Jelly Bean keeps gaining ground as Ice Cream Sandwich, Gingerbread start to fade
It’s the first week of the month and you know what that means: The latest Android distribution numbers are in. The most recent version of Google’s …
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Samsung executive defends sticking with plastic for its smartphone casings [updated]
With all of the money that Samsung (005930) has made over the last year, some of its fans have been hoping that the next-generation Galaxy …
Instagram rumored to arrive on Windows Phone 8 as a Nokia exclusive
Instagram may finally arrive on Windows Phone devices, but there is a catch. A report from Chinese website WPDang suggests that the popular photo-sharing app …
Apple could ditch the home button for pressure-sensitive casing in future iPhones
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple (AAPL) a patent for a new way to control an iPhone by squeezing it. The …
Most solid sources yet point to late-summer launch for Apple’s iPhone 5S and cheaper iPhone
Just about every notable firm has taken a crack at pinpointing Apple’s (AAPL) release schedule for the next-generation “iPhone 5S,” and reports have ranged from …
Leaked Samsung Galaxy S IV images may finally reveal design
Samsung (005930) has gone to great lengths in the past to keep the design of its flagship Android smartphone from leaking ahead of its unveiling. …
IDC: Smartphone shipments to top feature phone shipments for first time ever in 2013
We’re rapidly approaching a time when we can start referring to smartphones as simply “phones.” According to the latest projections from market research firm IDC, …
Sony aims for third place in global smartphone market
Sony (SNE) is looking to beat out its Chinese rivals and become the third largest vendor in the global smartphone market, Reuters reported. The head …
Verizon executive thinks carriers can slash smartphone subsidies without hurting consumers
We’ve known for a while that carriers have been itching for a chance to ditch smartphone subsidies, but Verizon (VZ) CFO Fran Shammo now expects that smartphone …
Next major Windows Phone release due this holiday season
Microsoft (MSFT) plans to release the next major update to its perpetually emerging Windows Phone platform this holiday season, according to a job posting on …
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 …
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 …
