Sony rumored to debut high-end smartphone to compete with Galaxy S IV, HTC One
A new rumor suggests that Sony (SNE) plans to release a new flagship smartphone later this year that will compete with the HTC One and Galaxy …
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T-Mobile could announce the end of cell phone contracts next week
T-Mobile executives haven’t beat around the bush when expressing their distaste for smartphone subsidies. In December, the company’s CEO spoke to investors about alternatives paths …
FCC to investigate cell phone unlocking ban
A new law recently went into effect that made it illegal to unlock a cell phone purchased from a carrier without prior permission. The decision …
Apple to reportedly launch ‘iPhone 5S’ and cheaper iPhone in August
Apple (AAPL) has plans to launch multiple new iPhone models this summer, according to a new report. Citing claims made by Barclays Capital analysts, Chinese-language tech …
Nokia CEO says Windows Phone can beat Android, iOS
Windows Phone and BlackBerry 10 are currently battling for the No.3 spot in the smartphone arena, but Nokia (NOK) CEO Steven Elop believes Windows Phone …
E Ink shows off Android phone that lasts a week per charge
There are obvious drawbacks to a smartphone that utilizes a display based on E Ink technology, but there are also some clear advantages. While the …
HTC confirms some current phones will receive Sense 5 update
HTC (2498) announced its new flagship One smartphone at a press conference earlier this month. Along with an impressive list of high-end specs, the device …
Leak reveals HTC’s first new Windows Phone of 2013
HTC (2498) confirmed earlier this week that it plans to release new Windows Phone 8 smartphones later this year, and a recent report suggests the …
Microsoft confirms Windows Phone 8 devices are upgradeable
Microsoft (MSFT) struck a nerve with customers when it revealed that smartphones running Windows Phone 7 could not be updated to Windows Phone 8. This …
4.5-inch polycarbonate iPhone rumored for 2014 launch
Apple (AAPL) reportedly has a completely redesigned low-end iPhone in the works set to launch some time next year. Japanese blog Macotakara, which has reported …
Google CFO admits Motorola’s phones haven’t had a ‘wow’ factor
A Google (GOOG) executive revealed that Motorola’s current line of devices don’t include anything that would “wow” consumers. Speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference …
Samsung invites public to Galaxy S IV debut in Times Square
Smartphone fans around the world can tune in to BGR on March 14th as we report live from Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy S IV unveiling at …
iOS Passbook tickets to be utilized by 13 MLB teams this season
Major League Baseball stated on Tuesday that 13 stadiums will accept mobile tickets through Apple’s (AAPL) Passbook app during the 2013 season, an increase from …
iPhone sales falling 50% short of obligation at Leap Wireless
In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Cricket owner Leap Wireless (LEAP) indicated that iPhone sales have fallen short of its expectations. The …
Coming this summer: Plummeting phablet prices
Samsung (005930) stared down an army of critics when it launched the Galaxy Note in 2011. The 5.3-inch screen was viewed with deep suspicion by …
Apple eyes intuitive iPhone features with new ‘situational awareness’ tech
Apple’s (AAPL) iOS helped reshape the smartphone industry when it was introduced more than five years ago, and it has evolved quite a bit since …
Mozilla CEO wants more fragmentation in the smartphone market
Fragmentation is one of those unpleasant topics that no one likes to discuss. That is, unless you are the CEO of Mozilla. Gary Kovacs, the …
LG discusses webOS strategy, no current plans for smartphones or tablets
LG (066570) on Monday announced that it had acquired webOS from HP for an undisclosed sum. Earlier reports noted that the two companies were in …
Alcatel One Touch Fire preview: This anemic Firefox phone might be a tough sell
Another day, another Firefox OS-powered handset here at Mobile World Congress. We had the chance to take a hands-on look at Alcatel’s first Firefox phone …
HTC plans to release more Windows Phones in 2013
Despite lukewarm sales of its Windows Phone 8X and Windows Phone 8S, HTC (2498) remains “fully committed” to the Windows Phone operating system. The company’s …
Android’s enterprise market share dropped in the fourth quarter
Despite increasing efforts from vendors to appeal to business customers, a new report found that Android’s enterprise market share actually declined in the fourth quarter. …
BlackBerry takes another hit as Pentagon opens network to iPhone, Android phones
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) struggling platform will remain a part of the Department of Defense’s mobile strategy for the time being, however it will begin to see …
Asus Fonepad preview: Decent tablet, terrible phone
Why? Seriously, Asus (2357). Why? This question bears asking, as going hands-on with Asus’ new Fonepad truly requires some big hands. Single-handed operation is a thing …
LG says it’s done fighting the ‘specs war,’ will focus on crafting novel smartphone features
Although it has flown somewhat under the radar compared with the Galaxy S III and the iPhone 5 stealing the show, the Optimus G has …
Google exec calls Motorola acquisition an insurance policy against Samsung
Samsung’s (005930) unprecedented success with Android smartphones and tablets has Google (GOOG) shaking in its boots. Company executives are worried Samsung has become so big …
Asus PadFone Infinity preview: You’ve gone too far this time, Asus
I admit it: I’m normally a sucker for hybrid devices that cleverly combine form factors or integrate functionality between smartphones, laptops and tablets. I really …
Sprint smartphone sales help Android jump ahead of iPhone in the U.S.
During the three-month period ending in January, Google’s (GOOG) Android operating system once again surpassed iOS in U.S. smartphone sales thanks to the help of …
Tegra 4 performance crushes current-gen processors
NVIDIA’s (NVDA) next-generation processors won’t be available in devices until later this year, however early benchmarks have revealed that the new chipset will be worth …
ASUS unveils quad-core PadFone Infinity smartphone with 5-inch HD display
ASUS (2357) on Monday announced its next-generation PadFone during a press event at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The PadFone Infinity, which is a smartphone …
Does the world need another new mobile OS? Firefox and ZTE think so
The new ZTE (0763) Open is perhaps more significant for what it’s not than what it is. The handset does not run Android, iOS, Windows …
