Samsung’s smartphone marketing Death Star spent $402 million in U.S. last year
One of the reasons Samsung (005930) has all but crushed its rival Android vendors has been a series of first-rate advertisements backed up by its Death …
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NVIDIA’s Tegra 4 processor is the fastest mobile CPU, beating Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800
A variety of benchmark test results last month revealed that NVIDIA’s (NVDA) next-generation mobile processor will be hard to beat. The Tegra 4 processor displayed …
Certification filing suggests HTC One soon coming to Verizon
The HTC (2498) One is one of the best-looking Android devices we’ve seen in a while, but there is one downside to it — so …
Google shows off Gmail, third-party apps for Google Glass [video]
We have no idea whether Google (GOOG) Glass will actually become a popular accessory, but at least we now know that it will have access …
Google Glass confirmed to support prescription lenses later this year
Google (GOOG) confirmed on Tuesday that a prescription version of Google Glass will be released later this year. There had been concerns that the company’s …
HTC One launch delayed until March 29th
During its press conference in February, HTC (2498) failed to announce a release date for the HTC One. It was previously rumored that the company’s …
FCC approves T-Mobile/MetroPCS merger
Sorry, AT&T (T) — it seems that the Federal Communications Commission is willing to let T-Mobile merge with another company after all, as long as …
Apple warned to spice up the iPhone 5S or risk becoming ‘boring’
How do we know that Apple (AAPL) is facing its most intense pressure ever in the smartphone space? Because longtime Apple watchers like iMore’s Rene …
Nokia Lumia 928 with metal casing rumored for April debut on Verizon
Verizon Wireless (VZ) will reportedly finally launch its version of Nokia’s (NOK) latest flagship smartphone next month. The Lumia 928 will feature specs that are …
Galaxy S IV-like eye-tracking tech coming to iPhone, other smartphones [video]
Samsung’s (005930) next-generation Galaxy S IV is set to debut later this week, and it is expected to pack several exciting new features when it …
Samsung Galaxy S IV revealed on video ahead of debut [video]
A smartphone said to be Samsung’s (005930) next-generation Galaxy S IV has been revealed in a hands-on video published by the same source who previously …
Samsung teases Galaxy S IV with first official image
Samsung (005930) just can’t resist teasing us with the Galaxy S IV. The company has posted an image of a silhouetted device on its official Twitter …
Data suggests cheaper iPhone could help Apple clean up in emerging markets
Yes, a cheaper version of the iPhone could hurt Apple’s (AAPL) margins, but it could also open up several very important markets to Apple products. …
Sales reports suggest Sony’s Xperia Z is a hit
Remember the last time Sony (SNE) had a hit smartphone? That’s a trick question because Sony has never had a hit smartphone. But there’s a …
Indian smartphone vendors could crush Nokia in emerging markets
The first wave of Asian smartphone vendors launched LG (066570) and Samsung (005930), the latter of which ended 2012 as the No. 1 vendor in the world. …
Sprint will launch an all-touch BlackBerry phone in 2013, but not the Z10
BlackBerry (BBRY) fans were upset to hear that Sprint (S) decided to pass on the company’s flagship smartphone. The carrier confirmed that it would not …
AT&T LTE network tops speed test, but Verizon still has the best LTE coverage
You can’t go five minutes without seeing an advertisement for the fastest, largest, cheapest or most reliable network in the United States. Mobile service providers …
iPhone 5S will reportedly include NFC and a fingerprint sensor for enhanced security
A new report suggests that Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone may include near-field communication (NFC) technology and even a fingerprint sensor. According to The China Times, …
Trademark filing suggests Galaxy S IV may have a 3D camera
Although past efforts to give smartphones 3D photo capabilities haven’t exactly captured the public’s imagination, that may not stop Samsung (005930) from giving it another …
Lenovo CEO claims BlackBerry acquisition could ‘possibly make sense’
Earlier this year, Lenovo (LNVGY) CFO Wong Wai Ming casually mentioned a potential buyout of BlackBerry as a way to boost the company’s mobile business. …
Amazon’s rumored Kindle smartphone could be delayed
It has been suggested that Amazon (AMZN) will enter the smartphone market this year with a new Kindle phone. The company has long been rumored …
Google ‘X Phone’ specs reportedly revealed: Quad-core CPU, 4.7-inch HD display, 16MP camera
Google (GOOG) is believed to be working on a high-end smartphone with Motorola, codenamed X Phone, that is expected debut this May. Initial reports claimed …
Leaked prototype reveals that Apple built the world’s first ‘phablet’
The success of Samsung’s (005930) super-large Galaxy Note “phablet” was an important milestone for the company, as it showed that Samsung is capable not just …
Samsung releases second Galaxy S IV teaser [video]
Samsung (005930) has released a new teaser video for its upcoming Galaxy S IV smartphone, which is set to debut at a press conference this …
AT&T confirms March 22nd launch for BlackBerry Z10, preorders begin tomorrow for $199.99
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) next-generation BlackBerry Z10 smartphone will finally become available on AT&T (T) beginning March 22nd. The nation’s No.2 carrier announced on Monday that it …
Leaked photos may finally reveal Samsung’s Galaxy S IV
Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy S IV has been closely guarded in the weeks and months leading up to this week’s unveiling, but a series of leaked …
BlackBerry Z10 getting WhatsApp starting next week
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) app problem is about to get a little less severe. BlackBerry social media manager Alex Kinsella on Thursday posted an update to his …
AT&T reaffirms commitment to unlocking cell phones
The issue of unlocking cell phones has been receiving a lot of press lately. Despite some recent objections from the White House, under the Digital Millennium …
Nokia frets over possibility of a ‘Surface smartphone’
Microsoft’s (MSFT) manufacturing partners felt betrayed after the company announced its Surface tablet, a milestone that marked the first time the software giant produced its …
The big question for Samsung: Will the Galaxy S IV press event top last year’s epic bombast?
One of the most fascinating things about Samsung’s (005930) product launches is how remarkably they contrast with its television marketing campaigns. Samsung’s TV ads, as …
