Peculiar leak suggests HTC ThunderBolt hitting Best Buy March 10th
The above photograph reeks of a coordinated leak, as it was sent to a handful of tech-centric sites and forums at around 11:30PM last night. …
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Google video visualizes global Android activations
No platform in recent history has grown as fast as Google’s Android OS, and now Google has created a quick video to help us visualize …
HTC ThunderBolt launch next week further supported by Best Buy store’s claim
Following our report from Thursday morning suggesting Verizon Wireless is preparing to launch the HTC ThunderBolt next week, an earlier tweet from a California Best Buy …
Froyo goes live for AT&T’s Samsung Captivate
Sprint subscribers may have just been driven further into a frenzy by Samsung’s botched Froyo update for the Epic 4G, but Galaxy S users subscribed …
Microsoft discusses Windows Phone update issues; 10% rate of failure
Yesterday, we told you about an issue being experience by Samsung Windows Phone owners that was causing a recently released update to fail — or …
T-Mobile raises prices on old smartphones
In a move that smacks convention right in the face with the back of its hand, T-Mobile has raised the prices of two old smartphones. Rumors …
HTC ThunderBolt may launch on March 3rd or 4th; unlimited 4G LTE data for $29.99
With February 24th upon us and no storm clouds in sight, it’s a safe bet that we won’t be seeing the ThunderBolt make its highly …
HTC Arrive brings Windows Phone 7 to Sprint on March 20th; $199.99 on contract
Sprint on Thursday announced that it will launch the HTC Arrive next month on March 20th. The carrier teased the device in a series of tweets …
T-Mobile launches Samsung Galaxy S 4G; $199.99 on contract
T-Mobile has finally made its latest Android smartphone available in stores and on its website — and thankfully, the “As low as $499.99” seen on …
Snoop Dogg says Samsung Galaxy Indulge ain’t nuthin’ but a ‘G’ thang
MetroPCS’ new marketing campaign is so awesomely ridiculous that we can’t help but love it. The emerging carrier has enlisted the help of acclaimed hip …
T-Mobile readying truly unlimited data plan?
According to a tip received by TmoNews, the nation’s fourth largest carrier — T-Mobile — is readying a new, unlimited data-plan for launch later this …
AT&T’s services, products being pulled from third-party retailers
It looks like AT&T is aiming to recapitalize on revenues generated from handset sales. Several third-party wireless resellers — including Wirefly — have reported that beginning this …
Reuters’ source refutes delay of Apple’s iPad 2, iPhone 5 [updated]
Thanks to reports filed by two financial analysts, the Internet has been abuzz with rumors and speculation about an alleged delay to Apple’s two flagship …
iPhone 5, iPad 2 delayed according to rumors
According to two independent notes issued on Tuesday, both of Apple’s flagship iOS products for 2011 may be delayed. First, FBR Capital Markets analyst Craig Berger …
Happy Motorola ATRIX 4G Day!
Those of you clinging on to AT&T, waiting for a serious Android handset, rejoice. Today, February 22nd, is the day that you can officially purchase yourself a …
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 …
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 …
