Stories by Daniel Ionescu

White iPhone 4 is thicker than black model

After 10 months of delays, the white iPhone 4 has arrived, and at closer inspection it turns out it's not only late, but also thicker than its black sibling. The difference is very small, 0.2 millimeters to be more precise, but it's enough to give headaches to some users who would find their cases wouldn't fit on the white iPhone 4.

Written by Daniel Ionescu01 May 11 04:49

Apple iMac refresh expected next week

Apple is expected to refresh the iMac line next week, adding new Intel processors and Thunderblot ports, according to AppleInsider. If the rumors prove accurate, May 3 should be the day the improved iMacs go on sale. The iMac line was last updated nine months ago.

Written by Daniel Ionescu02 May 11 04:43

Apple iTunes cloud service nearing release, report says

The race for the cloud is on and Apple could beat Google to it. According to a Reuters report Google's unannounced cloud music service is said to be stalling, while Apple is already talking with labels ahead of release, fuelling speculation that Apple would beat Google to launching its service first.

Written by Daniel Ionescu22 April 11 23:25

Is BlackBerry PlayBook dead on arrival?

The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet from Research In Motion goes on sale today, with what seems to be little consumer interest, mediocre reviews and few chances to match the success of Apple's iPad.

Written by Daniel Ionescu20 April 11 00:53

Google brags about Android Market stats

Google said during the company's earnings call on Thursday that more than 3 billion apps have been installed from the Android Market so far, and around 350,000 smartphones are activated every day. The new figures highlight the exceptional growth of Android, but when it comes to app stores, Apple's is still king.

Written by Daniel Ionescu16 April 11 00:46

BlackBerry PlayBook gets panned by reviewers

Research In Motion's iPad competitor, the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, goes on sale April 19, but it's not ready for prime time. Reviewers who got their hands on the PlayBook early posted their thoughts on the tablet -- and it's not good news for RIM.

Written by Daniel Ionescu14 April 11 23:40

Winklevoss twins v. Facebook: Case closed

The Winklevoss twins will have to settle with $160 million from their dispute with Facebook, an appeals court has said. The twins' epic argument with Mark Zuckerberg over the ownership of Facebook -- dramatized in the Oscar-winning movie "The Social Network" -- has to finally come to an end, the judge said.

Written by Daniel Ionescu13 April 11 01:01

Top 15 innovative mobile apps to watch in 2011

Mobile apps are becoming increasingly influential, as they have the potential to spread to millions of tablets and smartphones. Here are 15 that we think will make a difference in 2011.

Written by Daniel Ionescu12 April 11 16:16

Google taunts Apple with white Nexus S for AT&T

Remember that white iPhone 4 Apple promised but still hasn't delivered? Google and Samsung surely do remember, and they launched an AT&T-compatible white Nexus S smartphone -- to show Apple how it's done.

Written by Daniel Ionescu09 April 11 00:14

Have the Motorola Xoom and Atrix flopped already?

It's only been a few weeks since Motorola's top-of-the-range Android tablet and smartphone went on sale and analysts are asserting the Xoom and Atrix are duds. Motorola has not disclosed any sales numbers for its shiny new gadgets, but Pacific Crest analyst James Faucette told Forbes sales for the two Android devices "have been disappointing."

Written by Daniel Ionescu07 April 11 00:24

Facebook merges mobile sites for all phones

Facebook is revamping the mobile interface of the site, as the social network announced 250 million people use the site via their mobile phones. Instead of having several versions of the site for touchscreen phones, and non-touchscreen phones, Facebook will implement one single mobile site that adapts features available to users depending on the phone they use.

Written by Daniel Ionescu02 April 11 02:25

Windows Phone 7 app store still lags behind Apple, Android

Microsoft has bragged about its growing app store for Windows Phone 7 devices, but the store's offerings are still puny compared to Apple's or Google's stores. The Windows Phone 7 app store has around 10 times less apps than the Android Market and around 30 times less than Apple's App Store. Will Microsoft ever catch up?

Written by Daniel Ionescu01 April 11 01:03

Apple AirPlay headed for TV sets, Says report

Apple's attempt to dominate the living room could stretch even further with the integration of AirPlay technology in HDTVs, according to a Bloomberg report. With AirPlay built into TV sets, users would be able to wirelessly stream content from an iPad, iPhone or Mac straight to the TV, without the need for a $99 Apple TV.

Written by Daniel Ionescu25 March 11 00:33

Nook Color to get apps, Flash support

Barnes & Noble's Nook Color e-reader will receive a software update in April, transforming it into a cheap Android tablet. The Home Shopping Network (HSN) spilled the beans on the Nook software update via a product listing on its site.

Written by Daniel Ionescu26 March 11 00:54

OMG! LOL: Oxford English Dictionary adds Internet slang

Timesaving online abbreviations like LOL, OMG and IMHO are now part of the official English language. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) announced the addition of several initialisms to its only dictionary, adding some interesting trivia behind the origins of these Internet-associated expressions.

Written by Daniel Ionescu27 March 11 01:47
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