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 …
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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 …
Ubuntu coming soon to multi-core Android devices
Canonical announced on Tuesday that the popular open-source Ubuntu operating system will soon be coming to multi-core Android devices. Users will be able use Android …
Unauthorized Pokemon app reveals problems in Apple’s App Store
While browsing Apple’s App Store this weekend, you may have been surprised to see an iconic game sitting among the most popular iPhone apps. When …
Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX review: Verizon’s smartest smartphone is still a tough sell
After years of trying to build a smartphone worthy of reinventing the world famous RAZR brand, Motorola finally launched a handset it deemed to be …
iPhone 4S launches on China Telecom next month
Major Chinese carrier China Telecom announced this week that it will begin selling Apple’s iPhone 4S on March 9th. The popular smartphone will start at …
Most Ivy Bridge processors have not been delayed, report claims
Reports that Intel was notifying partners about plans to postpone mass shipments of Ivy Bridge processors turned out to be only partially true, according to VR-Zone. The …
Microsoft details SkyDrive Metro app for Windows 8
Microsoft on Monday announced that a SkyDrive Metro app will be available for Windows 8. Windows users were previously able to save files to the …
Settlement reached in iPhone 4 ‘Antennagate’ suit
A settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit targeting the iPhone 4’s antenna and reception problems, reports CNET. U.S. residents who bought the handset …
Apple may launch revamped iTunes Store, App Store later this year
Apple may be working on an overhaul of its iTunes Store and App Store, according to 9to5Mac. Due to growing competition from music streaming services …
Samsung Galaxy Note now available for $299.99 from AT&T
The most massive Android phone Samsung has ever built is now available in AT&T stores across the country for $299.99 with a new two-year service …
LG unveils the Optimus Vu, a 5-inch ‘phablet’
LG on Sunday announced the Optimus Vu a week before the handset’s Mobile World Congress debut. The Vu features a 5-inch IPS display and is a …
