Articles by Anu Passary
Samsung Galaxy S3: Top Three Rivals to Watch Out For
Samsung Galaxy S3 has dominated the smartphone market since its May 29 release. However, with several promising smartphones due for August and September unveiling, S3's dominion may be coming to an end.
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NFC not Limited to Mobile Payments Alone: Top Three Future Uses
Near-Field Technology or NFC is synonymous with mobile payments. The technology has great potential, which (despite being around since the early 2000's) it has been unable to capitalize on.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Beats iPhone 5 to Become World's First HD VoLTE Smartphone
Dropped calls and interrupted connections are soon set to fade into oblivion, courtesy Samsung's HD VoLTE technology. On Aug. 9, Samsung confirmed that it will be launching the Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) services in the South Korean market in August. Samsung beats rival iPhone 5 in the process and is poised to become the world's first HD VoLTE smartphone.
iPhone 5 Release Date: AT&T Putting 'All Hands on Deck' for Sept. 12 Debut, Sept. 21 Launch
With the launch of the iPhone 5 approaching, recent reports indicate that telecommunication giant AT&T has implemented an "all-hands-on-deck policy" for workers in anticipation of the smartphone's release. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 5 and other new iOS devices at a press conference in San Francisco on Sept. 12.
Galaxy Note 2: Too Hot to Handle?
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2012. Slated for an Aug. 29 release, the Galaxy Note 2 will be unveiled in Berlin two days prior to the start of the IFA conference. The Note 2 is a follow-up to Samsung's hugely successful Galaxy Note and is expected to give Apple's iPhone 5 and iPad Mini some stiff competition.
Galaxy Note 2 vs Galaxy S3: Wait or Buy Now?
Samsung Galaxy S3 has a new challenger, and it is not the iPhone 5. The Galaxy Note 2, which is slated for an Aug. 29 debut, is preparing to give its Galaxy S3 counterpart some stiff competition. With two robust Samsung devices on offer, the stage is set for the Galaxy Note 2 vs. Galaxy S3 saga.
iPhone 5 Parts Photo Leaks Spark New Features Rumors
It's only been a few days since leaked images of a nano-SIM tray for the next-gen iPhone 5 surfaced on the Internet. French site Nowhereelse.fr has bettered its previous find by posting new images of purported iPhone 5 parts. The photo leaks appear to validate the perennial iPhone 5 rumors.
Galaxy Note 2: Good Enough to Steal iPhone 5's Thunder
The clash of the mobile titans is intensifying. Samsung and Apple have locked horns in an ongoing patent lawsuit, and the battle is now poised to spill over to the smartphone market. With Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 slated for an Aug. 29 debut, Samsung is gearing up to compete with Apple's iPhone 5.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Black: New iPhone Nemesis Spotted on Facebook
The Korean tech giant Samsung is leaving no stone unturned to bolster Galaxy S3 sales. A series of photographs showcasing a black Galaxy S3 have surfaced on the official Samsung Olympics Facebook page. The pictures on the Facebook page were uploaded to demonstrate how the Galaxy S3's features can enhance the Olympic experience.
Start-Up Ouya Makes a Splash: Raises More Than $8.5 Million on Kickstarter
Android-powered gaming console Ouya is taking the gaming world by storm. The Los Angeles-based start-up company had launched a Kickstarter project earlier in July this year, to raise funds which would aid its production dreams. The company has bettered its $950, 000 pledge, which was achieved easily in July itself, and has managed to raise a whopping $8.5 million!
Silver Lining for RIM in Patent Battle With Mformation: U.S. Judge Backs BlackBerry Maker
A U.S. judge's ruling in the ongoing Mformation Technologies Inc. vs. Research in Motion Ltd. patent litigation grants a much-needed reprieve to BlackBerry maker RIM. According to court papers, Judge James Ware ruled that Mformation had failed to establish that RIM had infringed on its patent. Ware consequently overturned the jury verdict that awarded $147.2 million to the plaintiff.
Click for Coffee: Starbucks Corp. Teams Up With Square Inc., Will Invest $25 Million
The morning cuppa is now just a click away. The world's biggest coffee chain - Starbucks - has tied up with Square Inc. for its mobile app "Pay With Square". As part of the deal, which was announced on Wednesday, Aug. 8, the Seattle-based Starbucks Corp. will also be investing $25 million in Square Inc. Starbucks will also pay a fee to Square for its systems; however, the two companies did not divulge the details.
Mat Honan's Hacking Ordeal Prompts Apple, Amazon to Change Security Policies
Security flaws in Apple's and Amazon's online services enabled hackers to gain access into journalist Mat Honan's virtual world and destroy his "entire digital life". Honan's nightmare may be over but the ordeal has sprung both Apple and Amazon into action, prompting the companies to implement security policy changes.
iPhone 5 Release Date Nears: Sprint Slashes iPhone 4S 16GB Price to $149.99
Apple's iPhone 5 is widely expected to debut this September. Sprint's recent move to slash its iPhone 4S (16GB version) price to $149.99 from the previous $199 fuels the speculation about an upcoming release. With only a few weeks until the September 12 iPhone 5 debut, the carrier appears to have dropped its iPhone 4S prices in anticipation of the next-gen offering.
iOS 6 Beta Test Suggests iPhone 5 Will Feature Bigger Screen, 9-Pin Dock Connector
Rumors that the iPhone 5 will have a taller display than the current iPhone 4S have made the rounds in the Apple community. A recent beta test conducted by Apple-centric blog 9to5Mac gives credence to these rumors. If your appetite for iPhone 5 rumors is still not satiated, 9to5 Mac also claims that the iPhone 5 will have a 9-pin dock connector, not the 8- or 19-pin connector as previously anticipated.
$800 iPhone 5 Rumors Spark Angst Among Apple Fans
An Apple (rumor) a day keeps iFans at bay. However, will shelling out a mean $800 from your hard earned lettuce cut ice with Apple fans? Apparently not. News that the next-gen iPhone 5 will sport a hefty $800 tag has sparked off angst among irate Apple fans.
iPhone 5 to Debut with 8-Pin Dock Connector, Not 19-Pin (Rumors)
Till September 21 dawns on us, bringing in its wake the fabled iPhone 5 release, rumors of the Apple smartphone wonder will continue to abound by the dozen. Yet another Apple rumor is doing rounds on the tech circuit claiming that the iPhone 5 will debut with an 8-pin and not the rumored 19-pin dock connector.
iPhone 5: In-Cell Display Crucial For Putting Samsung Galaxy S3 "To Shame"
The battle of the smartphone biggies is intensifying with both Apple and Samsung leaving no stone unturned to up their user-likeability quotient. Considering that analysts at Well Fargo, are pitching the smartphone goliath-in-waiting - the iPhone 5 - as "the biggest product launch in consumer electronics history" and with the rumored in-cell display in its kitty, Samsung's Galaxy S3 could soon be running for cover.
OS X Mountain Lion vs Windows 8: Top Reasons Why Apple Roars
Apple has made it a habit of collecting laurels for its ventures. The Cupertino-based company's newest OS X - Mountain Lion - has been out for only a week but is already creating waves. Rival Microsoft too is gearing up for an October 26 release of its overhauled Windows 8. In the Mountain Lion versus Windows 8 battle, Apple romps its way to victory.
Galaxy S3: Top iPhone 5 Features Guaranteed to Scare the Samsung Phone
Move over Samsung Galaxy S3, the rumored iPhone 5 may not have arrived on the shelves yet, but its presence is undeniable. "The biggest product launch in consumer electronics history" is gearing up to wrest the numero uno mantle away from the Samsung challenger. With a slew of features that are guaranteed to pack a punch, the iPhone 5 is getting ready to give the Samsung phone recurring nightmares.
Samsung Asserts Rights to Publicly Respond to Apple's 'Unfair and Malicious Attacks' in Patent Trial
The mêlée surrounding the Apple Inc. versus Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd patent trial is enough to give any primetime drama a run for its money! With Samsung claiming that it asserted its rights to publicly respond to the "unfair" and "malicious" attacks, the fiery high-profile lawsuit battle has all the makings of a courtroom potboiler! Popcorn anyone?
iPhone 5 Displays Shipping This Month, Says Sharp: September Release on the Cards?
The cat's out of the bag with Sharp Corp. president Takashi Okuda bestowing some iPhone 5 nuggets our way, albeit unintentionally. Apparently, the company is prepping to ship screens for the hypothesized next-gen Apple smartphone, giving credence to the existing September debut rumors.
Apple Ups the Ante Against Samsung for Leaking Rejected Evidence in Patent Trial to Press
Hell hath no mercy like a tech company scorned! The court's decision notwithstanding, Samsung has opted to go public with the design of the original iPhone (that was supposedly derived from Sony concepts) after being denied the opportunity to make the argument in court. Apple was quick to take advantage of the situation and denounced the rejected evidence release as contemptible.
Microsoft Ditches Hotmail, Launches Outlook.com: Goodbye Gmail?
Hotmail, it seems, has dropped a few notches on the sizzle factor - it's not hot anymore - or so believes Microsoft. The largest software company in the world, on July 30, launched its online e-mail service - Outlook - a revamped, Facebook-friendly, renamed version of its Hotmail service. It's sayonara Hotmail and hello Outlook! Should Gmail be worried?
Google Acquires Wildfire to Boost Social Media Presence: The Essential Details
News is spreading like "Wildfire" that Google is all set to galvanize its social media presence. Google Inc. said on Tuesday July 30, that it had acquired Wildfire, a start-up social marketing firm. The acquisition is expected to help Google boost its presence in the social media market.
iPhone 5 Release Date: September 12 Debut Rumored (Why It Makes Good Sense)
Apple lovers take out your little black books and get scribbling for a date with - not destiny - but the most talked about phone ever - the iPhone 5. Get ready for Silicon Valley's red-letter day, which according to tech blog iMore is September 21, as iPhone 5 makes its much-awaited debut.
Galaxy Note 2 vs iPad Mini: How Do They Stack Up?
The techie wars are setting the mercury levels soaring. Rivals Samsung and Apple are brewing up a storm with their rumored offerings - the Galaxy Note 2 and iPad Mini, slated for an August and September release, respectively. In the phablet versus the tablet saga, how do the arch rivals measure up against each other?
