Engadget’s smartphone buyer’s guide: fall 2012 edition
By Zachary Lutz posted Oct 19th 2012 12:00PM Shopping for a smartphone can be an exciting and arduous experience. Along with the promise of something new and fantastic, it brings the fear of commitment, and even worse, the prospect of saddling yourself to a lousy device for two years. Fortunately for you, Engadget spends tons of time playing with the latest gear and we’re constantly on the lookout for what’s coming next....
Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro available on AT&T October 21st for $100
By Brad Molen posted Oct 19th 2012 12:12PM Fans of rugged Android phones, rejoice: you only have to wait until this Sunday to get the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro on AT&T. The carrier just announced that it’ll be making its way into stores on October 21st and will run you a whole $100 on a two-year commitment. It isn’t going to be the stellar top-end device many power users crave, as it features a 4-inch WVGA Super AMOLED...
Windows’ share of Microsoft sales falls to four-year low
The Windows division’s share of Microsoft’s revenue last quarter dropped to a four-year low as Windows 7 sales stalled before the launch of Windows 8, financial data released by Microsoft yesterday showed. The Windows and Windows Live group posted sales of $3.2 billion during the three months ending Sept. 30, a drop of 33% from the same period the year before. Revenue was reduced by the $1.2 billion that Microsoft deferred...
Apple Reports Third Quarter Results
Board Declares Quarterly Dividend of $2.65 per Common ShareCUPERTINO, California—July 24, 2012—Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2012 third quarter ended June 30, 2012. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $35.0 billion and quarterly net profit of $8.8 billion, or $9.32 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $28.6 billion and net profit of $7.3 billion, or $7.79 per diluted share, in the...
Engadget Podcast 314 – 10.19.2012
By Trent Wolbe posted Oct 19th 2012 12:44PM The Engadget Podcast mini. Same wow, more go. Now available in the same colors it’s always been available in. Hosts: Brian Heater, Dana WollmanProducer: Trent WolbeMusic: Orbital – Never 02:00 – Microsoft reportedly building up to 5 million Surface tablets for the fall 16:44 – Microsoft Surface for Windows RT pricing now official: tablet starts at $499, keyboard not...
