Events

IDF 2012: Intel shows off Windows 8 tablet/ultrabook hybrid prototype

Intel’s 2012 Developer Forum took place last week in Beijing. While Windows 8 is still some months away, Intel took the opportunity to show off some interesting prototype devices. Among them was the Letexo, a hybrid device that blends features from tablets and ultrabooks. It can transform from tablet to ultrabook to even a small all-in-one thanks to a a […]

Official: Samsung to unveil “next Galaxy” on May 3rd

Unless this is Samsung’s idea of a practical joke, the Galaxy S III finally has an official announcement date. Samsung will host its latest Samsung Mobile Unpacked event on May 3rd in London. The Samsung Galaxy S III is not mentioned by name; instead, guests are invited to “come and meet the next Galaxy.” Could there be another Galaxy device […]

RIM delays annual financial presentation to after BlackBerry 10 launch

Research In Motion today announced that its annual financial analyst presentation will not take place at BlackBerry World 2012 as it has in past years. The company has instead decided to hold a separate event after BlackBerry 10 launches. “We decided to make BlackBerry World more focused on customers, developers and partners,” RIM spokeswoman Tenille Kennedy said today. “We will […]

Google I/O 2012 registration now open

As expected, Google today opened up registration for its upcoming Google I/O 2012 event. If you’re interested in attending, don’t delay as it sells out very quickly. The event will take place over three days rather than the two seen in previous years. Along with a longer event have come higher ticket prices though. General Attendee admission is now US$900. […]

BlackBerry 10 Jam attendees to get BlackBerry 10 prototype device

Attendees of the upcoming BlackBerry 10 Jam conference will not only gain “insights on the BlackBerry 10 platform; its strengths, the vision, and how developers can make applications that stand out, as well as drive usability and loyalty” but they will also walk away with a limited edition developer prototype device. Called the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha, the device will […]

Nokia World 2012 set for September in Finland

Nokia has confirmed details for this year’s Nokia World. After last year’s event in London where it unveiled its first Windows Phone Lumia devices, Nokia is bringing the event home to Helsinki, Finland. It is the first time that the event will take place in Nokia’s home country. Arranged since 2006, Nokia World brings together thousands of visitors, including journalists, […]