Sony Ericsson teases a new device for CES
Sony Ericsson has taken to the company’s Facebook page to tease a “big announcement” coming at next week’s Consumer Electronics Show. Keen-eyed readers suggest that the …
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Verizon iPhone sales double to more than 4.2 million in Q4
Fueled by the launch of Apple’s iPhone 4S, Verizon Wireless sold more than 4.2 million iPhones in the fourth quarter last year — more than …
Gingerbread found on majority of Android devices; ICS penetration approaches 1%
Google on Wednesday released the latest numbers for the software versions that are powering Android smartphones and tablets. Ice Cream Sandwich appears on the list …
Samsung Galaxy S likely won’t get Android 4.0 ‘value pack’ update
Samsung announced at the end of December that the highly popular Galaxy S line would not be receiving an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The …
Apple’s LTE-enabled iPhone 5 to be a ‘radical update,’ bigger catalyst than iPad 3 or iTV
While Apple’s iPad 3 and its brand new HDTV will be big products for the Cupertino, California-based company in 2012, its “most important catalyst” will …
HTC to unveil quad-core 4G smartphones at MWC
This year’s Consumer Electronics Show is less than a week away and while HTC has plans to announce multiple devices with various carrier partners, the …
Android Market tops 400,000 apps as developers embrace Google
Google’s Android Market reportedly reached a new milestone over New Year’s weekend, surpassing 400,000 available applications for the first time. Mobile app watcher Distimo on …
Apple iPhone 4S to launch in China and 21 more countries on January 13th
Apple’s iPhone 4S is set to launch in China and 21 more markets on January 13th. The popular smartphone was previously rumored to be scheduled …
AT&T’s Nokia Ace to receive $100 million marketing push
Microsoft, Nokia and carrier partners are planning a $100 million marketing push for the Nokia Ace (also known as the Lumia 900) when it launches …
All T-Mobile smartphones discounted with ‘New Year, New Phone’ promotion
With the Consumer Electronics Show just around the corner, savvy consumers are likely waiting before they commit to a new smartphone. The wait just became slightly more …
LG website reveals entry-level Optimus 2
LG has updated its website to include the follow up to last year’s Optimus smartphone, simply named the Optimus 2. The device features a 3.2-inch display with …
Wilson Electronics unveils Sleek 4G-V LTE signal booster for Verizon
Wilson Electronics on Tuesday unveiled the Sleek 4G-V, the world’s first LTE signal booster. It will work with Verizon’s 700MHz 4G LTE network as well …
Android and iOS users downloaded 1.2 billion apps during last week of December
Both Android and iOS saw tremendous growth this past holiday season, with device activations jumping 353% to 6.8 million on Christmas day. On the same day users …
LightSquared names Marc Montagner Chief Financial Officer
LightSquared announced on Tuesday that it has named Marc Montagner as Chief Financial Officer. Montagner replaces Michael Montemarano, who left the firm in November. Montagner …
Samsung Galaxy Note could be headed to Sprint
Sprint may be preparing to announce the Galaxy Note during next week’s Consumer Electronics Show. So far, we’ve only heard rumors that the device will …
ClockworkMod Tether app brings root-free tethering to Android phones, no root required
One of the main advantages of rooting an Android smartphone is the ability to tether a computer or tablet to a phone for free. Whether …
Samsung unveils entry-level Galaxy Ace Plus with familiar design
Samsung on Tuesday announced the Galaxy Ace Plus, an Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) device that will make its initial debut in Russia. The Galaxy Ace Plus …
New details on AT&T’s Nokia Ace (Lumia 900) leak
AT&T and Nokia are expected to unveil the Nokia Ace during next week’s Consumer Electronics Show, reports claim. The Ace will also be known internationally …
Transformer Prime to get Android 4.0 on January 12, official bootloader unlock tool soon
ASUS took to its Facebook page on Tuesday to ease tensions from an increasing number of customers unhappy with the locked bootloader on the quad-core …
Ticonderoga: iTV, ‘iPad mini’ and iPhone 5 with NFC and 4G extend Apple’s lead in 2012
Apple will further extend its lead in the technology sector this year as it launches a number of new products that will leave its competition …
Sprint gives LightSquared 30 extra days to gain FCC clearance
Sprint recently told LightSquared that it has an additional 30 days to gain approval from the Federal Communications Commission to launch its 4G LTE network. …
ASUS Transformer Prime bootloader is locked and encrypted
After its announcement, the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime became one of the most anticipated devices of 2011. The tablet was the first to feature …
Text message decline could affect AT&T and Verizon soon, analyst says
Tero Kuittinen, a senior analyst for MGI Research recently wrote a column for Forbes in which he noted that text messaging rates are declining in several …
Android’s ‘clopen’ ecosystem is hurting consumers and increasing fragmentation
During every event and every keynote, Google touts its Android operating system’s openness and explains that with no limitations, consumer’s benefit. While Android is more …
DROID 3, LG Revolution, and all of Verizon’s 4G LTE Hotspots to be discontinued in January, report claims
In 2011, carriers and manufacturers were releasing smartphones at such short intervals that within weeks, your once new and high-end device would most likely already …
ASUS to debut 7-inch Eee Pad tablet at CES
ASUS took the Android world by storm when it launched the Eee Pad Transformer last year. The Taiwanese company again shook things up with a …
Former Palm execs say webOS was doomed from the beginning
HP recently made the decision to open source webOS, the mobile operating system it acquired when it bought Palm in April, 2010. While it’s arguable …
Samsung Galaxy Note spotted with AT&T logo
The Samsung Galaxy Note has been spotted in a leaked render with an AT&T logo. The South Korea-based phone maker has already confirmed that the popular …
Apple will stop being cool in 2012, IBD says
As each year draws to a close, we can always count on a flurry of predictions for the tech industry over the coming 12 months. …
Android and iOS both lose usage share in December as BlackBerry gains
Usage of Apple’s iOS platform and Google’s Android operating system both declined between November and December as BlackBerry and Symbian both showed gains. Despite huge …
