Popular iOS jailbreaking tool surpasses 14 million downloads in one month
The popular evasi0n jailbreaking tool for Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone, iPad and iPod touch has seen unprecedented success. A mere four days after launching in early …
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Netflix will not develop a BlackBerry 10 app
In what could be major blow to BlackBerry’s (BBRY) new operating system, a Netflix (NFLX) spokesperson has confirmed to AllThingsD that it has no plans for …
Galaxy S IV to include new eye-tracking tech for touch-free control
Samsung (005930) plans to introduce new eye-tracking technology in its next-generation Galaxy S IV smartphone, according to a new report. With just over a week …
Galaxy Note II vulnerability allows hackers to bypass lock screen [video]
Samsung (005930) has been pushing its enterprise-ready smartphones to business customers lately, but the company could hit a roadblock after a vulnerability was discovered on the …
BlackBerry scores another big win as German government adopts the Z10
Chalk up another potentially impressive customer win for BlackBerry (BBRY). German site AreaMobile claims that German chancellor Angela Merkel and “other secret sources in ministries …
Nokia may soon regret rejecting QWERTY
One of the surprises from last week’s Mobile World Congress trade show was Nokia’s (NOK) confirmation that it has no plans to add QWERTY models …
iPhone 5 found to dominate all other smartphones again in February
A recent report suggested Apple’s (AAPL) latest iPhone reclaimed the title of top-selling smartphone in the world last quarter, and the popular handset apparently maintained …
Why Android fans might have mixed feelings about Samsung’s success
Let there be no doubt: Samsung (005930) is the king of Android devices at the moment. Not only did the South Korean manufacturer account for …
Galaxy S IV specs reportedly confirmed in new benchmarks
While we still have a couple of weeks to go before Samsung (005930) reveals its next big thing, we can take comfort from knowing that …
Apple’s ‘iWatch’ to reportedly launch this year
Apple (AAPL) plans to debut its much rumored smartwatch later this year, according to a new report. Bloomberg on Monday issued a claim that the …
Samsung teases Galaxy S IV ahead of next week’s launch [video]
Samsung (005930) will unveil its next-generation flagship smartphone during a press conference next week, where BGR will be reporting live. While we already know plenty …
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 …
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 …
