Siemens Looks to Divest Certain Units to Streamline Operations

Siemens, the second most valuable company in Germany making everything ranging from train to hearing aids, is divesting some of its units. The company stated earlier that they would be doing so in order to stay ahead in this weak economy. They also plan to focus on their core strengths in order to compete with rivals like ABB Ltd from Switzerland and General Electric Co. from the US.

Samsung Wants to End Lawsuit with Apple by Dismissing Its Appeal

On the 28^th of January, a new round of Samsung vs. Apple patent infringement lawsuit took place in Japan. Samsung asked a judge of the Japanese court to dismiss Apple’s appeal without hearing it because Samsung had already won the case in August 2012. In other words: Samsung asked the judge not to let Apple’s lawyers present their version of a patent infringement suit.

Microsoft Reduced Surface Pro from 128GB to 83GB

The battle in the PC industry has never cooled down with Apple, Google, Samsung, and Microsoft developing new PC’s and tablets as the days wear on. Recently, Microsoft released an advertisement that had wowed the expectant users as it promises ‘beauty, power, and mobility’ all wrapped in one through its newly-developed Microsoft Surface Pro.

iOS 6.1 Was Released on January 28

Apple unveiled its new iOS 6.1 on January 28. The upgrade to your Apple devices will reduce the bugs prevalent in the current version of the operating system and would also provide enhanced functionality. This upgrade is available on the Settings menu through the Software update option.

Intel to Halt Desktop Motherboard Production

Intel announced it will PC motherboards production as soon as the next generation of its chips arrive. Codenamed “Hashwell”, these chips will be the last generation for which Intel will release desktop motherboards. Within the next three years Intel is expected to shut down desktop motherboard business. Intel is not halting the production of desktop processors, but only desktop motherboards. Even so, those who want to build their PCs on their own have many third-party vendors to choose from.

Google Responds to Tracking Lawsuit

It was discovered by a Stanford researcher that Google was evading the iPhone users’ privacy settings in the mobile browser Safari, aiming to offer them ads connected with their browsing history. Although Google has settled up $22.5 million in fines and alleged on technical errors, some people sued the search engine. Later on, it transformed into a class-action lawsuit.

New Kodak S1 Camera to Be Produced by JK Imaging

A new Micro Four Thirds standard compact system camera Kodak S1 was somewhat unexpectedly presented during the press conference in China.

Carrying the Kodak branding, the camera will be produced by JK Imaging. Technical characteristics of the camera are currently unrevealed, except the fact that it will be Micro Four Thirds. It means that it will be compatible with the Panasonic and Olympus lenses which are already on the market. However, JK Imaging may produce its own lenses.

Skype for Mobile – Cheap and Handy

Skype is a recognized leader when it comes to voice over IP service. Whether you own Android, iOS, or Windows Phone device, Skype is everywhere, be it a tablet or smartphone. However, the use varies from a device to another. When you are up to a video call, mind the way you are holding your device. Here are some tips on ensuring comfortable usage of video calling on different platforms.

Sony Conquers High-end Smartphones Market

Kazuo Hirai, the CEO of Sony Corporation, has announced his intentions to make Sony Mobile more lucrative by moving out feature-phones with high-end Android operating system. In his interview to Japanize press, Hirai has admitted that the company was basically out of the feature-phone business and in the Android-based smartphone business in particular. It was also pointed out that Sony is now on its way to the high-end market rather than to simply selling its products in order just to make both ends meet.

Sony Vaio Tap 20 Brings Tablet and Desktop into One

Microsoft has launched a fully touch-enabled windows 8 interface for various devices. Many tech companies have already taken advantage of this and are producing many touch-enabled devices running on the popular windows 8 operating system. Sony has not been left behind. The company has produced one of the most unusual devices which features a tablet and a desktop, all meshed into one humongous device.