Android activations hit 1.3 million per day
Google (GOOG) CEO Eric Schmidt gave a brief state-of-the-Android address during Motorola’s big Droid RAZR press event on Wednesday and revealed that 1.3 million Android …
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Motorola bets users $100 it can upgrade their 2011 Android device to Jelly Bean
During its press event in New York City earlier today, Motorola promised to upgrade “most” of its 2011 device portfolio to Android 4.1. But Motorola …
Do smartphone buyers lie about what they want?
In the beginning of 2012, Motorola won praise from tech pundits for launching smartphones with superior battery life. Models like DROID RAZR MAXX clearly outperformed …
Motorola DROID RAZR M hands-on
We’ve already taken a look at the dynamic duo Motorola unveiled during its press conference on Wednesday, but Motorola unveiled a third smartphone during the event …
Hands on with the Motorola DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD
Fresh out of Nokia’s (NOK) Windows Phone 8 press conference earlier on Wednesday, we got to see the latest and greatest Motorola will loose upon …
Motorola unveils the Droid RAZR M, available for $99.99 from Verizon on September 13th
So it turns out that Motorola’s rumored “all-screen” smartphone was the Droid RAZR M after all. Motorola on Wednesday took the wraps off its new …
Verizon and Motorola announce the DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD
Motorola on Wednesday announced the DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD during its press event in New York City. Both smartphones are equipped with …
Live from Motorola’s press conference
We’re on the scene at Motorola’s press conference, where the company is expected to unveil its latest killer Android phone. Motorola is set to announce …
Hands on with Nokia’s Lumia 920 and Lumia 820
Nokia’s (NOK) press conference on Wednesday definitely had its ups and downs, and investors weren’t convinced that Nokia’s new Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 smartphones …
Nokia announces the Lumia 920 with Windows Phone 8, wireless charging and a PureView camera
Nokia (NOK) on Wednesday announced the Lumia 920 during its press event in New York City. The company’s flagship Windows Phone 8 smartphone is equipped with a …
Live from Nokia’s Windows Phone 8 event
Nokia (NOK) has seen limited interest in its early Windows Phones, but not nearly enough to prevent three consecutive quarterly losses that topped $1 billion each. 2012 …
iPhone 5 cases already showing up at AT&T
One of our AT&T (T) sources sent over a few images of iPhone 5 cases that are already popping up in the company’s internal accessory …
Android, iOS continue their tag-team thrashing of RIM’s market share
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Android and iOS have gained market share at BlackBerry’s expense. The latest numbers from comScore show that …
Acer to launch six new smartphones in 2013
In attempt to strengthen its smartphone presence, Acer (2353) is planning to release six new models in 2013, the company’s president Jim Wong confirmed to …
AT&T announces Pantech Flex with standard and ‘easy’ Android modes [video]
You know smartphones have become too complicated when phone makers have to include an “Easy Experience” mode to simplify Android. The Pantech Flex is touted as …
Nokia launches free music streaming in the U.S.; Lumia 900 and 710 first compatible phones
Nokia (NOK) on Tuesday announced the launch of its free music streaming service on the Lumia 710 and Lumia 900 in the United States. Nokia Music gives …
Study says malware attacks are on the rise, mobile threats becoming more serious
We are losing the war against cybercriminals, according to security firm McAfee. The company revealed in its quarterly “Threats Report” stating that the frequency of …
We’ll be reporting live from Nokia and Motorola’s press conferences tomorrow
This fall is shaping up to be one of the busiest on record for tech fans, and while Apple’s (AAPL) September 12th iPhone unveiling is …
What if smartphone design still matters?
Over the past three years, the actual look of a smartphone has stopped mattering. Apple’s (AAPL) most recent iPhones brought only the slightest changes in …
Rovio announces Bad Piggies for Android, iOS OS X; launches on September 27th
Rovio on Tuesday announced a spin-off to its popular Angry Birds franchise called “Bad Piggies.” Casual gamers will be excited to learn that Bad Piggies …
HTC sends out press invites for an event on September 19th
HTC (2498) on Tuesday sent out invitations for a press event in New York City on September 19th at 11 AM EST, one week after Apple’s …
Get ready for Apple’s next iPhone – invitations for September 12th event sent to media
Apple (AAPL) on Tuesday sent out invitations for a press conference scheduled to take place on September 12th at 1:00 p.m. EDT, 10:00 a.m. PDT. …
Apple’s iPhone 4S is no longer the top-selling smartphone in the U.S.
For the first time since it launched, Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 4S is not the top-selling smartphone in the United States, according to channel checks performed …
Samsung Galaxy Stellar coming to Verizon for free on September 6th
Breaking away from the flagship Galaxy S III for a second, Samsung (005930) and Verizon Wireless (VZ) announced on Tuesday that they will begin selling …
RIM’s first BlackBerry 10 smartphone revealed in photos and on video
Images and a video of Research In Motion’s (RIMM) first BlackBerry 10-powered smartphone were published by multiple websites on Monday, shedding new light on RIM’s …
iPhone 5 nano-SIMs pictured as launch looms
How influential has Apple (AAPL) been in the mobile industry? Consider this: The SIM card has been in use in the wireless industry since 1991 …
LG Intuition ‘phablet’ coming to Verizon on September 6th for $199.99
Sorry, Samsung (005930): You’re about to get some competition in the market for oversized smartphones. Verizon (VZ) on Tuesday announced that it would start selling LG’s …
Photos of unannounced HTC phone surface, could be headed to Verizon
BGR exclusively reported this past April that HTC (2498) is planning to launch a new 5-inch smartphone on Verizon Wireless’s (VZ) this fall. The device is said to feature a full 1080p HD …
How one company is putting ‘Super Wi-Fi’ on the fast track
Wi-Fi has been one of the most useful technologies developed over the past couple of decades and it’s about to get even better now that …
Apple may release redesigned headphones alongside iPhone 5 [video]
Apple’s (AAPL) in-ear headphones have seen few changes since being introduced alongside the company’s original iPod in 2001. According to images published by Vietnamese site …
