Smartphones outsell PC's for the first time in history

Wow, I knew smartphones had generated some traction amongst the populace, but I hadn’t expected anything this crazy. According to a report put out by research firm IDC, smartphones are now outselling personal computers worldwide. With several smartphone operating systems to choose from and a deluge of different hardware, such a feat shouldn’t be that big a surprise — although, it most definitely is. — More after the break!

Recap of Sprint's Unveiling - The Kyocera Echo

It’s weird. It’s wacky. It’s unique. And it’s headed to Sprint. Intrigued yet? You most certainly should be, this quirky dual-touchscreen smartphone is the latest device to leave Kyocera labs. Unveiled yesterday by Sprint, the Echo, as it has been rightfully named, is the world’s first working, consumer centric, dual-touchscreen smartphone. — More after the break!

Gorilla Glass manufacturer: 180 million tablets to be sold by 2014

Whether you like it or not, tablets are most definitely here to stay — which can be attributed thanks in part to their natural touch interface, performance of low-intensive computing, and most importantly, ability to bridge the gap between smartphones and desktops. Continuing to boom, one key supplier to OEMs, Corning, announced that the tablet market is growing at an inordinate rate.

Dell Streak 7: Is it really as disappointing as reviews claim?

Over the past couple of days I’ve had the chance to read several notable Dell Streak 7 reviews floating around the net. And while originally I’d had high hopes for Dell’s plucky 7-inch slate, my opinion is now beginning to acutely falter. Originally making our top 5 Android tablets list, we (mostly myself), thought Dell’s latest tablet offering would hit all the right buttons sans a decent display that is. Alas, it appears that I’ve been proven wrong. But just what exactly is wrong with the tablet? — More after the break!

Microsoft publishes details of looming Windows Phone 7 update

Software updates are often seen as a big deal; they transform hardware into something newer and better — that is provided they don’t come with any major issues resulting in a bricked device. That said, Microsoft has finally released some details in relation to its upcoming Windows Phone 7 update. And while the update isn’t going to be bringing the slew of features once thought, it does lend its wares to several issues. — More after the break!

Microsoft identifies Windows Phone 7 data leak culprit, finds ActiveSync issue in the process

You may remember a while back we reported on Windows Phone 7’s mysterious data phantom and Microsoft’s subsequent investigation into the matter. Well, now that the computer mogul has had time to conduct a thorougher investigation, it has come to light that the infamous 3G Data abusing culprit was none other than Yahoo Mail. That’s right, Yahoo Mail — saying it once for effect just doesn’t have the same sávoir-vivre as the second time. — More after the break!

How Amazon's Kindle sales overtook paperback sales

As far as e-book retailers are concerned, none are mightier than Amazon. Since launching Kindle services Amazon has thrived on one mentality… allow the consumer to access their content wherever they may please. Unlike other e-tailers, Amazon has released apps on all major smartphone platforms, as well as on Windows, Mac, and the iPad; thus in turn raising a consumer base from the several million actually in possession of an Amazon branded Kindle e-reader, to tens of millions of consumers in possession of the free to download Amazon Kindle application. — More after the break!