‘Mini’ smartphones aren’t working out for Samsung, HTC and others
Bigger is apparently better in the competitive world of smartphones. The size of the average smartphone has increased dramatically over the past few years to …
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Full HTC One Max specs seemingly confirmed in new leak
The HTC One Max ship has sprung another leak. Nowhereelse.fr editor Steve Hemmerstoffer has posted a picture on his Twitter account that purportedly shows the full …
Why in the world did Samsung launch the Galaxy Round?
The Galaxy Gear smartwatch is the worst product Samsung has made in a long time. The device was rushed to market in an attempt to …
Qualcomm realizes insulting Apple isn’t a good idea, says 64-bit A7 chip isn’t a gimmick
When one of your biggest customers makes its new 64-bit mobile processor a huge focus as it unveils its next-generation flagship smartphone, calling that new …
Apple: iPhone 5s, 5c to debut in more than 25 new countries on Oct. 25
Apple on Wednesday announced that its new iPhone 5c and flagship iPhone 5s smartphones will launch in more than 25 new countries on October 25th. …
Microsoft throws in the towel on Windows Phone YouTube app
Microsoft has had enough of wrangling with Google for the time being. WPCentral notes that Microsoft has updated its homemade Windows Phone YouTube app so …
Google to open fire at WhatsApp, other messaging giants
WhatsApp, Kik and Line have made their mark on mobile app stores around the world by offering a more robust chat ecosystem than Apple or …
Motorola may ramp up the phablet wars with massive 6.3-inch ‘Xplay’
Motorola unveiled its latest lineup of Droid smartphones back in July, which launched in August along with the well-received Moto X. Now details are finally …
Samsung ‘Galaxy Round’ curved display phone shown in leaked pictures
Several reports over the past few weeks have made it clear that Samsung and LG are in fierce competition to release a smartphone with a …
BlackBerry again aims at iOS, Android with new cloud service
As BlackBerry’s presence in the phone market begins to dissipate, the company has been exploring its options in mobile device management. It unveiled one of …
Google smartwatch to reportedly be unveiled this month
Despite all of its might and resources, Samsung’s first shot at the emerging smartwatch category was definitely a misfire. The Galaxy Gear was universally panned …
Another solid report points to bigger screen on Apple’s iPhone 6
It looks like iPhone 6 rumors have already kicked into high gear. It hasn’t even been three weeks since Apple’s record-smashing iPhone 5s and iPhone …
Report suggests Nexus 5 will start at just $299 despite monster specs
If the latest report about Google’s upcoming Nexus 5 hero phone ends up being accurate, there is really only one smartphone Android enthusiasts will be …
BlackBerry’s best chance may be in the boring – but profitable – world of corporate MDM
What’s often lost in all the gloom surrounding BlackBerry’s collapsing handset business is that the company is set up pretty well to become a more …
WSJ confirms HTC One Max fingerprint sensor, says debut coming Oct. 15
Seeing isn’t always believing so for those who weren’t convinced by the dozen or so leaked photos showing a fingerprint scanner HTC’s upcoming One Max, …
Nokia is finally ready to put the last nail in Symbian’s coffin
As Nokia has gradually converted to the Windows Phone platform, the Symbian and MeeGo operating systems have begun to fade from public consciousness. In what …
LG plans to release its first curved-screen smartphone in November
Here comes the next big smartphone fad: Curved, flexible displays. Reuters reports that LG Display has started mass producing flexible smartphone displays that LG will …
HTC One Max for Verizon pictured in leaked photos
Things have been downhill for HTC ever since its record revenue run in mid-2011. In fact, launching the best Android smartphone in the world seemingly …
Samsung reportedly has a waterproof, dust-resistant Galaxy S5 and Note 3 in the works
Earlier this year, Samsung released its outdoor-friendly Galaxy S4 Active for the adventurous smartphone owners who want to avoid replacing their devices several times a …
Meet the Galaxy J, Samsung’s first ‘phablet mini’
It was only a matter of time before Samsung decided to create a hybrid combining its most popular smartphone with its most popular phablet. Engadget …
The HTC death watch has officially begun
HTC’s ability to survive as an independent company may be past the point of no return. Asymco’s Horace Dediu notes that once most manufacturers start …
Samsung ‘Galaxy Round’ smartphone with flexible display may be announced this week
Flexible displays could potentially open the door for a variety of exciting (and not so exciting) new form factors for smartphones and other devices. The …
Samsung rumored to be working on its own version of Google Glass
Samsung see, Samsung do. Eldar Murtazin, the founder of Russian website Mobile-review, writes on his Twitter account that Samsung is planning to unveil its own version of Google …
Everything you ever wanted to know about Google’s upcoming Nexus 5
Google hasn’t yet unveiled its next-generation Nexus 5 smartphone, but at this point it probably doesn’t even have to anymore. The Nexus 5’s specs have …
Solid report claims Apple’s iPhone 6 will finally feature a bigger 4.8-inch display
With the iPhone 5s launch behind us, industry watchers are now turning up the heat as they sniff around for details on next year’s iPhone …
Nokia smartwatch revealed in leaked pictures
Nokia may be on its way out of the consumer hardware business but it looks like the company plans to go out with a bang. A …
Video: Samsung’s Galaxy Gear ad is cooler than the actual watch
Critics may have savaged Samsung’s first Galaxy Gear smartwatch but that hasn’t stopped the company’s crack marketing team from churning out a terrific ad that’s …
Samsung reportedly in talks to acquire stake in Best Buy [updated]
We learned on Friday that Samsung is set to bring in record profits this quarter, but that analysts do not believe smartphone-driven profit growth will …
Apple and Samsung are still the only smartphone companies winning in the U.S.
It’s hard to make a case that any company other than Apple or Samsung has any momentum in the American smartphone market. The latest numbers …
iPhone 5s reigns as top-selling smartphone at all 4 major U.S. carriers
It might not come as much of a surprise since Apple posted record-breaking iPhone 5s and 5c sales at launch, but it’s still notable that the …
