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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite And Kindle Fire HD Arrive In UK On Oct. 25
The Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Fire HD will go on sale in European countries, including the UK, within weeks, and pre-orders are now open.
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Specs & Image Leaked: Oct. 11 Debut Confirmed
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini rumors have been making the rounds for quite some time, but now it’s official: Samsung’s mobile chief has confirmed the handset will make its debut at an Oct. 11 event in Germany.
Microsoft Surface Price To Start At $399, Says Analyst
Microsoft has not released pricing details for its upcoming Surface tablets, but a bill-of-materials analysis suggests pricing would fall in line with low-end PCs and ultrabooks.
Acer Iconia W510 Windows 8 Tablet Arrives Nov. 9 With $500 Starting Price
Acer announced on Tuesday, Oct. 9, that its new Windows 8 tablet, the Acer Iconia W510, will go on sale on Nov. 9 in the U.S. and Canada, with a $500 starting price.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Appears On Retail Listing – Price & Color Options Included
Samsung is expected to announce a smaller version of its flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone, and now more evidence has emerged supporting that rumor.
Windows 8 PCs Appear Early On The Home Shopping Network
Windows 8 is set to officially go on sale on Oct. 26, but one high-volume retailer has already started offering Windows 8 computers over the weekend.
AMD Unveils Z-60 Chip For Windows 8 Tablets - All You Need To Know
AMD has unveiled its new processor for tablets, the AMD Z-Series Accelerated Processing Unit (APU), aiming to take on the Windows 8 tablet market.
Huawei & ZTE Pose National Security Threat, Warns U.S. Panel - Why?
Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE pose a serious security threat to the U.S., a congressional panel has warned after completing an investigation into the two companies.
iPhone 5, iOS 6 Reception Problems For Some AT&T MicroCell Users - Fix Under Way
According to recent reports, AT&T mobile customers who upgraded to the iPhone 5 or iOS 6 on an iPhone 4 now face problems with the MicroCell service.
iPad Mini: Apple Orders Over 10 Million Units For Fourth Quarter - WSJ
Apple's suppliers in Asia have reportedly confirmed that they have received more than 10 million orders for the iPad Mini production during the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year.
Honda Recalls 2002-2006 CR-Vs In U.S., Europe & Africa Over Fire Risk
Honda Motor Co. is recalling roughly 489,000 CR-V crossovers in the U.S., Europe and Africa after discovering a potential fire risk.
Top Windows 8 App Tweaks Ahead Of Oct. 26 Launch
Microsoft is adding a slew of updates to the apps and tools that come with Windows 8, and this week the software giant outlined more than 50 changes covering everything from search and messaging to music or photo management.
Samsung ATIV Smart PC & ASUS VivoTab RT Are Coming To AT&T
With the official launch of Windows 8 just around the corner and conveniently ahead of the holiday shopping season, AT&T is looking to capitalize on both events by offering two exclusive Windows 8-based tablets - the ASUS VivoTab RT and the Samsung ATIV hybrid.
Apple Extends iCloud Storage For MobileMe Users Until Sept. 30, 2013
Apple notified its former MobileMe customers on Friday, Oct. 5, that it was extending a complimentary storage upgrade for another year.
No HP Smartphone In 2013, Clarifies CEO Meg Whitman
HP has no plans to release a new smartphone in 2013, but it will have to sell one eventually or it risks missing out on "a huge segment of the population," HP CEO Meg Whitman said on Wednesday, Oct. 3, clarifying the comments she made last month.
HTC One X+ Unlocked Goes Up For Pre-Order In The U.S.
HTC had officially announced the One X+ smartphone a few days ago, and now the unlocked handset is available for pre-order in the United States as well.
FTC Scores $163 Million Judgment Against Fake Antivirus Ringleader
In response to a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) complaint, a federal court has issued a $163 million judgment on a woman who was allegedly involved in running a scareware ring.
Steve Jobs Honored With Tribute MacBook Pro Laptops Set For Auction
A year after the untimely death of Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs, Uncover has announced a unique auction in memory of the iconic leader.
iPhone 5 Quality Control Demands Did Not Spark Workers Strike, Says Foxconn
Apple supplier Foxconn Technology Group said on Saturday, Oct. 6, that production at its central Chinese factory that makes iPhones was not interrupted, contrary to rumors that thousands of workers had gone on strike.
Nokia Lumia 920 Arrives In Canada In November As Rogers Exclusive
Just one day after U.S. carrier AT&T announced it will exclusively offer the Nokia Lumia 920 smartphone running on Windows Phone 8, Rogers has done the same thing in Canada.
Sony Halts Xperia Tablet S Sales Over Manufacturing Defect
Sony has hit the brakes on sales of its Xperia Tablet S after finding a manufacturing defect that affected the tablet's water resistance feature.
Samsung Q3 2012 Profits Surge To Record $7.3 Billion, Thanks To Strong Smartphone Sales
Strong smartphone sales boosted Samsung Electronics above market expectations in the last quarters, helping the company achieve an operating profit increase of more than 85 percent. Samsung, the world's biggest technology firm by revenue, estimated its third quarter operating profit at 8.1 trillion Korean won ($7.3 billion), largely due to the strong sales of its Galaxy line of smartphones.
iPhone 5 vs Android Rivals: And The Winner Is...
Consumer Reports compared the top smartphones on the market, assessing each handset's features and capabilities. Due to considerable improvements over the iPhone 4S, the new iPhone 5 has moved up in Consumer Reports' ratings, and is now among the top-rated phones along with the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Motorola Razr. How does the iPhone 5 stack up against Android rivals?
Nokia Lumia 510 Leaks for Tight Budgets: $150 Unlocked, Windows Phone 7.8
Nokia has always been successful in emerging markets due to its budget-friendly phone offerings, and although the company has teamed up with Microsoft, it still caters to the more budget-conscious with the Lumia 510.
iPad Mini Rumors: Limited Units At Launch, No Retina Display, Oct. 17 Debut
Rumors of an iPad Mini have intensified recently, and new reports indicate that manufacturers in China have already begun production, which suggests that an imminent debut is just weeks away.
Facebook Tops 1 Billion Active Users, Guns For Commerce Integration Next
Giant social network Facebook has topped one billion active users, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Thursday, Oct. 4.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini May Debut On Oct. 11 In Germany
The rumored Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini could arrive as soon as Oct. 11, as the German arm of the South Korean electronics giant has sent out invites to an event at which it is expected to unveil the device.
