Google’s Nexus 5 may finally launch on Friday
We really, really hope the latest report on the Nexus 5’s release date is accurate for two reasons. First, we’re tired of Nexus 5 release …
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Samsung seeking apps that are ‘more than just Android’
How does Samsung plan to keep its hold on the insanely competitive market for Android devices? One obvious way will be through using its enormous …
LG slams Samsung as it debuts G Flex curved smartphone
Because holding a phablet to your face while making phone calls isn’t awkward enough, LG has introduced a phablet shaped like a banana. In a …
Customizable Moto X price cut to just $99 at AT&T
The Moto X is a very solid option for anyone interested in a good Android phone, particularly for people who want to custom-design their devices …
T-Mobile seen ‘taking market share from everyone’
T-Mobile’s “uncarrier” crusade may not be hurting AT&T’s bottom line yet but that doesn’t mean the company isn’t inhibiting its rivals’ subscriber growth. Reuters has …
Geared for failure: Samsung smartwatch return rate reportedly tops 30%
When a Samsung exec reportedly admitted that the Galaxy Gear smartwatch “lacks something special,” he wasn’t kidding. Leaked sales documents obtained by Geek.com show that …
Why are Vine videos 6 seconds long?
Instagram tried to crush Vine when it added video-sharing to its popular mobile service, and initially it looked like the company might succeed. Vine is …
How to get unlimited talk, text and data on an iPhone for only $30
Smartphone service is expensive, and wireless carriers will do everything in their power to keep it that way. Even comparatively cheap plans often have shortcomings …
BlackBerry comments on fake BBM comments: We didn’t do it
BBM is a shocking cross-platform success. Many wrote the app off as launching several years too late to really be a player in the global …
LG loses money selling smartphones despite hot sales
Samsung still looks like the only company consistently turning a profit selling Android phones these days. LG revealed in its third-quarter earnings report on Thursday …
Brand survey shows simplicity is the secret to Samsung’s success
Smartphone makers will take any win they can get over Apple and its monstrously profitable iPhone, and Samsung has gotten yet another noteworthy victory in the form …
Samsung issues apology, promises to fix buggy Galaxy phones in China
It has been a season full of ups and downs for Samsung. On one hand, the Korean tech company managed to outsell Apple last quarter …
Too many Android apps? Don’t worry, this company’s got you Covered
One challenge for smartphone users is simply managing all the different apps we have — our main home screen is precious real estate where we …
Galaxy S4 shipments rocket to 40M, but sales are slowing
Cumulative channel sales of Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone have reported reached the 40 million unit mark. Samsung’s mobile boss JK Shin apparently confirmed the …
BBM’s continued success is truly stunning
Something pretty strange is going on. BlackBerry is having a great week for the first time since Natasha Bedingfield topped the charts. On its third day, BBM …
After a rocky start, BBM for iPhone finally works again
There is absolutely no way that the recent launch(es) of BlackBerry’s famous BBM app for Android and the iPhone could have embodied BlackBerry’s dramatic history …
Video: LG gives Android the cold shoulder with new Fireweb phone
It’s been a long time coming, but Firefox OS has finally made its way onto a phone from a from a major smartphone vendor. The …
Samsung is bringing the best Galaxy S4 to Europe long before the U.S.
In order to give its flagship phone a shot in the arm, Samsung released the LTE-Advanced compatible Galaxy S4 in South Korea over the summer, …
T-Mobile’s latest Uncarrier move: 200MB of free data per month for life on tablets
As part of the latest initiative in its ‘uncarrier’ program, T-Mobile has set its sights on the tablet market. In an effort to give consumers …
Update gives Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch a glimmer of hope
Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch was a huge disappointment. In our review of the device, we called it a product that had quite obviously been rushed …
Siri is still being ignored by iPhone users, even after iOS 7 makeover
Apple’s personal assistant has received some significant upgrades in its transition over to iOS 7, but is anyone actually using Siri? According to a survey …
Added bonus in iOS 7.0.3: iPhone 5s ‘sensorgate’ is over
On top of everything else Apple announced and released on Tuesday afternoon, the company managed to slip out the new iOS 7.0.3 update that packs …
LG’s G Flex curved smartphone shown again in leaked pictures
Sorry, Samsung: You aren’t the only company releasing a gimmicky curved smartphone. The Verge has got its hands on some pictures first snapped by Argentinian broadcaster …
Video: Goophone is back with a vengeance, 5s knockoff returns in gold
Not to be outdone by its slightly more successful rival, Goophone returns to the market once again with the gold Goophone i5S, a shameless, Android-powered …
WhatsApp’s monthly active user base climbs to 350 million
A day after BlackBerry finally managed to push its BBM for Android and BBM for iPhone apps out the door, WhatsApp fired a warning shot …
Samsung fans could soon get Genius Bars of their own
Samsung has successfully captured a huge portion of the smartphone market, and a recent trademark filing indicates that the Korean company will be looking to …
BBM is conquering the iPhone as it tops iOS app charts in 66 countries
A day after being released, BBM became the most popular messaging app in the world. By 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, it was ranked as the No. 1 …
Apple releases iOS 7.0.3
Following Apple’s big iPad event that just wrapped up, the company has just released the iOS 7.0.3 update for all users with compatible iPhone, iPad, …
Here’s how to start using BBM for iPhone and Android without waiting
BlackBerry’s BBM for Android and BBM for iPhone apps are finally here! Well, sort of. BlackBerry finally released the highly anticipated messaging apps on Monday, …
HTC reportedly prepping smartwatch for 2014 release
Although the Galaxy Gear hasn’t exactly received critical acclaim so far, that isn’t stopping seemingly every major tech company in the world from preparing a …
