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Apple iPad Market Dominance Kills Android Competition
A new report from the Digitimes suggests the ongoing dominance of Apple's iPad series has forced a number of PC vendors, including Dell, Acer and Asustek plan to bow-out of the tablet market.
Amazon Fire Smartphone Planned for Next Year, Reports Claim
Hot on the heels of the Kindle Fire tablet, Amazon is tipped to be preparing a Fire smartphone, with a bargain basement price tag and Android operating system.
HTC Zeta set to Wipe the Floor with Galaxy Nexus, iPhone 4S Competition 'Leaked' Image Suggests
Adding to the ever-growing list of currently unconfirmed devices "capable" of de-throning Apple's new iPhone 4S, a new leaked image of the quad-core-powered HTC Zeta has emerged, alongside fresh "confirmed" tech spec for the fabled device.
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich: Nine Key Features to Look Out For
With Google's new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich launching today alongside Samsung's Galaxy Nexus, the IBTimes takes you through some of the key new features housed in the new OS.
Google Music Launches Opening Assault on iTunes Match
Continuing the two companies' ongoing feud, just two days after the arrival of Apple's new iTunes Match update, Google has launched its own new music streaming service and store.
Looming Samsung Galaxy Nexus Release Steals Lumia 800's Thunder
Analysts have issued fresh reports suggesting Nokia's Lumia 800 launch sales will pale in comparison to those of Samsung's Ice Cream Sandwich flavoured Galaxy Nexus.
Nokia Lumia 800 Fated to Fail
Following its release today, numerous analysts have issued fresh prophesies suggesting Nokia's Lumia 800 will ultimately go the way of the Dodo, succumbing to the curse of the Windows Phone.
Sony Ericsson Joins Google's Ice Cream Sandwich Armada
With just two days left until Samung's Galaxy Nexus makes its opening assault on Apple's iPhone, Sony Ericsson has pledged to join the assault, confirming its Xperia series of devices will be upgraded to Google's new Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.
Nokia Lumia 800 Release: Everything You Need to Know About the 'First Windows Phone's' Price and Spec
With the Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone's release just one day away, the IBTimes takes offers you a complete guide to the "first Windows Phone's" price, spec and competition.
Nokia Lumia 800 Launches with deadmau5 4D Light Show
Seeking to distract consumers from the looming Android-powered Galaxy Nexus, Nokia has announced a 4D lights show to celebrate the London launch of its Lumia 800 Windows Phone.
Siri Hacked to Work on Android, iPad and More
A team of developers has cracked Apple's personal assistant, Siri, to work on any device, including iPads, computers and even Android smartphones.
Amazon Kindle Fire: Review Roundup
The Amazon Kindle Fire goes on sale in the U.S. tomorrow, November 15, and while the touchscreen tablet isn't coming to the UK just yet, we've compiled a summary of reviews below.
PlayStation Vita Doomed to Fail Research Suggests
Before Sony's new handheld has even been released new research has emerged suggesting the device is already fated to fail, with smartphone game profits exceeding those of dedicated handhelds.
RIM Denies New BlackBerry Outage Rumours
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) has issued a statement denying rumours of a fresh BlackBerry outage.
Tutorial: More iOS 5 Hidden Features - How to Enable Panoramic Mode and Android-like Autocorrect
Hackers have found a couple of secret features in iOS 5 that Apple has not yet officially announced - a panoramic mode in the camera app and an autocorrect bar on the keyboard which is very similar to that used in Android.
Kindle Fire to Launch in US Next Week, Will Include Facebook, Twitter, Angry Birds and More
Amazon has announced that its Kindle Fire tablet will have access to a catalogue of thousands of Android applications and games when it goes on sale in the US on November 15.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs Apple iPhone 4S: Sales War Begins as Nexus Pre-Orders Open
With pre-orders of Samsung's Ice Cream Sandwich powered Galaxy Nexus now open analysts have once again come to question whether the new Android power-house will be able to match, let alone beat, the Apple iPhone 4S' record breaking opening sales.
Adobe Stops Developing Flash for Mobile Devices, PlayBook and Android Could Suffer
Adobe has announced that it is no longer developing Flash for mobile devices, and is instead focusing on creating Flash-based applications instead.
HTC to Release iPad Competitor: Three Major Changes We'd Like to See From the Flyer
With rumours circulating that HTC is set to release a new "iPad 3-killing" tablet in the new year, the IBTimes takes you through the three key features we'd like changed to improve on its disappointing current Flyer tablet's design.
Motorola Droid RAZR, Samsung Galaxy Nexus Doomed to Fail Against Apple's Indomitable iPhone 4S
Despite not yet being released analysts have already suggested that even with the combined efforts of the Ice Cream Sandwich flavoured Samsung Galaxy Nexus and sleek Motorola RAZR, Apple's already record breaking new iPhone, the iPhone 4S, will remain consumers' top-end device of choice.
Sony Ericsson's Latest iPhone-Killer the 'Nozomi' Spec and Release Date 'Leaked'
Reports have emerged suggesting the name and tech spec of Sony Ericsson's follow up to the high-end Xperia Arc has been leaked.
HTC Lists Smartphones to Get Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade in Early 2012
Having initially been coy with the details, HTC has finally confirmed which of its devices will be upgraded to Google's frosty new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.
Nokia Lumia 800 to Turn Smartphone Market into Three-Horse-Race Analyst Predicts
With Nokia's slew of new Windows Phones releases just around the corner, new research has emerged suggesting the devices may do the unthinkable and finally turn Microsoft's OS into a valid competitor to Apple's iOS and Google's Android.
Motorola Xoom 2 Undercuts iPad, Priced at £380
Motorola has announced that the upcoming Xoom 2 will be priced at an iPad-beating £380, and the smaller Xoom 2 Media Edition will set you back £330.
Samsung Confirm Galaxy Nexus 17 November UK Release Date and Price
Samsung has finally confirmed that its Ice Cream Sandwich flavoured bite of Android goodness, the Galaxy Nexus will be hitting UK stores 17 November.
Windows Phone Whoopsy Daisy: Bing App Skips Windows Phone 7 to Android, iOS Competition
Microsoft's latest attempt to re-inject life into its Windows Phone OS and Bing search engine has suffered a minor PR hiccup, with it emerging that the company's new Bing app will launch on the competing Android and iOS operating systems before Microsoft's own Windows Phone 7.
'Angry Birds' Hits 500 Million Downloads
The "Angry Birds" mobile game has achieved a new landmark by achieveing 500 million downloads in less than two years of its' launch.
Motorola Announces Two New Xoom Tablets, Available mid-November
Motorola has announced two new Android tablets, the Xoom 2 and Xoom 2 Media Edition, both packing 1.2GHz processors and 16GB of storage.
Motorola's RAZR UK Release Date Delayed
Reports have emerged suggesting Motorola has delayed the UK release of its uber-thin answer to Apple's iPhone 4S, the RAZR.
Apple and Samsung Killing the Competition: Sony Corp. Forecasts Fourth Consecutive Full-Year Loss Following £219 Million Disappointment
After posting a disappointing £219 million Q2 loss Sony Corp. has slashed its yearly forecast, predicting its fourth consecutive full-year net loss in a row.