Verizon Wireless updates V CAST music service for Android
Verizon Wireless on Monday announced a revamped version of its V CAST Music app for Android smartphones. The carrier’s new V CAST Music app combines …
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BlackBerry Dakota / Montana (Bold Touch) images surface
Since RIM first began dabbling with the now ubiquitous touchscreen, BlackBerry users have been clamoring for a smartphone with a candy bar form factor that …
Verizon iPhone isn’t bringing new users to iOS, developer speculates
According to the founder of Instapaper, a popular Web and mobile service that allows users to read website content offline, the introduction of Verizon Wireless’ …
Sprint to announce new phone on Thursday, likely the HTC 7 Pro
Sprint revealed on Monday its plans to unveil a new device later this week. In a post to its official Twitter account, Sprint said its …
AT&T’s HTC Inspire 4G isn’t even fully compatible with fake 4G
Despite AT&T’s decision to slap “4G” right in the name, the new HTC Inspire 4G smartphone doesn’t even feature full compatibility with the “4G” HSPA+ …
Microsoft releases its first Windows Phone 7 update (no copy/paste support)
Microsoft on Monday announced that its first software update for the Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system is now available. Unfortunately, this is not the …
Yobongo for iPhone hands-on
Yobongo, if you haven’t heard, is a new iPhone app that meshes location-aware messaging with a chatroom-like environment, and it’s kind of amazing. By using …
HTC ThunderBolt priced at $249.99 and $299.99 in Best Buy flyers
In a forthcoming Best Buy mobile buying guide for the month of March, the popular nationwide retailer has revealed the price of Verizon Wireless’ upcoming …
BlackBerry Monaco (Storm 3) caught on video
Last month, BGR exclusively reported preliminary details surrounding an upcoming smartphone from Research In Motion codenamed the BlackBerry Monaco. Due for launch from Verizon Wireless in …
New Android API eliminates Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Google made its software development kit (SDK) available for version 2.3.3 of the Android OS earlier this month, and Stanford University’s MobiSocial News uncovered a …
Nokia N8 torture tests give Windows Phone fans a taste of what’s to come [video]
We’re big fans of Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 platform here at BGR, but we have to admit that the OS is seriously lacking when it …
Apple remained king of app stores in 2010; Nokia’s Ovi Store revenue ironically up 719%
IHS, new owner of research firm iSuppli, has issued its full-year data on app stores in 2010. According to the company’s report, Apple’s market share …
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play in white an O2 Xclusive
Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Play in a black tuxedo not doing it for you? If you’re living under O2’s coverage area in the UK, you have …
Nano a no-go; Times says no tiny iPhone
As sure as The Wall Street Journal’s sources were that Apple was cooking up a miniature iPhone for release in the near future is as …
RadioShack to price Motorola Atrix 4G at $150, no mail-in rebate required
Thinking about picking up the Atrix 4G next week? Listen up. According to RadioShack’s Facebook page, the company will be offering Motorola’s latest and greatest …
HP’s Palm Pre 2 now available from Verizon Wireless
As the carrier announced earlier this week, Hewlett-Packard’s last Palm-branded smartphone is now available for sale from Verizon Wireless. The phone features the latest version …
PlayOn brings Netflix streaming and more to Android phones
Here’s another reason for Samsung Captivate owners to be aggravated after yesterday’s debacle — Android phone owners with Android 2.2 (Froyo) or later now have …
Samsung Epic 4G and Sanyo Zio to get Froyo updates on February 21st
A new source contacted BGR on Thursday with details surrounding much awaited Android 2.2 (Froyo) updates for the Samsung Epic 4G and the Sanyo Zio …
Connected device sales will grow 77% to 39 million in 2011, Berg Insight says
In a report titled Emerging Wireless Consumer Devices published this month by Berg Insight, the firm claims that sales of connected consumer devices will grow …
iPhone 5 NFC implementation will include a ‘unique twist,’ analyst claims
In a note to investors on Thursday, Ticonderoga Securities analyst Brian White reiterated a rumor that Apple’s next-generation iPhone will include integrated NFC capabilities. The …
Confirmed: Motorola ATRIX 4G launches on February 22nd
Following our report from earlier this morning suggesting the Motorola ATRIX 4G would become available on February 22nd, AT&T has reached out to clarify launch …
HTC Inspire 4G as low as $59.99 from Amazon
AT&T is hitting the market aggressively with Android this year — for obvious reasons — and with deals like this one from AmazonWireless, AT&T subscribers …
Motorola ATRIX 4G may launch on February 22nd
BGR has been informed by a source claiming knowledge of AT&T’s launch plans that the highly anticipated Motorola ATRIX 4G may become available sooner than …
iPhone 4 explodes, burns man’s hand [video]
Competing smartphone platforms might be catching up to iOS when it comes to apps and UI styling — but can your Google phone do this? An …
‘iPhone nano’ could increase Apple’s smartphone revenue by 250%, analyst claims
The recent resurgence of “iPhone nano” rumors has Wall Street analysts working overtime. They already love Apple, which has basically been printing money lately, and …
AT&T’s Samsung Captivate finally gets Android 2.2 Froyo update [updated]
If there are any Samsung Captivate owners out there who haven’t yet thrown their devices out a window due to frustration, today is your lucky …
Verizon Home Phone Connect makes its debut
Verizon’s Home Phone Connect service just went live on the carrier’s website, though the link for the service is down at the moment. The new …
Apple’s App Store is bad for consumers, AT&T CEO says
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson gave a keynote presentation at Mobile World Congress on Tuesday, during which he shared some interesting thoughts surrounding Apple’s iOS App …
Leaked Dell roadmap reveals several unannounced smartphones, tablets
An alleged internal product roadmap has leaked, and it appears to reveal Dell’s complete smartphone and tablet lines for 2011 and the first quarter of …
Next version of Google’s Android OS discussed at MWC
A Google executive on Wednesday shared preliminary details surrounding the company’s next version of its Android operating system. In an interview with Phone Scoop at …
