Archives For Chuong Nguyen
Google Shuns Ads on Google Glass
Though Google generates a significant portion of its revenues on placing ads, the Internet search giant is making a bold move in asking developers of its new Google Glass platform to not embed ads into apps made for the new wearable computing form factor.
Windows Phone Exec Confirms No Surface Phone
Microsoft's Windows Phone exec Terry Myerson spoke at All Things D's conference and once again clarified that his company will not enter the phone hardware space in releasing a Surface Phone.
BlackBerry Rumored With BlackBerry 10 Phablet
Though BlackBerry had only recently unveiled two smartphone models to debut its new BlackBerry 10 operating system on, the company may launch two to three additional models by the end of the year, with one such model speculated to be a phablet.
The Start Button to Make a Comeback with Windows Blue?
With the rumored Windows Blue update coming later this year, it is now believed that Microsoft executives are considering a move to bring back the Start button.
Android Originally Built for Smart Cameras!
Former Android head Andy Rubin had revealed that the operating system he helped co-create was originally designed for cameras and smart cameras, like the Samsung Galaxy Camera, and not for phones.
Samsung Officially Announces U.S. Galaxy S4 Availability for April
It's official. After Samsung had debuted the Galaxy S4 flagship Android phone at a New York City event last month, there was speculations about when the device would launch for the U.S. market, with what processors and what the official specs are.
Google Glass Specs Detailed by Google
Along with shipping notifications to some of its earliest Google Glass Explorer signups, Google has gone on to detail some of the specs behind its Google Glass wearable computing device.
Google Begins Shipping Google Glass
As was reported, Google is finally beginning to ship early units of its Google Glass to its Glass Explorers, or developers who signed up to trial Google Glass at last year's Google I/O conference.
Facebook in Talks to Break into Apple’s, Microsoft’s Walled Gardens
In an interview with Bloomberg, Facebook's director of product Adam Mosseri revealed that the company is now engaged in active dialogue with Apple and Microsoft in trying to get its recently unveiled Facebook Home user interface onto the iOS and Windows Phone ecosystems...
Apple Rumored to Focus on Low Light Photography for 12-Megapixel iPhone 5S Camera
Perhaps the buzz behind the launches of the Nokia Lumia 920 and the HTC One is forcing Apple to focus on low-light photography as the iPhone-maker is rumored to include a 12-megapixel camera sensor on the next-generation iPhone 5S that will make it easier for users to c...
Nokia Mulling Quad-Core Snapdragon 800 CPU on 41-Megapixel Lumia EOS?
Rumors of the Nokia Lumia EOS smartphone, which was rumored to have been debuted earlier this year at the Mobile World Congress, are starting to pick up again and this time Nokia is rumored to be considering one of the most advanced processors announced in 2013.
Did Google Update Google Voice in Preparation for Babel Unified Messaging?
With rumors about Babel--which has also been referred to as Babble in the past--Google's update to its VoIP-like Google Voice service may indicate that the company is preparing for a broader unified messaging service.
Apple Board Member Spurs Speculations About iWatch Future
Apple board member Bill Campbell may have fueled further fire about rumors of Apple entering the wearable computing market with its highly anticipated iWatch.
Verizon Announces Smartphone, Tablet Financing Option for the Contract-Phobic
If contracts aren't your thing and T-Mobile's UNcarrier mantra is more to your liking than the way the traditional mobile industry works, then Verizon may have a new tune to sing to you in the form of its new carrier financing model that will allow customers to buy thei...
More Details Leak Surrounding Samsung’s ATIV Book Branding
We had previously reported about a leaked ATIV Book 6 branding for Samsung's Windows 8 notebook that would be coming to the U.S., and now it looks like the ATIV Book moniker will be used on even more Samsung's notebook and laptop products.
PhonePad+ Pairs Up With Galaxy S3 to Mimic Asus Innovation
Remember the Asus-made Padfone that attempted to turn your Asus smartphone into a tablet through a hybrid convertible design?
Verizon Now Targeting Frugalistas With $35 Prepaid Option
Verizon Wireless has, as a result of its large network, good service, and widespread LTE coverage, competed mostly in the premium tier where cell phone plans and networks are concerned.
Boost Mobile Rumored to Launch LG Optimus F7
Sprint-owned prepaid carrier Boost Mobile is rumored to be launching a higher end mid-range LG Optimus F7 Android smartphone for its network.
Motorola X Phone Delayed, May Miss Google I/O
The latest report speculates that Google-owned Motorola Mobility has faced some delays for the X Phone.
Microsoft Plans for Windows Phone Phablets in Future Major OS Update
We've reported recently that 1080p full HD resolution displays will be coming to the next major Windows Phone OS update, also known as GDR3, and now we are hearing that the same update may allow manufacturers to create larger Windows Phone devices
Google Now Allows Users to Manage Their Online History In Event of Death
One of the issues with living a digital life lately is what happens to your Internet history--browsing history, Gmail and social media accounts, and digital content purchases--when you pass on?
Google Hiring Google Glass Advisers, In Case You Need Support
Google, which had historically limited customer service to web forums, emails, and chat in the past, is taking a bold move in hiring 40 Google Glass advisers.
Future iPhone May Have Always Visible Notification Alerts, Even When Your Screen is Off
One of the chief complaints about the iPhone today is that the smartphone lacks a notification light to alert you, without having to turn on your phone's display, if you have any missed calls, text messages, or emails awaiting you.
Google to Ship Google Glass Next Month, Expect I/O to be Glass-Heavy
Google has announced that it will begin shipping its Google Glass wearable computing hardware sometime next month, which coincidentally would be during the same month that its Google I/O conference kicks off.
Samsung Expanding ATIV Brand to Notebooks?
Samsung had debuted its ATIV branding to accommodate the arrival of new Windows Phone and Windows 8 tablets late last year, and now it appears that Samsung intends on growing the ATIV family with a new notebook.
7-Inch Microsoft Surface Rumored for Production Later This Year
Rumors of a shrunken down Microsoft Surface tablet to compete against Apple's iPad mini and Samsung's Galaxy Note 8.0 are once again, no pun intended, surfacing on the Internet.
Nexus 10 Gets a Smart Cover Accessory from Google
Nexus 10 owners who want to protect or accessorize their devices may be happy to know that Google has released its first official Nexus 10 accessory in the form of the Nexus 10 cover.
Out with Google and In with Yahoo, What Apple’s New Partnership Means for iOS 7?
After having declared thermonuclear war on Android, Apple has spurned its biggest content partner Google and had removed native, embedded services like YouTube and Google Maps from its platform.
11 Places Where Google Glass Won’t Be Welcomed
While there is plenty of excitement on how Google Glass will end up in defining the wearable computing technology, its presence may not always be welcomed even among the most tech-forward crowd.
Google Dumps Record 60,000 Apps From Play Store
Along with a recent UI overhaul of its Play Store, Google also removed nearly 60,000 Android apps that were non-compliant, malicious, or low-quality.
Acer Planning $149 iPad mini Android Competitor
According to the latest report, Acer may be considering lowering the price of its 7.9-inch Android tablet in an effort to better compete against Apple's iPad mini on price.
Starbucks Dumps Free iTunes Download Cards, Moves to Digital
In a nod to the environment, Starbucks is ending its free iTunes download cards where users can grab a physical card--the size of a business card--at a cafe counter and enter the special promo code in iTunes to download free content ranging from MP3s to books and apps.
AU Optronics Delivering 5-Inch Full HD AMOLED Display, Galaxy S4 to Get Competition
If you prefer Samsung high-end smartphones because of the company's use of the Super AMOLED-based displays, then there may be more options coming in the future
Late Job Postings Hint that Fingerprint Sensor Coming to iPhone 6, Not iPhone 5S
While it's been speculated in the past that the 'S' in the iPhone 5S name would stand for security, hinting at the fingerprint technology that Apple had acquired from Authentec, a series of late-cycle job postings would seemingly indicate that the technology may not app...
Nokia’s Lumia 928 Does the ‘Catwalk’ on T-Mobile’s 4G LTE Network?
It looks like Verizon Wireless won't be the only carrier to offer Nokia's much-rumored flagship Lumia 928 Windows Phone 8 smartphone as T-Mobile is said to also offer a variant of the device.
