I’m VentureBeat’s National Editor and lead mobile writer. I’ve been writing about technology since 2004, worked in IT support for many many years, and studied philosophy at Amherst College. I’ve also had experience on the retail end, as an electronics associate at Office Max (RIP) in my teenage years. I now live in Brooklyn, New York.

Outside of technology writing, I’m an avid podcaster. I’m a co-host on the Slashfilmcast, where I geek out about movies and pop-culture, the Drill Down, where I chat about tech, and Republic City Dispatch, a podcast following The Legend of Korra (yup).

You can reach me at  devindra@venturebeat.com (all story pitches should also be sent to tips@venturebeat.com), and on Twitter at @Devindra.

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stories by Devindra Hardawar

China overtakes U.S. to become world’s largest smartphone market

November 23, 2011 9:59 AM Devindra Hardawar
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It was bound to happen eventually. Smartphone sales in China for the third quarter of 2011 surpassed U.S. sales, making China the largest smartphone market by volume, reports Strategy Analytics.

The firm’s research found that smartphone shipments reached 23.9 million …

HTC reconsidering S3 purchase after it loses patent suit against Apple

November 23, 2011 8:17 AM Devindra Hardawar
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This isn’t a good week for S3 Graphics. After S3 had its patent dispute against Apple dismissed by the U.S. International Trade Commission earlier this week, the company’s suitor HTC is now having second thoughts about its union.

HTC said …

Apple Black Friday deals include big discounts on iPad, Macbooks and more

November 23, 2011 7:05 AM Devindra Hardawar
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It’s time to finally treat yourself to that MacBook Air.

Apple is gearing up for Black Friday in a big way this year, with planned discounts for MacBook laptops, iMacs, iPads, iPods, and plenty more, reports 9to5 Mac.

According to …

As Palm bidding continues, HP wants a sweet deal to keep webOS in printers (exclusive)

November 21, 2011 9:44 PM Devindra Hardawar
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For some strange reason, HP is still really hot on the idea of mating webOS with its printers — to the point where it has become a crucial part of its negotiations to sell off its Palm assets.

In addition …

Apple, Microsoft-backed trade group now says “SOPA needs work”

November 21, 2011 12:32 PM Devindra Hardawar
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After stirring up controversy with its support of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), the Business Software Alliance (BSA) — an industry trade group that counts the likes of Apple, Microsoft, and 27 other tech companies among its members — …

65% of tablet buyers want the iPad, 22% want Kindle Fire, says survey

November 21, 2011 8:18 AM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

Amazon’s cheap Kindle Fire is indeed chipping away at the iPad’s dominance among potential tablet buyers — at least, according to one survey.

65 percent of people who said they’re interested in buying a tablet are planning to get Apple’s …

Adobe: Android 4.0 will get Flash by end of 2011, will be last version for Android

November 21, 2011 6:49 AM Devindra Hardawar
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Adobe may be giving up on mobile Flash, but it’s going to get one more version out for Google’s upcoming Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” before it gives up the ghost.

The company confirmed today that it will release a …

Apple says it could lose $2.7B if Motorola wins iCloud case

November 18, 2011 2:39 PM Devindra Hardawar
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Motorola has inched closer to winning a German court battle against Apple centering on iCloud and MobileMe — and Apple says it could lose up to $2.7 billion in sales if Motorola wins, Bloomberg reports.

Unlike Apple’s many Android-related legal …

Ultrabooks are the new tablets, 30-50 models expected at CES 2012

November 18, 2011 9:01 AM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

Tablets were everywhere during CES 2011, following the success of the iPad, but come next year, thin and light Ultrabooks will likely be hogging the spotlight (yes, following the success of the MacBook Air).

Between 30 and 50 different Ultrabooks …

Apple, Microsoft, and 27 other major companies are implicity supporting SOPA

November 18, 2011 7:25 AM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

While many tech companies have been vocal about their disdain for the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) — a bill that is making the rounds on Capitol Hill and that could lead to unforeseen censorship on the web if passed …

Prime-time viewing habits carry over to connected TVs, says Redux

November 17, 2011 9:55 AM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

With connected TVs — those that can access online content — consumers have changed what they typically watch, but their viewing habits around prime-time remain the same, according to the web video aggregator Redux.

Redux’s service, which collects interesting web …

Amazon rumored to be working on a phone — but is that wise?

November 17, 2011 8:25 AM Devindra Hardawar
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Surprise surprise. Shortly after Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablet started shipping, the company is rumored to be working on a phone for 2012.

Citigroup analyst Mark Mahaney lays out the case for the Amazon phone in his latest report,  AllThingsD reports.…

Yes, Samsung’s Galaxy S II will get Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich”

November 17, 2011 7:14 AM Devindra Hardawar
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With Android 4.0, codenamed “Ice Cream Sandwich,” being the talk of the town, owners of Samsung’s recently released Galaxy S II have been anxious to hear if and when they’ll receive Google’s latest mobile update.

Now, they can rest a …

Decide’s new iPhone app will make you a Black Friday ninja

November 16, 2011 10:23 PM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

Should you buy that new digital camera at Best Buy, or order it on Amazon? Or should you hold off altogether for a new model?

Decide has been answering those sorts of questions with its website for the past few …

With a bold new redesign, AIM could finally be cool again (seriously)

November 16, 2011 8:51 AM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

It’s been more than 10 years since I’ve used AOL Instant Messenger as my go-to chat client, but the new AIM may just be good enough to change that.

AOL launched a preview of its latest AIM vision today, which …

Accel Partners announces $155M India fund for mobile, enterprise, and more

November 16, 2011 5:59 AM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

Showing that there’s plenty of untapped potential in the Indian startup scene, Silicon Valley venture capital firm Accel Partners announced its $155 million Accel India III fund today for seed and early-stage investments in the country.

Accel, which already has …

Google TV 2.0: With apps and more, it’s finally ready for a close-up (review)

November 15, 2011 8:00 PM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

Almost a year after its launch, Google TV owners are finally beginning to receive a major update that will dramatically improve the service with the addition of apps, a cleaner interface and more. But will the update make a dent …

Sony, Toshiba, Hitachi combine small display forces to form Japan Display

November 15, 2011 8:54 AM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

If you need further evidence that Japan’s display business isn’t so hot today, just take a look at the newly formed Japan Display, a joint small and medium-sized display venture between Sony, Toshiba, and Hitachi.

The companies are working together …

Microsoft’s Code Space project combines Kinect, touchscreens for awesome meetings

November 15, 2011 8:05 AM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

Microsoft Research is at it again: The wily folks who created Kinect, among other cool projects, have put together a project that could redefine the way we approach meetings.

Dubbed Code Space, the project allows groups to collaborate using air …