Allen Kim 
Google is finally making some much needed and long overdue changes to some of the policies in Android’s Google Play store. After years of malicious apps plaguing the Android ecosystem, Google has taken steps to cut down on one of the most prevalent issues with Android. Spam and placement in the store has become rampant … Read more
While the subject of leaks a few weeks back, Microsoft has officially taken the wraps off of their new Wedge Mobile keyboard and Wedge Touch mouse. With Windows 8 ramping up to release, you can probably expect these devices to launch sometime before October 26th rolls around. Both peripherals will connect via Bluetooth, with the … Read more
Nokia is rumored to be making a change to their partnership strategy that would mark a radical shift from past practices. According to Daniel Thomas of the Financial Times, Nokia is in talks with European Carriers — whether or not Nokia is planning to extend this offer to US carriers has yet to be seen … Read more
Microsoft is rumored to be prepping a new keyboard in conjunction with Windows 8 that they plan on introducing to the masses very soon. WinMAG leaked the purported image of the new keyboard, and it seems pretty safe to call this a legit leak. Right now details are scarce, but it appears that the keyboard … Read more
As if the smartphone market wasn’t crowded enough, Amazon is rumored to be developing a mobile handset of their own to go up against Apple’s iPhone and other Android powered devices. This isn’t the first time that an Amazon smartphone has been rumored, and there at least appears to be enough steam behind this rumor … Read more
Samsung continues to reap in the profits with a record $5.9 billion expected for the second quarter of 2012 thanks in large part to sales of the Samsung Galaxy S3. However, in spite of Samsung’s latest milestone, Europe’s debt crisis continues to loom over Samsung. As the largest consumer market for Samsung, the South Korean … Read more
Apple’s Asian component suppliers are purportedly gearing up to start production on the oft-rumored iPad Mini in September. While rumors have abounded for some time now, reports have been ratcheting up lately, and it seems that the iPad Mini may finally see the light of day later this year. If the reports are true, the … Read more
Research in Motion CEO Thorsten Heins mistakenly staked the company’s future in BlackBerry 10, and the consequences of this oversight is reflected in RIM’s waning stock price and declining sales. It seems as if everyone except RIM’s own executives can see the end of the line for the company looming, yet they continue to dig … Read more
Microsoft was rumored to have been developing a one-handed, next-gen keyboard for Windows Phone, and now we have proof of it from a purported Microsoft Research presentation. Surur over at WMPowerUser got his hands on the leaked screenshot, and it looks pretty sleek. The curved design on the keyboard is a smart design choice as … Read more
Google finally took off the wraps of the oft-rumored Nexus tablet, and it looks like they have a strong competitor to add to the tablet market. The unveiling didn’t have the same shock and awe Microsoft garnered with their Surface tablet – mainly since the Nexus tablet was anticipated well in advance, and it didn’t … Read more
Microsoft‘s Surface tablet was rumored before the official unveiling, but no one expected the hybrid version that they strutted out on stage Monday evening. While the Surface tablet has its fair share of critics, overall, it elicited a positive response. However, there are growing concerns over Microsoft’s move to undercut their partners by entering the … Read more
Microsoft is not making things easy for tablet manufacturers once the Windows 8 OS line launches. It was rumored earlier that a Windows RT license would be offered for as low as $35, but according to Theo Valich from vr-zone, vendors are saying different, with a hefty fee being charged to companies that want to use the OS on tablets.