Google engineers’ robocall-blocking scheme wins kudos from FTC
Election years have become nightmares for many Americans, who are not only subjected to an endless stream of campaign ads but must also put up …
Mobile
Apple said to be giving iOS 7 a major UI overhaul
The user interface that helped make Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone and iPad the most popular devices in their respective categories may be getting a major overhaul …
AT&T prices Samsung’s entry-level Galaxy S4 at $199.99 following backlash
AT&T (T) saw a fair amount of consumer backlash following its recent announcement that Samsung’s Galaxy S4 would start at $249.99, so the carrier has …
Nokia told to make a ‘phablet’ or again risk being left behind
Does the world really need another “phablet?” Maybe not, but that doesn’t mean it would be a bad idea for Nokia (NOK) to release an …
LG finds success with the Optimus G Pro, sells half a million units in first 40 days
LG (066570) has found success with its new Optimus G Pro phablet. The device launched in South Korea in late February and has already sold …
Nokia’s next-generation flagship Lumia 950 possibly revealed in leaked photo
Nokia’s (NOK) next-generation flagship smartphone may have been revealed on Tuesday as the first alleged photo of the upcoming Lumia 950 Windows Phone was published …
Leaked image reveals ‘HTC First’ smartphone, rumored to showcase deep Facebook integration
As Facebook’s (FB) upcoming press conference draws near, a render of one of the first smartphones expected to feature Facebook’s new enhanced Android software has …
iPhone 5S will reportedly arrive on China Mobile in July
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone is available in more than 100 countries from over 240 carriers, however it has never made its way to the world’s largest mobile …
NVIDIA exec: Next-generation mobile graphics will outperform Xbox 360 and PS3
The next generation of mobile graphics will be able to deliver better performance than the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, according to NVIDIA’s (NVDA) SVP …
T-Mobile hooking up unlocked iPhone subscribers with LTE this week
If you’re a T-Mobile subscriber who’s been accessing the carrier’s HSPA+ network with an unlocked iPhone 5, don’t worry about having to buy a whole …
Verizon and AT&T could partner to acquire Vodafone [updated]
A new report claims that two unlikely partners may team up to acquire the world’s second-largest mobile carrier. According to the Financial Times, Verizon (VZ) …
More signs point to 2013 Apple ‘iWatch’ launch
A number of solid reports have suggested that Apple is developing a smartwatch as it searches for new revenue streams in the increasingly competitive mobile …
Samsung reportedly working on two giant new ‘Galaxy Mega’ smartphones
Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy Note phablet lineup is about to see some serious new competition… from Samsung. According to a report from SamMobile, which has a …
New leak suggests Galaxy S 4 begins shipping in two weeks
The new king of Android smartphones is set to begin rolling out in just two weeks, according to a new leak. SamMobile has a solid …
AT&T to launch HTC One on April 19th starting at $199.99, preorders begin April 4th [updated]
AT&T (T) on Tuesday announced that it will launch the HTC One on April 19th and pricing will start at $199.99. The carrier will sell …
‘Something secret’ in the works as Amazon hires former Windows Phone exec
It has been widely reported that Amazon (AMZN) may be working on a Kindle smartphone that is expected to debut later this year. Adding more …
AT&T bringing HD Voice to its LTE network this year
AT&T (T) is planning to follow in T-Mobile’s footsteps by deploying HD Voice technology over its LTE network by the end of the year. Per AllThingsD, AT&T …
Nuance plans talking smartphone ads that deliver ‘Dear Abby’-style personal advice
What could be more annoying than overly intrusive mobile ads that take up excessive space on your display? How about intrusive mobile ads that are …
HTC offering free accessories and gift cards to win back consumers
The past year hasn’t been a pleasant one for Taiwanese handset maker HTC (2498), which despite producing critically acclaimed smartphones continues to struggle against the competition. …
Samsung will reportedly announce Galaxy S4 mini this week
Earlier rumors have suggested that Samsung (005930) is preparing to launch a smaller version of its Galaxy S4 smartphone called the Galaxy S4 mini that is expected to …
The future of Windows Phone may be in the budget category
After some delays, Nokia’s (NOK) Lumia 520 and Lumia 620 budget models have debuted in key Asian markets and they have clearly eclipsed the supposed flagship …
HTC One preorders will reportedly begin April 5th on AT&T starting at $250
Customers eagerly awaiting the arrival of the HTC One in the United States may not have to wait much longer. According to a leaked document published …
‘Phablets’ called a ‘fad’ that will eventually succumb to iPhone-sized devices
If you think that having a large smartphone screen makes you more likely to consume more data, think again. According to a report from Flurry …
Leaked screenshots show how Facebook plans to take over Android home screens
We started hearing word last week that Facebook’s (FB) new “home” for Android will be preloaded software that will essentially let Facebook take over your …
Android’s market share lead over iOS explodes to eight points in the U.S.
Kantar is out with its smartphone market share numbers for three months ending in February and Android devices continue pulling away from iPhone in the …
Survey: Samsung takes the lead from Nokia, BlackBerry in key emerging markets
One of the big stories to follow in 2013 will be the intensifying competition among smartphone vendors for market share in important emerging markets such …
Samsung’s eight-core Exynos 5 Octa processor will support LTE, but won’t be available in U.S.
Samsung (005930) announced its new eight-core Exynos 5 Octa processor earlier this year and it was believed that the chipset was only compatible with 3G radios. The …
Apple patent filing shows experimental iPhone design with no buttons, ‘wraparound’ screen
While it’s unlikely to ever see the light of day, Apple (AAPL) has apparently been experimenting with a radical new design for the iPhone whose …
The most likely buyer of Nokia or BlackBerry now in talks to acquire NEC’s handset unit
Reuters is reporting that Lenovo (LNVGY), the Chinese electronics giant, is in talks to acquire NEC’s mobile phone unit. Lenovo has been speculated to be in …
Google’s ‘Babble’ cross-platform messaging service gets detailed in purported leak
Earlier this month it was reported that Google (GOOG) has been working on a cross-platform messaging app called Babble that would unify its messaging platforms into a …
