AT&T may implement speed and data tiers for 4G LTE service
BGR has learned that AT&T may have plans to offer tiered data services when it launches its Long Term Evolution network later this year. The …
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AT&T to launch cell phone trade-in program on January 23rd
We have just been told that beginning January 23rd, AT&T will be starting a handset trade-in program. This is the same day AT&T’s new SMS …
HTC: First-quarter revenue and shipments to double in 2011
In a presentation to investors on Friday, HTC revealed first-quarter projections that left attendees wide-eyed and smiling. In short, the Taiwan-based cell phone maker sees …
Apple may intro Windows Phone 7-like photo streaming service
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, they say, and considering that we see a new patent infringement suit pop up almost every day it …
Unannounced Sony Ericsson Vivaz 2 gets exhaustive preview
Mobile-review.com managed to get its mitts on yet another unannounced smartphone and as has become customary, the site has issued a massive and thorough preview. …
Verizon’s first iPhone ad: ‘It Begins’
Been waiting almost four years for the iPhone to come to Verizon Wireless’ network? Verizon knows that, and they’re wasting no time producing and airing …
NVIDIA to unveil quad-core Tegra 3 processor at MWC
Devices powered by NVIDIA’s dual-core Tegra 2 chip were the talk of CES this year, but that hardly means the famed fabless semiconductor company is …
Apple Store vacation blackouts issued in preparation for Verizon iPhone 4 launch
We have just been informed that Apple has started sending out mandatory vacation blackout notices to Apple Stores, barring employees from taking vacation. We’re told that …
Froyo coming to Samsung Vibrant tomorrow
Hey, Samsung Vibrant users… are you sitting down? We have one word for you, and it just so happens to be the made-up compound word …
Sprint tweaking Premier program April 1st; making early upgrades more elusive [Updated]
You know that saying, “give and take?” Someone should tell U.S. wireless carriers that ignoring 50% of that adage sort of makes you look greedy. …
T-Mobile announces Galaxy S 4G
T-Mobile has just sent out a press release to let us know about its newest 4G smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S 4G. The Galaxy S …
iPhone multitasking gestures demoed on video
BGR exclusively reported on Wednesday that Apple is currently testing a variety of gestures on its iPhone. While the more interesting gestures are still locked …
T-Mobile CEO confirms Sidekick 4G, Galaxy S 4G; Froyo for first Vibrant coming soon
T-Mobile USA’s new CEO Phillip Humm confirmed at an event on Thursday that the carrier will soon launch a pair of new “4G” HSPA+ phones. …
Apple reveals top iOS apps of all time
As the clock continues to count down toward Apple’s milestone of 10 billion apps downloaded from the App Store, the company has revealed its top …
U.S. launch of Nokia X7 cancelled according to WSJ
The Wall Street Journal has confirmed earlier rumors that Nokia’s upcoming X7 smartphone for AT&T has been cancelled. The Nokia X7, which has not yet …
Google Voice now supports incoming number ports
If you’re a Google Voice user and you’re not TechCrunch founder Mike Arrington (who was able to port his number into the service a long …
Apple testing multitouch gestures for iPhone 4 internally?
One of our Apple sources has just sent us over a couple screen shots from what we’re told is an internal test model of the …
Bloomberg: PSP2 coming January 27th; Xperia Play in February
According to Bloomberg, citing “two people familiar with the matter,” Sony and Sony Ericsson will be releasing the PSP2 and Xperia Play smartphone in January and …
Sorry Playboy fans, still no porn in the App Store
Earlier today, curious news swept the Web. According to a tweet from Playboy boss Hugh Hefner, the popular men’s magazine will soon land on the …
Best Buy not carrying Verizon iPhone, but has exclusive on HTC ThunderBolt?
We just received a tip that confirms Best Buy will not be carrying the Verizon iPhone at launch, but it seems as if the retailer …
Windows Phone 7 data hog bug identified by Microsoft; fix in the works
Last week, BGR reported on a bug within the Windows Phone 7 operating system that resulted in superfluous data being uploaded over 3G networks. The …
AT&T prepping new text message plans to launch next week?
According to a report filed by GearLive, AT&T is preparing to update its text messaging offerings with the changes taking effect next week. The changes themselves are pretty straight …
Best Buy prepares to battle Verizon’s iPhone 4; BGR gets caught in the crossfire
If images that reportedly reveal an internal Best Buy training document end up being real, it looks like the giant nationwide retailer will not be …
Samsung unveiling Galaxy S sucessor February 13th at Mobile World Congress
Thanks to public comments made by Samsung’s CEO, we know the company will be announcing its heir apparent to the Samsung Galaxy S handset in …
Verizon’s HTC ThunderBolt will support simultaneous voice and data over LTE
Verizon Wireless and HTC announced the HTC ThunderBolt amid a flurry of 4G LTE devices rattled off at Verizon’s press event. With all those devices …
Starbucks now accepting mobile payments nationwide
Love strutting your stuff to that sassy barista at your favorite Starbucks? Starting today, you’ll be able to swipe your iPhone, iPod touch, or BlackBerry at …
T-Mobile G2 is free through January 20th
The Consumer Electronics Show was packed to the brim this year with forthcoming Android phones and tablets, but truth be told, T-Mobile didn’t have much to …
CDMA iPhone shipments could reach 15 million in 2011
Verizon Wireless hasn’t even launched its iPhone 4 yet and rumored production numbers are already getting a rumored bump thanks to rumored strong demand. According …
Sony Ericsson details Xperia Arc’s photographic prowess [video]
Sony Ericsson has gone through the trouble of creating a three minute thirty second video that showcases just what makes the 8 megapixel shooter on …
Microsoft OneNote app brings first piece of Office puzzle to iOS
Microsoft on Tuesday launched a new version of its OneNote mobile application for Apple’s iOS platform. Compatibile with the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, OneNote …
