45,000 tests prove Android surfs faster than the iPhone
A recent study performed by Ottowa-based Blaze Software reveals that Android’s mobile Web browser is significantly faster than the mobile Safari browser found on Apple’s …
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Twitter beefs up security with forced HTTPS
In a recent blog post, Twitter announced a new measure aimed at keeping its users data a bit more secure as it travels over the …
Google to test NFC mobile payment system in New York, San Francisco
Leaving your credit card at the bar may soon be a thing of the past — that is, if you live in San Francisco or …
MetroPCS offering free calls and text messages to Japan
Following on the heels of AT&T and Verizon Wireless today, MetroPCS has announced that its customers can send free text messages and place free phone …
Iraq expects fourth mobile license to fetch between $1 billion and $2 billion
Speaking to Reuters recently, Iraq’s communications minister, Mohammed Allawi, said he believes the auction for a fourth mobile phone operator license at the end of …
Apple passes on NFC in iPhone 5, report suggests
According to information garnered by UK paper The Independent, Apple will not include Near Field Communications (NFC) technology in its next generation iPhone. Citing sources …
Square CEO takes high-road, downplays VeriFone’s security claims
Yesterday, we told you about VeriFone’s unprovoked, online vendetta waged against mobile-payments startup Square. VeriFone CEO, Douglas G. Bergeron, wrote and open letter to humanity and …
VeriFone CEO slams mobile payments startup over security concerns [video]
VeriFone’s CEO, Douglas G. Bergeron, has taken to the Internet to publicly voice his company’s concern with a mobile payments startup named Square. Via a …
Google uses Android kill switch to eliminate malicious apps on phones
A few days ago Google was made aware that there were over 20 apps in the Android Market that were up to no good. These …
Verifone to include NFC in all new payment systems
In an attempt to combat what it is referring to as “merchant resistance,” payment solutions company Verifone has taken an unprecedented step with NFC (Near Field Communications) …
comScore, Nielsen proclaim Android as U.S.’s most popular smartphone operating system
Android has already assumed its position on top of the global smartphone totem pole, and now, according to two separate analytics firm, it has seized the top …
AT&T to support mobile hotspot feature for iPhone in iOS 4.3
While speaking with blog Phone Scoop, AT&T spokesperson Seth Bloom acknowledged his company’s plans to support the mobile hotspot feature available in iOS 4.3. “To …
NVIDIA launches Tegra Zone app; Tegra-optimized games now at your fingertips
Chip manufacturer NVIDIA today announced the release of the Tegra Zone application for Android smartphones and tablets. Available in the Android Market, Tegra Zone “delivers …
T-Mobile to eliminate FlexPay plans
We don’t have too much information to share on this one, but here’s the meat of it: T-Mobile USA is going to be getting rid …
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 …
Live from Eric Schmidt’s Mobile World Congress keynote!
We’re here at Mobile World Congress awaiting Mr. Eric Schmidt to begin his keynote. Last year, Schmidt gave his talk to boisterous crowd, with some users even …
Adobe’s Flash 10.1 for mobile: a solid 2010; 600% growth predicted in 2011
At Mobile World Congress on Monday, BGR sat down with Adobe to review how its Flash platform did in the mobile space in 2010 and …
Sony Ericsson announces Xperia Pro
Sony Ericsson has just taken the wraps off their Xperia Pro handset, and it’s a large one. The phone is a full QWERTY keyboard sliding …
Sony Ericsson announces Xperia Neo
Sony Ericsson, just moments ago at their press event in Barcelona just announced their newest Android device, the Xperia Neo. It features HD video, HDMI …
Live from Samsung’s 2011 MWC event
We’re here and ready to go at Samsung’s Mobile World Congress 2011 event. While the Samsung Galaxy S II and Samsung Galaxy Tab II have …
AT&T selling iPad accessories for 50% off, iPad 2 coming soon?
We have received a couple tips that AT&T corporate stores will start selling all Apple iPad accessories for 50% off beginning February 13th. Our tipsters …
Differentiation by assimilation: Nokia plays follow the leader
The deal has been rumored for months, but before today, it was hard to believe. The world’s largest mobile phone manufacturer, Nokia, announced a strategic …
Samsung renames mobile processors; to be called Exynos
Via a press release, electronics manufacturer Samsung announced that it would be giving its application processors — the ones designed to work in smartphones and tablets — …
Gene Munster: Android’s annual ARPU could be $10 in 2012
Think Android isn’t creating a serious amount of cash for Google? Think again. According to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, the search giant’s free mobile …
HP Veer hands-on!
While the HP TouchPad might have been the star of the show in terms of new product announcements, the HP Veer is a sleek little …
AT&T to offer unlimited any mobile to mobile calling; carrier agnostic, available tomorrow
Piggybacking on an offering available to Sprint customers for some time, AT&T will launch an unlimited “Mobile to Any Mobile” calling plan beginning tomorrow. Details …
Google brings Gmail’s Priority Inbox to HTML5 mobile browsers
Yesterday, Google announced the expansion of Gmail’s Priority Inbox feature to its mobile website. Users accessing gmail.com from their HTML5-capable smartphone browser can now view messages categorized by …
Best Buy gets retail exclusivity on HTC Thunderbolt; mid-February launch
Via a short press release today, Best Buy announced its national, retail exclusivity on HTC’s Thunderbolt handset from Verizon Wireless. Sadly, the announcement lacked a …
Google launches Cloud Print for Android, iOS
Google announced a service called Cloud Print last year that enables users to print wirelessly and remotely from within Gmail and Google Docs. Though the …
Deutsche Telekom says Windows Phone 7 sales are ‘excellent’
An LG exec was recently heard voicing concerns surrounding the Windows Phone 7 platform, basically saying that the new OS has potential but sales aren’t …
