Famed Apple columnist dumps iPhone for Android
Revered Apple (AAPL) columnist Andy Ihnatko has decided to dump his iPhone in favor of an Android smartphone. Ihnatko, who has penned popular Apple columns for Chicago Sun …
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Jelly Bean keeps gaining ground as Ice Cream Sandwich, Gingerbread start to fade
It’s the first week of the month and you know what that means: The latest Android distribution numbers are in. The most recent version of Google’s …
China says Google controls too much of its smartphone market
As Google’s (GOOG) volume lead in the global smartphone market continues to grow, rivals keep looking for ways to slow the proliferation of its Android platform. …
Galaxy Note II vulnerability allows hackers to bypass lock screen [video]
Samsung (005930) has been pushing its enterprise-ready smartphones to business customers lately, but the company could hit a roadblock after a vulnerability was discovered on the …
Why Android fans might have mixed feelings about Samsung’s success
Let there be no doubt: Samsung (005930) is the king of Android devices at the moment. Not only did the South Korean manufacturer account for …
Sony rumored to debut high-end smartphone to compete with Galaxy S IV, HTC One
A new rumor suggests that Sony (SNE) plans to release a new flagship smartphone later this year that will compete with the HTC One and Galaxy …
Former Apple marketing guru brought in to save Motorola as Google’s panic grows
There is no end to the humiliation the old Motorola guard is being forced to endure. Google’s (GOOG) top executives keep making disparaging comments about …
E Ink shows off Android phone that lasts a week per charge
There are obvious drawbacks to a smartphone that utilizes a display based on E Ink technology, but there are also some clear advantages. While the …
HTC confirms some current phones will receive Sense 5 update
HTC (2498) announced its new flagship One smartphone at a press conference earlier this month. Along with an impressive list of high-end specs, the device …
Ouya preorders to begin shipping to Kickstarter backers on March 28th
The team behind the $99 Ouya video game console have announced new details regarding the device’s launch date. The Android-powered system is scheduled to begin shipping …
Google CFO admits Motorola’s phones haven’t had a ‘wow’ factor
A Google (GOOG) executive revealed that Motorola’s current line of devices don’t include anything that would “wow” consumers. Speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference …
Android’s enterprise market share dropped in the fourth quarter
Despite increasing efforts from vendors to appeal to business customers, a new report found that Android’s enterprise market share actually declined in the fourth quarter. …
BlackBerry takes another hit as Pentagon opens network to iPhone, Android phones
BlackBerry’s (BBRY) struggling platform will remain a part of the Department of Defense’s mobile strategy for the time being, however it will begin to see …
Google exec calls Motorola acquisition an insurance policy against Samsung
Samsung’s (005930) unprecedented success with Android smartphones and tablets has Google (GOOG) shaking in its boots. Company executives are worried Samsung has become so big …
Sprint smartphone sales help Android jump ahead of iPhone in the U.S.
During the three-month period ending in January, Google’s (GOOG) Android operating system once again surpassed iOS in U.S. smartphone sales thanks to the help of …
Samsung is just trolling us now, and it’s not alone
This has gone too far. I was one of many people to cast serious doubt on Samsung (005930) when it birthed the phablet category with …
Samsung confirms Galaxy S IV will debut on March 14th
It’s official: Samsung (005930) has confirmed that the company will debut its flagship smartphone next month in the United States. Earlier reports claimed Samsung would launch …
LG unveils Optimus F5, F7 smartphones
Since almost nothing will actually be announced at Mobile World Congress this year, LG (066570) on Thursday unveiled two new smartphones that will launch later this year. …
Sony announces PlayStation app for iOS and Android
Sony (SNE) finally took the wraps off its next-generation PlayStation 4 on Wednesday evening, and the upcoming gaming console is packed with premium specs that will …
Snapchat for Android adds video
Popular sexting app maker Snapchat on Thursday updated its Android application of the same name with the ability to send self-destructing videos to Snapchat contacts. The video …
Problems with new Samsung chip in Galaxy S IV may lead to a huge win for Qualcomm
Samsung (005930) may once again choose to use a Qualcomm (QCOM) Snapdragon processor in its upcoming flagship smartphone. Earlier rumors claimed that the company would …
Samsung debuts more affordable Galaxy Camera
Samsung (005930) on Tuesday announced a Wi-Fi only version of its Android-powered Galaxy Camera. The device is equipped with a 4.8-inch 720p HD display, a …
Nexus 7 sales soared in 2012, but still fell short of iPad mini and Kindle Fire
Google (GOOG) doesn’t reveal sales figures for its Nexus smartphones and tablets, however that hasn’t stopped people from speculating and trying to figure out just …
ARCHOS will reportedly offer affordable Android smartphones later this year
ARCHOS (JXR) may be looking to expand beyond producing affordable Android tablets and could debut as many as three new smartphones later this year. According to a …
Google executive promises ‘insanely great cameras’ on next-gen Nexus phones
The cameras on Google’s (GOOG) line of Nexus smartphones have consistently performed worse than the competition. Some have said the default Android image processing software …
Verizon’s Galaxy S IV detailed in purported benchmarks
Samsung’s (005930) upcoming Galaxy S IV smartphone for Verizon (VZ) may have been detailed in newly discovered benchmark test results. The device carries the model number …
ARCHOS debuts three quad-core iPad clones with HD displays and affordable price tags
ARCHOS (JXR) on Thursday announced a new line of “Platinum” tablets that feature high-end specs and a low price tag. The company debuted three different …
Android 4.2.2 update blocks unofficial LTE support on Nexus 4
Google (GOOG) updated its Nexus line of smartphones and tablets to Android 4.2.2 this week. It was initially reported that the update included a variety …
HTC One will reportedly launch on March 22nd for $199.99
HTC (2498) has had a hard time keeping its new devices from leaking across the Internet. We have already seen pictures and specs of the company’s …
Android, iOS tighten stranglehold on smartphone industry, account for 91% of Q4 shipments
It’s a good thing BlackBerry (BBRY) and Microsoft (MSFT) have finally decided to step up their games, because we’re rapidly headed toward a smartphone OS …
