Samsung Galaxy S4 mini and Galaxy S4 Zoom hands-on
Samsung’s goal is simple: It is looking to rule the smartphone world by releasing as many versions of its popular Galaxy S4 as it can. …
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Facebook unveils ‘Video on Instagram’
It wasn’t exactly a mystery leading up to today’s big event, but Facebook just took the wraps off its brand new Instagram video service during …
Samsung confirms lightning-fast Galaxy S4 with LTE-Advanced and new processor
Samsung co-CEO JK Shin previously confirmed that the company is preparing to release a new version of the Galaxy S4 in South Korea that will …
Apple invention may reveal fingerprint scanning tech headed to iPhone 5S
Numerous reports, including one published recently by Reuters, claim that Apple’s next-generation iPhone 5S will include a new fingerprint scanner. Making use of technology gained from the AuthenTec …
Pegatron CEO says ‘cheap’ new iPhone won’t be so cheap
Apple will reportedly step up its efforts in emerging markets later this year when it launches a new “lower-cost” iPhone alongside the flagship iPhone 5S. …
Nokia confirms Lumia EOS will have a 41-megapixel camera
Nokia recently issued a teaser ahead of its July 11th press conference that confirms some important details about the upcoming “Lumia EOS” smartphone. In a …
NFC-equipped smartphone sales ballooned 300% in 2012 even without Apple’s support
A new report from Berg Insight found that Near Field Communication (NFC) adoption exploded in 2012. The research firm found that global sales of NFC-equipped …
Verizon confirms interest in expanding wireless network to Canada
There had been reports earlier this week that suggested Verizon was interested in entering the Canadian wireless market. Fran Shammo, the company’s chief financial officer, …
HTC One mini reportedly heading to AT&T
A new report suggests that the HTC One mini will be arriving on at least one U.S. carrier later this year. According to PhoneArena, the …
Upcoming iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones may feature liquid cooling
Apple, Samsung and HTC are reportedly interested in releasing more power efficient smartphones that will incorporate some form of liquid cooling. According to Digitimes, all …
Data protection officials fearful of Google Glass
Google’s wearable computing device has come under fire once again. Government privacy and data protection officials from seven countries have reached out to Google CEO …
In the world’s top smartphone market, Samsung leads but Apple inches up
The world’s top smartphone vendor by sales volume is also the top vendor in China, the biggest smartphone market on the planet. Recently published data …
BlackBerry 10 still going strong, expected to ship 14 million devices this year
BlackBerry 10 devices may not be selling like iPhones or Samsung Galaxy phones, but BlackBerry nonetheless has to be pleased that it’s beaten many analysts’ …
Underdog trounces major brands in full HD smartphone display shootout
While Sony’s smartphone business has been struggling for some time now, it is a company known for building HDTVs and mobile devices with stunning displays that …
LG to begin mass producing unbreakable displays later this year
LG is still on pace to be the first manufacturer to mass produce flexible and unbreakable displays for mobile devices. The company confirmed in a …
Samsung reportedly rejects Zuckerberg’s ‘Facebook Phone’ overtures
It’s hard to believe, but Samsung doesn’t want to follow in the footsteps of HTC and release a Facebook-centric “Galaxy First.” The Korea Herald reports …
High-quality photos of iPhone 5S display leak for the first time
As the iPhone 5S nears mass production ahead of its launch this coming fall, leaks will undoubtedly kick into high gear. We saw the first …
AT&T looks to keep users powered up with solar charging stations
AT&T has come up with a very clever way to keep New Yorkers’ mobile devices powered up throughout the day. The New York Times reports …
HTC reaffirms pledge to bring Android 4.2 to HTC One
HTC One users shouldn’t have to go without the latest version of Android for too much longer. Engadget reports that HTC is still planning to …
BlackBerry 10 sales said to be slow in the U.S., strong elsewhere
It seems like we hear more reports about BlackBerry’s revival every week, although those of us who live in the United States may not see …
LG reportedly prepping smartphone with always-on voice commands
A new report suggests that LG is preparing a new smartphone that will support “always-on voice commands.” According to Gotta Be Mobile, the company will …
Sony Xperia Z launches soon on T-Mobile
T-Mobile on Tuesday announced the upcoming availability of Sony’s flagship Xperia Z smartphone. The handset is equipped with 5-inch full HD 1080p display, a 1.5GHz …
Shipments of quad-core smartphones hit 40 million in 2012
Industry watchers began talking about an imminent slow-down in the high-end smartphone market back in 2011, but 2012 was still a huge year for pricy …
New phone from an unlikely vendor steals title of world’s thinnest smartphone
Huawei on Tuesday announced the Ascend P6, the world’s thinnest smartphone. The handset measures a mere 6.18 millimeters thick and weighs 120 grams, eight grams …
Case for low-cost iPhone shows new design with more rounded edges
It looks as though Apple might be smoothing out some of the iPhone’s sharp edges for the low-cost version of its popular smartphone. Japanese blog …
BlackBerry Q10 coming to AT&T on June 21st for $199.99
Good news for AT&T subscribers who missed having full QWERTY keyboards: You’ll be able to buy the BlackBerry Q10 from your carrier on June 21st …
A week with iOS 7: The search for innovation amid renovation
Apple unveiled its vision for the future of mobile computing last week and the Internet erupted. A new feud was born, not between iOS fans …
Ex-HTC execs start a high-end smartphone company to battle former employer
Two former HTC executives have big plans after having quit HTC earlier this year. Michael Coombes, former head of U.K. and Ireland sales for HTC, …
Video: Secret settings uncovered in iOS 7
Though the visual elements took center stage, Apple showed off plenty of new functionality last week when it unveiled its completely redesigned iOS 7 software. …
iPhone 5S display leaks as mass production begins
A report from early last month suggested that mass production of Apple’s next-generation iPhone 5S displays would begin in June. Now, right on cue, the …
