ARCHOS will reportedly offer affordable Android smartphones later this year
ARCHOS (JXR) may be looking to expand beyond producing affordable Android tablets and could debut as many as three new smartphones later this year. According to a …
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Sprint fires up LTE network in parts of New York, DC and San Francisco
2013 will be the year when Sprint’s (S) LTE network becomes truly nationwide. The Verge reports that Sprint has started flipping on its LTE network …
LG’s 5.5-inch Optimus G Pro phablet gets official
LG (066570) on Monday upped the ante in the “phablet” wars by announcing the Optimus G Pro, a new smartphone that features a 5.5-inch display …
Bill Gates ‘not satisfied’ with Microsoft’s innovation, cites smartphone strategy ‘mistake’
For the first time in recent memory, Microsoft (MSFT) chairman Bill Gates has started making noises that he’s not pleased about how the company is …
Google executive promises ‘insanely great cameras’ on next-gen Nexus phones
The cameras on Google’s (GOOG) line of Nexus smartphones have consistently performed worse than the competition. Some have said the default Android image processing software …
We’ll be live from HTC’s press conference tomorrow at 10:00AM!
HTC (2498) finds itself in quite a predicament right now. As has been the case with HTC products for years, the vendor’s 2012 smartphone lineup was absolutely …
Samsung to reportedly unveil Galaxy S IV on March 14th in New York [updated]
Samsung (005930) fans may not have to wait much longer for the company’s next-generation smartphone. SamMobile passes along a tweet from Eldar Murtazin, founder of Russian website …
Samsung to launch new attack on Nokia with REX series phones
Samsung (005930) has already been mopping the floor with Nokia (NOK) in the smartphone market and now it looks as though it plans to attack …
U.S. Cellular plans to cover 87% of customers with 4G LTE by the end of 2013
U.S. Cellular (USM), the eighth largest wireless provider in the U.S., on Thursday announced additional markets to its 4G LTE portfolio. The company plans expands …
Verizon’s Galaxy S IV detailed in purported benchmarks
Samsung’s (005930) upcoming Galaxy S IV smartphone for Verizon (VZ) may have been detailed in newly discovered benchmark test results. The device carries the model number …
Flagship HTC One smartphone revealed in leaked photo
HTC (2498) is having a tough time keeping a lid on its upcoming HTC One flagship smartphone. UnwiredView’s Evleaks has just posted a full picture …
Tegra 4 devices may not be available until August
NVIDIA (NVDA) announced its next-generation mobile processor at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. The Tegra 4’s performance was demonstrated in the company’s own Project …
Leaked screenshots may reveal Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch
Recent reports suggest that Samsung is preparing to launch a Galaxy Watch as rival Apple’s reportedly prepares its own “iWatch.” Little is known about the device, although …
Sweden takes the crown for fastest 4G service, America lags behind in 8th place
In many ways, the United States is way ahead of the curve when it comes to LTE service since we have three major carriers that …
Android 4.2.2 update blocks unofficial LTE support on Nexus 4
Google (GOOG) updated its Nexus line of smartphones and tablets to Android 4.2.2 this week. It was initially reported that the update included a variety …
HTC One will reportedly launch on March 22nd for $199.99
HTC (2498) has had a hard time keeping its new devices from leaking across the Internet. We have already seen pictures and specs of the company’s …
Android, iOS tighten stranglehold on smartphone industry, account for 91% of Q4 shipments
It’s a good thing BlackBerry (BBRY) and Microsoft (MSFT) have finally decided to step up their games, because we’re rapidly headed toward a smartphone OS …
Google panned for offering up users’ personal information to developers without permission
An Australian app developer has discovered that Google (GOOG) is sending Android developers personal information of everyone who buys their apps from Google Play without permission. …
Pebble smartwatch can now display all iPhone notifications thanks to free jailbreak hack
The Pebble smartwatch has been a great success story for a small startup that launched a Kickstarter campaign last year. Pebble ended up breaking records …
Google Now widget arrives for Android 4.1 devices
Google (GOOG) on Wednesday updated its Google Search application for devices running Android 4.1 and higher to include several new features. The application now offers …
Mobile phone sales shrank in 2012 mainly on Nokia and LG’s big declines
For all we’ve heard about the “mobile revolution,” in recent years, it may surprise you to learn that mobile phone sales actually shrank in 2012. …
Interest in BlackBerry 10 surges while iPhone loyalty slips
The latest YouGov report on smartphone brand perception and purchase intent is out, and this one is a keeper. According to the data, the proportion of …
HP will reportedly turn to Android for next-generation mobile devices
After its failed acquisition of Palm and abandonment of webOS, Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) will now reportedly look towards Android to power its next-generation of mobile devices. Sources speaking to …
LG unveils 5.5-inch Optimus G Pro, which looks exactly like Samsung’s Galaxy Note II
LG (066570) on Wednesday confirmed the much-rumored Optimus G Pro smartphone. The company revealed that the handset, which looks awfully similar to Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy Note …
New purported Galaxy S IV details emerge
Earlier rumors suggested Samsung (005930) would ditch its traditional home button and navigation keys on the Galaxy S IV, and that it may also include an …
Apple to reportedly start building the iPhone 5S in March, launch set for June
Jefferies & Co. analyst Peter Misek packed a ton of Apple (AAPL) information in his latest research note, including updates on Apple’s long-rumored television set …
Amazon could be the next mobile powerhouse to compete with Apple and Samsung
More than eight multinational companies compete in the mobile market, however Apple and Samsung pull in all the profit. According to a new report from …
‘iPhablet’ delay may hurt Apple’s plan to combat serious slowdown in iPhone 5 sales
As we’ve seen over the past few months with the new iMacs, there are times when Apple’s (AAPL) cutting-edge designs are difficult to mass produce inside …
Motorola X Phone will reportedly include revolutionary new features
Google (GOOG) is expected to unveil a new smartphone later this year that will be manufactured by Motorola. The device, which is known as the “X …
HTC teases flagship M7 Android phone, counts down to next week’s unveiling [video]
HTC (2498) still has plenty of work ahead of it if the company hopes to regain the momentum it saw in mid-2011 when it reported …
