HTC’s pre-2012 smartphones may never get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update
Waiting for the latest Android update is usually a hit or a miss if you don’t have the latest high-end smartphone. HTC (2498) says it’s …
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Alleged DROID DNA pictures leak out just ahead of official announcement
We are only a day away from HTC and Verizon’s joint press event in New York City and anticipation around their latest Android offering is building. The …
The strange US launch of Nokia’s Lumia 920
The new Lumia 920, Nokia’s (NOK) flagship Windows device, is getting some decent marketing backing from leading American vendors. Best Buy (BBY) is hyping Windows phones …
iPhone 5 shipping time drops to 2 to 3 weeks
It looks like Apple’s (AAPL) supply chain may finally be catch up with demand. 9to5Mac reports that iPhone 5 orders placed on Apple’s website will …
Apple releases iOS 6.1 beta 2 to developers, here is the change log
Apple has just seeded iOS 6.1 beta 2 to developers for download and testing, though it’s not yet clear what changes the new update holds. …
Verizon’s Windows Phone 8-powered Samsung ATIV Odyssey leaks
Looking for a Windows Phone 8 device with less color? Announced at the Windows Phone 8 launch by Microsoft (MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer, the Samsung …
iPhone 5S production reportedly kicks off ahead of launch in the first half next year
Is Apple’s (AAPL) annual mobile device launch schedule accelerating? The fourth-generation iPad launched in September this year after the third-generation model was released in March, and …
RIM refuses to let BlackBerry 10 release slip again – launch event scheduled for January 30th
After multiple delays pushed the highly anticipated launch of Research In Motion’s (RIMM) next-generation BlackBerry 10 platform back to 2013, the company on Monday finally …
iPhone 5 likely coming to China by the end of 2012
The GooPhone I5’s days as the dominant iPhone-like device in China are coming to a close. The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple’s (AAPL) hugely …
Angry Birds Star Wars breaks new Rovio records, hits No. 1 in U.S. iTunes App Store in 2.5 hours
How big is Rovio Entertainment’s Angry Birds Star Wars? The company announced on Friday that its latest Angry Birds game reached the No. 1 spot in the …
Motorola’s Droid RAZR M starts getting Jelly Bean upgrade
Motorola’s Droid RAZR M, one of the best new smartphones you can buy for under $100, is getting its promised upgrade to Android 4.1 Jelly …
iPhone 5 touchscreen scrolling glitch could hamper game development [video]
The iPhone 5 hasn’t had a break since it was launched in October. While most people have already gotten used to the scuffing and the …
So long, desktop search: Google now sees itself as a ‘mobile first’ company
Google (GOOG) may have made its name as the world’s top desktop search engine, but the company understands that its future lies elsewhere. According to …
Three slick new Windows Phone 8 devices now available on AT&T
AT&T (T) customers are getting a pair of shiny new Windows Phone 8 devices in the form of the Nokia (NOK) Lumia 920 and the …
BGR for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
There’s a brand new version of BGR for iOS that just hit the App Store, and since BGR has a new personality, and our site …
Lenovo reportedly prepping P770 Android smartphone with the biggest battery on the market
As smartphones get larger displays with higher resolutions and fast LTE data connectivity, it’s often the battery that gets the least love because breakthroughs that double and …
Verizon to complete its 4G LTE buildout in mid-2013
The nation’s largest wireless carrier plans to complete its 4G LTE build-out by the middle of 2013, according to Verizon (VZ) CFO Fran Shammo. The …
Verizon is waiving fees for those affected by Hurricane Sandy in NY and NJ
Verizon Wireless (VZ) announced this week that it will be waiving all charges for domestic voice and text usage between October 29th to November 16th …
Philadelphia teems with more smartphone thieves than any other U.S. city
An increasing number of consumers continue to make the switch to smartphones, which naturally means more thefts around the country. According to a report from …
Android co-founder thinks carriers should add more bloat to their smartphones
Custom skins and preloaded applications are a sore subject among Android users. While there are some people who believe these enhance the Android experience, others …
New iPhone jailbreak tweak swaps Siri for Android’s Google Now [video]
Siri got better in iOS 6 and will continue to get better in iOS 6.1, but compared to Google (GOOG) search assistant Google Now, it’s still very …
AT&T iPhone 5 users can now get FaceTime over cellular without a shared data plan
AT&T (T) has started to appease customers annoyed by its FaceTime policies by announcing that iPhone 5 users will be able to use the video …
BlackBerry 10 gets crucial security certification ahead of launch
BlackBerry 10 will apparently live up to Research In Motion’s (RIMM) reputation for top-notch mobile security right out of the gate. RIM on Thursday announced …
Sony’s 5-inch ‘Yuga’ leaks out as strong sales of big screens continue to validate ‘phablets’
What seemed ridiculous just over a year ago is now officially “a thing.” As companies such as Samsung (005930) continue to post big numbers for smartphones …
Samsung’s Galaxy S III steals smartphone crown from iPhone
The best-selling smartphone in the world is no longer an iPhone. New data released on Thursday by market research firm Strategy Analytics finds that Samsung’s …
Sprint snags more spectrum and 585,000 subscribers in $480 million deal with U.S. Cellular
Sprint (S) on Wednesday added to its already-robust spectrum portfolio by acquiring 20MHz of PCS spectrum from U.S. Cellular. Under the carriers’ agreement, Sprint will …
AT&T will bring LTE to 300 million Americans by 2014 as part of $14 billion investment
AT&T (T) on Wednesday laid out its investment blueprint for the coming years and it looks as though a lot more people in the United …
ZTE executive teases a 5.9-inch Windows Phone with a full HD display
ZTE may be looking to launch the first Windows Phone “phablet” to compete against the numerous hybrid devices available on the Android platform. Lu Qian …
T-Mobile still eager to pick up iPhone users, offers data speed boost for unlocked iPhones
Although T-Mobile still doesn’t carry the iPhone, that doesn’t mean the U.S.’s fourth largest wireless carrier isn’t working hard to support it. The carrier announced on Wednesday …
AT&T to sell Nokia Lumia 920 for $449.99 without contract
AT&T’s (T) Windows Phone 8-powered Nokia (NOK) Lumia 920 is very affordable at $99.99 as long as you’re willing to bite the bullet with a two-year contract. …
