Fingerprint identification technology may be next-gen iPhone’s Siri
Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone is expected to be an “S” upgrade like the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4S before it. Rather than a complete overhaul …
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T-Mobile finally debuts iPhone 5: $99 down, or free up front for defectors
It might have taken six years to get there, but Apple’s (AAPL) wildly popular iPhone lineup is now available from T-Mobile USA. The world’s top-selling …
LG adds Galaxy S4 features to Optimus G Pro [video]
Samsung (005930) showcased a number of unique feature at its Galaxy S4 press event last month in New York City. The company touted the smartphone’s …
Verizon CEO takes credit for LTE-enabled iPhone, says 50% of mobile traffic is now video
The chief executive of Verizon (VZ) revealed on Wednesday that video streaming accounts for 50% of the carrier’s network traffic, FierceWireless reported. Speaking at the …
Samsung unleashes new Galaxy Mega line with monstrous 5.8-inch and 6.3-inch displays
At this rate, Samsung (005930) looks likely to give one of its televisions voice-calling capabilities and still call it a smartphone. Until then, fans of …
How a single Android smartphone can crash an airplane
A hacker claims that a single Android handset can be used to hijack an entire plane, Net-Security reported. Security consultant and trained commercial pilot Hugo …
U.S. BlackBerry Z10 sales said to have ‘started poorly’ with ‘returns now exceeding sales’ [updated]
While we’ve heard encouraging reports on BlackBerry Z10 sales from other countries, here in the United States the picture looks decidedly gloomier. With one major …
BlackBerry’s first major BB10 update detailed in leak
BlackBerry (BBRY) is said to be preparing a major update for its BlackBerry 10 smartphones that could debut later this month. According to BBNews.pl, BlackBerry 10.1 …
Survey: 71% of consumers say ‘nothing’ could get them to buy a BlackBerry
Consumer surveys haven’t been very kind to BlackBerry (BBRY) this week. In the wake an earlier survey showing that 83% of Americans had no idea …
Photo of purported entry-level iPhone part leaks for first time
The first photographic evidence of an upcoming new entry-level iPhone from Apple (AAPL) may have just been revealed. Japanese Apple blog Macotakara on Thursday published …
Google’s Babel messaging service rumored to ‘eventually’ support Google Voice
If you were hoping that Google’s (GOOG) upcoming Babel cross-platform messaging service would integrate your Google Voice account, you’re out of luck for at least …
LG looking to ship its first flexible display this year
LG (066570) was the first to bring OLED and 4K resolution televisions to market and now it is planning another milestone with flexible display technology. …
AT&T rumored to launch LG Optimus G Pro on May 10th
LG’s (066570) latest flagship smartphone may be heading to the U.S. as early as next month. According to Android Central, the Optimus G Pro could …
Apple job posting hints at future iPhone with flexible display
A recent job posting suggests that Apple (AAPL) is interested in incorporating new display technology in its future products. The company is looking for a …
Apple once again said to have ditched Samsung for next-gen chip development
Yet another report suggests that Apple (AAPL) has excluded Samsung from development of its A7 chipset. According to the Korea Times, the company is being assisted …
Microsoft’s ‘minimal participation’ in mobile market called increasingly ‘difficult to reverse’
Microsoft’s (MSFT) Windows Phone 8 hasn’t exactly lit the world on fire since its release last fall and the company could face trouble gaining traction …
Microsoft Office for Android and iOS might not launch until 2014
Microsoft (MSFT) has long been rumored to be building a version of Office for the iPhone, iPad and Android devices, but earlier reports that claimed …
Is Android the new OS of the masses? Survey finds Galaxy phones simpler than iPhone
While Android has long been the leader in terms of smartphone operating system market share, pundits often claim that extensive vendor and carrier support are …
First Galaxy S4 ads skip Apple bashing, focus on new features [video]
The world’s top smartphone vendor has decided it would rather tug on our heart-strings than tickle our funny bones for its first Galaxy S4 ads. Samsung (005930), …
Global Samsung Galaxy S4 model crushes U.S. version in performance tests
The Galaxy S4 will launch with two different models when it is released at the end of the month. The United States and Europe will …
iPhone 5S again said to come with new color options
Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone will reportedly be available with three or five different color options, including one to three new colors on top of the …
T-Mobile offers iPhone 5 for $0 down to carrier-switching iPhone users
Watch out, rival carriers: T-Mobile has its eyes on your iPhone subscribers. The so-called “un-carrier” on Wednesday announced that it would give new customers an …
T-Mobile announces budget-friendly Nokia Lumia 521, available in May
T-Mobile on Tuesday announced the upcoming availability of the budget-friendly Nokia (NOK) Lumia 521 smartphone. The low-end device is equipped with a 4-inch 800 x …
Mobile app downloads have increased 11% in the past quarter
The app stores for the four leading mobile operating systems have grown 11% from the fourth quarter in 2012 to the first quarter of this …
BlackBerry Q10 comes to Canada on April 30th, U.S. launch still up in the air
Canadian BlackBerry (BBRY) fans who want a new device with a full QWERTY keyboard won’t have much longer to wait. MobileSyrup has captured a screenshot …
Survey: 83% of Americans have no idea BlackBerry 10 has launched
If you want to understand the major challenges that BlackBerry (BBRY) faces in the American market, look no further than a new survey commissioned by MKM …
T-Mobile exec claims ‘UNcarrier’ initiative has led to surge in interest
T-Mobile CEO John Legere’s attempted populist revolt against the major wireless carriers has apparently sparked some consumer interest. In an interview with CNET, T-Mobile executive David Carey claims …
iPhone 5S will reportedly be available with ‘at least’ two screen sizes
Vendors such as Samsung (005930), LG (066570) and HTC (2498) offer a variety of smartphones with different screen sizes, but Apple (AAPL) has never felt the …
Google unveils redesigned Play Store for Android, available today
Google (GOOG) on Tuesday took the wraps off its redesigned Play Store for Android smartphones and tablets. In line with earlier rumors, the new marketplace …
Number of teens texting while driving has doubled since 2010 despite warnings
Despite increased efforts by companies such as AT&T (T) and others to prevent teenagers from texting while driving, a new statistic showed that the problem …
