Upcoming iOS update fixes exploit used by evasi0n jailbreak
An upcoming iOS update will patch an exploit used by the evasi0n jailbreaking tool that allows iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users to jailbreak their …
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ZTE Grand Memo preview: Destined to get lost in the phablet crowd
One thing is quite clear: Samsung’s (005930) gamble on the 5-inch handset market is catching fire. Manufacturers seem to be scrambling to concoct their very …
Huawei Ascend Mate preview: A giant phablet whose size dwarfs even the Galaxy Note II
Taking a hands-on look at Huawei’s (002502) new Ascend Mate “phablet” really does require you to use both hands, because the thing is absolutely enormous. Boasting a …
Another major security flaw discovered on iPhone [video]
Earlier this month, a major security vulnerability was discovered on the iPhone that granted unauthorized users access to the device’s phone app, contacts, voicemail and …
Nokia Lumia 720 Preview: A budget phone with a premium feel
While high-end phones with top-notch specs garner a lot of the headlines, there’s something to be said for budget phones that don’t feel cheap; that …
Sony Xperia Z preview: A serious smartphone contender finally emerges from Sony
Whereas the seriously unimpressive Xperia Z tablet poses no threat to any tablet vendors, Sony’s (SNE) new Xperia Z smartphone is poised to make a …
Samsung is just trolling us now, and it’s not alone
This has gone too far. I was one of many people to cast serious doubt on Samsung (005930) when it birthed the phablet category with …
Samsung confirms Galaxy S IV will debut on March 14th
It’s official: Samsung (005930) has confirmed that the company will debut its flagship smartphone next month in the United States. Earlier reports claimed Samsung would launch …
LG Optimus G Pro preview: LG’s newest phablet is a serious Galaxy Note II challenger
Want another sexy phablet to feast your eyes on? We’re not so sure we do either, but at least LG’s (066570) Optimus G Pro packs …
Nokia moves to defend its emerging market turf with slew of budget phones
Nokia (NOK) decided to eschew the high-end smartphone market at Mobile World Congress this week to focus on a line of lower-cost phones aimed at defending …
Samsung plans to conquer the workplace with KNOX mobile security suite
Samsung (005930) has set up a very ambitious goal for itself: It wants to become the Android vendor that corporate America can trust. At Mobile …
Sprint still scrounging for more spectrum despite vast potential holdings
Even though Sprint (S) could soon have a commanding advantage over its rivals in terms of spectrum holdings, CEO Dan Hesse still isn’t satisfied. Bloomberg …
The end of unlimited BBM could erode BlackBerry’s standing in emerging markets
South Africa has been one of BlackBerry’s (BBRY) key markets globally and the Canadian vendor has held more than 50% of the smartphone market there …
Google’s Project Glass to launch this year for under $1,500
Google’s (GOOG) Project Glass is exciting. Whether or not the idea of connected eyewear with an integrated transparent display that falls into the wearer’s line …
Analyst sees cheaper ‘iPhone mini’ as no-brainer following meeting with Apple CFO
A lot of talk about Apple (AAPL) releasing a cheaper version of the iPhone has revolved around whether the company will be able to maintain …
iPhone found to be 300% more reliable than Samsung smartphones
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone isn’t just the best-selling smartphone in the world, it’s also the most reliable. A new study conducted by the company behind the …
Leaked cases may reveal Galaxy S IV design
Samsung (005930) is expected to take the wraps off its next-generation flagship smartphone in less than three weeks, but details surrounding the upcoming Galaxy S …
Nokia reportedly plans wave of cheap phones to combat Chinese upstarts
Nokia (NOK) may be planning to go back to its roots by producing a lot more cheap phones that can compete with upstart Chinese vendors …
LG unveils Optimus F5, F7 smartphones
Since almost nothing will actually be announced at Mobile World Congress this year, LG (066570) on Thursday unveiled two new smartphones that will launch later this year. …
Motorola offers $50 Google Play store credit for new smartphone buyers
How’d you like to get a new Android phone that comes with your 50 favorite mobile games already installed? Well, Motorola is trying for the …
Apple releases second beta for iOS 6.1.3
After releasing several different patches for assorted bugs in iOS 6.1, Apple (AAPL) has now gotten around to releasing a second beta for iOS 6.1.3, …
Apple patent filing may reveal ‘iWatch’ details
Apple (AAPL) has always been known for its trend-setting designs, but it looks like an early sketch of its long-rumored “iWatch” took a page from a long-forgotten …
FCC proposes freeing up more Wi-Fi spectrum on the 5GHz band
In a move that’s sure to cheer everyone who likes having more unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum, the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday announced that it wants …
Nokia production follies still hindering Lumia 920, Lumia 620 sales
It was cute when Nokia’s (NOK) Lumia 920 sold out in less than an hour in China in several different instances in December. What’s not …
European upstarts give Sprint a model for tearing down the Verizon-AT&T powerhouse
Even as AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ) sail confidently ahead with rising average revenues per user (ARPU) and subscriber levels, several major European mobile carriers …
BlackBerry projected to miss big on Z10 sales: ‘There is no line of sight to profitability’
After a brief period of optimism, it seems that financial analysts are once again predicting that BlackBerry (BBRY) is in very big trouble. Per Forbes, Pacific …
Problems with new Samsung chip in Galaxy S IV may lead to a huge win for Qualcomm
Samsung (005930) may once again choose to use a Qualcomm (QCOM) Snapdragon processor in its upcoming flagship smartphone. Earlier rumors claimed that the company would …
New renders show how Apple could make wristwatches work more like iPods
Let’s be honest — an Apple (AAPL) wristwatch doesn’t at first glance sound like the most exciting product the company has come up with over …
Despite rumored of declining demand, Apple’s iPhone 5 is the No.1 smartphone in the world
An unexpected decline in demand for Apple’s (AAPL) latest iPhone model was one of many rumors floated by analysts in the fourth quarter as big …
Google shows us what it’s like to use Project Glass [video]
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Google (GOOG) Project Glass shown off on video, but the company released a demo on Wednesday that sheds …
