‘iPhone 4S’ cases already arriving at AT&T stores [updated]
BGR has obtained images of refreshed iPhone 4 cases that have started to show up at AT&T corporate stores around the country, and there’s one …
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Smartphone owners say security is a concern, but few take precautions
While smartphone owners say they are concerned about security threats, few actually do anything to secure their devices according to new data from The NPD …
Three-quarters of revenue among top apps now generated by in-app purchases
Freemium applications are driving in-app purchases according to a new report from Distimo, which was completed for the Verizon Developer Community. It is like getting …
Microsoft: Windows Phone Mango rolling out ‘in next week or two’
Microsoft general manager Eric Hautala wrote a blog post on Microsoft’s official Windows Team Blog on Wednesday in which he confirmed the Windows Phone Mango …
Amazon Kindle Library Lending now live; more than 11,000 U.S. libraries participating
Amazon’s Kindle Library Lending service, first announced in April, is now live in the United States. The service allows Kindle users to borrow eBooks from …
Sprint may cap mobile hotspot data on smartphones at 5GB beginning October 2nd
Sprint will reportedly introduce a 5GB cap on mobile hotspot data for smartphone users beginning October 2nd. A purported leaked document obtained by SprintFeed states …
Apple is unveiling two new iPhones next month, and here’s why
So… I have been thinking about this a lot lately (as has anyone in this industry), and basically no one has any clue what Apple …
Wedge: Apple’s ‘iPhone 4S’ will be only new model to launch this year
Despite numerous rumors to the contrary, Apple will only launch one iPhone model this fall and it will be a modest upgrade that closely resembles …
Samsung GALAXY S II, Epic 4G Touch review
Samsung’s fastest-selling smartphone ever has finally landed in the United States. The GALAXY S II will be sold by Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T, and Verizon …
AT&T Samsung GALAXY S II launches October 2nd for $199.99
AT&T confirmed on Wednesday that its Samsung GALAXY S II smartphone will be available on October 2nd for $199.99 with a new two-year contract. The …
Verizon Wireless to launch LG Enlighten on September 22nd for $79.99
Verizon Wireless on Wednesday announced the LG Enlighten, a new Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) smartphone that will be available on September 22nd for $79.99 after a …
Apple’s Fall event set for October 4th, Tim Cook to unveil iPhone 5
We’re getting closer and closer. According to AllThingsD, Apple is currently planning to hold the company’s Fall event on October 4th. The report also notes …
‘Patent trolls’ cost tech companies $500 billion, kill innovation
According to The Private and Social Costs of Patent Trolls, a new study published by the Boston University School of Law, patent trolls are responsible …
T-Mobile announces ‘Yes, Every Smartphone Is on Sale, Sale’ for one day only
T-Mobile on Tuesday announced an upcoming smartphone sale that will last for one day only. During the carrier’s “Yes, Every Smartphone Is on Sale, Sale” …
Apple to launch white iPod touch in October, no hardware changes in sight
Apple will announce a new version of its iPod touch during the first week of October when it takes the wraps off of the next-generation …
Microsoft’s Windows Phone poised to strip share from Android
Android’s continued dominance in the smartphone space is anything but guaranteed according to a recent survey conducted by market research firm The NPD Group. And …
Motorola ATRIX 2 images and details revealed
BGR has just been given photos of the follow up to the original Motorola ATRIX 4G, the Motorola ATRIX 2, internally known as the Motorola …
T-Mobile CMO: We aren’t getting the iPhone 5 [updated]
A leaked internal document from T-Mobile’s OneVoice intranet suggests T-Mobile will not launch the iPhone 5 this year. The document, obtained by TmoNews, cites a …
HTC Rhyme hands-on
We just spent some quick time with the HTC Rhyme here at HTC’s event in New York City. The device is sleek, reasonably thin, and …
Samsung to open bada to other manufactuers, developers next year
Samsung will open its bada mobile operating system to other manufacturers and developers next year in an effort to “reduce its reliance” on Android, The …
HP to lay off 525 Palm employees this week
HP will lay off as many as 525 employees from its Palm division this week AllThingsD reported on Tuesday. HP killed off its webOS mobile …
Verizon to launch Pantech Breakout 4G LTE phone on September 22nd for $99.99
Verizon Wireless announced on Monday the Pantech Breakout will launch on September 22nd for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a new two-year …
AT&T prepares to offer white iPhone 4S according to report
We have seen plenty of rumors that suggest Apple will launch the iPhone 4s as a budget-friendly option alongside the iPhone 5, and now the …
Google Wallet with MasterCard now available on Sprint Nexus S 4G [video]
Google Wallet, a new near-field communications (NFC) based payment system created by Google in partnership with MasterCard and a number of additional partners, is now …
Apple to launch ‘iPhone 4 Plus’ and iPhone 5, JP Morgan says
Apple will release two new iPhone models this fall, the “iPhone 4 Plus” and the iPhone 5, according to a note to investors issued by …
Are these parts from the Apple iPhone 5?
There’s a photo floating around that’s been published on a Chinese Twitter-like site that appears to reveal parts from a new iPhone with Apple’s dual-core …
Apple iCloud reset scheduled for September 22nd ahead of likely iOS 5 GM build
Apple will reset its iCloud backup service on September 22nd ahead of the likely release of its final iOS 5 test build and public iCloud …
Amazon offers $50 gift card with all Verizon phones
Amazon’s wireless division announced on Friday that it will provide a $50 gift card with the purchase of any Verizon Wireless device between Friday and …
Verizon Pantech Breakout 4G LTE phone leaked
Pantech may be working on its first 4G LTE phone for Verizon Wireless. According to leaked images obtained by DROID-Life, the Pantech Breakout could launch …
ITC to review Apple win in patent battle with HTC
The United States International Trade Commission will re-investigate claims that HTC is infringing on Apple’s patents. In July, a judge ruled HTC was guilty of …
