Author Archive: Harvey
Sources reveals Deutsche Telekom may add more cash to secure merger with MetroPCS
The imminent merger of communications firms T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS Communications Inc has generated quite a stir of interests among shareholders and analysts as Deutsche Telekom AG, the owner of T-Mobile USA is expected to sweeten the deal of the merger. Two people familiar with how Deutsche Telekom AG is looking at the merger said [...]
Samsung posts slightly lower quarterly profit
South Korean Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is about to release an early guidance of how well it fares in the highly competitive smartphone market this Friday. Considered an off-peak quarter, the January-March period is normally a time when operating profits are smaller. Samsung, the main rival of Apple, will more likely post a 46 percent [...]
A new affordable iPhone may be released this summer
Rumors about a new iPhone are circulating, hinting of a possible release of a new smartphone this summer. A Wall Street Journal report cited sources familiar with the new phone’s production. The upcoming iPhone will have the same shape and size as the current iPhone 5, and will probably offer a much cheaper price ideal [...]
BlackBerry surprises investors with positive sales figures of its new smartphone
Thursday saw BlackBerry posting a surprising profit for the quarter, with the Canadian company saying it was able to ship about 1 million brand new BlackBerry Z10 phones. Despite the solid sales figure, some investors still do not think the company is out in the woods yet. BlackBerry’s shares had been steadily climbing up to [...]
GameStop hit with low demand for games
The release of next generation gaming consoles this year has weakened the demand for video game products, said GameStop Corp, the world’s biggest retail chain for video games. The lull in game purchases by the gaming community is expected as many customers save up in anticipation of the launch of the new gaming consoles by [...]
T-Mobile embarks on aggressive marketing campaign, now selling iPhones
Months after the popular iPhone 5 was released, T-Mobile USA has announced that it will start selling the phone to its millions of customers and potential future clients, becoming the fourth and the last of the big national carriers to do it. T-Mobile USA is currently hoping to acquire its rival MetroPCS Communications to boost [...]
Review: New BlackBerry Z10 fails to stir interest
Improvements do not always translate to success. BlackBerry’s entry into the touchscreen smartphone market is hailed as a great step forward by many, but is not enough to bring back life to the ailing Canadian phone maker. Formerly known as RIM (Research In Motion), BlackBerry established itself well among corporate clients and consumers before the [...]
Samsung plans to make a smartwatch too
As the smartphone market is becoming crowded, leading tech companies like Apple and Samsung are exploring new areas to sell new and innovative products. One such area that offers potential is wearable tech, where products like smart watches and other smart gadgets can be hot commodities. Apple seems to be leading the charge in this [...]
Questions and Answers about Galaxy S 4
Die hard supporters of Apple may claim that Samsung has thrived in the mobile market by copying the designs and other popular features of Apple mobiles, but the most recent event that Samsung hosted in New York City last Thursday showcasing the new Galaxy S 4 was never in any part a copy of how [...]
Demands for Apple devices expected to decline this year
Apple’s dominance of worldwide tablet market will be seriously challenged in 2013 as the growing number of Android tablets is expected to exceed iPad shipments. The prediction was made by research company IDC. Manufacturers including Google and Amazon.com have been continuously churning up smaller and more affordable Android tablets, chipping away APple’s dominance of the [...]
Rumors about the next Xbox
The Spring is usually a good time for big companies like Apple, Samsung, and Sony to announce their flagship products. Sony had revealed its next generation console while both Samsung and Apple are now set to unveil products in the coming weeks or months. Microsoft is most probably jumping on the bandwagon by announcing a [...]
Futuristic ideas about smarter smartphones
The fast evolution of today’s smartphones is a reminder that technology has now become an important aspect of our life. Millions of people around the world own a smartphone. It is expected that millions more will have access to smartphones in the next few years. It is clear that the smartphone sector is now evolving [...]
New Galaxy S4 may come with eye-tracking technology
The next installment of South Korean Samsung Galaxy flagship phone may feature an eye-tracking technology, reports say. The coming Galaxy S4, to be announced in New York in March 14 and will be released afterwards, will be equipped with hardware and software capable of offering eye-tracking technology. A New York Times report cited a Samsung [...]
