Google Nexus S 4G launch imminent, Samsung Replenish coming on the 25th?
We don’t have too much info to report for the time being, but we’re hearing that the highly anticipated Google Nexus S 4G will be …
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LTE toggle switch for HTC ThunderBolt hits Android Market
In our review of Verizon’s first LTE-capable smartphone, the HTC ThunderBolt, we told you about a minor gripe we had with the device: battery life. …
87% of Android developers think fragmentation is a problem, survey finds
The debate surrounding Android fragmentation continues to draw attention, and the issue resurfaced on Monday following the results of a recent survey. According to Baird …
Gaming and a girl gone wild: Sony Ericsson looks to the past to define the future
According to data released by The Nielson Company in March, Sony Ericsson’s share of the U.S. smartphone market is barely a blip on the radar. …
AT&T confirms early upgrade price changes for iPhone 4, other smartphones
AT&T has confirmed to BGR that it has made changes to early upgrade pricing for its smartphones. The changes impact customers who wish to upgrade …
Apple, Android see continued growth in U.S. smartphone market share
ComScore has released its latest report on the U.S. smartphone market, and it suggests that Apple’s share of the U.S. OEM market is growing, while …
Facebook launches new mobile site
On Friday, Facebook began rolling out its revamped mobile website located at m.facebook.com. The social network says that the updated version of its mobile site …
Sony Ericsson launches Xperia PLAY in 11 markets (not U.S.)
Sony Ericsson on Friday launched its highly anticipated Xperia PLAY smartphone in 11 markets today, with six additional markets to follow over the next two …
Kyocera Echo pre-orders start at RadioShack
Sprint’s new dual-screen Kyocera Echo is now available for pre-order from RadioShack. The Echo sports two different displays for a total 4.7-inches of touchscreen real …
Opera Mini makes triumphant return to GetJar app store
After ousting Opera’s popular Opera Mini Web browser from its app store earlier this month, GetJar announced the browser’s return on Thursday. The app was …
HTC Pyramid to launch in late-May on SFR, rumor suggests
An image procured by French site FrAndroid suggests that HTC’s unannounced — but well documented — Pyramid handset may be scheduled for a European release in …
Samsung Galaxy S 2011 edition with 1.4GHz processor launching next month
Samsung Russia has confirmed that it will launch a new version of the popular Galaxy S Android smartphone next month. The Galaxy S 2011 edition …
Microsoft files complaint against Google with European Commission
Microsoft has filed a complaint with the European Commission in regards to Google’s search operations in the European Union. “Our filing today focuses on a …
PlayStation games now available in Android Market
Ahead of the release of Sony Ericsson’s highly anticipated Xperia PLAY smartphone, Sony PlayStation games have begun appearing in Google’s Android Market. Five title’s became …
Android loses more ‘open’ cred as Google fights fragmentation
According to a report filed by Bloomberg Businessweek, Google is beginning to shorten the proverbial leash that Android licensees are currently attached to. Citing “dozens” …
Angry Birds Rio for Android now available [video]
Angry Birds Rio, the latest free game in the Angry Birds franchise from Rovio, is now available from the Android Market. The game features two …
Images of HTC Pyramid leak; Android 2.3, 1.2GHz dual-core
The gang over at XDA Developers have acquired several new images of the unannounced and unreleased HTC Pyramid Android handset. The site’s intel seems to …
Verizon’s spring portfolio leaked: DROID Charge, Incredible 2, Galaxy S 2 in tow
If you were planning to buy a smartphone from Verizon Wireless soon, you may want to hold off for one more month. It looks like …
Dell, HP executives take shots at Apple, iPad; look foolish
Here’s a head scratcher: You’re an executive at a major electronics manufacturer. A company, Apple, has beaten you to market with its first tablet offering, …
In-app billing launches on Android Market
Via a brief blog post, Google has announced the availability of in-app billing for Android Market applications. The new feature will allow application makers to …
Mozilla launches Firefox 4 for Android and Maemo [video]
On Tuesday, Mozilla released the latest version of Firefox 4 for Android and Maemo smartphones. Firefox 4 now includes support for Firefox Sync, which allows …
Verizon Wireless ‘LTE Smartphone’ now known as Samsung DROID Charge
Remember that vaguely named “LTE Smartphone” being flaunted at CES by both Samsung and Verizon Wireless? According to intel gather by blog PocketNow, it looks …
IMS: Tablet market to continue hurting PC makers through 2011
Market research firm IMS Research on Tuesday said the growing market for tablets and eReaders will continue to have a significant impact on portable PC …
IDC: Windows Phone will be No. 2 in 2015, passing iPhone and BlackBerry
IDC on Tuesday released a new report detailing its vision of the smartphone market through 2011 and beyond. The research firm sees global smartphone shipments …
Amazon officially introduces ‘Cloud Drive’ music service
Right on queue, Amazon has announced a new, cloud-based, music storage service dubbed Cloud Drive. The new offering will allow users to store up to …
AT&T intros spring smartphone sale
On Monday AT&T announced its spring smartphone sale that includes five current smartphones all priced below $100. AT&T is selling the Samsung Captivate, which sports …
Amex takes on PayPal with Serve; outs iOS and Android apps
Today American Express introduced its new digital payment system called Serve. Serve works similar to PayPal in that it allows users to create an account …
WSJ: Google to hook up with MasterCard, Citigroup in mobile payments venture
According to the Wall Street Journal, Google, MasterCard, and Citigroup are collaborating to bring mobile payments, via NFC, to Android smartphones. Citing anonymous sources, the publication writes …
LG planning Optimus Big smartphone with 4.3-inch NOVA display
LG may soon be chasing HTC in the phones-with-massive-displays market. According to some leaked images and specs, LG has a new phone codenamed “Optimus Big” …
T-Mobile may launch HTC Flyer tablet
Sprint announced last week that it would soon launch the HTC Flyer Android tablet rebranded as the EVO View 4G. Now, a new rumor circulating …
