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 …
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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 …
HTC plans to release more Windows Phones in 2013
Despite lukewarm sales of its Windows Phone 8X and Windows Phone 8S, HTC (2498) remains “fully committed” to the Windows Phone operating system. The company’s …
Android’s enterprise market share dropped in the fourth quarter
Despite increasing efforts from vendors to appeal to business customers, a new report found that Android’s enterprise market share actually declined in the fourth quarter. …
BlackBerry takes another hit as Pentagon opens network to iPhone, Android phones
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) struggling platform will remain a part of the Department of Defense’s mobile strategy for the time being, however it will begin to see …
Asus Fonepad preview: Decent tablet, terrible phone
Why? Seriously, Asus (2357). Why? This question bears asking, as going hands-on with Asus’ new Fonepad truly requires some big hands. Single-handed operation is a thing …
LG says it’s done fighting the ‘specs war,’ will focus on crafting novel smartphone features
Although it has flown somewhat under the radar compared with the Galaxy S III and the iPhone 5 stealing the show, the Optimus G has …
Google exec calls Motorola acquisition an insurance policy against Samsung
Samsung’s (005930) unprecedented success with Android smartphones and tablets has Google (GOOG) shaking in its boots. Company executives are worried Samsung has become so big …
Asus PadFone Infinity preview: You’ve gone too far this time, Asus
I admit it: I’m normally a sucker for hybrid devices that cleverly combine form factors or integrate functionality between smartphones, laptops and tablets. I really …
Sprint smartphone sales help Android jump ahead of iPhone in the U.S.
During the three-month period ending in January, Google’s (GOOG) Android operating system once again surpassed iOS in U.S. smartphone sales thanks to the help of …
Tegra 4 performance crushes current-gen processors
NVIDIA’s (NVDA) next-generation processors won’t be available in devices until later this year, however early benchmarks have revealed that the new chipset will be worth …
ASUS unveils quad-core PadFone Infinity smartphone with 5-inch HD display
ASUS (2357) on Monday announced its next-generation PadFone during a press event at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The PadFone Infinity, which is a smartphone …
Does the world need another new mobile OS? Firefox and ZTE think so
The new ZTE (0763) Open is perhaps more significant for what it’s not than what it is. The handset does not run Android, iOS, Windows …
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 …
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 …
