Google is already an Internet service provider with its Google Fiber program. If a report today is correct, the company is now considering becoming its own wireless service provider as well. The Information reports that the company is working on a project codenamed Nova that will see Google become an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) in the U.S. According to […]
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Samsung Orbis smartwatch to support wireless charging?
The Moto 360 smartwatch impressed many last year (and continues to do so). Not only did its round display give it a stylish look that most competitors lacked but its wireless charging capabilities made it a cinch to charge. In stark contrast, Samsung’s smartwatches use an awkward clip-on charging dock. A report by SamMobile today suggests that Samsung’s next watch, likely […]
HTC bringing wearable to MWC 2015? (Updated)
HTC has already invited the press to an event it will hold on the eve of MWC 2015. While the spotlight is likely to be on its next flagship smartphone, codenamed the HTC Hima, we surmised just yesterday that the Taiwanese company could also use the event to unveil its first wearable, possibly a smartwatch. Chinese leaker @upleaks today suggests […]
New details about upcoming Samsung Orbis round smartwatch
We learned just days ago that Samsung was readying its first round smartwatch for launch in early 2015. Codenamed Orbis, it could be unveiled as early as MWC 2015 in early March. SamMobile has now obtained new details about it, including that it will come with both a crown-shaped power button and a rotating bezel ring. The crown (the button […]
Samung looking to acquire BlackBerry for US$7.5 billion (Updated)
Rumours that Samsung wants to acquire BlackBerry have resurfaced once more. According to Reuters, the South Korean company recently approached BlackBerry to discuss a potential acquisition. It is willing to spend as much as US$7.5 billion to acquire the Canadian company primarily for its patent portfolio. This translates to a premium of up to 60% over BlackBerry’s current trading price […]
Sony considering selling off smartphone business
Despite some generally well-received smartphones, Sony’s mobile division and the entire company have been struggling of late. Sony now expects to record a loss of US$1.9 billion in its current business year with the smartphone business accounting for a significant portion of that loss. Sony lowered smartphone sales targets several times in 2014 and is expected to bring fewer smartphone models to market this year as […]
Apple Pay coming to Canada as soon as March?
Apple unveiled its new Apple Pay mobile payment service last September. The official launch followed in October but was limited to the United States. Meanwhile, Canadians have been wondering when they would see the service make its way north of the border. IDC predicted that it would do so in 2015 and new evidence suggests that its prediction will indeed come […]
Round-face Samsung smartwatch coming to MWC 2015?
Smartwatches with round faces were once an exclusive club. The Moto 360 and Whitings Activité were among the few such devices but the doors to the club are now wide open. LG announced the LG G Watch R just days before IFA 2014 and more such devices were unveiled this week at CES 2015. One manufacturer still not offering a round-faced smartwatch […]