FCC launches PLAN emergency alert service for mobile devices
The city of New York has teamed up with the FCC and wireless carriers to unveil a new emergency alert system called PLAN. PLAN can …
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Verizon’s Samsung DROID Charge to launch May 14th
Verizon Wireless is finally prepared to launch its latest 4G smartphone, the Samsung DROID Charge. Verizon has confirmed with BGR that the device will become …
BGR Interview: Nick Cannon
BGR recently had a chance to catch up with actor, comedian, musician, producer, host, tech-lover, and now father, Nick Cannon, to see how tech has impacted …
Motorola DROID X2 could launch May 26th
Verizon Wireless was rumored to be launching the follow up to its popular Motorola DROID X smartphone on Thursday, but Thursday has come and gone …
TomTom pushing HD Traffic service to U.S. drivers
TomTom has announced that its HD Traffic service, originally only available on the Go 2535 M LIVE personal navigation device, is now available for all …
Sharp enters 3D smartphone market with Android powered Aquos SH-12C
Sharp just entered the 3D smartphone market, joining both LG and HTC, with the introduction of its Android 2.3 powered Aquos SH-12C. The smartphone made …
HTC ThunderBolt update now rolling out
Verizon Wireless on Thursday confirmed that it is in the process of rolling out an over the air update for its HTC ThunderBolt smartphone. Software …
Why record record labels are fuming over Google’s music service
Google announced and launched its Music Beta service on Tuesday, and record execs aren’t too pleased with its decision to move ahead before reaching a …
Netflix app finally launches for Android
The wait is over — Netflix finally announced on Thursday that its Android application is now available in the Android Market. But there’s a catch: …
AT&T to pay T-Mobile $6 billion if feds reject acquisition
AT&T will pay T-Mobile $3 billion in cash, a $1 billion roaming agreement, and $2 billion in spectrum if the Federal Communications Commission and the …
HTC’s April revenue balloons 113% to hit record high
HTC’s revenue in April 2011 hit a record high, Taiwan Economic News reports. The publication cites a financial statement from HTC in claiming the smartphone …
Apple sued again for collecting location data
A lawsuit has been filed against Apple, Pandora, and The Weather Channel in the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico that alleges Apple “intentionally [intercepts] …
White Samsung Nexus S headed to AT&T
AT&T may soon join Sprint and T-Mobile as the third U.S. carrier to offer the Nexus S. The phone was spotted in white on Samsung’s …
Verizon’s HTC Trophy pops up at Best Buy, again
Verizon hasn’t announced the HTC Trophy just yet, but there have been enough leaks that the carrier may as well just take the wraps off …
Apple and Google to review DUI checkpoint-dodging applications
Apple and Google are in Washington, D.C., testifying before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law. Both companies have already testified in …
Google enhances Android Market with new app discoverability options
Google on Wednesday announced more ways for Android users to discover fresh applications on its Android Market website. A new “Top apps” chart is now …
BlackBerry Touch 9870 gets a new design
We spent some time with the BlackBerry Touch a little while back, but we wanted to update you on something that’s changed. We have heard …
Apple puts iAd-supported iPhone apps for kids out of business with no notice
Apple has reportedly confirmed to a developer that it is no longer serving advertisements tied to its iAd platform in iOS apps geared toward children. …
Samsung Infuse 4G review
The Samsung Infuse 4G, with a radio capable of achieving peak rates of 21Mbps, is being marketed as the fastest smartphone currently available from AT&T. …
BGR Interview: Sprint’s VP of Product Development, Fared Adib
We recently had a chance to speak with Sprint’s Vice President of Product Development, Fared Adib, about Sprint’s upcoming devices, product strategy, and a whole lot more. …
Apple and Google grilled by Senate on collecting location data
Google and Apple testified before the Senate on Tuesday, where both firms were grilled on collecting location information from mobile phones. During the hearing, Senator …
HP Pre 3 gets FCC approval; looks like world phone for Verizon
The Federal Communications Commission recently released documents outlining the testing and approval of Hewlett-Packard’s upcoming flagship smartphone, the HP Pre 3. Beyond the idea that …
HTC ThunderBolt back on sale at AmazonWireless; $129.99
As much as we loved the HTC ThunderBolt when we reviewed it this past March, we can certainly understand if some people are hesitant to …
HBO Go for iOS and Android surpasses 1 million downloads
During the Streaming Media East 2011 press event in New York City this morning, HBO’s co-president Eric Kessler said that the network’s HBO Go mobile …
T-Mobile may reintroduce free unlimited Wi-Fi calling on May 11th
According to a leaked internal screenshot obtained by TmoNews, T-Mobile USA may reintroduce its free unlimited Wi-Fi calling option on May 11th. T-Mobile’s Wi-Fi calling …
‘PC market is in its twilight,’ says former Apple exec
In a “Monday Note” blog post that questioned Intel’s new 3D transistors and the company’s lack of presence in the mobile space, former Apple executive …
Apple’s new iPod nano may feature 1.3-megapixel camera, clipless body
Apple’s next-generation iPod nano may ditch the clip design and instead feature a 1.3-megapixel camera, according to leaked images posted by Taiwanese blog Apple.pro. The …
Apple exec to Senate: ‘Apple does not track users’ locations’
While testifying before the U.S. Congress today, Apple’s vice president of software technology, Bud Tribble, tried to clarify concerns that Apple had been tracking owners …
Google working with partners on Android fragmentation issue
During Google I/O today, the company announced that it’s working with its partners – including AT&T, HTC, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Sprint, T-Mobile, and …
Windows Phone will beat Android in 2013, analyst explains
Late last week, BGR wrote about a recent report suggesting Microsoft’s share of the global smartphone market would overtake Google’s share in 2015, and Windows …
