Belated hands on with AT&T's Google Nexus S
AT&T finally got its dose of Nexus S late last month, and we suppose it is somewhat appropriate that we’re late with our hands-on since …
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Google's Motorola buy drives Android partner toward Microsoft
Google’s plan to purchase Motorola may turn at least one of its partners away from Android. Hutchison Whampoa-owned INQ Mobile’s CEO Frank Meehan is “worried” …
HTC's September 1st event to feature only Windows Phone Mango devices: Eternity, Omega
BGR has exclusively learned that HTC plans to unveil several upcoming Windows Phone Mango devices at the company’s upcoming event taking place on September 1st. …
More evidence Apple is testing 4G LTE iPhone and iPad emerges
New evidence has emerged that further confirms Apple’s ongoing tests of an LTE-enabled iPhone and iPad. BGR exclusively reported last week that multiple Apple carrier …
Android, iOS gain U.S. market share in Q2 while BlackBerry slides, NPD says
Android’s lead in the U.S. smartphone market was extended further in the second quarter of 2011 according to leading market research firm The NPD Group. …
Sony Ericsson unveils 'Live with Walkman' Android phone
Sony Ericsson on Monday unveiled its latest Android smartphone, dubbed “Live with Walkman.” With a name almost as catchy as Nokia’s failed “Comes with Music” …
Sprint's BlackBerry Bold 9930 just $199.99 online
Sprint has never been known to follow convention. While other carriers are milking heavy data users for as much as possible, for example, Sprint is …
Samsung promises big announcement on September 1st [video]
Samsung has released two teaser videos that promise “something big” is coming during the IFA trade show in Berlin, which kicks off on September 1st. …
Verizon DROID BIONIC could launch on September 8th for $299
The long wait for Verizon’s Motorola DROID BIONIC may soon be over. According to leaked internal documents obtained by Android Central, Verizon’s next 4G LTE …
RIM prepping BBM subcription music service
Research In Motion is working on a music service that will tie in with BlackBerry Messenger. CNET reports that RIM will deploy a test version …
Mobiado shows us what a $4,000 Nexus S looks like
The Nexus S is a beautiful smartphone, without question. The curved glass face… the contoured body… we’re big fans of Google’s second self-branded phone here …
Sprint in talks to buy Clearwire for 4G LTE roll-out
Sprint is in talks to purchase Clearwire outright, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The carrier has been speaking to a number of firms including Comcast about …
AT&T VP: iPhone 5 coming in early October, prepare to get 'really, really busy'
One of our high-level AT&T sources just informed us that an AT&T Vice President has confirmed to several employees that the iPhone 5 is slated …
HTC invites fans to 'see what's next' on September 1st
HTC has issued an invitation to its fans on Facebook, inviting them to “see what’s next” during a London event on September 1st. The company …
Microsoft outs Windows Phone 'We're in' location sharing app
Microsoft’s Bing team took the wraps off of a new location-sharing application for Windows Phone on Thursday called “We’re in.” The application is similar to …
Cell phone radiation could make you sterile according to studies
You may want to put down your cell phone if you’re planning on having kids anytime soon. According to an article in the latest Journal …
RIP webOS: HP kills off its mobile operating system, considers PC spin-off and Autonomy buy
Woh. HP on Thursday announced that it is putting an abrupt end to its efforts with webOS. The company says it will “discontinue operations for …
Samsung's next Android, Windows Phone and bada devices leaked
Several of Samsung’s forthcoming Android, Windows Phone and bada devices have been leaked by telefonino.net. If the leak is indeed legitimate, Samsung will surely have …
AT&T forcing new text-hungry subscribers into unlimited messaging plans starting August 21st
AT&T will stop offering its 1,000 text message package on August 21st and will instead only offer customers a $20 individual unlimited option and a …
Google 'Nexus Prime' Android 4.0 phone could launch in October
Google’s third-generation “Nexus Prime” smartphone — which will likely be the first Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” phone to hit the market — will launch …
Verizon's Android share dropped substantially following iPhone 4 launch
Verizon Wireless’ share of the U.S. Android market was down again in August, sinking to its lowest point since the carrier’s launch of the iPhone …
Shareholder sues Motorola Mobility over Google sale
A Motorola Mobility shareholder has initiated a class-action lawsuit against the company after CEO Sanjay Jha announced intentions to sell the firm to Google for …
Most Android apps sit idle, top-50 apps make up 61% of all usage, Nielsen finds
Nielsen on Thursday ushered in a new era of mobile device usage reporting brought about by customer metering software installed on thousands of iOS and …
Apple's lead mobile ad exec leaves company for VC
Apple’s vice president of mobile advertising Andy Miller has left the company to join Highland Capital Partners as a general partner, AllThingsD reported on Wednesday. …
Nokia CEO wary of Motorola/Google deal, warns Google's Android partners
Speaking during a seminar in Helsinki, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop gave a gloomy response to Google’s planned $12.5 billion takeover of Motorola Mobility. “If I …
Apple may invest $1 billion in Sharp LCD factory for iPhone, iPad displays
Apple may invest $1 billion in a Sharp LCD factory to ensure adequate production of screens for its iPhone and iPad, according to MF Global …
Verizon to pull striking worker's health benefits on August 31st
After disagreements over new contracts, 45,000 Verizon workers, or roughly 25% of the company’s workforce, went on strike on August 7th. The Communications Workers of …
Motorola DROID HD specs, images surface
Images and preliminary specifications for the upcoming Motorola DROID HD have reportedly been revealed. Engadget received photos and details from an anonymous source, and the …
Following quiet European launch, HP still has no firm U.S. launch date for Pre3
Remember when HP CEO Leo Apotheker said new webOS products would ship “within weeks” of being announced? It has been more than six months since …
LG Thrill 4G review
The Thrill 4G is the second Android smartphone in the United States capable of recording and displaying 3D video and photos without the need for …
