Samsung's Galaxy S II hits UK on May 1st, 1.2GHz processor in tow
Good news for those of you reading this from across the pond. Samsung has let it be known that its new flagship handset, the Galaxy …
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo launch delayed; Xperia PLAY and arc volumes affected by Japan quake
Sony Ericsson released a statement on Friday delaying the broader launch of the Xperia Neo until the third quarter due to supply chain disruptions caused …
Sprint Samsung Replenish 'green' Android phone in the works
Android enthusiast blog Android Central has revealed that the rumored Samsung Replenish will soon launch from Sprint. Details on the Replenish are still slim, but …
Verizon Wireless DROID Incredible 2 shots leak
We had little doubt that Verizon Wireless had plans to launch the Incredible S — announced in February during MWC — as the DROID Incredible …
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 now $4.99 in honor of Masters
If you’re throwing your chips at the TV wondering why Tiger can’t break into the top five during this year’s Master’s Tournament, then pick up …
Clorox ditches BlackBerry for iPhone, other smartphones
Citing a growing number of employees who weren’t happy with the IT team or their aging company-issued gear, Clorox’s CIO Ralph Loura decided to move …
Verizon Wireless to eliminate one-year contract option on April 17th
Verizon Wireless has confirmed to BGR that it will eliminate the option to sign on for a 1-year contract beginning on April 17th. “The reason …
Alltel adds LG Axis, Samsung Gem, HTC Merge, Motorola Milestone X to Android lineup
Alltel on Thursday announced four new Android smartphones, including the LG Axis (free), Samsung Gem ($89.99), HTC Merge ($124.99), and Motorola Milestone X. The LG …
Samsung says Galaxy S II not delayed, will launch this month
Samsung has confirmed via an official Twitter account that the Galaxy S II, its upcoming flagship Android smartphone, will launch as planned in April. There …
T-Mobile Sidekick 4G landing April 20th for $99.99
T-Mobile USA has confirmed with BGR that the Sidekick 4G will be available to customers on April 20th for $99.99 with a new two-year contract …
Apple working on iPhone ‘Smart Bezel’ with illuminated buttons, patent suggests
We don’t think we’re alone when we say we kind of miss the soft welcoming glow of the red buttons on the second generation iPod, …
T-Mobile G2x landing April 15th for $199.99, in stores April 20th
T-Mobile has confirmed that its G2x smartphone will be available online starting on April 15th, and in stores on April 20th, for $199.99 with a …
Entry level Android handset sales to top 20M in 2011, report suggests
Budget Android handsets are poised to takeoff in 2011, a new report from Digitimes suggests. The firm states that it expects 20 million to 25 …
Verizon Wireless Pre 3, touchscreen-only webOS smartphone leak
Enthusiast blog PreCentral has revealed images of two of HP’s latest smartphones, including one unannounced device that would be the first webOS phone without a …
Sony Ericsson Xperia Acro spotted
Sony Ericsson may have inadvertently leaked a new member of the Xperia family: The Xperia Acro. The company has yet to officially announce the phone, …
Boost Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy Prevail hands-on!
We’re here live at the Boost Mobile’s media event in New York City where the prepaid carrier just announced the Samsung Galaxy Prevail — its …
T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide gets Android 2.2 Froyo update
T-Mobile and HTC have finally released the anticipated Android 2.2 (Froyo) update for the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide. The update adds support for placing free …
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro successor spied
Leaked photos from China reveal what appears to be the successor to Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10 mini pro smartphone. The new device, currently named the …
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 …
Apple exploring 3D with multiple cameras
Apple may soon include 3D tech in its devices, according to a recent patent filing. Apple has reportedly filed for a patent with the U.S. …
Samsung and Visa team up for NFC mobile payments at London 2012 Olympics
On Thursday Samsung and Visa announced a new partnership under which the two firms will provide an NFC mobile payment solution before, during, and after …
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 …
Windows Phone 7 ‘Mango’ update possibly spotted on film [video]
This feels like a bit of a stretch to us, but Windows Phone Secrets believes it caught a glimpse of Microsoft’s upcoming “Mango” update for …
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 …
NoDo Windows Phone 7 update rolling out to Dell Venue Pro today
Lionel Menchaca, a writer on Dell’s Direct2Dell blog, confirmed via his Twitter account that Dell will begin rolling out the “NoDo” Windows Phone update to …
Kyocera Echo pre-orders begin at Sprint
The Kyocera Echo, Sprint’s new Android 2.2 (Froyo) smartphone — with two displays stacked on top of one another, Nintendo DS style — is now …
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 …
Nokia E6-00 leaked in photos, filmed [video]
Nokia’s unannounced E6-00, a new, candybar-style smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard, has been leaked by a member of the NokiaTeco forums. The E6-00 reportedly …
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 …
Nokia revamps brand image with new ‘Nokia Pure’ font
Nokia has replaced its famous Nokia Sans font with a new “Nokia Pure” typeface as part of its effort to re-brand itself. Nokia said on …
