Google Inc (GOOGL.O) is laying the groundwork for a version of Android that would be built directly into cars, sources said, allowing drivers to enjoy all the benefits of the Internet without even plugging in their smartphones.
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Japan's old flip-phones soldier on while smartphones shrink
Japanese shipments of traditional flip-phones rose in 2014 for the first time in seven years while smartphone shipments fell, highlighting Japanese consumers' tenacious attachment to the familiar and typically less expensive older models.
HTC One M9 Flagship Phone Leaks Hint At Similar Samsung's Galaxy S6 Design; Two or Three Variants Also On The Way
The next HTC flagship phone is in the works, and it was reported to have at least two variants. The rumored HTC One M9 model is said to be bigger than the previous one, and should be able to level with the quality of other gadget manufacturers.
Samsung Galaxy S6 to be Unveiled at MWC; Mobile marketing chief Kim Seok-pil Resigns Before Device's Introduction
While Samsung considers the Galaxy S5 as a not-so-successful smartphone previously released, the company confirms that they will be unveiling a new flagship smartphone. Many believe it to be the Samsung Galaxy S6 although it's still codenamed "Project Zero".
Apple supplier Foxconn to shrink workforce as sales growth stalls
Taiwan's Foxconn Technology Group, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, will cut its massive workforce, the company told Reuters, as the Apple Inc (AAPL.O) supplier faces declining revenue growth and rising wages in China.
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A solid side by side comparison between the two mid-range phones Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime and Nokia Lumia 730.
Chips from Taiwan's MediaTek Inc were mostly passed over by the big phone brands a decade ago, with the likes of Nokia and Motorola commanding legions of in-house engineers who could advise on electronics and circuitry.
Phablets are becoming the latest trend and the tech giant Samsung isn't backing down with the latest Galaxy models, Note 3 and Grand 2.
BlackBerry, which has completed the first phase of its two-year turnaround plan, is now focused on profitability and will not spread itself thin by attempting to launch too many new devices, its chief executive said.
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd unveiled two mid-tier handsets with a premium design as it prepared to deliver a riposte to its low-priced Chinese rivals and reclaim its title as the top brand in the world's biggest smartphone market.
Japan's Sony Corp reported a second-quarter operating loss on Friday that was narrower than analysts had estimated, as blockbuster sales of its PlayStation 4 games console reduced the impact of a sluggish smartphone division.
Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) iPhone 6 can now be sold in China, after the firm received a license for the device to be used on China's wireless networks.
When popular Chinese handset maker Xiaomi Inc admitted that its devices were sending users' personal information back to a server in China, it prompted howls of protest and an investigation by Taiwan's government.
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) broke its silence on complaints about bending iPhones, hours after withdrawing a glitch-ridden software update as the company struggles to restore momentum to the rollout of its latest phones.
