Wireless data traffic grew 123% in the U.S. last year
As sales of smartphones and tablets reach all time heights, consumers in the United States are streaming more movies, downloading more apps and viewing more …
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European carriers say Lumia phones can’t compete with iPhone and Android
Nokia’s attempt to regain the traction in the mobile market is turning out to be more difficult than the company once thought. Four major wireless …
High-definition version of Motorola’s RAZR in the works
The name DROID RAZR HD has appeared in the EXIF data from a series of images uploaded to Picasa by a Motorola employee. The EXIF …
Sprint Galaxy Nexus pre-orders begin today, available April 22nd for $199.99
Sprint on Monday announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The Android 4.0 handset can be pre-ordered today and will be available beginning Sunday, April …
T-Mobile’s HTC One S event on April 18th suggests imminent launch
T-Mobile on Wednesday sent out invitations to a special event that will allow attendees to “be amongst the first to experience the HTC One S,” …
U.S. carriers partner with FCC to track stolen cell phones
The four major wireless providers in the United States have partnered with the Federal Communications Commission in an effort to curb cell phone theft, The …
AT&T will spend more promoting the Lumia than it did on Apple’s iPhone [updated]
In the coming months, AT&T will spend as much as $150 million to help promote Nokia’s latest flagship smartphone, the Lumia 900. According to Ad Age, …
LG reportedly prepping flagship phone to rival Samsung’s Galaxy S III
LG is reportedly preparing a new flagship smartphone that will compete directly with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S III, Digital Daily reported on Monday. The LG handset, …
ASUS PadFone launches mid-April in Taiwan for nearly $1,000 with accessories
When ASUS announced the PadFone at this year’s Mobile World Congress, the company promised the hybrid device would begin shipping in April. Staying true to …
Unannounced LG Windows Phone for Sprint revealed by FCC
The Federal Communications Commission recently published documents that reveal information about an unannounced Windows Phone device from LG. According to the documents, the LG LS831 …
Sprint confirms 4G LTE network will have unlimited data
Sprint is known for its unlimited data plans and it is currently the only major carrier that doesn’t throttle excessive data use. Following the announcement …
Nokia Lumia 900 teardown reveals mediocre hardware
Nokia and Microsoft are betting big on the Lumia 900, hoping the device will help make a name for Windows Phone in the United States. …
Instagram for Android surpasses 1 million downloads in less than 24 hours
One of the most popular photography applications for the iPhone has quickly become one of the most popular Android apps. Instagram for Android surpassed 1 …
Sprint LG Viper 4G pre-orders begin April 12th for $99.99
Sprint on Tuesday announced the company’s first 4G LTE smartphone, the LG Viper, will be available for pre-order on April 12th for $99.99. The handset …
Purported HTC EVO One press image leaks
A purported press image of Sprint’s upcoming HTC EVO One has leaked prior to the handset’s rumored announcement later this week. The image, which was …
Nokia Lumia 900 now available for pre-order
The Nokia Lumia 900 is now available for pre-order. The handset features a 4.3-inch ClearBlack AMOLED display, a 1.4GHz single-core processor, 4G LTE, an 8-megapixel …
Sprint rumored to launch HTC One X as the EVO One
Reports last week indicated that Sprint would launch a smartphone code-named the HTC Jet on June 10th. The handset was a variant of HTC’s One …
Lumia 800C unveiled as Nokia’s first Windows Phone for China
Nokia on Wednesday unveiled its first Windows Phone for the Chinese market, the Lumia 800C. The handset is slated to launch in April exclusively on China …
Ice Cream Sandwich now available for AT&T’s HTC Vivid
AT&T announced on Thursday that Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has begun to roll out to the HTC Vivid. The Android 4.0 update also includes …
Sprint rumored to be prepping an LTE-equipped Windows Phone for fall launch
Sprint is currently in the process of building out its 4G LTE network, which is slated to launch in the second quarter of 2012. Citing anonymous …
Android 4.0 reportedly coming to Nexus S in ‘the next few weeks’
It seemed as if Google had all but forgotten about its once beloved Nexus S. The company’s previous flagship handset was slated to receive an …
Sprint announces the ZTE Fury, available March 11th for $19.99
Sprint on Wednesday announced the “family-friendly” Android-powered ZTE Fury. This entry-level handset features a 3.5-inch capacitive display with a 1GHz single-core processor and Android 2.3 …
China Telecom launches iPhone 4S after taking 200,000 pre-orders
China’s third largest carrier, China Telecom, launched the iPhone 4S on Friday. The popular smartphone starts at free on contract for the 16GB model and …
Apple’s new A5X chip may not come to the next iPhone, analysts say
Apple on Wednesday announced the new iPad at a press event in San Francisco. Along with a Retina Display and improved camera, the slate is equipped …
Samsung files a new lawsuit against Apple in South Korea
Samsung on Wednesday confirmed that it has filed another lawsuit against Apple in South Korea, according to a report from Reuters. Since last year, the …
Angry Birds, Facebook rank as App Store’s most popular apps of all time
After delivering over 25 billion apps from its App Store, Apple has listed the top-25 free and paid apps of all time for the iPad …
Apple awarded major ‘iWallet’ patent for future NFC-enabled iPhone
Apple on Tuesday was granted a significant patent by the United States Trademark & Patent Office, Patently Apple reported. The technology, which is supported by 23 …
Android browser becomes most popular mobile web browser besides the one on iOS
The built-in Android web browser has become the most popular mobile web browser, according to StatCounter. Android’s browser overcame Research in Motion’s BlackBerry browser in …
Nokia PureView technology confirmed for Lumia Windows Phone family
During Nokia’s press conference at Mobile World Congress 2012, the Finnish smartphone maker introduced the Nokia 808 PureView. The handset is equipped with a jaw-dropping 41 …
Dual-core Windows Phone 8 handset for Sprint reportedly enters testing
Microsoft is testing a Windows Phone 8 handset with a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm MSM8960 chipset for Sprint’s network, The Verge reported on Wednesday. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon …
