Good news Gmail users: Google extends Sync support through July
When Google announced it was dropping Sync support last month, it left Gmail users on Windows Phone reeling. An extension give Microsoft time to address the situation. Read more »
Whoa: Tablet shipments now more than half that of the PC
IDC has the market share breakdown of tablet sales by vendor, but the big story isn’t who is making more tablets. More important is the tablet impact on the PC market. Read more »
Video: First look at the Z10 with BlackBerry 10
Research In Motion is no more. BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here’s a quick overview of the new phone. Read more »
Live blog: RIM hopes for a revival with BlackBerry 10
photo: RIM
We’ll be covering RIM’s BlackBerry 10 launch event Wednesday morning starting at 10am ET right here: stay tuned for a glimpse at RIM’s future. Read more »
Live blog: RIM hopes for a revival with BlackBerry 10
photo: RIM
We covered RIM’s BlackBerry 10 launch event Wednesday morning here: check out the events as they unfolded in this live blog.. Read more »
Podcast: Do you need a 128 GB iPad? Straight Talk vs. AT&T and Windows RT or Windows 8?
On this week’s call in podcast we tackle questions about the need for 128 GB of iPad storage, which smartphones have good cameras and the difference between Windows RT and Windows 8. Read more »
Microsoft: You’re doing it wrong. Surface Pro should have more free storage
While few devices actually provide the advertised amount of storage capacity, Microsoft’s Surface Pro is a hog: The 64 GB model comes with only 23 GB available to the user. Read more »
After a rise and fall, BlackBerry 10 is RIM’s last, best comeback attempt
photo: RIM
BlackBerry devices took the world by storm and enjoyed several years of dominance. But a slow reaction to a changing market brought RIM’s fall. Now, all of the right pieces are in place for BlackBerry 10. Read more »
Acer Chromebook sales eating away at Windows 8 revenues
Acer hasn’t been kind to Microsoft of late and is now trumpeting its Chromebook sales, which account for between 5 and 10 percent of all sales in just two months. Read more »
Why 2013 won’t be the year for super speedy WiGig products
Certification for WiGig products meant to stream data over short distances at up to 6 Gbps may not happen in 2013 after all, which could delay products well into 2014. Read more »
Signs point to a 128 GB Apple iPad coming soon
Need an iPad with more storage? Code bits tucked in the latest iOS 6.1 beta software indicate Apple will bring support to 128 GB devices in the future. Read more »
MobileTechRoundup podcast 288: Acer’s Windows 8 slate and unlocked cellphones
On this week’s audio podcast: Hands on with the Acer W510, a Atom-based Windows 8 tablet, plus thoughts on the legality of cell phone unlocking. Plus, Nokia has a new music subscription service that sounds great. Read more »
Android this week: Galaxy Note 8.0 pics; App finds best network; a Google smart watch?
This week brought more images of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet, a new mobile app that helps you find the fastest network and speculation on a Google smart watch. Read more »
Why it’s time for a Google smart watch
Google is reportedly looking to bring a smart watch to market. That’s not too hard to believe when you consider it already has one that few people know about. Read more »
You’ll never guess who was the big smartphone winner last quarter
IDC reported its smartphone sales data for the final quarter of 2012 and if I gave you three guesses as to who increased sales the most from the year ago quarter, you still might not guess right. Read more »
Here’s how much in content sales turn Kindle Fire into a money maker
When Amazon launched its Kindle Fire hardware, the market knew it wasn’t making money on the devices. Turns out it doesn’t take that much in content sales for a 20 percent profit margin, according to ABI. Read more »
Galaxy Note 8.0 images appear, looks like super-sized Galaxy S III
We’ve gone from leaks to benchmarks to executives confirming the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and now there are photos. They look legit, but if you expected some unique design, you’ll be disappointed. Read more »
OpenSignal 2 for Android: Your compass to the best networks
Looking for the best network nearby? Consider downloading OpenSignal 2 for Android. Using crowdsourced information and a database of Wi-Fi hotspots, it should keep your phone’s connection running fast. Read more »
Google removes obstacle for Netflix (and more) on Samsung Chromebooks
I was enamored with Samsung’s newest Chromebook except for one key aspect: It couldn’t run some of the same apps as my older Chrome OS device. Google just fixed this with new support for ARM chips. Read more »
Report: Nokia’s PureView super camera coming to Windows Phone
Reports indicate that Nokia may have improved its PureView camera sensor enough to put in the next flagship Lumia running Windows Phone. Will it be 41 megapixels like the concept phone? Read more »
Podcast: Q&A, Google Voice on Windows Phone? Chromebook on iMac? AirPlay v. Bluetooth?
Got a mobile technology question (or two)? You can ask away via voicemail or Twitter and have your question answered in our newest weekly GigaOM podcast. Read more »
Microsoft Surface Pro on sale in US, Canada for $899 on Feb. 9
Details of Microsoft’s Surface Windows 8 Pro device arrived: The slate starts at $899 and launches on Feb. 9 in both the U.S. and Canada. You’ll find it at Microsoft stores as well as Staples and Best Buy. Read more »
Stretch your pockets: 150M “phablet” sales expected in 2013
Make sure the next pair of pants you buy has big pockets. You may need them if ABI Research is correct when it says 150 million “phablets” will be sold this year. Read more »
LG Optimus G Pro intros in Japan, Optimus G to 50 markets
LG’s smartphone sales appear to be picking up steam thanks to the LG Optimus G. The hits could continue as the new Optimus G Pro model surfaced in Japan today. Read more »
Windows Phone makes gains in EU, passing BlackBerry in late 2012
Microsoft has more good news to take in: After Nokia reported 4.4 million Lumia sales in the last quarter of 2012, Kantar WorldPanel says Windows Phone outsold BlackBerry in the EU during the same period. Read more »
How to sync Dropbox with a Chromebook (it’ll cost you)
It makes sense that Google Drive is the only cloud service on my Chromebook’s File Manager. That doesn’t mean I have to keep that limitation though. Here’s how to get Dropbox integration through a sync service. Read more »
LG boosting Nexus 4 production in light of high demand
Tired of seeing that “sold out” note on the Google Nexus 4 purchase page? You may not see it for much longer according to LG, which is ramping up production of the Android smartphone. Read more »
Report: Samsung official confirms Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet
First we had benchmarks for the elusive Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet and now there’s a report that a key Samsung exec has confirmed the slate’s debut at Mobile World Congress. Read more »
Sony outs 10-inch Xperia Tablet Z: full HD and thinner than iPad
Sony decided it will focus only on high-end smartphones going forward and it may be doing the same in tablets if the new Xperia Tablet Z is any indication. Read more »
MobileTechRoundup podcast 287: CES surprises and a new HTC One phone
Join us for a wrap up of the mobile news from this week as well as a look ahead: The most surprising gadget at CES and the big BlackBerry 10 launch upcoming; we’ll be there! Read more »
Chevy Volt to my smartphone: “You complete me.”
Piping Bluetooth audio to a car isn’t all that new, but running smartphone apps on the car is and it’s quickly gaining momentum. Here’s how important my smartphone is to my current vehicle. Read more »
Android this week: Galaxy Note 8.0 tipped; Note 10.1, Tab 2 updated; Optimus G Pro leaked
Few major Android devices debuted at this month’s CES, but next month’s Mobile World Congress is looking up when it comes to hardware. And some old devices got new software this week. Read more »
Got mobile tech questions? Ask away for our new podcast!
Want to star in our newest podcast? It’s easy! Just call and leave a voicemail, ping me via Twitter, Google+ or email and ask your mobile tech questions. I’ll answer them in a podcast starting next week. Read more »
Need an iPad mini dock? Here’s one for about $10.
Need a dock to charge and sync your iPad mini? Apple doesn’t make one so this inexpensive pass-through dock may be the solution. It’s only $10.60 with shipping included. Read more »
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10.1, Galaxy Tab 2 get Android 4.1 update
Got a Galaxy Note 10.1 or Galaxy Tab 2? Samsung has a software update for both Wi-Fi models that will bring Android 4.1 to the slates. The larger tablet also gains the useful Premium Suite. Read more »
Sharp cuts iPad display production. Will iPad mini be the bigger hit?
photo: Om Malik
Is the iPad mini eating into iPad sales? It’s difficult to tell since Apple doesn’t break out sales of different models. But Sharp is cutting 9.7-inch display production, possibly due to lower demand for the iPad. Read more »
Ka-Ching! Ting will pay your contract ETF to switch phone service
Instead of spending $100,000 on advertising that may or may not get new customers, Ting is spending that money to get people to switch to its cellular service. The company will pay your ETF to make the move. Read more »
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8.0 may have a secret weapon against iPad mini
Is the power of the digital pen mightier than the sword? We may find out next month, when Samsung is reportedly launching the Galaxy Note 8.0, an Android 4.2 tablet similar in size to Apple’s iPad mini. Read more »
GM turns to QR codes and smartphones for Chevy Volt info
Everywhere I park, people keep asking me about the Chevy Volt. Now, the most often asked question of “how exactly does it work?” can be answered by the car, a QR code and your smartphone. Read more »
Sorry Windows RT, Windows 8 on an Atom has your number
Microsoft’s Windows RT software had an opportunity to bring limited Windows 8 functionality to low-cost tablets, but that window may already be closing. Intel Atom-based slates with full Windows 8 and long run-times on a single charge have fewer restrictions and cost about the same. Read more »
