Sony's "Yuga" is a tricked-out smartphone

Sony is reportedly prepping a 5-inch 1080p smartphone codenamed "Yuga."

Apple sells 2m iPhone 5s in first weekend of China sales

Apple says it's shifted more than two million iPhone 5s in China during the phone's first three days on sale.

Jelly Bean for Verizon Galaxy S3 goes live

Verizon is currently rolling out its long-awaited Android Jelly Bean (4.1) update for Samsung's flagship Galaxy S3 handset.

Apple iPad shipments may reach 100 million in 2013

When Apple debuted its long-awaited iPad mini in October, many analysts criticized the $329 price tag as too expensive for a 7-inch entry tablet.

Google takes action to eliminate 'fat finger'

  It's annoying for everybody when a user clicks on an ad by mistake. For the user, obviously - but also for the advertiser, who's paying for clicks that bring no benefit.

Jelly Bean imminent for (Verizon) Samsung Galaxy S III

Verizon has confirmed that it will (finally) be rolling out Google's long-awaited Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) upgrade for Samsung's flagship Galaxy S III smartphone on December 14.

Samsung eyes 2013 launch for Galaxy Note III

Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch its Galaxy Note III "phablet" sometime in 2013. The device is slated to boast an even bigger screen than its predecessor which sports a 5.5-inch screen.

$500 Asus VivoTab Smart goes up for pre-order

The Asus VivoTab Smart, which runs Windows 8, has gone up for pre-order at J&R and Abt.

Amazon Instant Video app goes live for iPhone, iPod touch

iPad owners have had access since August, and now Amazon's Instant Video app has gone live for Apple's iPhone and iPod touch.

Google Maps is back on the iPhone

Google Maps is now back on the iPhone, following the outcry from users when Apple launched its own, disastrous maps app in September.

Acer debuts $300 Chromebook

There are currently three primary Chromebooks on the market: Samsung's ARM-powered device, Acer's $199 Intel x86-based (Celeron 847) laptop and Acer's $300 C710-2605 which apparently rolled out earlier today.

Microsoft steps up Surface RT tablet efforts

Sales of Microsoft's Windows 8 RT tablet may be less-than-stellar, but Redmond remains determined to promote its flagship tablet in mainstream retail stores.

FCC approves Dish's wireless plans

The Federal Communications Commission has given Dish Networks the nod to switch spectrum currently used for satellite communications over to wireless use.

81 billion apps distributed by mobile storefronts

Mobile applications storefronts have collectively distributed a cumulative total of 81 billion smartphone and tablet apps as of September 2012.

Intel's Android-powered Red Ridge tablet spotted at the FCC

Intel's x86 entry into the ARM-dominated smartphone and tablet market is progressing rather slowly.

Analyst says new iPhone and iPad due in June

An analyst at Jeffries investment firm says Apple will roll out its next iPhone and iPad by June 2012, to be followed by a television set in the fall of 2013.

Apple Maps could kill, say Aussie police

Australian police are warning drivers not to use Apple Maps, after six people needed rescuing thanks to the app's dodgy directions.

ClockworkMod installed on hacked Kindle Fire HD

Amazon's current lineup of Kindle Fire HD tablets are somewhat hobbled by locked bootloaders.

Samsung Galaxy S4 may boast "unbreakable" OLED display

Samsung's flagship Galaxy S3 handset is one of the most popular smartphones on the market.

FAA urged to allow portable devices during takeoff

Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski is urging the aviation industry to get a move on and start allowing mobile devices to be used during takeoff and landing.