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Sprint rumored to launch HTC One X as the EVO One
Reports last week indicated that Sprint would launch a smartphone code-named the HTC Jet on June 10th. The handset was a variant of HTC’s One …
Sprint won’t launch any new WiMAX devices, exec confirms
While speaking at the Competitive Carriers Global Expo, Sprint’s senior vice president of networks Bob Azzi said that while the company has experienced success with …
Nearly 1 billion smart connected devices shipped in 2011
The International Data Corporation on Wednesday announced that shipments of smart connected devices —including PCs, tablets and smartphones — reached 916 million units and surpassed …
T-Mobile may launch HTC One S on April 22nd
The HTC One S may launch on the nation’s fourth largest network on April 22nd, according to a purported internal screenshot obtained by TmoNews. The …
Google generates four times more revenue from iPhone than Android
According to legal documents for its upcoming hearing with Oracle, between 2008 and 2011 Android generated less than $550 million in revenue for Google. Apple’s …
Half of all U.S. mobile subscribers now own smartphones
Market research firm Nielsen on Thursday announced that as of February 2012, about half of all mobile subscribers in the United States own a smartphone. …
Lumia 800C unveiled as Nokia’s first Windows Phone for China
Nokia on Wednesday unveiled its first Windows Phone for the Chinese market, the Lumia 800C. The handset is slated to launch in April exclusively on China …
RIM to delay analyst meetings until BlackBerry 10 devices launch
Research In Motion holds a presentation for financial analysts each year during its BlackBerry World conference in May, but the company has said that it …
NTIA to make 95Mhz of ‘prime spectrum’ available to wireless carriers
The United States Department of Commerce and National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Tuesday announced that the federal government has repurposed 95MHz of “prime spectrum” …
MeeGo gets a stay of execution? Two new Nokia MeeGo phones reportedly in the works
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop had several tough decisions to make when he came on board and replaced former chief executive Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo. Of course the biggest …
RIM slashes BlackBerry prices in India one day ahead of Q4 earnings
Research In Motion has made drastic cuts to BlackBerry smartphone prices in India just one day before the Waterloo, Ontario-based vendor is scheduled to report …
iPhone passcode security can be bypassed in less than two minutes [video]
As a standard security measure, Apple’s iPhone can be set to require a four-digit passcode whenever the phone’s screen is powered on in order to …
The ‘phablet’ is a hit: Samsung Galaxy Note sales top 5 million
BGR reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Note in February and while there were a number of features we liked about this phone/tablet hybrid, we found it …
T-Mobile to raise prices of two unlimited data plans beginning April 4th
According to a purported T-Mobile memo obtained by TmoNews, the nation’s No.4 carrier may be looking to increase the price of its premium 5GB and ultra …
Sprint CFO hints at an LTE-equipped iPhone
Sprint CFO Joe Euteneuer said at an investor conference on Tuesday that the company has a deal in place to offer a future Apple iPhone …
‘Smoked by Windows Phone’ loser turned winner auctions prizes for charity
Samsung Galaxy Nexus user Sahas Katta found himself thrust into the technology news cycle recently after he allegedly smoked a Windows Phone but was denied …
Verizon’s $79.99 LG Lucid with 4G LTE undercuts Nokia Lumia 900
Verizon Wireless on Tuesday announced an upcoming new addition to its 4G LTE smartphone lineup. Launching on March 29th, the entry-level LG Lucid features low-end …
Telenav unveils ‘Scout for Apps’ voice-guided navigation service for developers
Telenav on Tuesday announced the company’s “Scout for Apps” HTML5 voice-guided GPS navigation service. The service is being offered to developers who are looking for …
Shipments of NFC-enabled handsets reached 30 million units in 2011
Global sales of NFC-equipped smartphones increased tenfold to 30 million units in 2011, according to a report from Berg Insight. The research firm estimates that …
Instagram for Android signup page goes live ahead of imminent release
Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom previously confirmed that an Android version of the company’s popular iOS application was in the works, even claiming that “in some ways …
Galaxy Nexus user defeats Windows Phone in challenge, Microsoft calls foul
After learning about Microsoft’s latest “Smoked by Windows Phone” challenge, Sahas Katta visited his local Microsoft store equipped with confidence and his trusty Samsung Galaxy …
AT&T to launch HTC Titan II on April 8th for $199.99
In addition to the Nokia Lumia 900, AT&T on Monday announced the upcoming availability of another sleek Windows Phone with 4G LTE connectivity. While initially …
Nokia Lumia 900 hits AT&T April 8th for $99.99
AT&T on Monday announced that Nokia’s latest flagship smartphone, the Lumia 900 Windows Phone, will launch on April 8th for just $99.99 on contract. The …
Angry Birds Space reaches 10 million downloads in less than three days
Rovio on Monday announced that the company’s latest Angry Birds installment has been downloaded 10 million times in less than three days. Angry Birds Space …
Microsoft, Nokia commit $24 million in bid to buy developer attention
Many industry watchers argue that software ecosystems now present one of the biggest hurdles to mobile platform owners looking to combat the mobile juggernauts that …
Microsoft reissues ‘Smoked by Windows Phone’ smartphone challenge
Microsoft on Thursday announced a new round of challenges for its “Smoked By Windows Phone” contest series. If users with non-Windows Phone handsets can perform …
4G LTE phone shipments to grow tenfold this year
Global 4G LTE smartphone shipments reached 6.8 million units in the technology’s first year. According to a study from market research firm Strategy Analytics, global …
T-Mobile to cut 5% of workforce, close seven call centers
T-Mobile is looking to restructure the company and in doing so, it will cut 5% of its workforce and closing seven call centers over the …
Full specs of LG’s upcoming Lucid 4G for Verizon leak
The unannounced LG Lucid 4G, code-named Cayman, is reportedly slated to arrive on Verizon’s 4G LTE network within the coming weeks. Droid-Life on Thursday obtained …
