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Samsung Kills Bada: Delays First Tizen Based Handset To 2013
In a move that came as no surprise, Samsung has finally killed its Bada mobile operating system. Bada OS was Samsung's answer to Nokia's Series 40 operating system, which is able to run on low-end hardware and targeted at developing nations. However, Samsung only found mild success with its venture and has chosen to end Bada in favor of pursuing something with more promise to bring the company forward.
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iPhone 5 USB Cable Leaked, Confirms Smaller Dock Connector Rumors
Apple's purported iPhone 5 launch has been immersed in a sea of leaks and rumors. Leaks by the dozen have detailed the specs and features of the new iPhone, including speculation about a smaller dock connector. Recently, an image of the next-generation iPhone's charging cable surfaced online, and it seems to corroborate the smaller dock connector assertions.
Seoul Court Rules Samsung Didn't Violate Apple Design
Samsung Electronics Co's flagship Galaxy smartphone looks very similar to Apple's iPhone, but the South Korean firm has not violated the iPhone design, a Seoul court ruled on Friday.
Apple Share of China Smartphone MKT Almost Halved in Q2 - IDC
Apple Inc's share of China's smartphone market almost halved to 10 percent in the second quarter as buyers waited for the next iPhone model - expected later this year - or switched brands, data from industry research firm IDC showed on Friday.
LG Begins Mass Production of iPhone 5 Display: On Target for Release
With the rumored iPhone 5 Sept. 12 debut deadline approaching, Apple's suppliers have pulled up their socks and are readying for the impending launch. Recent reports suggest that LG Display, who is one of the three suppliers for Apple's iPhone 5 in-cell technology panels, has begun mass production of the displays.
Samsung Galaxy S2 4G for $369.99 Contract-Free – Soon on Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile fans received very good news on Wednesday, Aug. 22, when the carrier announced a slew of Samsung devices coming this fall. The biggest of the three handsets the carrier unveiled at its media event in New York is the Samsung Galaxy S2 4G, which will retail for $369.99 without a contract when it is released on Sept. 6.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean Update Alongside Samsung Galaxy Note 2?
A leaked video of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean running on a Samsung Galaxy S3 was followed up with rumors of Jelly Bean arriving on the device around August 29, the date of Samsung's Mobile Unpacked Event. The rumors appear true, with Android Central reporting that the update will arrive "next week."
Sony's Xperia J Handset Pictures Leaked Ahead of Official Debut
The newest grist on the smartphone rumor mill is Sony's Xperia J handset, whose leaked images have surfaced online ahead of its expected IFA debut.
Nokia PureView Camera Technology Coming To Windows Phone? Seems Likely
Nokia recently hinted that that its new line of Windows 8 devices might include PureView camera technology. A fan on Twitter asked Nokia if the new Lumia would feature PureView, and the company's response hinted strongly at the possibility.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs HTC 6435 LVW: Who Will Survive in the Battle of the Phablets?
The South Korean tech giant seems to be on track to launch the much-touted phablet, the Galaxy Note 2, at the IFA event in Berlin later this month. Will the Taiwanese smartphone maker, HTC, try to steal the thunder from Samsung with the launch of its rumored 6435 LVW phablet?
Nokia Takes Command of Windows Phone Market: A Repeat of The Symbian Glory Days?
Nokia and its plan to revive itself by getting into a partnership with Microsoft and Windows Phone seems to be paying off. According to the latest data from Localytics. Worldwide, a research firm based in Cambridge USA, Nokia now has the lion share of the Windows Phone market which is really no big surprise when you take into consideration that the company is the only one putting its full support behind the platform.
Verizon Wireless May Offer Nokia Windows Phone 8 This Year - Report
Verizon Wireless is reportedly ready to give Windows Phone another shot this year. According to a Bloomberg report citing an unnamed source, Verizon plans to sell a new Nokia Oyj phone with Microsoft's latest Windows 8 software. Should this prove to be true, it would be the first time the carrier has released a Windows device since May 2011.
iPhone 5 to Release in September, Says German Carrier Mobilcom-Debitel
As the September debut of Apple's hypothesized iPhone 5 nears, the rumor mill seems to be on overdrive. German carrier Mobilcom-Debitel, who claimed on Aug. 21 that the iPhone 5 would be released in September, is still fueling release date speculations.
