Zak Islam

Zak Islam

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Zak Islam is a freelance writer focusing on security, networking, and general computing. His work also appears at Digital Trends and Tom's Guide. 

Articles by: Zak Islam

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Low-Cost iPhone Could be Powered by Snapdragon CPU

By Zak Islam

Apple is seemingly working on new product for the low end market.

Samsung Announces New Galaxy Grand with Quad-Core CPU

By Zak Islam

Also sports LTE connectivity and NFC, which is lacking in other models.

Apple Patents 'Smart Shoe', Alerts You When It's Worn Down

By Zak Islam

Sensor would detect and record a wearer's usage habits.

1.6 Billion Phones, 700 Million Smartphones Shipped in 2012

By Zak Islam

Samsung, Apple and Nokia named the top three vendors.

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Microsoft Promises to Expand Surface Lineup

By Zak Islam

Surface Pro launching in February.

Apple Sells Half a Billion iOS Devices

By Zak Islam

Nearly 48 million iPhone units sold during 2012's fourth quarter, alongside sales of 22.9 million iPad units.

Samsung Announces Galaxy Xcover 2 Smartphone, Includes Underwater Camera

By Zak Islam

Powered by 1 GHz dual-core processor.

Steve Wozniak: Scene in Steve Jobs Movie is Inaccurate

By Zak Islam

Apple co-founder explains movie's fabrication.

Acer Announces Android Liquid E1 Smartphone

By Zak Islam

Mid-ranged device powered by dual-core 1GHz processor.

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Apple No Longer World's Most Valuable Company

By Zak Islam

Market capitalization exceeded by oil and gas firm Exxon Mobil.

Samsung Announces Record Q4 Profits, 63M Phones Sold

By Zak Islam

Profits increased by 76 percent during last three months of 2012.

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Apple Cuts Ties With Supplier Due to Underage Workers

By Zak Islam

Guangdong Real Faith Pingzhou Electronics reported to authorities.

Microsoft Makes Q4 Profit of $6 B; Strong Windows Revenue

By Zak Islam

Windows division enjoyed revenue increase of 24 percent from 2011's fourth quarter.

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AT&T Buys Verizon Spectrum For $1.9 Billion

By Zak Islam

Spectrum is part of U.S. carrier's 700MHz B block.

Unlocking Cell Phones in U.S. to Become Illegal January 26

By Zak Islam

Librarian of Congress's 90-day window ends on Saturday.

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Google Tells Feds to Obtain a Warrant to Access Gmail

By Zak Islam

American government agencies made over 8,400 requests for nearly 15,000 accounts.

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Nokia Discontinues Symbian, Once a Leading Smartphone OS

By Zak Islam

808 PureView handset is the last device to launch with Symbian.

Report: Google Building a Wireless Network in Secret

By Zak Islam

Up to 50 base stations to be utilized, as well as 200 "user devices".

Asus Announces World's Smallest USB Router

By Zak Islam

Priced at $39.99, the WL-330NUL launch is scheduled for February 14.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Range Set For MWC 2013

By Zak Islam

7-inch and 10-inch models set to be unveiled.

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Apple CEO Downplays Reports of iPhone Component Cuts

By Zak Islam

iPhone 5 demand said to be considerably weakening.

Google 'Actively Exploring' Smartwatch Market

By Zak Islam

Search giant was granted a patent for a flip-out smartwatch in 2012.

Nokia Announces Q4 Profit, Sold 15.9 Million Smartphones

By Zak Islam

Dividend won't be payed in 2013 to save costs.

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Nokia Boss: Google is Making Android More Closed

By Zak Islam

Finnish smartphone manufacturer is a Windows Phone partner.

Apple Announces Record Revenue but Flat Profit

By Zak Islam

22.9 million iPad units sold, but profits remain flat.

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