Nokia becomes top Windows Phone vendor after just one quarter
Nokia was late to the game with regard to Windows Phone (among other things). The Finnish phone giant announced early last year that it would …
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ZTE to debut eight new smartphones at MWC
ZTE is looking to make a big splash at next week’s Mobile World Congress, bringing eight new smartphones powered by Android and Windows Phone to …
LG announces the Tegra 3-powered Optimus 4X HD
LG on Thursday unveiled its first quad-core smartphone, the Optimus 4X HD. The handset features a 1.5GHz Tegra 3 processor with a 4.7-inch True HD …
AT&T unveils waterproof, dust-proof Samsung Rugby Smart; $99.99 on March 4th [video]
AT&T on Thursday announced the upcoming launch of the Samsung Rugby Smart. The Rugby Smart is a waterproof, dust-proof, shock-proof Android smartphone designed for users …
Samsung Galaxy S II sells over 20 million units in 10 months
Samsung announced in late September that the company sold 10 million Galaxy S II smartphones, and five months later the popular handset has crossed the …
iPad pushes Apple to 26.6% of the mobile PC market in Q4
Apple’s shipments of iPads and MacBooks in the fourth quarter combined to give the Cupertino-based company a 26.6% percent share of the mobile PC market, …
Canalys: Android apps are too expensive
iPhone users may be more inclined to pay for apps than their Android-toting counterparts because apps in the Android Market are usually priced much higher, …
T-Mobile to launch 10 LTE devices and iPhone-compatible 4G in 2013
T-Mobile will have 10 LTE devices available by the end of 2013, and it will also roll out “4G” service that is compatible with Apple’s …
iConfess: Why an Android fan recommends the iPhone
Just over five years ago, Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone, a device that would change the world forever. The Macworld Conference & Expo keynote in …
Google’s Dennis Woodside appointed CEO of Motorola Mobility
Google has selected Dennis Woodside to head Motorola Mobility, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. Woodside was most recently President the Americas region at Google. Previous rumors had Nikesh …
Throttling unlimited data plans is pointless, study finds
AT&T’s questionable policy with regard to unlimited smartphone data plan holders recently found its way back into the limelight following a new wave of subscriber …
Go Apple or go home? T-Mobile continues to flounder without the iPhone
T-Mobile USA on Thursday reported a rough holiday quarter during which the company lost a net 802,000 contract subscribers. In its earnings release, T-Mobile mentions …
DROID Fighter and LG Cayman heading to Verizon according to leak
According to a purported internal Verizon memo, the LG Cayman and DROID Fighter will be heading to the carrier in the next two months, Droid-Life reports. Employee …
LG unveils Optimus 3D Max Android phone ahead of MWC
LG continues to announce an array of new smartphones ahead of next week’s Mobile World Congress trade show. On Wednesday, the company unveiled its follow up …
Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G to launch in late March for $149.99
T-Mobile on Wednesday revealed the latest addition to the Galaxy-brand lineup of Samsung smartphones. Towing the line between mid-range and high-end, the Samsung Galaxy S …
Google to sell Android-based heads-up display glasses by year’s end
The New York Times claims to have confirmed previous rumors stating that Google is developing Android-based glasses with a built-in heads-up display (HUD). While earlier rumors …
T-Mobile asks FCC to block Verizon spectrum deal
T-Mobile is urging federal regulators to block Verizon’s planned spectrum acquisition from SpectrumCo, a joint venture formed by Comcast, Time Warner and Bright House Networks. Verizon’s …
Nokia to unveil cheap Lumia 610 alongside high-end camera phone at MWC [video]
Nokia on Tuesday released a teaser video showing off the remarkable camera included on a handset it plans to unveil next week at the annual …
Patent shows Google may bring Android to desktops
Google may be in the process of bringing its mobile operating system to desktop and notebook computers, according to a recent patent filing. The patent, …
Steve Jobs’s life laid out as a Facebook Timeline [video]
Whether you’re fan of Apple products or not, there is no denying the influence Steve Jobs had on the world. Simon Lau — a freelance …
HTC Ville and Huawei Prism headed to T-Mobile according to leak
According to a leaked accessory sheet, the HTC Ville and Huawei Prism are headed to T-Mobile in the U.S. The sheet, a screenshot of which …
Samsung Galaxy Note review: The smartphone that ‘Samsunged’ Samsung
You know what they say about guys with huge phones… They’re compensating for tiny data plans. Samsung’s Galaxy Note is a giant smartphone. Or a …
iOS 5.0.1 bug lets users to bypass passcode and access iPhone contacts [video]
A new bug has been discovered in iOS 5.0.1 that provides unauthorized access to a user’s contacts on passcode-protected iPhones. The bug, which was discovered …
Verizon’s 4G LTE network suffers nationwide outage [updated]
We have received a number of reports this morning from Verizon Wireless customers complaining that the carrier’s 4G LTE network was down in various parts …
Samsung’s iCloud competitor delayed, report claims
Samsung may be looking to launch its own cloud service to compete with Apple’s iCloud. The South Korean manufacturer originally enlisted Samsung SDS to develop …
LG announces L-style Android phones ahead of MWC
LG on Tuesday announced three more Android smartphones ahead of next week’s Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona, Spain. The “L-style” series will feature …
Samsung announces the Galaxy Ace 2 and Galaxy mini 2
Samsung on Tuesday announced two new additions to the company’s Galaxy smartphone line; the Galaxy Ace 2 and Galaxy mini 2. The Ace 2 features …
Samsung partners with Blockbuster for streaming movie service
Samsung has partnered with Blockbuster to stream thousands of movies to the company’s smartphones, tablets, ultrabooks, laptops, smart TVs and Blu-ray players, reports Smarthouse. The service …
LightSquared plans to lay off 45% of its staff
LightSquared announced on Tuesday that the company plans to cut its workforce by 45% in an effort to cut costs. “This and other cost savings measures will allow …
HTC Rezound and LG Spectrum now just $99.99 from Verizon
If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer or looking to become one, the carrier is offering two of its latest 4G LTE handsets, the LG Spectrum …
