocket launches, but it seems to have a far lesser interest in PR. The reclusive totalitarian regime has recently redesigned its official Web site, investing a grand total of - hold your breath - fifteen bucks.
Planetary Resources: Why Are Google Billionaires and James Cameron Backing This Mysterious Space Exploration Company?
Planetary Resources, a new private space exploration company backed by film director James Cameron, Google billionaires Larry Page and Eric Schmidt, and other top investors plans "to help ensure humanity's prosperity." But what exactly is Planetary Resources? And why is it getting backed by the heavyweights?
Samsung Galaxy S3 Specs Accidentally Leaked Out by Amazon Germany?
Samsung did its best to keep its next flagship phone under wraps until the official announcement due in less than two weeks, but it now seems that Amazon Germany may have accidentally leaked some juicy info.
Your Next Smartphone Camera May Get X-Ray Vision Power
If you ever wished for Superman-like abilities to see through walls, it might just become a reality. Researchers at the University of Texas has designed a new imaging chip that could invest cell phones with X-ray capabilities, enabling users to see through walls, wood, paper and other objects.
Google Drive App Spotted on Developer Phone: Ready for Release?
Could Google's highly anticipated cloud storage service be finally ready for prime time? Google has been keeping its Google Drive app under wraps, but pictures of an app called Drive have recently surfaced. The pictures have been leaked from what seems to be a Google developer-friendly Android phone.
Apple, Proview Urged to Settle Trademark Dispute as New iPad Gives China a Miss
On Monday, April 16, Apple announced it will launch its third-generation iPad in 21 additional countries this month, but China is not one of them. However, things could change as Apple and Proview have been urged by a Chinese court to settle the bitter trademark dispute over the 'iPad' name.
Flashback Trojan Infection Bad as Ever: Is Apple Losing the Malware War?
While many security companies reported that the number of Flashback infected Macs is shrinking, Russian antivirus firm Dr. Web tells a different story. Dr. Web was the first to report the malware attack against Apple's OS X in early April. On Friday, April 20, the Web security firm said that the pool of Flashback-infected Macs is still high around the 650,000 mark, and infections continue to occur.
Fix Your Infected PC or Risk Losing Internet in July
Here's the bad news - In an online advertising scam, hackers may have infected hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide. And, here's the worse news - On July 9, infected computers may lose their ability to connect to the Internet.
