Posts tagged: buy
China approves Google’s Motorola buy, demands Android remain open
The United States Department of Justice approved Google’s $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility this past February, but the massive deal awaited the blessing of one more major regulatory body before it could go through. This past weekend, China’s Ministry of Commerce followed the DOJ’s lead and granted Google permission ...
Best Buy Backtracks on HTC EVO 4G LTE May 23 Release Date
Bad news for customers who pre-ordered the HTC EVO 4G LTE via Best Buy, as the retailer has just announced it cannot provide a release date for the smartphone.Shortly after Sprint and HTC announced a few days ago, the launch of the EVO 4G LTE will be delayed due to ...
Best Buy Claims HTC EVO 4G LTE Pre-Orders Ship Beginning May 23
Since HTC and Sprint announced the launch of the EVO 4G LTE has been delayed indefinitely, there's been a lot rumors and speculations on what's going to happen with those who already pre-ordered their devices.The bad news is that customers won't be able to cancel their HTC EVO 4G LTE ...
Apple, on Siri complaints: Buy a different phone
Some believe Siri is a driving force behind Apple’s record-breaking iPhone 4S sales, but not everyone is impressed with the Cupertino, California-based company’s virtual assistant. Apple’s TV ads depict Siri as an impressive, fast-acting feature that intelligently offers help or information in responds to a wide range of and commands. ...
Apple Looking to Buy iPhone5.com Domain
Although everyone is waiting for Apple to come up with a name such as “The New iPhone” for their new handset, the Cupertino giant is looking to secure the iPhone5.com domain right now. And they’re doing that for good reason, considering they don’t even own the iPad.com domain. Can you ...
T-Mobile Prism Officially Confirmed for May 6 at Best Buy
We reported two days ago that T-Mobile USA planned to release a low-budget Android phone manufactured by Huawei, the Prism.Today, the carrier came forward with an official communication confirming the previous rumors were correct. Dubbed T-Mobile Prism, the smartphone will be available on the market beginning May 6 via Best... ...
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) Now Available via Best Buy for $250 USD (190 EUR)
Samsung has just launched the affordable Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) Android tablet in US. The slate is now available for purchase through Best Buy for only $250 USD (190 EUR).Unveiled back in February at the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona, the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is powered by the ...
Oracle Reveals that It Wanted to Buy RIM or Palm; Trial With Google Continues!
This week the officials of Oracle and Google came to court to testify in the case of Oracle versus the search engine giant, on account of the trademark breach for Java tech. Oracle sued Google in 2012 for infringing patents on the Java programming language. Today, as the Oracle CEO ...
Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn resigns
Best Buy on Tuesday announced that its director and chief executive officer Brian Dunn has resigned from the company effective immediately. Director G. Mike Mikan has been named interim CEO as the company searches for a new chief executive. “I have enjoyed every one of my 28 years with this company, ...
Best Buy Claims Android 4.0 ICS for DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX Has Been Delayed
Bad news for Motorola DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX owners as Best Buy is apparently informing its employees that the long-awaited Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update has been delayed.Given the fact that it’s Best Buy that we’re talking about, I would take the new information with a grain ...
Best Buy posts mixed Q4 earnings, plans to close 50 U.S. stores
Best Buy on Thursday reported results for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2012. The nationwide retail giant had missed Wall Street’s estimates in both the second and third fiscal quarters, and it posted mixed results in the fourth quarter. Revenue came in at $16.6 billion compared to analysts’ consensus of ...