Android 4.4.1 KitKat update incoming with Nexus 5 camera fixes
In our review of the Nexus 5, we found that one of the best Android phones on the market marred by an oddly inconsistent camera. …
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A metal Galaxy S5? A plastic Galaxy S5? Samsung might release both
Look at the image above. On the left, you have a gorgeous aluminum smartphone with a premium look and feel. On the right, you have …
Obama can’t use an iPhone even if he wants to – for ‘security reasons’
President Barack Obama on Wednesday said during a healthcare-related speech that he’s not allowed to use an iPhone for “security reasons,” with Reuters describing him …
AT&T unveils new Mobile Share Value plans that could save you a ton of money
AT&T wants subscribers to have a merry Christmas this year. It also wants some of the people who have been fleeing its network in searching …
Next USB connector will finally be reversible, like Apple’s Lightning plug
The next-generation USB connector for mobile devices will be smaller to facilitate slimmer smartphone and tablet designs, but also reversible, similar to the connector on Apple’s …
WSJ: Apple and China Mobile finalize iPhone deal
Apple and China Mobile have signed a deal to start selling iPhones in the region, a person familiar with the matter told The Wall Street …
Samsung to reportedly follow Apple with own version of Touch ID in 2014
Last month, IHS projected that hundreds of millions of smartphones would feature fingerprint sensors similar to the iPhone 5s Touch ID by 2017. According to …
Samsung’s next big thing: A smartphone with a transparent display?
The past few months have been chock full of touchscreen innovations, from flexible displays to full-screen fingerprint recognition. Patent Bolt looks to have stumbled upon …
Apple’s iPhone named most searched-for tech device of 2013
Apple’s new flagship iPhone 5s isn’t just the presumed fastest-selling smartphone ever, it’s also apparently in hotter demand than any other tech device on the …
Want to save money on your cell phone bill? Dump your carrier
You don’t have to pay nearly as much as you’re likely paying now for cell phone service. Increasingly, cheaper cell phone plans are available through …
CEO of Android phone maker: iPhone is ‘best smartphone on the planet’
Often called the Steve Jobs of China – a title he publicly said wasn’t appropriate – Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun said in an interview with Beijing …
New report claims to reveal Galaxy S5 launch timing
Samsung has been relatively quiet since the recent launch of its Galaxy Note 3 phablet and Galaxy Gear smartwatch, but the consumer tech giant reportedly …
Mysterious Samsung phone with 2K display revealed – may be Galaxy S5
If there’s one thing we feel confident in saying about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S5 smartphone it’s that it will have killer hardware. FoneArena points us …
Samsung seems determined to catch Nokia in smartphone camera quality
While Nokia’s Lumia 1020 certainly has the most powerful camera of any flagship smartphone, Samsung is looking more and more determined to close the gap. …
Vertu founder now working on high-end Metawatch smartwatch
Metawatch has hired famed Nokia and Vertu designer Frank Nuovo to work on future devices for the company. Metawatch currently sells two smartwatch designs including …
KitKat gains steam, now on 1.1% of all Android devices
After just one month, Android 4.4, or KitKat, is now on 1.1% of all Android devices, according to the latest update to Google’s Android dashboard. …
HTC One sequel release date unveiled by UK judge
Remember the ruling from Tuesday morning that threatened to take the HTC One off the market in the United Kingdom? It turns out that Judge …
More than just a smartphone maker: BlackBerry shows signs of life
BlackBerry admits that its handsets aren’t for everyone but it’s hoping that its mobile device management services are. Per Reuters, BlackBerry said on Tuesday that …
Google Glass’s importance goes way beyond consumer electronics
It’s easy to make fun of overly enthusiastic Google Glass early adopters, particularly when they use the computerized headset to take shower selfies. But there …
New report sheds light on Apple’s plans for iPhone facial recognition
A new Apple patent describes a technology that uses face detection and recognition to activate certain features on devices including iPhones, iPads or Macs, AppleInsider …
Motorola says sorry for botching Moto X sale, will offer $349 deal again
Android fans were not happy on Cyber Monday when one of the best deals around for an Android smartphone was practically impossible to take advantage …
Even Android users want iPads instead of Android tablets
The iPad was a top Black Friday seller, even among Android users. According to a report by InfoScout, about 40% of Black Friday iPad purchases …
Forget what you’ve read: New report says Galaxy S5 will definitely be metal
It will be… it won’t be… it will be… it won’t be. At this point, all we know for certain about the next-generation Galaxy S5 …
iPhone 5s, 5c preorders go live on China Mobile ahead of launch
It remains to be seen whether or not the addition of the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c to China Mobile’s smartphone lineup will be the …
Wearable computers look set to take the market by storm
As the electronics market continues to shift away from standard desktops and notebooks, other devices are primed to take their place. Tablets have the upper …
Samsung to reportedly release Note 3 gadget spam variations in 2014
Given the ridiculous number of versions of the Galaxy S4 Samsung has released this year, it’s not surprising to learn that the company may be …
Leak says iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c hit China Mobile on December 18th
A leaked screenshot of an iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c pre-registration page reportedly put up by China Mobile suggests that the largest Chinese mobile operator …
Windows convergence continues with ‘Threshold’ update in 2015
In our review of the Xbox One, we talked about the potential of the console as a platform that will evolve over the course of …
Europe is ground zero for Windows Phone’s surge
Microsoft’s mobile platform has made some impressive gains over the last year and the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel show that Windows Phone’s market share has passed …
Video: New app can stream video from Android devices to Apple TV
Transferring media between devices has always been a hassle, especially when it comes to transmitting videos from a phone or tablet to a television. Google …
