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iOS update fails to fix battery drainage issue

A day after Apple Inc. pushed out an iOS update said to fix the battery drainage issue plaguing its devices, users are claiming the problem still persists.

Motorola to upgrade 4 devices to Ice Cream Sandwich

Motorola's Droid Razr, Razr, Droid Bionic and tablet Xoom are going to be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich when Google releases it into the wild, the company posted on its website.

iPhone 4S users complaining of battery life issues

After hitting record sales in a matter of days, the new iPhone 4S is bothering users, thanks to inconsistent battery life.

Samsung topples Apple to become No. 1 smartphone seller

Samsung Electronics Co. has surpassed arch rival Apple Inc. to become the world's largest smartphone seller in the third quarter this year, a new study released by Strategy Analytics shows.

Brit man gets smartphone dock fitted into prosthetic arm

Ah, the wonders of modern science! It is quite amazing how the developments in medical technology have made it easy to find solutions to relatively complex problems.

Apple stores closed for Steve Jobs memorial

Apple Inc.'s retail stores closed for a few hours Wednesday so its employees could pay a collective tribute to their visionary leader Steve Jobs.

iPhone 4S sales top 4mn in first 3 days

Apple Inc. on Monday announced that it has sold over 4 million iPhone 4S handsets within the first three days.

RIM placates miffed customers with free BlackBerry apps

Canada’s Research In Motion (RIM) is trying to make amends for last week's service disruption on BlackBerry smartphones due to a technical glitch that affected millions of customers across the world.

Minnesota firm backtracks on claim Steve Jobs was St. Croix fan

After cashing in on Steve Jobs' death, a Minnesota firm Knitcraft is now distancing itself from its claim that the Apple Co-Founder was a fan of St. Croix black Style 1990 turtlenecks, the Smoking Gun has revealed.

Samsung loses battle in Netherlands, court allows sale of iPhones & iPads

A Dutch court has ruled in favor of Apple, allowing the company to sell its iPhones and iPads in Netherlands, turning down Samsung’s request for a ban.

Apple’s iPhone 4S gets thunderous response, fans crowd Apple stores

With iPhone 4S available in stores, thousands of avid buyers thronged Apple stores across the United States Friday, and eagerly waited for countless hours to be the first to bag the new iPhone.

Microsoft to invest more in Windows Phone 7

With sales of Windows Phone 7 picking up, Microsoft is urging its partners to invest more into Windows Phone 7 to salvage the brand.