More details on HTC-made Kindle Phones emerge
The elusive Amazon smartphone made a rare appearance in the news on Tuesday when the Financial Times reported that Amazon had partnered with HTC to …
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Samsung replacing broken Galaxy S4 batteries for free
Earlier this month, a sizable number of new Galaxy S4 owners in Germany started reporting problems with their batteries, from increasingly fast power drain to …
Apple looks to ban newer Samsung phones with latest appeal
After successfully filing for an import ban against Samsung, which was recently upheld by the U.S. government, Apple is looking to add insult to injury …
iPhone 5c sales reportedly continue to plunge in China
Apple has not released any official sales figures yet, but the reports are still trending downwards for the iPhone 5c. Sina Technology reports that both …
A simple guide to opting out of Google’s controversial new ads
Google’s latest Terms of Service update allows the company to use your personal information from Google+, including your name and photograph, in targeted advertising that …
Video: Sony’s debuts first PlayStation 4 TV ad, ‘Perfect Day’
When Kevin Butler first showed up on TV screens around the world promoting the PlayStation brand, it was clear that Sony might be on to …
New LG ads fire shots at tiny iPhone screen, call Samsung phones slow
Samsung and Apple have remained perched atop the smartphone sales charts for quite some time. Other vendors have endlessly vied for third place, and occasionally …
iOS 7 takes a beating in extensive user experience review
iOS 7 is Apple’s biggest visual design change since Apple first released the operating system in 2007. Despite initial reservations from users to the colorful, …
Google’s cutting-edge Nexus 5 said to launch at shockingly low price
There have been plenty of attractive offerings in the Android smartphone market recently, but Google is looking to top them all with the powerful new Nexus …
Amazon to reportedly partner with HTC for Kindle Phones
Amazon has been exceedingly tight-lipped about its upcoming entry into the smartphone market. Rumors surrounding the “Kindle Phone” have been circulating for years, but a …
Apple launches iPhone trade-in program in Europe
Late last week, BGR covered a rumor that the iPhone Reuse and Recycle Program would be making its way to Europe “in the coming months.” …
Special edition Xbox One preorders back at Best Buy after first round sold out
Almost as quickly as they appeared, the initial batch of Xbox One preorders were sold out. To make matters worse, a limited “Day One Edition” …
iPad trade-ins skyrocket as iPad 5 announcement approaches
Electronics users want the latest and greatest but the turnaround of new tech is relentless, and Apple is a prime example of consistent one-upmanship. The …
iPhone app lets you save Snapchat photos forever
If you don’t already, it might be time to think twice before sending any incriminating Snapchats to your friends. Business Insider stumbled upon a new …
Google Nexus smartwatch announcement rumored for October 31st
The Galaxy Gear may have fallen well short of expectations of both Samsung and consumers, but wearable technology is still in its infancy. Google might …
New report raises questions about Apple’s iPhone 5c strategy
The reaction to the iPhone 5c was one of confusion. Rather than capitalizing on the potential for a budget iPhone, Apple released a marginally more …
Microsoft prepares for phablets with latest Windows Phone update
On Monday, Microsoft announced the third major update for Windows Phone 8, which will enable higher resolutions and a larger Start screen in order to …
Grand Theft Auto V reportedly coming to PC in Q1 2014
Millions of gamers have snatched up copies of Grand Theft Auto V since its release last month — enough to break seven world records, in …
New Sony smartphone strategy shifts away from U.S.
In an effort to become a dominant force in the competitive smartphone space, Sony is refocusing its business to markets that already constitute 60% of …
AT&T dumping traditional data plans for new customers
Wireless carriers are constantly shaking up their service plans and it looks like AT&T is the latest to try something new. The carrier on Friday confirmed …
Google will sell your endorsements and reviews for use in ads
Facebook has already started placing innocent bystanders in advertisements, Twitter will have to find ways to increase its revenue once the company goes public, and …
How to protect your phone against the heaviest assaults
Dropping a phone is a tragedy. An investment worth several hundreds of dollars can shatter in an instant, even when equipped with a sturdy case — …
New Nexus 5, Android 4.4 KitKat photos leak ahead of rumored launch
As the release of Android 4.4 KitKat approaches, leaks are springing up more often. The latest batch of purported KitKat photos comes courtesy of Italian …
iPhone 5s apps crash twice as often as they do on iPhone 5, iPhone 5c
New hardware launches are often plagued with various bugs and errors that are gradually accounted for in the weeks and months following release. Apple’s latest …
LG G Pro Lite phablet made official, will debut this month
LG officially announced the entry-level LG G Pro Lite on Thursday, confirming reports earlier this month that the company has been working on a budget …
Best Buy to offer $100 towards iPhone 5s, 5c with smartphone trade-in
Even though sales of the new iPhone models have already rocketed to the top of every major wireless carrier, Best Buy might be looking to …
Video: Sony reveals Xperia Z1 f ‘Honami mini’ smartphone
Sony has finally revealed its long rumored “Honami mini” smartphone, the Xperia Z1 f. Before Sony announced the Xperia Z1 at IFA 2013, there were …
iPhone 5c production reportedly slashed amid weak demand in China
Releasing an overpriced iPhone 5c in China looked like a disaster waiting to happen, and a recent report seems to indicate just how much damage …
Rogers has a change of heart, will now carry BlackBerry Z30
In what has been a tragically difficult year for BlackBerry, the cell phone maker deserves a reprieve and Canada’s Rogers Wireless is just the company …
Apple reportedly expanding iPhone trade-in program to Europe
Back in August, Apple launched the iPhone Reuse and Recycle Program in the U.S. that allows iPhone owners to trade in old iPhone models in …
