Microsoft reportedly buying Skype [Update]
Microsoft to buy Skype for $8.5 billion! Deep integration with Microsoft services, Windows Phone 7, and Facebook? Analyst skeptical: “overpaid”.
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Rumors
Is this confirmation of an Amazon Tablet? [Breaking]
Quanta, OEM partner for RIM and Sony, reportedly starts production on Amazon’s rumored tablet. 700,000-800,000 units expected in peak season, contributing $3.5 billion to Quanta’s annual revenue. Digitimes reports Amazon aims to reduce Kindle prices and push tablet globally. Amazon remains silent, but history suggests announcement is imminent.
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On Apple, Google Maps, And Why No ‘Era’ is ‘Ending’ Any Time Soon
Apple confirms collecting traffic data for an “improved traffic service” in the next few years. What does this mean for users and Google Maps?
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Custom Firmware to blame for PSN shutdown
New leaks suggest PSN outage may be linked to hacked developer network, raising security concerns. While Sony works on new servers, many users remain locked out.
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Redmondpoo Presents: the W7 and W8
Microsoft and Nokia are expected to unveil a new Windows Phone 7 smartphone soon. The phone is expected to have a Qualcomm chipset and be one of 12 devices that Nokia is reportedly releasing in 2012.
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Is Motorola working on its own OS?
Motorola is reportedly developing a web-based mobile OS as a possible alternative to Google’s Android software. However, some experts believe that Motorola is not capable of creating a successful OS.
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Sprint in Talks to Acquire T-Mobile
Deutsche Telekom is reportedly looking to offload its US holdings, which could lead to a merger between Sprint and T-Mobile. The deal would create the third-largest wireless carrier in the US, but it is unclear whether it would benefit consumers.
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Facebook back in talks with Skype
Facebook may be partnering with Skype to offer video calling to its 600 million users. This would make perfect sense, especially if a Tinychat-like group chat for Facebook’s new groups were implemented.
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Is this the new iPhone?
The iPhone 5 is rumored to ditch the sharp edges and fragile glass back for an all-aluminum back, similar to the MacBook Pro.
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Apple New iPad Shipments May Be Delayed
Apple’s iPad 2 release has been delayed to June due to production issues at manufacturer Hon Hai. The delay may give Android tablets a brief window of opportunity to grab more market share.
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Retina display in iPad 3, jumbo iPod on the way?
Apple’s iPad 2 will not feature a Retina display, but will instead have a thinner display panel that performs better in direct sunlight. Apple is also planning an in-between sized product that will target the market looking for something bigger than an iPod Touch but not as big as an iPad.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play to come to AT&T or T-Mobile?
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, an Android-powered PlayStation-certified phone, will be hitting the U.S. airwaves on Verizon this spring. It is also rumored to launch on AT&T or T-Mobile in Q3 2010.
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Will Windows 8 feature a tile-based UI like Windows Phone 7?
Renowned Microsoft insider, Paul Thurrott, has revealed unconfirmed rumors about Windows 8, which is still in development. Based on an inside source, the software could incorporate a tile-based user interface, codenamed Mosh. This could potentially appear on low-end tablet devices and may appease critics demanding the Windows Phone OS on a tablet.
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MWC 2011: Motorola to update Motoblur, acquires 3LM, expected to announce Droid X2 and Droid 3
Motorola’s Motoblur UI is getting a major overhaul with a focus on social connectivity and multimedia. The new UI includes Connected Music, Connected Gallery, and Aloqa, as well as the MotoConnect suite. Motorola has also acquired security firm Three Laws Mobile (3LM) to enhance the security of its Android products. Additionally, Motorola is expected to unveil the Droid X2 and Droid 3 at MWC.
Is MS trying to make a grab for geohot?
Microsoft is reaching out to developers to help revive Windows Phone 7 by offering them free phones and support. This move suggests that the company is serious about supporting the platform and wants to give developers more control.
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