Samsung set to take the first step toward flexible smartphones this year
According to a report from Korean language news site DDaily, Samsung (005930KS) will begin producing flexible AMOLED displays this quarter. The panels are said to …
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Third time is the charm? Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 reportedly launches in November
Microsoft (MSFT) previously announced that its third major Windows Phone release would be coming this fall, though the Redmond-based company did not give specific dates. According …
More than a quarter of high school kids have sexted
The issue of “sexting” has been widely covered by the media, but the practice of sending explicit images and text messages via mobile phones may be …
Samsung to unveil new Galaxy device on August 15th
Samsung (005930KS) on Friday sent a notice to the media that it plans to unveil a “major” new Galaxy device on August 15th. The South …
Finally, some good news for Nokia: Lumias outshipped iPhone, Samsung Android phones through first three quarters
Nokia (NOK) has hit a bit of a rough patch lately, having just reported its third consecutive billion-dollar quarterly loss earlier this week. Of course, investors …
Motorola ATRIX HD review: Motorola finally got one right
Years from now when people reflect on Android and its meteoric rise to the top, Google’s (GOOG) Motorola Mobility will absolutely be among the companies credited with …
HTC: Jelly Bean is on its way to AT&T’s One X, T-Mobile’s One S
Confirmation: confirmed. HTC (TPE:2498)and carrier partner Telstra told the world earlier this week that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates are in the works for the …
HTC becomes first to welcome Jelly Bean, confirms One X and One S updates in the works
HTC (TPE:2498) and carrier partner Telstra have confirmed that HTC is currently working to bring Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates to its One X and …
Mozilla’s Firefox Mobile OS looks strangely familiar… [updated]
Mozilla announced earlier this month that the HTML5-based mobile platform it’s currently concocting will launch in early 2013 as Firefox Mobile OS. The platform will …
Verizon CFO hints at Q4 launch for Apple’s next iPhone
During the company’s earnings call on Thursday, Verizon Wireless’ (VZ) chief financial officer Fran Shammo hinted that Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone will launch in the fourth …
Apple’s iPhone is starting to look dull
When Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone 4 and its stunning Retina display, he said it would set the standard for mobile displays for the following …
Confirmed: Apple’s iPhone 5 to feature nano-SIMs, AT&T and other carriers already testing new cards
The Financial Times reported earlier this week that carriers in Europe were starting to “stockpile” nano-SIM cards in preparation for Apple’s (AAPL) upcoming iPhone release this fall. It’s …
Chrome already owns 1.5% of iOS browser market
After being announced during Google’s (GOOG) annual I/O Developer Conference last month, the Chrome Web browser for iOS has received positive feedback from users. The browser …
Apple wins ‘mother of all smartphone software patents’ – could spell trouble for Android
Apple (AAPL) on Tuesday was granted 25 new patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, but one patent in particular stands out among …
SA: Windows Phone will only capture 4% of the U.S. smartphone market in 2012
Nokia (NOK) and Microsoft (MSFT) went all-out with the Lumia 900 when it launched earlier this year. For weeks it seemed impossible to go even one …
Russian hacker battles with Apple to keep in-app purchase exploit alive
A Russian hacker named Alexey Borodin recently introduced a program that allowed users to steal in-app purchases from a number of popular apps on Apple’s (AAPL) …
The truth about Siri
Poor, poor Siri. Apple’s (AAPL) virtual personal assistant was welcomed with open arms when it was unveiled last year, and the new feature was also credited …
New iPhone on track for fall release, 4G LTE and NFC confirmed, final production starts later this summer
There are several reports suggesting that Apple (AAPL) has begun final production of its next-generation iPhone already, but we have learned from a trusted source that …
AT&T announces shared data plans, available in late August
AT&T (T) on Wednesday announced the upcoming availability of new shared data plans. Following Verizon’s (VZ) lead, AT&T’s new plans will allow subscribers to share data between …
Verizon to get a ‘phablet’ of its own: LG Optimus Vu images leak ahead of launch
LG announced its Optimus Vu smartphone-tablet hybrid at Mobile World Congress in February. Unlike its closest competitor, the Galaxy Note, the Vu features an odd 4:3 aspect …
U.S. ban on 18 Motorola smartphones and tablets starts tomorrow
The United States International Trade Commission in May ordered an import ban on various Motorola Mobility Android devices for infringing upon Microsoft’s patent covering the creation …
Jelly Bean deemed safest version of Android yet; iOS still way more secure
Google’s latest version of its Android mobile operating system, known as Jelly Bean, is the safest yet. The platform was designed to protect users from …
WSJ: Apple’s next iPhone to slim down with new display tech
Now that Apple’s next-generation iPhone is in production, a wave of new details is expected. Unfortunately, The Wall Street Journal didn’t bring us anything new …
Samsung’s ‘phablet’ gets official for T-Mobile: Galaxy Note to launch in coming weeks
Samsung’s supersized smartphone-tablet hybrid is finally official for T-Mobile, though the nation’s No.4 carrier still hasn’t revealed pricing details or a launch date for its …
T-Mobile confirms that Samsung’s gigantic Galaxy Note is coming soon
The “phablet” that started it all is finally confirmed to be launching soon on T-Mobile. The nation’s No.4 carrier posted a note to its official …
European carriers stockpiling nano-SIMs ahead of ‘iPhone 5’ launch
Mobile carriers in Europe are reportedly stocking up on new nano-SIM cards in anticipation of Apple’s next-generation smartphone launch. According to The Financial Times, the …
Samsung smartphone sales smashed Apple in Q2 according to estimates
Samsung’s lead over Apple in the smartphone market continues to increase, as does its lead over Nokia in the global cellphone market, according a Reuters …
iOS 6 beta 3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch now available to download for developers
Apple on Monday released the third beta version of its iOS 6 software to developers. As the countdown to the launch of Apple’s next-generation iPhone …
Meet Jolla, the startup trying to combat Apple and Google by breathing life back into MeeGo
A new Finnish company called Jolla made a bit of a splash earlier this month by declaring it will become a new smartphone vendor using …
Here comes the next iPhone: Leaked photos reveal new details as production kicks off
New images of the next-generation iPhone’s face plate reveal a previously unknown design change as production of the new Apple smartphone reportedly kicks off. Apple …
