-
Investors Shrug off New BlackBerry Release, Send RIM Shares Lower (RIMM)
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 5:08am
Investors didn't appear all that impressed with Research in Motion's (NASDAQ: RIMM) release of two new BlackBerry smartphones Monday, sending the company's shares down more than 1%. Shares of RIMM closed lower by $0.55 yesterday, or 1.13%, to $48.10. According to a Research in Motion press...
Read More >> -
Apple Passes RIM, Takes 4th Place in Global Market Share (AAPL, RIMM, NOK)
Friday, October 29, 2010 - 12:56pm
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) surpassed Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) in the third quarter to move into fourth place on the list of the Top 5 mobile phone vendors worldwide. Apple now holds 4.1% of the global market share, with RIM now at 3.6%. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC)...
Read More >> -
Verizon to Sell Samsung Galaxy & Apple iPad (VZ, AAPL)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 10:57am
Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) will begin selling the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Tab in November, according to a statement released by the two companies. The offering interesting, in that Verizon recently announced it would offer Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPad as well. Running on Android 2.2, the...
Read More >> -
Verizon Wireless Launching LTE Network in 30 'NFL Cities' This Year (VZ)
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 3:21pmVerizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) said today that it was launching its LTE network in 30 "NFL cities" by the end of the year. Verizon didn't release any other details. An Engadget.com report notes that "There are technically only 30 NFL markets, as New York has the Giants and Jets and the Raiders and...
Read More >> -
Microsoft Launching Windows Phone 7 on October 11? (MSFT)
Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 1:49pmUnnamed sources are reporting that Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is set to release Windows Phone 7 in New York on October 11th. Shares of Microsoft are higher by 0.7% this afternoon, to $24.09. According to an Engadget.com note, "Pocket-lint is reporting today that its sources, 'senior figures within...
Read More >> -
Google Celebrates Chrome Anniversary With Version 6 (GOOG)
Friday, September 3, 2010 - 2:20pmWhile Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) may be a powerhouse in the world of internet search, its attempt at controlling the browser market has only just begun. The company marked the second anniversary of its Chrome browser by releasing an updated Version 6 for download. As of the second quarter of this year,...
Read More >> -
Verizon Wireless Announces Prepaid Smartphone Data Packages (VZ)
Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 2:14pmVerizon (NYSE: VZ) today announced it will be expanding its portfolio of prepaid offerings to include a new 3G Prepaid data package that lets customers access unlimited data on select 3G Smartphones and Multimedia phones for $30 monthly access. Shares of Verizon are trading down 0.8% this afternoon...
Read More >> -
Dell Not a Launch Partner on Windows Phone 7 (DELL, MSFT)
Friday, August 27, 2010 - 12:43pmAccording to Deutsche Bank analyst Jonathon Goldberg, Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) is no longer a launch partner with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) on its Windows Phone 7 launch. While Dell has released a statement saying that it remains a committed partner to Windows Phone 7, it appears that it won't be present...
Read More >> -
Blockbuster to File for Bankruptcy Next Month?
Friday, August 27, 2010 - 12:32pmBlockbuster, Inc. (OTC: BLOKA) could file for bankruptcy as early as next month, according to sources familiar with the situation. An Engadget.com report notes that "According to several sources speaking to the Los Angeles Times, Blockbuster chief executive Jim Keyes along with representation from...
Read More >> -
Netflix Announces iPhone and iPod App (NFLX, AAPL)
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 3:32pmNetflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) announced a new application for use on Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone and iPod Thursday. The app provides the company's vast selection of TV episodes and movies to users' iPhone or iPod touch at no additional cost. The app is available via both Wi-Fi and 3G networks. TV...
Read More >>
